HP DesignJet T950 36-inch Large Format Printer (2Y9H1A)

 

High-Productivity A0 CAD Printer with 100-Sheet A3 Tray, Integrated Stacker & Automatic Multi-Size Printing

The HP DesignJet T950 36-inch Large Format Printer (2Y9H1A) is a high-productivity professional CAD and technical printer designed for architects, engineers, construction companies, designers and technical workgroups that need fast, organised and reliable large-format printing.

With a maximum print width of 914 mm / 36 inches, the DesignJet T950 handles everything from everyday A4 and A3 documents through to full-size A1 and A0 technical drawings.

The T950 takes mixed-size printing a step further with an integrated 100-sheet A3 input tray, 50-sheet organiser and 40-sheet stacker. This intelligent media-handling system helps keep different page sizes organised while reducing the need for manual media changes.

Delivering an A1 drawing in as little as 21 seconds and productivity of up to 120 A1 prints per hour, the HP DesignJet T950 is an excellent choice for busy AEC and technical environments where speed, organisation and ease of use are essential.

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Professional 36-inch / 914 mm A0 Printing

The HP DesignJet T950 supports roll media up to 914 mm / 36 inches wide, making it ideal for professional CAD and technical applications.

Typical applications include:

• Architectural plans
• Engineering drawings
• Construction documentation
• CAD drawings
• Floor plans
• Elevations and sections
• Site plans
• Survey plans
• Electrical drawings
• Mechanical drawings
• GIS maps
• Technical diagrams
• Colour presentations
• Posters and graphics

The combination of A0 roll printing and automatic smaller-sheet handling makes the T950 particularly useful for offices producing many different document sizes throughout the working day.

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Fast Printing – Up to 120 A1 Prints Per Hour

Speed is one of the major advantages of the HP DesignJet T950.

The printer can produce an A1-size drawing in as little as 21 seconds, delivering productivity of up to:

120 A1 prints per hour

This makes the T950 considerably better suited to busy technical workgroups than entry-level plotters where operators may spend significant time waiting for large plan sets to finish.

Whether producing one drawing for a meeting or a complete project documentation package, the T950 is designed to keep work moving.

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100-Sheet A3 Input Tray

One of the standout features of the DesignJet T950 is its large 100-sheet front-loading A3 input tray.

The printer can keep smaller sheets ready while large-format roll media remains installed.

This means users can print:

A4 → A3 → A2 → A1 → A0

with significantly less manual media handling.

The printer can automatically select the appropriate media source, making it particularly useful for mixed-size CAD and office-document workflows.

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Automatic Multi-Size Printing

Technical projects rarely consist of just one page size.

A typical architectural or construction project may contain A0 plans, A1 drawings, A3 schedules and smaller supporting documentation.

The HP DesignJet T950 is designed specifically for this type of workflow.

Its combination of roll feed and integrated sheet tray allows one-click multi-size printing, reducing the need to manually separate jobs or change media between different document sizes.

This can help:

• Reduce operator intervention
• Save time
• Simplify large project sets
• Reduce incorrect paper selection
• Improve workflow efficiency
• Make large-format printing easier for occasional users

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Integrated 40-Sheet Stacker

The T950 incorporates an integrated stacker capable of handling up to 40 sheets, helping keep completed large-format prints organised and easier to collect.

This is particularly useful when printing:

• Complete plan sets
• Tender documentation
• Construction drawings
• Multi-page CAD jobs
• Engineering packages

Instead of drawings simply falling into an open basket, the integrated output system helps maintain a more organised production workflow.

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50-Sheet Organiser

The HP DesignJet T950 also includes a sheet organiser with capacity for up to 50 sheets under specified media conditions.

The combination of the organiser and stacker helps manage output across different paper sizes.

This is particularly useful for shared workgroups where multiple users may be sending jobs to the printer throughout the day.

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Advanced Media Handling

The T950's finished-output system includes:

• Roll feed
• Manual sheet feed
• 100-sheet front-loading input tray
• 50-sheet organiser
• 40-sheet stacker
• Automatic horizontal cutter

 

Together, these features make the T950 much more than a conventional roll-fed CAD plotter.

It is designed as a complete technical-document production system for offices handling multiple sizes and multiple jobs.

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Support for Long 91 m / 300 ft Media Rolls

For high-volume users, the T950 supports large rolls up to approximately 140 mm in diameter and up to 13 kg in weight.

HP also promotes support for 91 m / 300 ft rolls, allowing businesses to load longer media rolls and reduce the frequency of roll changes during demanding production.

This is particularly useful for:

• Architectural firms
• Engineering companies
• Construction companies
• Reprographic departments
• High-volume CAD environments

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Up to 2400 × 1200 Optimised dpi

The HP DesignJet T950 delivers print quality up to 2400 × 1200 optimised dpi, providing the clarity required for professional CAD and technical applications.

