Description
HP DesignJet T1600 36" Postscript (PS) Dual Roll (DR) Large Format Printer (3EK13A)
Professional 36-inch Dual Roll CAD & Technical Printer – Fast, Productive and Designed for High-Volume Workgroups
The HP DesignJet T1600dr 36-inch Printer is a high-performance professional large-format printer designed for architects, engineers, construction companies, surveyors, GIS professionals and technical workgroups that need fast, accurate and efficient A0 printing.
The “dr” designation means Dual Roll, and this is the key advantage of the T1600dr over the standard HP DesignJet T1600. With two automatic front-loading roll feeds and intelligent roll switching, users can keep two different media rolls or sizes loaded simultaneously, dramatically reducing manual media changes and improving productivity in busy printing environments.
With a maximum print width of 914 mm (36"), print speeds of up to 180 A1 prints per hour, resolution up to 2400 × 1200 optimised dpi, six HP inks and an integrated output stacker, the HP DesignJet T1600dr provides a powerful solution for demanding CAD, GIS and technical printing workflows.
Key Features
Dual Roll Printing for Greater Productivity
The standout feature of the HP DesignJet T1600dr is its dual roll configuration.
Unlike the standard T1600, which accommodates one roll, the T1600dr incorporates two automatic front-loading roll feeds with smart roll switching.
This allows users to keep two different media rolls loaded at the same time.
For example, you can load:
- A1 and A0 width bond paper
- Standard bond and coated paper
- Two different roll widths
- Two rolls of the same media for high-volume production
The printer can intelligently select the appropriate roll for each job, reducing operator intervention and downtime.
For businesses producing large quantities of plans and technical drawings throughout the day, dual roll functionality provides a major productivity advantage.
High-Speed 36-inch / A0 Printing
The HP DesignJet T1600dr is designed for demanding technical production environments.
It can produce an A1 drawing in as little as 19.3 seconds, with maximum productivity of up to 180 A1 prints per hour.
This high-speed performance makes the T1600dr particularly suitable for large drawing sets, tight project deadlines and busy centralised printing environments.
Whether producing one A0 plan or an entire set of construction drawings, the T1600dr helps keep projects moving.
Up to 2400 × 1200 Optimised dpi
Technical drawings require fine line detail, accurate dimensions and highly legible small text.
The HP DesignJet T1600dr delivers print resolution of up to 2400 × 1200 optimised dpi, producing crisp technical documents, detailed maps and professional presentation graphics.
With line accuracy of ±0.1%, the printer is designed for demanding technical applications where precise reproduction is important.
Ideal applications include:
- Architectural drawings
- Construction plans
- Engineering drawings
- CAD documents
- GIS maps
- Survey plans
- Technical diagrams
- Electrical and mechanical drawings
- Floor plans and elevations
- Colour plans
- Orthophotos
- Renderings and presentations
Six-Colour HP Ink System
The HP DesignJet T1600dr uses a professional six-colour ink system consisting of:
- Cyan
- Magenta
- Yellow
- Gray
- Photo Black
- Matte Black
Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Gray and Photo Black are dye-based inks, while Matte Black uses pigment-based ink.
This combination allows the printer to produce sharp technical lines and text while also delivering smooth grayscale and professional colour output.
Separate Photo Black and Matte Black inks help optimise black reproduction across different media types, while Gray ink improves neutral tones and grayscale technical drawings.
130 ml & 300 ml Ink Cartridge Options
The HP DesignJet T1600dr supports both 130 ml and 300 ml ink cartridges in all six colours.
Businesses with lower or moderate printing volumes can use the smaller cartridges, while high-volume environments can take advantage of the larger 300 ml cartridges to reduce cartridge changes and maintain productivity during long print runs.
Integrated Output Stacker
Printing large multi-page CAD sets can create an organisational challenge if drawings are simply dropped into a conventional collection basket.
The HP DesignJet T1600dr incorporates an integrated output stacker that helps keep completed drawings organised and readily accessible.
This is particularly useful when printing complete architectural or engineering plan sets.
The printer's finished-output system includes:
- Integrated output stacker
- Media bin
- Automatic horizontal cutter
- Sheet feed
- Dual automatic front-loading roll feeds
This helps create a more streamlined workflow from file submission through to finished drawing collection.
Smart Roll Switching
The T1600dr's intelligent roll management system is particularly useful in mixed-size production environments.
When two rolls are installed, the printer can select the appropriate media roll according to the job requirements.
This helps reduce:
- Manual roll changes
- Operator intervention
- Media handling time
- Production interruptions
- Wasted media
It also allows businesses to maintain two commonly used media configurations ready for immediate printing.
