 
DesignJet 5500/5500PS
- high productivity with reliable, high-speed, large-format printing
- consistent, high-quality results with superb, color-rich photo
images
- “Intelligent” printing solutions deliver workflow simplicity and
unattended operation. View the presentation
for more details
Product
Overview
A network-ready high-volume graphics
printing solution for print service providers and retailers
maximum speed
- HP Jetexpress™ technology ensures
high-speed printing through wide printheads and high nozzle volume --
without sacrificing image quality
- Delivers 6-color images to 569 ft2/hr
uncompromising image quality
- Rich, brilliant colors from print to
print, regardless of ink levels or printhead usage
- Precise ink placement ensures crisp,
sharp lines and text
- HP's color layering technology combines
ink drops on a single dot to create smooth color transitions and
photo-quality results-even up close for true 1200 dpi X 600 dpi
resolution
- HP Designjet 5500PS automatically
calibrates Pantone® colors
- Offset printing press emulation, ICC
profiles for Macintosh and Windows environments, Apple ColorSync
compatibility
- HP Designjet 5500 accurately reproduces
both CMYK-defined and RGB-defined colors-advanced features can be
added via an external RIP
durable printing
- Create durable, lightfast indoor and
outdoor prints with pigment-based HP No. 83 UV six-color ink system
- Image durability warranted 24 months
outdoor and five years indoor using HP Designjet 5500 Series UV Ink
Supplies and 3M™ Matched Component System™
smart printing
- HP Designjet Webaccess lets you manage
print jobs from any internet connection-simply enter its URL for job
previewing, queue management and to monitor ink and media levels
- "Virtual computer" boosts
productivity by supporting queuing, nesting and processes the next job
while printing
- Network ready - comes ready to print
right out of the box
- Two ink systems: Indoor inks (dye-based)
for photo-realistic image quality outdoor UV inks (pigment-based) for
enhanced lightfastness
- High capacity ink cartridges and long
life printheads mean fewer supplies changes, unattended printing and
low cost of ownership
- Built-in smart chips identify low ink
levels and worn printheads
- Ink cartridges and printheads are
replaceable - replace what you need, when you need
- HP Zoomsmart scaling technology makes it
easy to proportionally enlarge or reduce images
- ICC profiles available from HP's web
site ensure best results when using HP Premium Printing Materia
Features
- Ultimate photo quality with accurate colors, smooth transitions and
a wide gamut
- 1200-dpi resolution 1
- "Virtual computer" inside immediately frees up your own
computer
- Queuing and nesting
- Embedded Adobe PostScript 3 RIP with drivers for Mac and Windows (PS
Model only)
- Embedded HP-GL/2, HP RTL and CALS G4 processor with drivers for
AutoCAD and Windows
- 256 MB of RAM
- 40-GB hard disk
- HP JetDirect EIO 10/100 Base-TX internal print server
- Consistent colors using closed-loop-color calibration
- ICC profiles for Apple ColorSync
- Offset-printing-press emulations
- Automatic PANTONE Calibration
- Print speed for images in fast mode: 85 ft 2 /hr (7.9 m 2
/hr), or 3 min 45 sec for a D-size (A1-size) image, on coated
paper 2
- Print speed for line drawings in fast mode: 189 ft 2 /hr
(17.6 m2/hr), or 90 seconds for a D-size (A1-size) drawing,
on bond paper 2
- 69-cc ink cartridges
- Printheads that last through 5 to 6 ink-cartridge changes on
average, depending on usage
- Roll feed with integrated auto-cutter
- Printer stand and media bin [optional on the 24-inch (61-cm) model]
- Three portrait B+ (A3+) images fit side by side on the 42-in.
(107-cm) model
- TIFF and JPEG formats accepted from Windows NT, UNIX and Linux via
supplied software
- USB 1.1 interface
- 1200 dpi x 600 dpi
- Approximate mechanical printing times and speeds
Specifications
HP DesginJet
5500/5500PS
| Print
technology |
HP
Thermal Inkjet |
| Print
times and speeds |
| D-size line drawings |
90 Sec (Fast) |
| Colour Normal |
100 ft 2 /hr |
| Colour Best |
100 ft 2 /hr |
|
| Maximum
resolution |
HP
Layering Technology
1200
dpi x 600 dpi on glossy media |
| Media
types |
Coated
and glossy papers, technical media and more |
| Media
handling |
Sheet
feed, roll feed, automatic cutter |
| Media
sizes |
| Model |
Sheet |
Roll |
42-in.
