HP T920 Ink
Designjet T920 Ink Cartridges

HP T920 Printer Review

The HP Designjet T920 is not only a very capable wide-format inkjet printer, but its web-connected design includes mobile printing and other advanced features. It can print A1/D-size prints in around 21 seconds, and handles media up to 36 inches in width. The use of six colors of HP T920 printer ink allows for a wider color gamut, though it also means higher operating costs.

With a bulky frame and a high price tag, the T920 is certainly not for the hobbyist, but is designed for serious business. It measures 37.4x55.1x27.3 inches, and weighs a very hefty 191.8 pounds that includes the Designjet T920 printer ink supplies. The unit includes an impressive 32 GB of virtual memory and a 320 GB hard drive, accommodating even the largest of projects with ease.

Connection options abound. The main hardware connections include a USB port and a Gigabit ethernet port for networking. It also includes a front USB port for connecting flash memory and other storage devices. Perhaps even more impressive is the addition of mobile printing options, with support for printing directly from a smartphone or tablet through the HP ePrint platform. With a small touchscreen interface on the control panel, users can easily control the device and preview images and documents before printing.

HP T920 ink cartridges represent a pretty significant expense, as there are six that must be replaced. The good news is that there are high-capacity Designjet T920 ink cartridges available with around twice the yield of the standard supplies. This keeps the cost per page of HP T920 ink down, even though the upfront price of supplies is higher.

Even for a wide-format inkjet model, the HP T920 is fairly pricey, and buyers who don't need its advanced features like mobile printing can find better deals in its class. Still, its output quality is impressive, speeds are fast, and the mobile printing extras are a nice bonus.