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Compare DesignJet T850 36-inch A0 Technical Plotter DesignJet Z6dr 44-inch PostScript Technical Plotter with V-Trimmer

A full comparison of HP printers on price, Product Model, Product Number, Countries of Origin, Maximum Print Size, and technical specs.

Specifications

Specification ⁦DesignJet T850 36-inch A0 Technical Plotter⁩ ⁦DesignJet Z6dr 44-inch PostScript Technical Plotter with V-Trimmer⁩
Price $2,700.00 $7,250.00
Product Information
Product Model ⁦HP DesignJet T850 36-in Printer⁩ ⁦HP DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript Printer with V-Trimmer⁩
Product Number ⁦2Y9H0A⁩ ⁦T8W18A⁩
Countries of Origin China China or Singapore (serial-number dependent)
Printing
Maximum Print Size ⁦A0 / 36 in (914 mm)⁩ ⁦44in (1118 mm)⁩
Print Colors 4 6
Performance
A1 Print Speed ⁦25 sec/page⁩ —
A1 Prints per Hour ⁦90 prints/hour⁩ —
Print Specifications
Optimised Print Resolution ⁦2400 x 1200 dpi⁩ ⁦2400 x 1200 dpi⁩
Roll Margins ⁦5 x 5 x 5 x 5 mm⁩ Borderless on all media with V-Trimmer mm
Manual Sheet Feed Margins ⁦5 x 5 x 5 x 5 mm⁩ ⁦5 x 17 x 5 x 5 mm⁩
Input Tray Sheet Margins ⁦5 x 5 x 5 x 5 mm⁩ —
Printer Specifications
تقنية الطباعة HP Thermal Inkjet HP Thermal Inkjet
Memory ⁦1 GB⁩ ⁦128 (virtual) GB⁩
Ink System
Ink Types Pigment-based Pigment-based
Number of Print Cartridges ⁦4 cartridges⁩ ⁦6 cartridges⁩
Color Ink Drop ⁦6 pl⁩ ⁦3 pl⁩
Black Ink Drop ⁦12.6 pl⁩ ⁦3 pl⁩
Black Cartridge Volumes ⁦130; 300 ml⁩ ⁦300 ml⁩
Color Cartridge Volume ⁦300 ml⁩ ⁦300 ml⁩
Print Head
Number of Printheads ⁦1 printheads⁩ ⁦3 printheads⁩
Printhead Colors Cyan, magenta, yellow, matte black Universal for cyan, magenta, yellow, matte black, photo black, and chromatic red
Print Quality
Line Accuracy ±0.1 % ±0.1 %
Minimum Line Width ⁦0.02 mm⁩ ⁦0.02 mm⁩
Maximum Optical Density ⁦15 L* min / 1.7 D⁩ ⁦4 L* min / 2.5 D⁩
Applications
Print Applications Banners; line drawings; maps; posters; presentations; renderings; signage Banners; exhibition and event graphics; light-box film; maps; orthophotos; point-of-sale displays; posters
Media Handling
Media Handling ⁦Sheet feed; roll feed; 50-sheet input tray; media bin; automatic horizontal cutter⁩ Two automatic roll feeds; smart roll switching; top sheet feed; media output bin; automatic horizontal cutter; vertical V-Trimmer
Sheet Feed Supported Yes Yes
Roll Feed Supported Yes Yes
Automatic Sheet Feeder Yes —
Media Bin Yes Yes
Automatic Horizontal Cutter Yes Yes
Maximum Media Width ⁦914 mm⁩ ⁦1118 mm⁩
Number of Media Rolls ⁦1 rolls⁩ ⁦2 rolls⁩
Supported Roll Width ⁦369-914 mm⁩ ⁦279-1118 mm⁩
Maximum Roll Weight ⁦6.2 kg⁩ ⁦13.5 kg⁩
Maximum Roll Diameter ⁦100 mm⁩ ⁦135 mm⁩
Automatic Sheet Feeder Sheet Size ⁦210 x 279 to 305 x 457 mm⁩ —
Manual Feed Sheet Size ⁦210 x 279 to 914 x 1676 mm⁩ ⁦210 x 279 to 1118 x 1676 mm⁩
Automatic Sheet Feeder Standard Sizes ⁦A4, A3⁩ —
Manual Feed Standard Sizes ⁦A4, A3, A2, A1, A0⁩ ⁦A4, A3, A2, A1, A0⁩
Recommended Roll and Manual Feed Media Weight ⁦60-280 g/m²⁩ ⁦80-500 g/m²⁩
Recommended Auto Feeder Media Weight ⁦60-220 g/m²⁩ —
