New HP DesignJet T1700dr 44-in Printer Color Wide Printer

Product Specifications & Hardware Details

• Brand: HP
• MPN: W6B56A
• Model: DesignJet T1700dr 44-in Printer
• Type: Large-Format Geographic & Technical Inkjet Plotter
• Standard Functions: 44 in. Large-Format Printing, Dual Roll Automatic Media Input Feed, Smart Roll-Switching, Built-in Gigabit Ethernet Networking, Secure Self-Encrypting Hard Drive, Automatic Media Cutter.
• Optional Functions: Mobile Workflow Management (Supported via HP Smart App and HP Mobile Printing frameworks), PostScript Translation Upgrades (Requires separate software accessories).
• What's Included in the Box: HP DesignJet T1700dr 44-in Printer Engine, Integrated Heavy-Duty Stand and Floor Media Catch Basket, 2 Media Roll Spindles, Introductory Ink Cartridges, Printhead Assemblies, Quick Reference Setup Guide, Installation Software, and Power Cord.
• Required Items (Sold Separately): Large-format paper rolls up to 44 in. wide, Replacement Original HP 730 Ink Cartridges (Matte Black, Photo Black, Gray, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow), HP 731 Printheads, or localized network data connection cables.

Technical Specifications

Available Options & Consumables

We stock a full range of official accessories and replacement supplies for the HP DesignJet T1700dr 44-in Printer. You can add these to your order directly from the accessories tab below:

• Hardware Upgrades: Additional HP DesignJet 44 in. Roll Spindles (Q6709A) for fast alternative media swapping
• Standard Capacity Ink Refills: HP 730 130-ml Cartridges available in Matte Black, Photo Black, Gray, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow
• High Capacity Ink Refills: HP 730 300-ml High-Yield Ink Cartridges (All colors available for high-volume workflows)
• Replacement Printheads: HP 731 DesignJet Printhead Replacement Kit (3ED43A)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What does the dr designation indicate about this model's paper capacity?
  The dr model variant features an integrated dual-roll loading bay that holds 2 full-sized media paper rolls up to 44 in. wide concurrently. It utilizes automated smart roll-switching, which means if an incoming blueprint or graphic file requires a different size or paper texture, the plotter cleanly cuts the active page and swaps to the other loaded roll without operator intervention.
• Does the standard W6B56A configuration natively support Adobe PostScript files?
  No. The base T1700dr (W6B56A) model uses standard technical printing vector languages such as HP-GL/2, TIFF, and JPEG. If your office workspace handles multi-layered architectural PDFs, transparent graphic sheets, or complex PostScript vectors, please see the PostScript integrated model variant (1VD88A).
• What enterprise security protocols are standard on this architecture?
  The printer features advanced physical and data security profiles engineered to protect corporate infrastructure layouts. It utilizes an embedded 500 GB secure self-encrypting hard drive (AES-256), a secure PIN printing system, secure disk wipe routines, and HP Web Jetadmin integration to control user access and protect sensitive technical schematics.