(107-cm) |
Width:
8.3 to 42 in.
(21.0 to 106.7 cm)
Length:
8.3 to 74.7 in.
(21.0 to 189.7 cm) |
Width:
24, 36 and 42 in.
(61.0, 91.4 and 106.7 cm)
Length:
Up to 150 ft (45.7 m) |
24-in.
(61-cm) |
Width:
8.3 to 24 in.
(21.0 to 61.0 cm)
Length:
8.3 to 74.7 in.
(21.0 to 189.7 cm) |
Width:
24 in. (61.0 cm)
Length:
Up to 150 ft (45.7 m) |
|
| Minimum
line width |
0.002
in. (0.04 mm) |
| Accuracy |
+/-
0.2 % or 0.38 mm whichever is greater at 23°C, 50-60% RH on HP
Special Polyester Film |
| Margins |
Lateral
margins: 0.20 in. (5 mm)
Leading and trailing edges: 0.70 in. (17 mm) |
| Memory
Std/Max |
5500:
128/256 MB RAM + 40 GB HardDrive
5500PS: 256/256 MB RAM + 40 GB HardDrive |
| Languages |
5500:
TIFF 6.0, JPEG, CALS/G4, HP-GL/2, HP RTL
5500PS: Adobe PDF 1.3, Adobe PostScript 3™, TIFF 6.0, JPEG,
CALS/G4, HP-GL/2, HP RTL
|
| Drivers |
5500
(42/60 in): Microsoft Windows: 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP with
HP Drivers UNIX®, Linux®: with HP embedded webserver file
submitter AutoCAD: 2000, 2002, R 14 for Windows
5500ps (42/60 in): Microsoft Windows: 95, 98, Me, NT
4.0, 2000, XP with HP Drivers UNIX®, Linux®: with HP embedded
webserver file submitter AutoCAD: 2000, 2002, R 14 for Windows Adobe®
PostScript: Microsoft Windows: 95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, XP; MAC OS
8.5 to 9.2.2, X.1 and X.2
|
| Interfaces |
HP
Jetdirect 615n 10/100 Base-TX Print Server, supporting TCP/IP
(including LPR and IPP), AppleTalk, DLC/LLC and IPX/SPX protocols.
Centronics parallel port, IEEE 1284-compliant.
|
| Auto
interface switching |
Yes |
| Minimum
system requirements |
5500
(42/60 in): Microsoft® Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, 2000, XP
for HP drivers or depending on the third-party RIP
5500ps (42/60 in): Mac OS 8.1 or above: 10 MB free disk
space, Adobe® PostScript® driver 8.7; Microsoft® Windows 95/98: 3
KB free disk space, Adobe PostScript driver 4.3 EFGIS (Asia Adobe
PostScript 4.2.4); Windows NT 4.0, XP: 7 MB free disk space, Adobe
PostScript driver 5
|
Dimensions
width x depth x height, weight
|
5500
(42 in): 78 x 27 x 50 in, 220
lbs.
5500 (60 in): 96 x 27 x 50 in, 264 lbs.
|
| Warranty |
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 5 years. |
Ordering
Information
To order call Sharpline Imaging Inc. at (780)
413-9660 in Edmonton, Alberta Canada, call (403) 243-3418 In Calgary
Alberta or Toll Free 1-888-413-9660, fax us at 1-780-440-0819, or e-mail
us at
| Description |
HP P/N |
List
Price1 |
| HP
DesignJet 5500 42" |
Q1251A |
$
17,151.00 |
| HP
DesignJet 5500 42" UV Inks |
Q1251V |
$
17,151.00 |
| HP
DesignJet 5000PS 425 |
Q1252A |
$23,392.00 |
| HP
DesignJet 5500PS 42" UV Inks |
Q1252V |
$22,871.00 |
| HP
DesignJet 5500 60" |
Q1253A |
$
30,244.00 |
| HP
DesignJet 5500 60" UV Inks |
Q1253V |
$
30.244.00 |
| HP
DesignJet 5500PS 60" |
Q1254A |
$
36,761.00 |
| HP
DesignJet 5500PS 60" UV Inks |
Q1254V |
$36,761.00 |
The above units come with HP DesignJet #10 black ink and
HP DesignJet #82 colour ink
systems-one each of cyan, magenta, and yellow; HP media samples; user documentation; and drivers.
| Accessories
& Supplies |
HP
P/N |
List
Price1 |
|
Inkjet Print
Cartridges and Printheads
|
| No.