Maximum Media Thickness ⁦0.3 mm⁩ ⁦0.8 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Bond and coated paper (bond, coated, heavyweight coated, plain, bright white, blueprint); technical paper (natural tracing); film (clear, matte, backlit); photographic paper (instant-dry satin and gloss); self-adhesive media (matte/gloss, gloss polypropylene, removable fabric); banner media (matte polypropylene, PVC banner); fine-art canvas Photographic media; fine-art printing material; self-adhesive media; banner and sign media; bond and coated paper; backlit media
Custom Media Sizes ⁦Input tray: 210 x 279 to 305 x 457; manual feed: 210 x 279 to 914 x 1676 mm⁩ ⁦210 x 279 to 1118 x 1676 mm⁩
Recommended Media HP Universal Bond Paper; HP Coated Paper; HP Heavyweight Coated Paper; HP Recycled Removable Adhesive Fabric; HP Opaque Scrim Banner; HP Production Matte Canvas; HP Backlit Polyester Film; HP Universal Instant-dry Gloss Photo Paper; HP Universal Instant-dry Satin Photo Paper; HP Everyday Matte Polypropylene HP Universal Instant-dry Satin Photo Paper; HP Artist Matte Canvas; HP Heavyweight Coated Paper; HP Everyday Matte Polypropylene; HP Premium Matte Photo Paper
Input Tray Capacity ⁦50 sheets⁩ —
Embedded Controller
Hard Disk — Yes
Internal Storage Capacity — ⁦500 GB⁩
Internal Storage Type — HDD
Print Languages
Native Print Languages ⁦TIFF, JPEG, URF, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, CALS G4⁩ ⁦Adobe PostScript 3, Adobe PDF 1.7, TIFF, JPEG, CALS G4, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL⁩
Connectivity
Ethernet Interface ⁦Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T)⁩ ⁦Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T; IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab)⁩
USB Interface — ⁦Hi-Speed USB 2.0 host for direct printing from USB flash drive⁩
Wi-Fi Standards ⁦IEEE 802.11b/g/n⁩ —
Wi-Fi Direct Yes —
Email Print Yes Yes
Network Ready Yes Yes
Connectivity and Mobile Printing
Printing Paths ⁦Wi-Fi Direct; remote printing; HP Click App; HP Click Driver for Windows 11; Apple AirPrint; HP app for Android and iOS; Windows and macOS printer drivers; ChromeOS printing⁩ Apple AirPrint; direct printing from USB flash drive; email printing; HP Click; HP drivers for Windows, macOS, and Linux; ChromeOS printing; HP Print Service Plugin for Android; HP Smart app for iOS and Android; HP SmartStream
Remote Printing Yes Yes
Printing Features
One-click Multi-size Printing Yes Yes
Compatibility and Software
Printer Drivers ⁦Raster driver for Windows and macOS; HP Click Driver for Windows 11; HP-GL/2 driver for Windows⁩ ⁦Raster and PostScript drivers for Windows and macOS; PDF driver for Windows 8 and later; HP driver for Linux⁩
Included HP Software and Solutions ⁦HP Click App; HP Click Driver for Windows 11; HP app for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS⁩ HP Click; HP PrintOS; HP Web Jetadmin; HP DesignJet Utility with HP Color Center; HP Partner Link; optional HP JetAdvantage Security Manager and HP SmartStream
ChromeOS Printing Support Yes Yes
Mobile Printing
Apple AirPrint Yes Yes
Android Default Print Service Yes Yes
Mobile Printing Capability Apple AirPrint; HP app for Android and iOS; Wi-Fi Direct; HP ePrint; ChromeOS printing Direct printing from iOS, Android, and ChromeOS apps; HP ePrint email printing; HP Smart app for iOS and Android
Security
Security Platform HP Wolf Pro Security HP Secure Boot; HP JetAdvantage Security Manager compatible
