The HP DESIGNJET 500 Printer Not just a printer. A complete printing system. Demanding large-format users depend on HP Designjet printers for clear, crisp images with rich true colors and uncompromising image quality - print after print.

Shown with printer stand (optional on 24" models, standard on 42" models)

High-quality, large-format printing for technical and business customers who need illustrations, schematics, drawings, plans, or presentations

• HP Designjet 500 Series Brochure (PDF,180k)

• Black: Up to 1200 x 600 dpi
• Color: Up to 1200 x 600 dpi with HP Color Layering Technology

• Line Drawings: 90 seconds (fast mode); Color Images: 85 ft/hr (fast mode), 36 ft/hr (normal), 21 ft/hr (best)

Color images that last

• Four-color, high resolution writing system with pigmented black delivers excellent line quality plus high quality imaging.
• The writing system combines multiple ink drops on a single dot to create smooth color transitions, so you get top quality results for images, renderings and illustrations.
• Broad portfolio of basic and premium printing materials support a wide array of technical and graphics applications

Postcards to posters

• Line drawings print in as little as 60 seconds so you can view your work and present or make changes in real time.
• Windows, Macintosh, AutoCAD drivers ensure you have compatibility you need.
• These printers deliver solid performance, day in and day out; and they're backed by support and service from the worldwide leader in large-format printing.

Reliable Color

• HP Designjet 500 personal printers offer solid performance for single users or small groups - all files process in your computer prior to transmission.
• All 500 series printers come in both 24" and 42" widths; the 24" models can be used for tabletop output or with an optional stand and bin.
• Add the optional software RIP to an HP Designjet 500 to get color management tools that help you get the color you need.

• Media sizes, std.:
  • 500 (42 in): ANSI A, B, C, D, E, F; Arch A, B,C, D, E, E1, E2, E3, F
  • 500 (24 in): ANSI A, B,C, D; Arch A
• Media sizes, custom.:
  • 500 (42 in): 8.3 to 24 in wide sheets; 24 in rolls
  • 500 (24 in): 8.3 to 42 in wide sheets; 24, 36, 42 in
• Media types: HP Bright White Inkjet Paper (bond), HP Translucent Bond Paper, HP Natural Tracing Paper, HP Vellum Paper, HP Clear Film, HP Matte Film, HP Coated Paper, HP Heavyweight Coated Paper, HP's high-gloss photo paper, HP's semi-gloss photo paper, HP Studio Canvas, HP Banners with Tyvek, HP Colorfast Adhesive Vinyl
• Maximum print length: 49.2 ft
• Print languages, std.: HP-PCL3-GUI
• Print languages, optional.: HP-GL/2, HP RTL, CALS G4 with the HP-GL/2 accessory card
• Memory: 16 MB (expandable to 160 MB with HP-GL/2 accessory card)
• Connectivity, std.: IEEE-1284-compliant parallel (ECP), USB 1.1 (Microsoft® Windows 98, 2000, XP)
• Connectivity, optional: HP Jetdirect 170x, 300x, 500x, 600n, 610n, 615n, 620n
• Print drivers std.: Microsoft Windows 95, NT 4.0, 98, 2000, Me, XP Home, XP Professional, Server 2003, AutoCAD 2000-2004, AutoCAD Release 13, 14; raster driver for Mac OS X v 10.2.3 and higher
• Minimum system requirements:
  • PC: Microsoft Windows 9X, Me: Pentium I 133 MHz or better, 48 MB, 300 MB free on hard disk; Microsoft Windows NT, 2000: Pentium II 300 MHz or better, 64 MB, 400 MB free on hard disk (HP-GL/2 Accessory card needed if software does not use the Windows driver
  • Macintosh: iMac G3; iMac G3, G4, G5, G4 dual processor, G5 dual processor; 128 MB RAM, 100 MB available hard disk space; iBook, PowerBook, eMac
• Size: 24 and 42 inch models are available
• Warranty, std.: One-year warranty with free on-site, next business-day service, backed by HP support centers around the world. HP Support Packs and service agreements allow you to extend your warranty to up to five years.

• Dimensions:
  • 500 (24 in): 49 x 19 x 14 in
  • 500 (42 in): 67 x 27 x 43 in
• Weight:
  • 500 (24 in): 85 lb
  • 500 (42 in): 99 lb