HP Z3100 Ink
Designjet Z3100 Ink Cartridges

HP Z3100 Printer Review

The DesignJet Z3100 is a business inkjet printer that uses sophisticated ink technology to produce flawless graphics. Each of its 12 HP Z3100 ink cartridges incorporates 2,112 printhead nozzles that dispel printer ink to produce super-fine resolutions. The light cyan, light magenta, light gray, photo black and gray DesignJet Z3100 ink cartridges are capable of producing ink droplet sizes as small as 4 picoliters. The device's variety of connective options gives users convenient versatility when printing. It has an ethernet base for quick networking, as well as a high-speed USB port and Jetdirect print server.

Provided supplies include a sample 24 inch x 15 foot roll of high gloss media, a quick reference guide and a starter HP Z3100 ink supply. The unit also comes with technology like HP's printer utility, which includes HP Color Center software. Using color DesignJet Z3100 ink, users can produce images on coated paper at a rate of 2 minutes per sheet.

Its HP Vivera pigment printer ink is capable of turning out graphics with a maximum resolution of 2400x1200 dpi. The use of 12 different HP Z3100 inks in its printing system helps the device print images with exact color detail and a look true to the original. Flexible paper handling options allow users to print with a maximum roll length of 300 feet. The inclusion of an automatic sheet cutter gives the Z3100 the ability to cut all types of paper except canvas.

The unit is able to support a wide range of media types including photographic, matte, high-gloss, semi-gloss, bond, and heavyweight coated paper. The unit has a standard memory of 128 MB that should be able to support fast-paced environments. It is compatible with Windows and Mac operating systems. HP's Z3100 is a flexible inkjet machine that comes with useful management software and can accept an assortment of media.