Print Innovation Asia Issue 11 2021
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HP launches new range of w HP Inc. announced a range of DesignJet and PageWide XL Pro devices to deliver advanced photo and colour quality, enhanced precision, and new graphics application potential - all while driving improvements in sustainability
“As our customers continue to grapple with uncertain business conditions following a uniquely challenging past couple of years, we know that expanding their print application reach, and ability to move fast, and outstanding colour and graphics performance define their large format printing needs,” said Daniel Martinez, General Manager, Large Format Business, HP. “This is why we’re introducing the new HP DesignJet Z Pro and HP PageWide XL Pro series. Both portfolios are designed to help users navigate uncertain demand, respond to tighter deadlines, and unlock untapped potential in their own offerings.” New HP DesignJets To mark the 30-year anniversary of the very first DesignJet product, HP released two new DesignJets. The new HP DesignJet Z6 Pro and Z9+ Pro offer PSPs and Geographic Information System (GIS) analysts the highest professional photo quality and precision, along with leading security features. With chromatic RGB HP Vivid Photo Inks, HP DesignJet Z Pro users can now achieve 93% Pantone coverage – 26% more gamut compared to the previous generation – and produce prints with the image quality of a 12-ink printer with just nine inks.
Users can customize ICC profiles for their print jobs and achieve desired colour accuracy and consistency. PSPs also have the option to include the HP Gloss Enhancer Upgrade Kit to produce superior gloss uniformity.
Additional features such as the HighDefinition Nozzle Architecture (HDNA) printheads and dual drop technology, which reduces visible grain and eliminates the need for lightcoloured inks, promise prints with clear details and dazzling contrasts.
Additionally, the HP PrintOS mobile app lets PSPs take more control of their print operations – from monitoring performance and reacting to issues, to sharing media pre-sets remotely. For the first time, the new HP DesignJet Z Pro printer series also incorporates the HP PrintOS Service Center application. This smart cloud-based solution enables users to gain a single, real-time view of all ongoing service cases, with updates that are accessible anytime, anywhere.
HP DesignJet Z9+ Pro Targeted at PSPs looking for a professional photo-quality printer, the HP DesignJet Z9+ Pro offers the widest colour gamut in its category.
HP DesignJet Z6 Pro For GIS analysts looking to produce very precise maps, print sharp contour lines and text with close attention to keeping data secure, the new HP
DesignJet Z6 Pro is the ideal printer. The Adobe PDF Print Engine enables excellent transparencies and layer reproductions - while HP’s HDNA printheads and HP Pixel Control deliver the highest precision, as well as smooth gradients and distinct shades of color that are particularly needed for printing complex maps. HP DesignJet Z6 Pro is the world's most secure large-format printer, promising the best data protection through encrypted communications and Access Control List. Features such as HP Connection Inspector, HP Secure Boot, and Whitelisting ensure the best network protection, putting all worries about data security to rest. Both the HP DesignJet Z6 Pro and Z9+ Pro also enhance efficiency with the fastest media handling, spindleless and automatic roll feed. The HP DesignJet Z6 Pro prints twice as fast on plain paper at the same quality while
