HP DesignJet Z6dr Large Format Dual-Roll PostScript® Graphics Printer - 44", with Vertical Trimmer (T8W18A)
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HP DesignJet Z6dr Large Format Dual-Roll PostScript® Graphics Printer - 44", with Vertical Trimmer (T8W18A) is rated
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Good printer with bad software
Printer came in well packaged and was relatively easy to put together. Initial setup was rough due to bad software and counter intuitive procedures. I installed everything, including ink and print heads before starting up the printer for the first time, and had to remove them and restart the printer a few times in order to complete the setup. Printer takes a long time to restart, they could have equipped it with an SSD at this price point.
During initial setup, there is a section that tries to trick you into allowing the printer to spy on you. It is not obvious that you can opt out of it. Tracking usage and phoning back home should never be "opt-out", this is a shady practice and makes me less likely to consider HP products in the future.
Printer requested firmware to be updated after initial setup was completed. I already had that downloaded (it's a whopping 1.6 gigabytes) and the update went smoothly.
Printer drivers installed without problems on multiple PC's running Linux, Windows 7 and Malware 10, and work fine so far.
Print speed and quality are excellent.
The biggest problem we encountered so far is with the printer's software. We had a number of prints where the printer was requesting a paper different from what was loaded and it was impossible to leave that screen to change the paper or cancel the print. The only option was to load the paper we don't have or turn off the the printer and start it up again. That is very annoying since printer takes a long time to start up again.
That is not the only situation where you run into screens that you can't get out of without restarting the printer completely, and the lack of any physical buttons to cancel printing or return to home menu adds to the frustration.
The good thing is, that software can be fixed. Question is, if that will ever happen.
Date published: 2019-07-08
Will this printer print perforated vinyl?
Thank you for your question! This HP DesignJet Z6dr Large Format Dual-Roll PostScript® Graphics Printer is compatible with up to 31.5 mil paper thickness.
Date published: 2024-12-03
In what country was the HP DesignJet Z6dr Large Format Dual Roll Graphics Printer - 44 inch manufactured?
This forum does not have information on where individual products are manufactured.
Date published: 2023-08-18
Can I use 300ft rolled CAD paper?
The HP DesignJet Z6dr will be compatible with 300ft paper rolls. Visit this link for HP Paper for the Designjet: https://hp.globalbmg.com/en/
Date published: 2023-06-27
Does this have scanning capabilities?
Hello. Thanks for your question. This HP DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript Printer with V-Trimmer does not have a scanner.
Date published: 2024-02-03
how many printheads are used in T8W18A
Thank you for your question! The HP DesignJet Z6dr has 3 universal printheads that are used with the printer.
Date published: 2025-01-02
Where is the HP DesignJet Z6dr Large Format Dual-Roll PostScript® Graphics Printer - 44", with Vertical Trimmer made?
Thank you for your question! HP uses many different manufacturers in many different countries. Unfortunately, this HP QA forum cannot pinpoint where a certain product is manufactured.
Date published: 2024-11-22
Does this plotter print e size drawings
Thank you for your question about the HP DesignJet Z6dr Large Format Dual-Roll PostScript® Graphics Printer. That unit can print from 11 to 44 x 66 normally and has custom options for 8.5 x 11 to 44 x 66. You would be able to print 36 x 48 for the e size drawings. Thank you for your question.
Date published: 2025-01-21
How to reset password back to factory defaults
Thank you for your question! Contact HP Tech Support at this link: https://support.hp.com/us-en
Also, HP Smart Friend is available to assist as well. Visit this link for more details: https://www.hp.com/us-en/services/consumer/smartfriend-overview.html
Date published: 2025-02-10
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