HP Transforms the Large-format Printing Process with New Ergonomically Designed ePrinters @hpgraphicarts

New HP Designjet ePrinters improve user experience for architecture, engineering, construction and design professionals

HP today introduced two web-connected printers that transform the large-format-printing process with a new ergonomic design delivering an improved user experience for architecture, engineering, construction and design professionals.

Today’s design professionals are more mobile than ever - moving among offices, job sites and airports. Additionally, the design process is highly collaborative, taking place between different teams and across different time zones.

The new HP Designjet T920 and T1500 ePrinter series help busy workgroups complete work efficiently by printing correctly from the start with true print previews and meet deadlines with fast, high-quality prints.  Additionally, these devices help users on-the -go access, view and print projects from the cloud so they can collaborate easily with remote teams.

“The innovation of HP Designjet ePrinters is an outcome of HP’s commitment to listening to customers and meeting their expectations.” said Zeina Ahmed, Large Format Design Business Manager, HP Middle East. “Our customers from the design, architecture, engineering and construction industry constantly seek more efficient and user-friendly tools to bring their ideas to life, and HP’s large-format printing solutions exceed expectations with their innovative features and remote functionality.”

The 36-inch devices were designed based on extensive engagement with users early in the development process.  Users proposed designs that addressed the pain points they suffer before, during and after the printing process.  From this input, HP identified an output tray and true front-roll media loading as key areas for enhancement.

The integrated output stacking tray on the devices changes the way users collect and organize large-format output.  The integrated output stacking tray is built-in on top of the device and delivers flat, collated prints. This new output system improves productivity by reducing time spent searching through and organizing printouts, and it eliminates the need for users to bend down to collect prints.

Additionally, the new industrial design presents a flat surface on top of the devices creating a media review table for easy, quick checking of printed plans.  Built for against-the-wall operation, the true front-roll loading feature allows users to load media easily, even while seated. In addition to these new design features, the HP Designjet T920 and T1500 ePrinters deliver the fastest print speeds in the market.⁽¹⁾  

Improved user experience based on customer-driven innovation

For small to medium workgroups, the compact HP Designjet T920 ePrinter eliminates output clutter with an integrated stacking tray that collates up to 50 sheets of A4- to A0-size media. True front-roll loading and automatic paper roll alignment make media handling simple. The device operates at speeds in as few as 21 seconds per A1/D print and is equipped with 32GB of virtual memory space to process complex files easily and deliver faster prints.⁽¹⁾

Ideal for multiuser environments, the HP Designjet T1500 ePrinter is equipped with two rolls and features automatic alignment and smart switching capabilities to handle multiple jobs on different media types and sizes. Doubling the processing power over its predecessor, the HP Designjet T1500 ePrinter uses a parallel processor with a 320GB hard drive to print multiple files simultaneously.

The HP Designjet T920 and T1500 ePrinters feature an intuitive, full-color touch screen that gives users added control with the ability to manage job queues, track print costs⁽²⁾ and view true print previews. With six Original HP inks and the HP printhead, the new series can produce dark blacks, true neutral grays, vivid colors and sharp lines.

Printing from virtually anywhere with HP Designjet ePrint & Share⁽³⁾   

The HP Designjet ePrinter portfolio features HP Designjet ePrint & Share, a free web service that makes it easy to access, view and print large-format documents using an Android or Apple tablet, smartphone, a notebook or an ePrinter touch screen.⁽³⁾

Together with HP Designjet ePrint & Share, the web-connected HP Designjet T920 and T1500 ePrinters allow users to automatically save copies of projects to the cloud when printing.⁽³⁾ Users can also email projects to print by attaching a PDF or other print-ready file to an email.⁽³⁾ Customers can then send the file to the ePrinter’s dedicated address.

Pricing and availability  

·    The HP Designjet T920 and T1500 ePrinter series are expected to be available worldwide beginning on July 8 for estimated retail prices of HP Designjet T920 – 20,586 AED & HP Designjet T1500 – 31,866 AED

·    HP Designjet ePrint & Share is available at no additional cost for HP Designjet customers by creating an account at www.hp.com/go/eprintandshare. The mobile application is available through Google Play and the Apple App Store.

Additional information about the HP Designjet portfolio is available at www.hp.com/go/DesignjetSpring2013 and www.hp.com/go/designjet.

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