The printer reproduces:

• Fine CAD lines
• Small annotations
• Dimensions
• Engineering symbols
• Detailed hatching
• Architectural details
• Colour-coded information
• GIS data
• Presentation graphics

HP specifies line accuracy of ±0.1%, helping maintain precision across detailed technical drawings.

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Four-Colour Pigment Ink System

The HP DesignJet T950 uses a professional four-colour pigment ink system consisting of:

• Cyan
• Magenta
• Yellow
• Matte Black

All four colours use pigment-based ink technology.

The pigment ink system helps deliver crisp technical lines, strong black text and professional colour reproduction for CAD drawings, maps, renders and presentation graphics.

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130 ml & 300 ml HP Ink Cartridges

The DesignJet T950 supports both 130 ml and 300 ml ink cartridge capacities.

This provides flexibility for different print volumes.

130 ml cartridges are suitable for moderate-volume environments, while 300 ml cartridges are particularly useful for businesses producing larger quantities of drawings.

Higher-capacity cartridges can help:

• Reduce cartridge changes
• Reduce interruptions
• Support longer print runs
• Improve productivity
• Reduce operator intervention

HP identifies these as Original HP Flex Tech Inks for the T950 series.

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HP Click – Simplified Large Format Printing

The HP DesignJet T950 supports HP Click Print solutions, designed to simplify large-format job submission.

HP Click provides features including real-print preview and automatic error detection, helping users identify potential problems before consuming ink and media.

Benefits include:

• Simple job submission
• Print previews
• Multi-file printing
• Multi-size job handling
• Automatic error detection
• Reduced printing mistakes
• Reduced media waste

This makes large-format printing easier for both experienced CAD operators and occasional users.

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Professional CAD File Support

The HP DesignJet T950 supports a broad selection of professional and standard print languages, including:

• HP-GL/2
• HP-RTL
• PDF
• TIFF
• JPEG
• URF
• CALS G4

 

HP-GL/2 support is particularly important for CAD and technical workflows where accurate interpretation of vector-based drawings is required.

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Wi-Fi, Ethernet & Mobile Printing

The T950 provides flexible connectivity for modern offices and hybrid workgroups.

Connectivity includes:

• Gigabit Ethernet
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
• Wi-Fi Direct
• HP Click App
• HP Click Driver for Windows 11
• Apple AirPrint
• HP app for Android and iOS
• Windows printing
• macOS printing
• Chrome OS support
• Remote printing

 

This makes it easy for multiple users to access the printer from different computers and supported mobile devices.

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HP Wolf Pro Security

The HP DesignJet T950 includes HP Wolf Pro Security and a range of professional network-security features.

HP lists capabilities including Secure Boot, allowlisting, security-event logging, SNMPv3, 802.1x compatibility, TLS/SSL and integration with professional device-management and security tools.

For architecture, engineering and construction businesses handling commercially sensitive project documents, stronger printer security is an increasingly important consideration.

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Broad Range of Compatible Media

The HP DesignJet T950 can handle a wide variety of technical and graphics media.

Compatible media categories include:

• Bond paper
• Plain paper
• Bright white paper
• Blueprint paper
• Coated paper
• Heavyweight coated paper
• Natural tracing paper
• Clear film
• Matte film
• Backlit media
• Satin photo paper
• Gloss photo paper
• Self-adhesive media
• Polypropylene
• Removable fabric
• Banner media
• Canvas

HP specifies recommended media weights of 60–280 gsm for roll/manual feed and 64–220 gsm for the front-loading input tray.

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Automatic Horizontal Cutter

The T950 incorporates an automatic horizontal cutter for roll-fed media.

Once a drawing has finished printing, compatible media can be automatically cut from the roll and directed into the output-handling system.

This helps reduce manual finishing when producing multiple plans and drawings.

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1 GB Memory & Reprint Queue

The HP DesignJet T950 print-only model includes 1 GB of memory.

HP's technical datasheet also specifies a 2.7 GB reprint queue, allowing previously processed jobs to be retained for convenient reprinting within the supported workflow.

This can be particularly useful when additional copies of a recently printed plan set are required.

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Compact Professional Design

Despite its sophisticated input and output handling, the T950 maintains a relatively compact footprint for a professional 36-inch printer.

HP specifies dimensions of approximately:

1407 × 720 × 967 mm (W × D × H)

Printer weight is approximately:

56 kg

 

This makes it suitable for architectural practices, engineering offices and technical departments where available floor space may be limited.

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Energy-Efficient Operation

The DesignJet T950 consumes approximately:

• 35 W while printing
• Less than 5.5 W ready
• Less than 2.5 W sleep
• Less than 0.2 W off

The printer also supports automatic scheduled on/off operation, helping reduce unnecessary energy consumption when the device is not being used.

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Technical Specifications