Security Features ⁦HP Secure Boot; Allowlisting; security event logging; network port and protocol controls; SNMPv3; IEEE 802.1X; TLS/SSL; HP Web Jetadmin; HP Security Manager; SIEM integration; FIPS 140-2 protection for data in transit⁩ ⁦HP Secure Boot; Whitelisting; role-based access control; SNMPv3; HTTPS; Secure IPP; IPsec/firewall; certificate management; IEEE 802.1X; TLS 1.0/1.1/1.2; HP Web Jetadmin; HP JetAdvantage Security Manager; Secure Disk Erase; Secure File Erase; self-encrypted HDD; PIN printing⁩
Dynamic Security Yes Yes
Dimensions and Weight
Product Dimensions ⁦1407 x 701 x 967 mm⁩ ⁦1802 x 695 x 998 mm⁩
Shipping Dimensions ⁦1575 x 570 x 650 mm⁩ ⁦1950 x 766 x 718 mm⁩
Shipping Weight ⁦71 kg⁩ ⁦132 kg⁩
Design
Built-in Stand Yes Yes
Included Items
What's in the Box ⁦HP DesignJet T850 Printer; printhead; introductory ink cartridges; printer stand; spindle; setup guide; warranty flyer; power cord⁩ ⁦Printer; universal printheads; introductory ink cartridges; printer stand and media bin; spindle; 3-in core adapter; quick reference guide; setup poster; power cord⁩
Environment
Operating Temperature ⁦5-40 °C⁩ ⁦5-40 °C⁩
Operating Humidity ⁦20-80 % RH⁩ ⁦20-80 % RH⁩
Storage Temperature ⁦-25-55 °C⁩ ⁦-25-55 °C⁩
Non-operating Humidity ⁦0-95 % RH⁩ ⁦0-95 % RH⁩
Environmental Conditions
Maximum Operating Altitude ⁦3000 m⁩ —
Noise
Printing Sound Pressure ⁦42 dB(A)⁩ ⁦45 dB(A)⁩
Idle Sound Pressure ⁦<16 dB(A)⁩ ⁦33 dB(A)⁩
Idle Sound Power ⁦<3.4 B(A)⁩ ⁦5.1 B(A)⁩
Sleep Sound Pressure — ⁦<16 dB(A)⁩
Sleep Sound Power — ⁦<3.4 B(A)⁩
Power
Printing Power Consumption ⁦35 W⁩ ⁦100 W⁩
Ready Power Consumption ⁦<5.5 W⁩ ⁦<32 W⁩
Sleep Mode Power ⁦2.5 W⁩ ⁦6.5 W⁩
Off Power Consumption ⁦<0.2 W⁩ ⁦0.1 W⁩
Input Voltage ⁦100-240 (±10%) V⁩ ⁦100-240 (±10%) V⁩
Input Frequency ⁦50/60 (±3) Hz⁩ ⁦50/60 (±3) Hz⁩
Maximum Input Current ⁦1.2 A⁩ ⁦2 A⁩
Power Management
Automatic On/Off Scheduler Yes —
Certifications and Compliance
Electromagnetic Compliance Class B; FCC, ICES, EU RED Directive, ACMA, RSM, CCC, VCCI, KCC Class A; FCC, ICES, EU EMC Directive, ACMA, RSM, CCC, VCCI, KCC, SABS
EPEAT Rating Registered; availability and rating vary by country Registered; availability and rating vary by country
UL ECOLOGO Certified Yes —
Sustainability
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Compatible Supplies
Compatible Printhead ⁦HP 739 DesignJet Printhead (498N0A)⁩ ⁦HP 746 DesignJet Printhead (P2V25A)⁩
Compatible Cyan Cartridge ⁦HP 738 130-ml Cyan (498N5A); HP 738 300-ml Cyan (676M6A)⁩ ⁦HP 746 300-ml Cyan (P2V80A)⁩
Compatible Magenta Cartridge ⁦HP 738 130-ml Magenta (498N6A); HP 738 300-ml Magenta (676M7A)⁩ ⁦HP 746 300-ml Magenta (P2V78A)⁩
Compatible Yellow Cartridge ⁦HP 738 130-ml Yellow (498N7A); HP 738 300-ml Yellow (676M8A)⁩ ⁦HP 746 300-ml Yellow (P2V79A)⁩
Compatible Black Cartridges ⁦HP 738 130-ml Matte Black (498N4A); HP 738 300-ml Matte Black (498N8A)⁩ ⁦HP 746 300-ml Photo Black (P2V82A); HP 746 300-ml Matte Black (P2V83A)⁩
Accessories
Compatible Accessories ⁦HP DesignJet 36-in Spindle (B3Q37A); HP DesignJet 3-in Core Adapter (CN538A); HP DesignJet Sheet Organizer and Stacker Kit; HP HD Pro 2 42-in Scanner⁩ ⁦HP DesignJet 44-in Spindle; HP DesignJet 3-in Core Adapter (CN538A); HP HD Pro 2 42-in Scanner; HP SmartTracker; optional HP SmartStream⁩
Features
Printer Functions Print Print

