New HP DesignJet T1700 44-in Color Wide Printer

Product Specifications & Hardware Details

• Brand: HP
• MPN: W6B55A
• Model: DesignJet T1700 44-in
• Type: Large-Format Geographic & Technical Inkjet Plotter
• Standard Functions: 44 in. Large-Format Printing, Single Roll Automatic Media Input Feed, 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 T1700 44-in Printer Engine, Integrated Heavy-Duty Stand and Floor Media Catch Basket, Media Roll Spindle, 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 T1700 44-in. 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 separates the T1700 series from older 44 in. technical plotters?
  The T1700 features an advanced security profile engineered to protect complex CAD and corporate infrastructure layouts. It utilizes an embedded 500 GB self-encrypting hard drive alongside specialized network processing architecture, allowing it to print dense vector maps and CAD drawings without crashing or leaking sensitive data across the company network.
• Does the standard W6B55A base model support dual paper roll paths or PostScript documents?
  No. The base T1700 (W6B55A) configuration features a single-roll paper system and uses standard vector languages like HP-GL/2, TIFF, and JPEG. Workspaces handling multi-layered PDFs or requiring dual-roll media layouts should look into the T1700ps or dual-roll dr model variants.
• What does the 6-color ink arrangement bring to complex GIS map layouts?
  The layout matches matte black, photo black, and gray ink supplies together with standard color paths. This gives technical designers rich black contrast lines, clean grey scales, and vivid color transitions, ensuring that small text strings and precise boundary borders stay sharp on dense GIS maps or technical schematics.