Stepping up a gear with the HP DesignJet T950

By Dhanya A K

Towards the end of last year, HP announced the launch of its new HP DesignJet T850 and T950 plotter series, pledging to help architects improve the quality of their printed output and generally make life easier when it comes to printing plans and other technical pieces.

Six months on, the series has proved a hit, with the HP DesignJet T950 multifunction plotter one of the most popular machines in the new range, having already been purchased and put to work by companies worldwide.

But what is it about this machine, in particular, that users like? First, let us analyse its core operating stats; these include a top speed of 120 A1/D prints per hour on a 300ft roll, which is faster than comparable products on the market.

There is also the ability to print in sizes ranging from A0 to A4, allowing those in the architectural sector to produce a far wider range of pieces. It also offers high-quality CAD capabilities and can render on any size and application, offering even more options to the user.

Customers running the T950 can do so using a 4.7-inch front panel, which allows for quick navigation and easy control. Add in the ability to print using four-colour pigment inks, this increases durability and opens up even more applications.

Then there are the many innovative features, all of which are designed to make running the plotter easier and reducing the amount of work for the operator. For example, there is the ability to seamlessly print A4 jobs with integrated input and output trays, which keep pages sorted by size.

For larger jobs, an A3/B input tray capacity for 100 sheets allows users to produce more work in a single run. Again, this reduces downtime on the machine and means users can produce more print, while for small quantities, the tray minimises the need for a separate A3 printer, saving space, time, power consumption and cost.

Another stand-out feature is the auto roll sheet switch technology, which automatically switches from A4/A3 to A1/A0. Again, this makes life easier for the user, allowing them to print several sizes with just one click, while printing A3 and A0 on the same machines means consistency in quality output among different sizes.

Customers working with the HP DesignJet T950 can run the plotter securely from virtually anywhere. This is all possible using HP Click, allowing for easy device management and remote printing. Users can also be safe in the knowledge that they are operating securely with HP Wolf Pro Security, which protects the machine and data against cyber threats.

On the subject of security, this is of paramount important for those working within the architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) sector, with cybersecurity now seen as a major threat to those working in this industry.

For this reason, the HP DesignJet T950 multifunction plotter has been designed to only work with cartridges that have a new or reused HP chip. This means the machine will not run any cartridges with non-HP chips, improving the overall security of the plotter and removing the risk of security issues from lower quality chips.

Add in the fact that customers benefit from regular firmware updates, this ensures these protections remain effective over time and that the machine is running in line with the latest advancements in security.

There is also an environmental benefit of working with a reused HP chip, as this allows for the use of refilled, remanufactured, and reused cartridges without hassle.

Users also benefit from a highly efficient operating system, whereby they are able to reduce energy consumption through an easy-to-use sleep schedule setting, inactivity shutdown and auto-on/off scheduling.

Also consider that the machine itself is manufactured using up to 35% recycled plastic, reducing the impact of the manufacturing process on the planet. It also forms part of HP Forest Positive, a partnership with the World Wildlife Foundation focused on restoring and managing forests around the world.

To put it simply, the HP DesignJet T950 plotter is making life easier for architects, allowing them to produce a wider range of work at a faster rate, and helping to reduce their impact on the environment.

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