HP DesignJet 5500 Printer (60-inch model)

The high productivity solution to your large format printing needs, delivering true production speed, exceptional colour photo-quality images and reliable performance, with the added bonus of simplified workflow and increasing unattended operation. 

Superb results with colour-rich photo images. Specially-formulated inks and six-ink HP Colour Layering Technology create continuous tones and smooth colour transitions. Automatic closed-loop colour calibration gives consistency, print after print. 

Enjoy simplified workflow and increased unattended operation delivered by intelligent printing solutions such as the direct PDF and TIFF printing path, and easy connectivity in multi-platform environments, made possible by the new Web-file submitter. 

• High power productivity at 100 sq ft/hr for glossy and 189 sq ft/hr for coated media (dye ink) 
• Superb photo quality with up to 1200 x 600 dpi printing on glossy media 
• HP Designjet WebAccess - remote access to configure printer alerts, job management, printer status, and ink and media usage information 
• Web-file submitter for connectivity in multiplatform environments using a driver-less workflow 
• Pantone colour matching for spot or process colors and closed-loop calibration for colour consistency, print after print 
• Multiple press emulations (HP Designjet 5500ps)- including Euro Offset, SWOP, DIC, TOYO, and JMPA offset printing emulations and Apple ColorSync compatibility 
• Adobe PDF 1.3 and Adobe PostScript 3 built-in RIP (HP Designjet 5500ps) and RIP-ready (HP Designjet 5500) for an array of external RIPs and GIS applications 
• 40 GB Hard Disk 
• Integrated heater ensuring optimal image quality when using the production print modes 
• Roll feed and automatic cutter for unattended printing 
• Increased productivity via extra wide print heads (.85 in) 
• Modular ink system with up to six independently replaceable ink cartridges 
• Choice of interchangeable ink sets: dye-based inks or pigment-based UV inks 
• Durable output-2 year outdoor and 5 year indoor as a result of HP UV inks and the 3M Match Component System 
• More than 50 supported media types 
• Network ready with fast HP Jetdirect 615n print server card (up to 4.5 Mbgyte/sec.) 

Specifications
Depth:	68 cm
Drivers:	Windows applications: Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, 2000, XP; AutoCAD: 2000 and Releases 13, 14 for Windows;
Electrical Power Consumption Printing:	400 W
Electrical Power Consumption Saving:	55 W
Electrical Power Consumption Standby:	70 W
Electrical Voltage:	100 to 240 VAC
Form Factor:	Large Format Printer
Height:	128 cm
In The Box:	HP Designjet printer, printer stand, take-up reel, 2 spindles, power cord, ink cartridges, print heads, 2 rolls of media, AutoCAD driver, Microsoft Windows driver, macro-installer CD, user documentation, user maintenance kit (interface cables must be ordered separately.)
Interface Type(s):	Parallel
Maximum RAM:	256 MB
Media Types Supported:	Compatible with both Dye and UV ink systems: HP colourfast Adhesive Vinyl;HP Heavyweight Coated Paper;HP Productivity Photo Gloss;HP Productivity Photo Semi-Gloss;HP Studio Canvas. Compatible with Dye-based inks: HP Backlit Film Reverse Print Matte;HP Bright White Inkjet Paper;HP Canvas Matte;HP Clear Film;HP Coated Paper;HP Fine Paper Art Vanilla;HP Photo Imaging Gloss;HP Photo Imaging Satin;HP Vellum. Compatible with UV inks: HP Banners with Tyvek;HP Basic Super Heavyweight Paper;HP Canvas Matte UV;HP colourlucent Backlit UV;HP Durable Image Gloss UV;HP Polypropylene;HP Scrim Banner
Mono or Colour Printer:	Colour
Noise Level:	55 dbA
Operating Humidity:	20 to 80 %
Operating Systems Supported:	Microsoft Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, 2000, ME, XP with HP drivers, UNIX & Linux with HP embedded webserver file submitter
Operating Temperature:	15 to 35 °C
Optional Connectivity:	HP JetDirect 610n/615n series Print Server, HP JetDirect connectivity card and HP JetDirect 500X, 300X and 170X external print servers
Paper Handling Output:	Roll feed, sheetfed, automatic cutter, take-up reel - optional on the 42 inch (107 cm) models
Parallel Ports:	1 x Centronics IEEE 1284, EPP/ECP bidirectional
Print Server:	HP Jetdirect 610n (EIO) 10/100Base-TX
Printer Languages:	TIFF, JPEG, CALS, HP GL/2, HP RTL
Printer Resolution Enhanced Horizontal:	600 dpi
Printer Resolution Enhanced Vertical:	1200 dpi
Product Series:	DesignJet 5500
Software Included:	Microsoft Windows driver (Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, 2000, ME, XP), AutoCAD driver (2000, R 13, 14 for Windows)
Technology:	HP Thermal InkJet
Technology:	Inkjet
Warranty:	One-year warranty with free, on-site, next-business-day service. HP Supportpacks and service agreements allow you to extend your warranty to up to 5 years, and can provide around-the-clock service with a response time of within 4 hours, every day of the year (depending on the country). The printer advises you whenever preventive maintenance is recommended to minimise downtime. Annual maintenance can also be scheduled.
Weight:	120 kg
Width:	243 cm