For example, an architectural practice could keep one roll dedicated to everyday technical bond paper while keeping a second roll loaded with coated paper for colour presentations.
Easy Front-Loading Media
Both rolls are loaded from the front of the printer, making media changes straightforward and helping reduce the amount of working space required around the machine.
The T1600dr supports roll widths from approximately 279 mm to 914 mm, with a maximum roll diameter of approximately 140 mm.
Each roll can weigh up to approximately 11.9 kg.
Sheet-fed printing is also supported.
Wide Range of Compatible Media
The HP DesignJet T1600dr can handle far more than standard CAD bond paper.
Compatible media categories include:
- Plain paper
- Universal bond paper
- Coated paper
- Heavyweight coated paper
- Super heavyweight matte paper
- Coloured paper
- Natural tracing paper
- Translucent bond
- Vellum
- Clear film
- Matte film
- Polyester film
- Satin photo paper
- Gloss photo paper
- Semi-gloss photo paper
- Matte photo paper
- High-gloss photo paper
- Backlit media
- Polypropylene
- Self-adhesive paper
- Self-adhesive polypropylene
- Vinyl
The printer supports media weights of approximately 60 to 328 gsm and media thickness up to approximately 0.5 mm.
This allows the T1600dr to function as both a high-productivity CAD printer and a versatile large-format graphics printer for presentation work.
Powerful File Processing
Complex architectural drawings, GIS maps and detailed CAD documents can contain substantial amounts of data.
The HP DesignJet T1600dr provides 128 GB of file-processing memory together with a 500 GB self-encrypting internal drive, giving the printer the processing resources required for demanding professional workflows.
Large jobs can be processed by the printer rather than unnecessarily tying up the user's workstation.
Professional Security
Technical drawings and construction documents can contain commercially sensitive information.
The HP DesignJet T1600dr incorporates enterprise-oriented security features designed to help protect the printer, network and stored information.
Supported security and network technologies include features such as:
- Self-encrypting internal storage
- SSL/TLS
- IPsec
- SNMPv3
- SMBv3
- 802.1X authentication
- Embedded Web Server security
- HP Web Jetadmin
- HP JetAdvantage Security Manager
These capabilities make the T1600dr particularly suitable for corporate, government and managed IT environments.
Flexible Connectivity & Printing
The HP DesignJet T1600dr supports a range of professional printing workflows.
Users can submit jobs through options including:
- Network printing
- Direct printing from USB flash drive
- Network shared folders
- HP Click
- HP Smart
- HP ePrint
- Apple AirPrint
- Windows
- macOS
- iOS
- Android
- Chrome OS
Standard network connectivity includes Gigabit Ethernet.
Wi-Fi connectivity can be added using a compatible optional HP Jetdirect accessory.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | HP DesignJet T1600dr 36-inch |
|---|---|
| Product Number | 3EK12A |
| Printer Type | Professional large-format technical printer |
| Functions | |
| Maximum Print Width | 914 mm / 36 inch |
| Maximum Standard Size | A0 |
| Print Technology | HP Thermal Inkjet |
| Maximum Print Speed | Up to 180 A1 prints/hour |
| A1 Print Speed | As fast as 19.3 seconds |
| Maximum Print Resolution | Up to 2400 × 1200 optimised dpi |
| Line Accuracy | ±0.1% |
| Minimum Line Width | 0.02 mm PDF addressable @ 1200 dpi |
| Number of Inks | 6 |
| Ink Colours | Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Gray, Photo Black, Matte Black |
| Ink Type | Dye C/M/Y/G/Photo Black; pigment Matte Black |
| Ink Cartridge Capacity | 130 ml or 300 ml |
| Printheads | 1 universal printhead |
| File-Processing Memory | 128 GB |
| Internal Storage | 500 GB self-encrypting drive |
| Number of Rolls | 2 – Dual Roll |
| Roll Loading | Two automatic front-loading roll feeds |
| Smart Roll Switching | Yes |
| Roll Width | 279–914 mm |
| Maximum Roll Diameter | 140 mm |
| Maximum Roll Weight | 11.9 kg |
| Sheet Size | 210 × 279 mm up to 914 × 1219 mm |
| Standard Sheet Sizes | A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 |
| Media Weight | 60–328 gsm |
| Maximum Media Thickness | Up to 0.5 mm |
| Output Handling | Integrated output stacker, media bin, automatic horizontal cutter |
| Standard Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Optional Wireless | Wi-Fi via compatible HP Jetdirect accessory |
| Print Languages | HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF, JPEG, CALS G4 |
| Power Consumption | Approx. 100 W while printing |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | Approx. 1390 × 760 × 1080 mm |
| Printer Weight | Approx. 85 kg |
