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Specifications
Model size
42 in
Maximum print length
300 ft
Print quality/technology
Print technology
HP Thermal Inkjet
Print quality, black
1200 x 600 dpi (on glossy media)
Print quality, color
1200 x 600 dpi (on glossy media)
Resolution
1200 x 600 dpi (on glossy media)
Resolution technology
HP PhotoREt III
Number of cartridges
1 each (black, cyan, magenta, yellow, light cyan, light magenta)
Ink types
Dye-based imaging included (UV available with upgrade kit)
Paper handling/media
Duplex printing (printing on both sides of paper)
None (not supported)
Document finishing
Roll feed, sheetfed, automatic cutter, optional take-up reel
Media sizes, standard
8.3- to 42-in wide sheets; 24-, 36-, 42-in rolls
Media sizes, custom
8.3 x 22 to 36 x 63 in
Media types
Compatible with both dye and UV ink systems: HP Colorfast Adhesive Vinyl, Plain Paper, HP Studio Canvas; compatible with dye based ink: Matte, Inkjet Paper, Canvas, HP Plain Paper, HP Fine Paper Art Vanilla, Film, Photo Paper, HP Vellum; compatible with UV ink: Banner, Plain Paper, HP Canvas Matte UV, HP Durable Image Gloss UV, HP Polypropylene, HP Colorlucent Backlit UV
Media weight, recommended
145 lb
Memory/print languages/typefaces
Memory, standard
128 MB
Memory, maximum
256 MB, 40 GB hard drive
Hard disk
40 GB
Print languages, standard
TIFF 6.0, JPEG, CALS/G4, HP-GL/2, HP RTL
Typefaces
None
Connectivity
Connectivity, standard
HP Jetdirect WIO 10/100 Internal Print Server, supporting TCP/IP (including LPR and IPP), AppleTalk, IPX/SPX protocols, Centronics parallel port, IEEE 1284-compliant
Connectivity, optional
HP Jetdirect 610n, 615n, 620n, 680n print servers
Macintosh compatible
No
Print drivers, standard
Microsoft Windows (2000, XP, 2003 Server): with HP Drivers; UNIX, Linux: with HP Embedded Web Server file submitter; AutoCAD: 2000-2004, 14 for Windows
Minimum system requirements
PC: Pentium® II: 64 MB, 200MB free hard disk
Macintosh: Macintosh g3: 128 MB, 200MB free hard disk
Compatible network operating systems
Compatible Operating Systems
Windows 2000; Windows XP Home; Windows XP Professional; UNIX; Linux; AutoCAD; Mac OS 8.5 to 9.2.2; Mac OS 10.1; Mac OS 10.2
Dimensions/weight/warranty
Dimensions, std.            (W x D x H)
78 x 27 x 50 in
Weight, U.S.
220 lb
Warranty, standard
One-year, next business day onsite warranty
What's in the box
What's in the box
HP Designjet 5500 Printer (42 in), printer stand, media bin, two spindles, power cord, ink cartridges, printheads, two rolls of media, AutoCAD driver, Windows driver, user documentation, user maintenance kit (interface cables must be ordered separately)
Cable included?
Yes
Software included
Drivers for Microsoft Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Professional, Server 2003; UNIX, Linux: HP Embedded Web Server file submitter; AutoCAD 2000-2004, Release 14 for Windows

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HP Designjet 5500UV Printer (42 in) (Q1251V)
Base model (42 in) with outdoor UV (pigment-based) inks for enhanced lightfastness


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HP Designjet 5500 Printer (42 in) (Q1251A)
Base model (42 in) with indoor (dye-based) inks for photo realistic image quality


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HP Designjet 5500UVPS Printer (42 in) (Q1252V)
Base model (42 in) with outdoor UV (pigment-based) inks for enhanced lightfastness plus Adobe® PDF 1.3 and Adobe PostScript® 3™ and 256 MB memory (instead of 128 MB)


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HP Designjet 5500PS Printer (42 in) (Q1252A)
Base model (42 in with indoor (dye-based) inks for photo realistic image quality plus Adobe® PDF 1.3 and Adobe PostScript® 3™ and 256 MB memory (instead of 128 MB)


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HP Designjet 5500UV Printer (60 in) (Q1253V)
Base model (60 in) with outdoor UV (pigment-based) inks for enhanced lightfastness


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HP Designjet 5500 Printer (60 in) (Q1253A)
Base model (60 in) with indoor (dye-based) inks for photo realistic image quality


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HP Designjet 5500UVPS Printer (60 in) (Q1254V)
Base model (60 in) with outdoor UV (pigment-based) inks for enhanced lightfastness plus Adobe® PDF 1.3 and Adobe PostScript® 3™ and 256 MB memory (instead of 128 MB)


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HP Designjet 5500PS Printer (60 in) (Q1254A)
Base model (60 in) with indoor (dye-based) inks for photo realistic image quality plus Adobe® PDF 1.3 and Adobe PostScript® 3™ and 256 MB memory (instead of 128 MB)


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