HP Designjet 90 Printer series

Focus on your creativity with this professional, A2+/C+-size photo

printer: the HP Designjet 90. HP Professional Color Technologies
deliver consistent color output while HP Vivera Inks and select HP
papers provide exceptional fade resistance.1

Experience professional color • Print high-quality images quickly. Print high-quality

images on A3+/B+ -size media at four minutes per page
• Rich color depth and minimal dot visibility. Proprietary in Normal print mode. Use Draft mode for proof printing
dye-based HP Vivera Inks in HP six-ink color printing to deliver A3+/B+ -size prints quickly. No matter which
work to deliver a wide range of colors, deeper blacks, mode you choose, you'll appreciate the quality that
continuous tones, and gloss uniformity. A four-picoliter comes from HP technology.
ink-drop size maintains fine detail reproduction,
especially in dark areas, and smooth tonal transitions. • Experience full color workflow support. Your design
software choices expand when you use the HP Designjet
• Maximum color consistency. See reliable, consistent color 90 Printer series, which enables color solutions for every
from print to print. HP invests in HP Professional Color color workflow. The print preview ensures correct layout
Technologies making your color experience simple and and you can add optional EFI software if you need color
straightforward. Plus, enjoy more robust color and job management in a CMYK workflow.
management capabilities.
• Revolutionary HP Vivera inks. HP Vivera inks are Valuable time and cost savings
carefully engineered to work flawlessly with all parts of • Save time and increase productivity. Cost-effective,
the printing system so you achieve rich, vibrant colors individually replaceable HP ink cartridges and printheads
and extraordinary photo image quality, time after time. maximize efficiency and provide reliable operation that
Graphic designers and professional photographers can minimizes user intervention and improves productivity.
rest assured that the images they create will maintain 3-ink multipacks provide additional savings and
their impact. convenience for high-volume printing.

Live out your creativity • Wide range of media weights and types. Choose the
media type that best conveys your concepts with durable
• Optional EFI software RIP. Add the optional EFI software RIP HP media. The HP Designjet 90 Printer series can handle
to expand your printing options and enhance color accuracy. stock in weights up to 300 g/m2 (80 lb), as well as thick
The EFI software RIP provides Adobe® PostScript® 3™ support or rigid media (up to 15 mil). Choose from a variety of
and optional Automatic PANTONE® calibration. Added to HP media finishes. Furthermore, you also benefit from the
that, you get enhanced job management capabilities for added convenience of four different HP 457 mm (18 in)
greater control. Spend just a little more to get a lot more from media rolls.(2
this professional, versatile printer.(4
HP Designjet 90 Printer series
1. LCD printer status indicator for
ink supply maintenance and 1. 2. 3. 4.
print message alerts
2. Media tray holds up to 70
sheets of standard-size media
(up to A2+/C+-size)
3. Front bypass slot
accommodates cut sheet media
up to 457 mm (18 in)
4. Small footprint allows 7. 6. 5.
placement of printer on tabletop
or in common work area
5. USB and parallel connection
ensure easy system integration.
Optional network connectivity
HP Designjet 90 Printer front view
with compatible HP Jetdirect
network cards
6. Rear bypass slot handles heavy
and rigid media of weights up
to 300 g/m2 (80 lb)
7. Roll feed (optional with HP
Designjet 90 Printer) feeds rolls
up to 457 mm (18 in) wide and
45.7 m (150 ft) long
Internal color sensor for color
consistency
Fade-resistant inks with 4 pl drop
size for fade-resistant(1, photo-
quality images
Modular ink system with six
independently replaceable ink
cartridges allows you to replace
only the ink colors you need

