HP 30 for those who think big

Overview

The HP Designjet 30 series wide-format, six-color printing systems produce fade-resistant*, photo-quality images, giving you stunning results print after print. Whether designs call for postcard-size images or full-color pages, this printer delivers the job affordably and reliably. Quick print speeds up to 4mpp for /B size in Normal mode help you get the job done. Color technologies from HP deliver reliable and accurate color. Automatic Closed Loop Color (CLC) calibration ensures reliable color consistency, while automatic Pantone calibration, offset emulations, and CMYKplus support, available via an optional RIP, provide highly accurate and predictable color. HP Color Layering technology produces a range of colors and smooth tonal transitions. Six printheads and individual ink cartridges mean fewer ink changes and no waste. Drivers with special graphics options are optimized to support both Mac and Windows printing.

Features

Fade-resistant* images
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Fade-resistant, photo-quality images. The HP Designjet 30 series printing systems brings impressive photo quality to your images. New inks, designed together with HP Premium Plus Photo and Proofing Gloss papers, produce images that resist fading longer than traditionally processed photos*. Professionals can rest assured that the images they create will maintain their impact.
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Rich color depth, minimal dot visibility, and uniform gloss. A six-ink writing system combines HP Color Layering technology, 2400 dpi maximum resolution, and a four-picoliter ink drop size for fine details, smooth tonal transition, a wide range of colors, and gloss uniformity.
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Media that shows off your ideas. Use a wide range of HP media weights and types. Choose the media type that best conveys your concepts, with durable HP media. The HP Designjet 30 printer series can handle stock in weights up to 80 lb (300 g/m2), as well as thick or rigid media (up to .02 inches, or 0.4 mm). Choose from a variety of media finishes, including HP Premium Plus Photo and Proofing Gloss and HP Photo Matte.

Reliable color
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See reliable, consistent color from print to print. The HP Designjet 130 series printers feature a built-in color sensor that works with HP's Automatic Closed Loop Color calibration to provide consistent color, print to print and printer to printer.

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Graphics drivers for Mac and Windows. Optimized drivers provide key features for creative professionals, including RGB ICC profiles support and Apple ColorSync compatibility for color matching throughout your RGB workflow.
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Optional RIP for advanced color management. With an optional Adobe PostScript 3 software RIP, graphics customers have access to a wide array of HP color technologies, including Automatic PANTONE calibration, CMYKplus support, and offset emulation for robust color management in a CMYK workflow.
 
 
Time to design
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See results and get client approval fast. Print up to 4mpp for B size in Normal mode, with fast color stability. Proofs and prints can be reviewed and approved in real time. Use draft mode to deliver prints even faster when a quick check is all you need. Or Best mode when only top quality will do. No matter which mode you choose, you'll appreciate the quality that comes from HP technology.
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Easy setup for immediate productivity. Easy set up, connection, and operation in both Macintosh and Windows environments. Standard interfaces and network capability (standard on 130nr) ensures smooth operation in virtually all environments.
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No more couriers, no more waiting. In-house printing for oversize output eliminates delays and shortens project timelines.
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Less interaction means more creating. Modular HP ink cartridges and printheads require minimal user intervention and infrequent maintenance. Reliable operation further enhances the cost-effectiveness and efficiency of this printing system.

*Up to 70 years, based on preliminary Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc. testing using the HP 85 ink cartridges together with HP Premium Plus Photo and Proofing Gloss paper

 

Vincent Oliver 2004 www.photo-i.co.uk
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