81 Black Ink Cartridge 680ml |
C4930A |
$ 367.00 |
| No.
81 Cyan Ink Cartridge 680ml |
C4831A |
$ 367.00 |
| No.
81 Magenta Ink Cartridge 680ml |
C4832A |
$ 367.00 |
| No.
81 Yellow Ink Cartridge 680ml |
C4833A |
$ 367.00 |
| No.
81 Light Cyan Ink Cartridge 680ml |
C4834A |
$ 367.00 |
| No.
81 Light Magenta Ink Cartridge 680ml |
C4835A |
$ 367.00 |
| No.
83 UV Black Ink Cartridge 680ml |
C4940A |
$
479.98 |
| No.
83 UV Cyan Ink Cartridge 680ml |
C4841A |
$
479.98 |
| No.
83 UV Magenta Ink Cartridge 680ml |
C4842A |
$
479.98 |
| No.
83 UV Yellow Ink Cartridge 680ml |
C4843A |
$
479.98 |
| No.
83 UV Light Cyan Ink Cartridge 680ml |
C4844A |
$
479.98 |
| No.
83 UV Light Magenta Ink Cartridge 680ml |
C4845A |
$
479.98 |
| No.
81 Black Printhead |
C4950A |
$ 214.00 |
| No.
81 Cyan Printhead |
C4951A |
$ 214.00 |
| No.
81 Magenta Printhead |
C4952A |
$ 214.00 |
| No.
81 Yellow Printhead |
C4953A |
$ 214.00 |
| No.
81 Light Cyan Printhead |
C4954A |
$ 214.00 |
| No.
81 Light Magenta Printhead |
C4955A |
$ 214.00 |
| No.
83 Black UV Printhead |
C4960A |
$ 214.00 |
| No.
83 Cyan UV Printhead |
C4961A |
$ 214.00 |
| No.
83 Magenta UV Printhead |
C4962A |
$ 214.00 |
| No.
83 Yellow UV Printhead |
C4963A |
$ 214.00 |
| No.
83 Light Cyan UV Printhead |
C4964A |
$ 214.00 |
| No.
83 Light Magenta UV Printhead |
C4965A |
$ 214.00 |
|
DesignJet
Memory
|
| 64
MB SIMM |
C2381A |
$
248.11 |
| 128
MB SIMM |
C2382A |
$
477.69 |
|
Accessories
|
| Upgrade
Kit UV to Dye Inks with Inks 42" |
Q1284A |
$
3,283.00 |
| Upgrade
Kit UV to Dye Inks without Inks 42" |
C6092A |
$ 572.00
|
| Upgrade
Kit UV to Dye Inks with Inks 60" |
Q1285A |
$
3,283.00 |
| Upgrade
Kit UV to Dye Inks without Inks 60" |
C6093A |
$ 572.00
|
| Upgrade
Kit Dye to UV Inks with Inks 42" |
Q1286A |
$
4,137.00 |
| Upgrade
Kit Dye to UV Inks without Inks 42" |
C2377A |
$
|
| Upgrade
Kit Dye to UV Inks with Inks 60" |
Q1287A |
$
4,137.00 |
| Upgrade
Kit UV to Dye Inks without Inks 60" |
C2379A |
$
|
| Printhead
Storage Container |
C2383A |
$
188.50 |
| 42-inch
Spindle |
C2385A |
$
94.25 |
| 60-inch
Spindle |
C2386A |
$
132.92 |
| 42"
take-up Reel |
C6087B |
$ 1,043.19 |
¹Suggested Canadian Retail Price.
Prices are subject to change without notice. Prices with only dollar signs
indicate prices are not yet available.
Interface cables must be ordered separately.
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States. Adobe and
PostScript are U.S. trademarks of Adobe Systems, Inc. 3M and MCS are
trademarks of 3M Corporation.
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Technical information in this document is subject to
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Company has determined that this product meets Energy Star SM guidelines
for energy efficiency.
  
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