HP Designjet 90r Printer top view

Series at a glance Optional accessories

HP Designjet 90 Printer • HP Designjet 90 Roll Feed accessory*
• Input tray for 70 sheets up to 457 x 609 mm (18 x 24 in) • HP Designjet 90 Spindle accessory*
• Optimized Macintosh and Windows® drivers with RGB • EFI Designer Edition 5.1 for HP M International
ICC profiles • EFI Designer Edition 5.1 for HP M Japan
• Optional network connectivity • EFI Designer Edition 5.1 for HP XL International
• EFI Designer Edition 5.1 for HP XL Japan
HP Designjet 90r Printer • compatible HP Jetdirect network cards
All the features of the HP Designjet 90 Printer plus:
* Standard with the HP Designjet 90r
• Roll feed for printing up to 457 mm (18 in) wide
HP Color Profiling Offsite Service
The HP Color Profiling Offsite Service helps eliminate
wasted time, media and ink caused by inadequate
results, while improving the efficiency and effectiveness of
advanced color workflow. This is done by providing an ICC
profile specialized design for your printer and media. There
are 2 packages available:
• UC217E: for creation of 1 profile
• UC218E: for creation at a reduced price

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 A great tool for professional
photographers
Exceptional fade-resistant photo quality
HP Vivera inks, together with HP Premium Plus photo papers for
exceptionally fade-resistant images that last approximately 82
years(1.
Fine details and faithful reproduction
Excellent highlight and shadow detail, smooth transitions and
persuasive skin tones, with 4pl ink drop size. HP color layering
technologies provide dense blacks, reliable color consistency
and gloss uniformity.
Excellent gloss level and gloss uniformity
Dye-based HP Vivera inks provide rich color depth, minimal
dot visibility, and uniform gloss-all important attributes of image
quality.

An asset for graphic designers

No need to outsource or tile and assemble
Save time and money by publishing professional color prints
in-house.
Media versatility up to C+/A2+ size
4 independent paper paths and a roll-feed(2 expand your
printing capabilities, from postcards to full sized banners.
Professional color proofs
HP Color Technologies such as Professional PANTONE
Emulation and CMYK+ will provide the edge to win more
clients. Automatic printhead alignment and Closed Loop Color
calibration deliver consistent reliable colors every time. Postscript
support through EFI Designer Edition 5.1 RIP(3.

Improving the workflow of proofing

professionals
Fast color stability
Obtain accurate and stable proofs quickly with new dye-based
HP Vivera ink and HP Proofing media (most media are stable
10 minutes after printing).
Color consistency
Consistency is guaranteed by way of the patented Closed Loop
Color calibration, which eliminates guess work.
Press simulation
HP Vivera Inks, specifically
Press simulation is a CMYK to CMYK transformation that
developed for use with HP inkjet
printing systems, encompass changes the lightness, hue, and saturation of the CMYK files
a number of key elements sent to the inkjet printer to match the output of a production
that contribute to the inks' device, giving pre-press professionals an easy-to-use and
exceptional performance: low-cost tool for producing accurate proofs. Postscript support
- Superior ingredients and through EFI Designer Edition 5.1 RIP(3.
unique ink formulations
Flexible printing sizes
- Exceptional ink purity Switching easily between sheet and roll-fed media(2 up to 457
- Low-colorant inks designed mm (18 in) wide, you can reliably print postcard-size images,
from the ground up full-color pages, or banner-style pieces.

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HP Designjet 90 Printer series Ordering information

