HP Z3100ps GP manual Breakthrough color performance, No-limits printing, True print confidence

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HP Designjet Z3100ps GP

Photo Printer series

Deliver exquisite color and true black-and-white results with breakthrough color quality, accuracy, and consistency. Count on HP for printing that’s easy, reliable and predictable—for posters, banners, maps, presentations, photos and fine art reproductions.

Breakthrough color performance

Achieve accurate, predictable, and consistent color.

Produce superior and consistent color from print to print. The first embedded spectrophotometer with i1 color technology1 enables precise printer calibration to deliver print-to-print consistency. You can even generate custom ICC profiles for your preferred paper automatically.

Print on the media that’s right for your project. Achieve consistent colors on a wide range of papers. Increase your options—choose from over 30 new HP papers and other readily available media.

Get fast color stability plus a broad gamut. Colors are stable in as little as five minutes. Print the colors you need with over 80 percent PANTONE® coverage,2 HP Professional PANTONE emulation, and full com- pliance with all major prepress standards.

Glide effortlessly through color management and printing. The HP Color Center tool gives you

a single source to control and manage your color workflow.

No-limits printing

Produce vivid, long-lasting prints using HP Vivera pigment inks.

Create spectacular high-quality color photos, posters, maps and renderings. Consistently achieve outstanding image quality using a 12-ink printing system with HP 70 Vivera pigment inks. The precisely placed 4- and 6-pl ink drops, along with 2400 dpi resolution, highlight even the most intricate details.

Avoid fading with water-resistant prints. Prints are water-resistant and resist fading for over 200 years3 on a range of basic and specialty media.

Produce beautiful black-and-white prints with the HP Quad-black ink set. Get true gray neutrality under different lighting conditions, plus smooth, continuous tones, and rich, deep blacks on matte and glossy media.

Eliminate bronzing and achieve superior gloss uniformity with HP Gloss Enhancer.4 Use on glossy and semi-gloss photo papers to produce images with uniform gloss from highlights to shadows.

True print confidence

Print with greater confidence, thanks to dependable HP technologies.

Achieve flawless output every time. HP’s Optical Drop Detector monitors the drop ejection performance and compensates for failed or clogged nozzles

to ensure dependable and consistent image quality every time.

Simplify and empower your workflow with HP’s Embedded Web Server and Adobe® PostScript 3 RIP. Directly submit TIFF, JPEG, and PDF files to the printer without ever opening a driver or application. Quickly and easily manage your print jobs, monitor supplies, and track printer status from your workstation. The onboard RIP, based on true Adobe PostScript, offers driver-like simplicity and seamlessly integrates with Adobe applications.

Eliminate trial and error with real-time layout and orientation preview. HP’s printer drivers and embedded web server let you preview the layout, size and position on your paper saving time, effort and money.

1In a drop-on-demand inkjet large-format printer of its category.

2HP’s preliminary, internal results have shown that the HP Designjet Z Photo Printer series is capable of successfully simulating over 80% of the PANTONE colors. HP Designjet

Z2100 and Z3100 Photo Printers are pending PANTONE licensing.

3Display permanence rating for interior displays/away from direct sunlight by HP Image Permanence Lab and by Wilhelm Imaging Research, Inc., on a range of HP media. Water resistance and interior in-window display ratings by HP Image Permanence Lab on a range of HP media. For details, visit www.hp.com/go/supplies/printpermanence.

4Bronzing is eliminated as an image-quality issue when HP Gloss Enhancer is used. HP Gloss Enhancer is used on photo paper, with the exception of matte-finish papers.

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Z3100ps GP specifications

The HP Z3100ps GP is a cutting-edge large-format printer designed for high-quality graphics and photo applications. As part of HP's Designjet series, this printer is known for its reliability and exceptional output, making it ideal for professionals in graphic design, photography, and fine art.

One of the defining features of the HP Z3100ps GP is its ability to produce vibrant and accurate colors. This is largely due to its advanced pigment-based ink technology, which includes HP Vivid Color inks. This nine-color printing system includes gray and light gray inks, providing enhanced tonal range and better grayscale prints. With a maximum print resolution of 2400 x 1200 dpi, the Z3100ps GP ensures crisp details, making it suitable for oversized prints and complex images.

The printer employs a sophisticated built-in spectrophotometer, allowing for precise color calibration and profiling. This tool not only helps technicians achieve consistent color output but also simplifies the process of creating custom profiles for specific media types. As a result, users can expect excellent color accuracy when printing on various media, whether it be glossy photo paper or matte canvas.

In addition to its printing capabilities, the Z3100ps GP features a user-friendly interface, which includes a large LCD display that guides users through the printing process. The printer is equipped with a double-sided printing feature that enhances productivity and can reduce media usage, making it an eco-friendlier choice for high-volume printing tasks.

Connectivity is another strong advantage of the HP Z3100ps GP. It supports multiple interfaces, including USB and Ethernet, allowing for seamless integration into existing workflow systems. This compatibility makes it easier for teams to collaborate on projects, share files, and manage print jobs effectively.

The printer's robust construction and design are tailored for reliability in various environments. The HP Z3100ps GP is designed to handle large media rolls and offers various size options, from A4 to 44 inches wide, catering to a wide range of printing needs.

Overall, the HP Z3100ps GP stands out as a premier choice for professionals seeking quality, efficiency, and versatility in large-format printing. Its advanced technologies and features build a solid foundation for producing stunning prints that meet the demands of today's creative industries. Whether it’s for producing vibrant posters, beautiful photographs, or intricate designs, the Z3100ps GP delivers consistently excellent results.