from $8,225
The HP DesignJet Z6 Dual Roll 44" PostScript Printer with Vertical Trimmer is a professional-grade inkjet printer designed for high-quality color output up to 44 inches wide. It features a 6-ink pigment-based system, including Chromatic Red, for vibrant and accurate color reproduction at a resolution of 2400 x 1200 dpi, with a line accuracy of ±0.1%. Equipped with a 500 GB hard drive and 128 GB of internal memory, this printer supports various media types and sizes, including dual rolls and sheets, and offers convenient direct printing options via USB, Apple AirPrint, and HP ePrint, making it ideal for detailed graphics, CAD, and GIS applications.
Buy a laser printer unless you regularly print high-quality glossy photos. For high-volume color, consider an ink-tank printer (Megatank/Ecotank) instead of traditional cartridge models to save hundreds on ink. Available from $8,225.
Inkjet printers have a razor-and-blades model: cheap upfront, but exorbitant ink costs. Laser printers cost more upfront but have a vastly superior and cheaper cost of ownership over their lifespan.
Common Failure Modes
Inkjet printers almost always fail due to dried and clogged printheads from infrequent use. Laser printers are much more robust but may eventually require fuser or drum replacements after thousands of pages.
Buy a laser printer unless you regularly print high-quality glossy photos. For high-volume color, consider an ink-tank printer (Megatank/Ecotank) instead of traditional cartridge models to save hundreds on ink.
Printers suffer from mechanical wear on gears and rollers. Cheaper inkjets may last a few years, while robust laser printers can last over a decade.
The HP DesignJet Z6 Dual Roll 44" PostScript Printer with Vertical Trimmer is available at bhphoto, starting at $8,225.
Inkjet printers have a razor-and-blades model: cheap upfront, but exorbitant ink costs. Laser printers cost more upfront but have a vastly superior and cheaper cost of ownership over their lifespan.
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