Technical specifications Product

Print speed Q6656A HP Designjet 90 Printer
A3/B Color image (ISO N5), Normal mode on glossy paper: 4 min/page Q6656B HP Designjet 90r Printer
A2/C Color image (ISO N5), Normal mode on glossy paper: 6.3 min/page
Printing Accessories
Print resolution Up to 2400 x 1200 dpi Q6662A HP Designjet 90 Roll Feed Accessory (standard on 90r)
Margins Sheet: 5 x 12 x 5 x 5 mm (0.2 x 0.47 x 0.2 x 0.2 in); roll: 5 x 5 x 5 x 5 mm (0.2 x 0.2 x 0.2 x 0.2 in) Q6661A HP Designjet 90 Spindle Accessory (standard on 90r)
Technology HP Thermal Inkjet Q6641D EFI Designer Edition 5.1 RIP for HP (M) Intl
Technology resolution HP Color Layering technology, PhotoREt IV Q6642D EFI Designer Edition 5.1 RIP for HP (M) Japan
Ink types Dye-based HP Vivera inks Q6643D EFI Designer Edition 5.1 RIP for HP (XL) Intl
Ink colors Cyan, magenta, yellow, black, light cyan, light magenta Q6644D EFI Designer Edition 5.1 RIP for HP (XL) Japan
Ink drop 4 pl J7934G HP Jetdirect 620n Fast Ethernet Print Server
Print heads 6 (1 each cyan, magenta, yellow, black, light cyan, light magenta)
Minimum line width 0.04 mm (0.002 in) Ink supplies
Media C9420A HP 85 Cyan Printhead
Handling 70-sheet input tray, 50-sheet output tray, front single-sheet paper feed, rear path for manual C9421A HP 85 Magenta Printhead
single-sheet feed, rear roll feed with automatic cutter C9422A HP 85 Yellow Printhead
Types Bond and coated paper (coated, heavyweight coated, plain), photo (gloss, satin, matte), C9423A HP 85 Light Cyan Printhead
proofing (high-gloss contract, semi-gloss contract, matte) C9424A HP 85 Light Magenta Printhead
Weight Tray 1: 65 to 150 g/m2 (17 to 40 lb); manual single-sheet feed: 65 to 150 g/m2 (17 to 40 lb); C5019A HP 84 Black Printhead
rear path: up to 300 g/m2 (80 lb); roll feed: 65 to 150 g/m2 (17 to 40 lb) C9425A HP 85 Cyan Ink Cartridge (28 ml)
Size Tray 1: 76 x 142 to 457 x 610 mm (3 x 5.6 to 18 x 24 in); manual single-sheet feed: 110 x 205 C9426A HP 85 Magenta Ink Cartridge (28 ml)
to 457 x 610 mm (4.3 x 8.1 to 18 x 24 in); rear path: 110 x 205 to 457 x 610 mm (4.3 x 8.1 to C9427A HP 85 Yellow Ink Cartridge (69 ml)
18 x 24 in); roll feed: up to 457 mm (18 in) C9428A HP 85 Light Cyan Ink Cartridge (69 ml)
Thickness Tray 1: up to 8 mil; envelopes: up to 15 mil; front path: up to 8 mil; rear path: up to 15 mil; C9429A HP 85 Light Magenta Ink Cartridge (69 ml)
roll feed: up to 8 mil C5016A HP 84 Black Ink Cartridge (69 ml)
Standard sizes A2, A3, A4, B3, B4 (letter, legal, tabloid, C, envelopes, banners)
Connectivity Media
Interfaces (standard) USB 1.1 (USB 2.0 compliant), Centronics parallel IEEE-1284 (ECP compliant), 1 EIO slot Q5488A HP Premium Plus Gloss Photo Paper 610 mm x 15.2 m/24 in x 50 ft
Interfaces (optional) HP Jetdirect 620n, 630n, 635n, 690n, 175x, en1700, en3700, ew2400 Print Servers Q5486A HP Premium Plus Gloss Photo Paper, B+, 25 sheets
Print languages PCL 3 GUI RGB 24-bit Contone; optional: Adobe PostScript 3 via software RIP Q5487A HP Premium Plus Gloss Photo Paper, C+, 20 sheets
Drivers (included) PCL 3 GUI Windows driver; Microsoft® Windows drivers (Vista®, XP, 2000); Raster driver for Q7920A HP Premium Plus Satin Photo Paper 458 mm x 15.2 m/18 in x 50 ft
Mac OS (9.x, 10.2, 10.3, 10.4) Q5492A HP Matte Photo Paper, B+, 50 sheets
Supported operating systems Q1967A HP Matte Proofing Paper, B+, 100 sheets
Windows Vista, XP Home, XP Professional, Server 2003, 2000; Mac OS 9.x, OS X 10.2, 10.3
Dimensions (w x d x h) Care packs
Printer 90: 890 x 400 x 220 mm (35 x 15.7 x 8.7 in), 90r: 890 x 520 x 220 mm (35 x 20.5 x 8.7 in) UC743A/E Installation - 1 Unit
Maximum 890 x 980 x 220 mm (35 x 38.6 x 8.7 in) UC744A/E Network installation - 1 Unit
Shipping 1034 x 544 x 498 mm (43 x 22 x 20 in) U3423A/E Next-day Exchange, 3 years
(only available in EMEA, NA, LAR, Australasia)
Weight
U3477A/E Next-day Onsite Hardware support, 3 years (only available in AP)
Printer 90: 18.5 kg (40.8 lb), 90r: 19.5 kg (43 lb)
U3530PA/PE Next-day Exchange, 1 year
Shipping 90: 31 kg (68 lb), 90r: 33 kg (73 lb) (only available in EMEA, NA, LAR, Australasia)
What’s in the box U4662PA/PE Next-day Onsite Hardware support, 1 year (only available in AP)
HP Designjet 90 Printer HP Designjet 90 Printer, printheads (x6), ink cartridges (x6), input/output tray, input tray cover, HP media
samples, documentation and drivers CD, quick reference guide, setup poster, USB cable (AP, EMEA, LAR),
power cord
More HP media sizes and weights available at
HP Designjet 90r Printer HP Designjet 90r Printer, roll feed, spindle, printheads (x6), ink cartridges (x6), input/output tray, input tray
cover, HP media samples, documentation and drivers CD, quick reference guide, setup poster, USB cable
www.hp.com/go/designjet/supplies
(AP, EMEA, LAR), power cord