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Summary: which fits better?

HP DesignJet T850 36-inch A0 Technical Plotter vs HP DesignJet Z6dr 44-inch PostScript Technical Plotter with V-Trimmer — choose by media width, cutter, interfaces, and print speed in the same unit — do not rank printhead life across mixed units.

When to pick which:

Pick HP DesignJet T850 36-inch A0 Technical Plotter if you need: the simpler footprint shown in the table.

Pick HP DesignJet Z6dr 44-inch PostScript Technical Plotter with V-Trimmer if you need: media width that matches the POS role.

Key differences:

  • Ethernet Interface: Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T) vs Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T; IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab)
  • Maximum Media Width: 914 vs 1118
  • Anoaaa Alosayt Almdaaom: Bond and coated paper (bond, coated, heavyweight coated, plain, bright white, blueprint); technical paper (natural tracing); film (clear, matte, backlit); photographic paper (instant-dry satin and gloss); self-adhesive media (matte/gloss, gloss polypropylene, removable fabric); banner media (matte polypropylene, PVC banner); fine-art canvas vs Photographic media; fine-art printing material; self-adhesive media; banner and sign media; bond and coated paper; backlit media
  • Black Cartridge Volumes: 130; 300 vs 300
  • Black Ink Drop: 12.6 vs 3

Based on the specs table, HP DesignJet T850 36-inch A0 Technical Plotter fits most office needs better thanks to: Idle Sound Power: <3.4 vs 5.1; Mobile Printing Capability: Apple AirPrint; HP app for Android and iOS; Wi-Fi Direct; HP ePrint; ChromeOS printing vs Direct printing from iOS, Android, and ChromeOS apps; HP ePrint email printing; HP Smart app for iOS and Android; Ready Power Consumption: <5.5 vs <32.

Printhead life in lines versus km is not directly comparable.

What differs?

Material differences (most important first)

  • Ethernet Interface: Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T) vs Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T; IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab)
  • Maximum Media Width: 914 vs 1118
  • Anoaaa Alosayt Almdaaom: Bond and coated paper (bond, coated, heavyweight coated, plain, bright white, blueprint); technical paper (natural tracing); film (clear, matte, backlit); photographic paper (instant-dry satin and gloss); self-adhesive media (matte/gloss, gloss polypropylene, removable fabric); banner media (matte polypropylene, PVC banner); fine-art canvas vs Photographic media; fine-art printing material; self-adhesive media; banner and sign media; bond and coated paper; backlit media
  • Black Cartridge Volumes: 130; 300 vs 300
  • Black Ink Drop: 12.6 vs 3
  • Color Ink Drop: 6 vs 3
  • Compatible Accessories: HP DesignJet 36-in Spindle (B3Q37A); HP DesignJet 3-in Core Adapter (CN538A); HP DesignJet Sheet Organizer and Stacker Kit; HP HD Pro 2 42-in Scanner vs HP DesignJet 44-in Spindle; HP DesignJet 3-in Core Adapter (CN538A); HP HD Pro 2 42-in Scanner; HP SmartTracker; optional HP SmartStream
  • Compatible Black Cartridges: HP 738 130-ml Matte Black (498N4A); HP 738 300-ml Matte Black (498N8A) vs HP 746 300-ml Photo Black (P2V82A); HP 746 300-ml Matte Black (P2V83A)

One-sided data (missing ≠ unsupported)

  • Wi Fi Direct: 1 vs Not listed

Similarities

Automatic Horizontal Cutter: 1, Printer Functions: Print, Tkny Altbaaa: HP Thermal Inkjet

Frequently asked questions

Specs reviewed: 18 Sep 2026

Sources: HP DesignJet T850 36-inch A0 Technical Plotter، DesignJet Z6dr 44-inch PostScript Technical Plotter with V-Trimmer، EvoLink product specifications

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