Footnotes
Environmental ranges
Operating temperature 5 to 40° C (41 to 104° F) 1) Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. concluded that prints made with HP No. 85 ink cartridges and
Recommended operating temperature 15 to 35° C (59 to 91° F) HP Premium Plus Photo and Proofing paper may be displayed indoors under glass for 82 years
Storage temperature -25 to 55° C (-13 to 131° F) before noticeable fading and staining occur (see http://www.wilhelm-research.com for details).
Operating humidity 20 to 80% RH Display permanence ratings are based on accelerated light stability tests conducted at 35 klux with
Recommended humidity 25 to 75% RH
glass-filtered, cool white fluorescent illumination with the sample plane air temperature maintained
Storage humidity 0 to 95% RH
at 24° C and 60 percent relative humidity. Data was extrapolated to display conditions of 450 lux
Acoustic
Sound pressure, active 50 dB(A) for 12 hours per day using the Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. Visually-weighted endpoint criteria
Sound pressure, standby 37 dB(A) set v 3.0 and represent the years of display for easily noticeable fading, changes in color balance,
Sound power, active 6.2 B(A) and/or staining to occur.
Sound power, standby 5.4 B(A) 2) Roll-feed device is standard on the Designjet 90r model, optional (not included, sold separately) on
Power consumption
the Designjet 90 model.
Maximum 65 watts
Standby 17 watts 3) The EFI software RIP is optional (not included, sold separately). Some color technologies are also
Power requirements Input voltage 100 to 240 V ac (+/- 10%) auto ranging, 50/60 Hz (+/- 3Hz), 2 A maximum optional, as they require the EFI software RIP.
Certification 4) HP has worked with the leading RIP vendors to ensure easy integration of the HP Designjet 90 into
Safety IEC 950-compliant, EU LVD and EN60950 compliant, CSA certified for US and Canada, Mexico NOM-1-
your workflow
NYCE, Argentina IRAM, China CCC, Singapore PSB, Russia VNIIS, Korea KTL
Electromagnetic Compliance for Class B products, Class A when connected to LANs: EU (EMC Directive), USA (FCC rules),
Canada (DoC), Australia (ACA), New Zealand (MoC), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI); Class A: Korea (MIC),
Taiwan (BSMI)
ENERGY STAR® qualified models see: http://www.hp.com/go/energystar
Warranty
One-year warranty

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