Description
HP DesignJet T950 MFP 36-inch Multifunction Printer (2Y9H3A)
High-Productivity A0 Print, Scan & Copy Solution for Professional CAD Workgroups
The HP DesignJet T950 36-inch Multifunction Printer (2Y9H3A) is a high-productivity print, scan and copy solution designed for architects, engineers, construction professionals, surveyors, designers and busy technical workgroups.
Combining fast 914 mm / 36-inch A0 printing with an integrated front-loading scanner, 100-sheet A3 input tray, sheet organiser and integrated stacker, the T950 MFP is designed to streamline the complete technical-document workflow.
The printer produces an A1 drawing in as little as 21 seconds, with productivity of up to 120 A1 prints per hour. It also supports long 91 m / 300 ft media rolls, helping reduce roll changes in higher-volume environments.
For businesses that regularly need to print new drawings, scan marked-up plans, copy existing documents and manage mixed-size project sets, the HP DesignJet T950 MFP provides an excellent combination of speed, versatility and workflow automation.
Print, Scan & Copy – All in One
The HP DesignJet T950 MFP combines three essential technical-document functions:
- Large-format printing
- Large-format scanning
- Large-format copying
This means architectural and engineering businesses can print new drawings, digitise existing plans and make copies without purchasing a separate large-format scanner.
The integrated front-loading CIS scanner is particularly useful for scanning marked-up drawings, archived plans and existing construction documentation back into digital project workflows.
Professional 36-inch / 914 mm A0 Printing
The T950 MFP handles media up to 914 mm / 36 inches wide, making it an ideal solution for A0 technical printing.
Typical applications include:
- Architectural plans
- Construction drawings
- Engineering drawings
- CAD documents
- Floor plans
- Elevations and sections
- Site plans
- Survey plans
- Electrical drawings
- Mechanical drawings
- GIS maps
- Technical diagrams
- Project presentations
- Posters and graphics
Whether producing one drawing for a site meeting or an entire construction-document package, the T950 MFP is designed to keep technical workflows moving efficiently.
Fast Printing – Up to 120 A1 Prints per Hour
The HP DesignJet T950 MFP delivers an A1 print in as little as 21 seconds.
Maximum productivity reaches:
120 A1 prints per hour
This makes the T950 particularly suitable for busy technical environments where complete plan sets need to be produced quickly.
Compared with the T850 MFP's 25-second A1 speed and 90 A1 prints per hour, the T950 is designed for organisations requiring greater throughput.
Integrated Large-Format Scanner
The HP DesignJet T950 MFP incorporates a sheet-fed CIS (Contact Image Sensor) scanner with front-feed scanning and a media-jam detection sensor.
The scanner allows users to digitise existing large-format drawings without needing a separate scanning device.
Typical applications include:
- Scanning architectural plans
- Digitising old drawings
- Scanning marked-up construction documents
- Archiving project plans
- Sharing site drawings electronically
- Creating digital copies of client drawings
- Scanning technical documents for revision
This integrated design also helps save valuable office floor space.
Fast Colour & Grayscale Scanning
The integrated scanner provides scanning speeds of up to:
Colour: up to 1.5 inches per second at 200 dpi
Grayscale: up to 4.5 inches per second at 200 dpi.
This makes the T950 MFP suitable for efficiently digitising both colour technical drawings and monochrome plan sets.
Up to 2400 × 2400 dpi Enhanced Scan Resolution
The scanner provides enhanced resolution up to 2400 × 2400 dpi, allowing detailed originals to be digitised with excellent clarity.
For everyday technical scanning, users can select appropriate resolutions to balance image detail, scanning speed and resulting file size.
Flexible Scan Destinations
The T950 MFP is designed to integrate paper documents into modern digital workflows.
Supported scan destinations include:
- Network
- USB
- Cloud
- Computer
- Mobile devices through the HP app
Supported scan file formats include:
- JPEG
- TIFF
This provides a convenient way to distribute technical drawings to project teams, clients and construction sites.
One-Click Scan & Copy Shortcuts
Frequently used scan and copy settings can be accessed through one-click shortcuts from the printer's front panel.
This helps simplify repetitive workflows such as:
- Scan drawing to PDF
- Scan to network
- Copy full-size drawing
- Reduce a drawing
- Enlarge a drawing
- Digitise project plans
For shared workgroups, simplified shortcuts make the multifunction printer easier for occasional users to operate.
100-Sheet A3 Input Tray
One of the major advantages of the T950 platform is its integrated 100-sheet front-loading A3 input tray.
Smaller sheets can remain loaded while large-format roll media is installed simultaneously.
This means users can work with:
A4 → A3 → A2 → A1 → A0
without constantly changing media.
For architectural and engineering projects containing multiple page sizes, this can significantly reduce operator intervention.
Automatic Multi-Size Printing
Technical projects often contain a mixture of large drawings and smaller supporting documents.
The T950 MFP is designed to handle these mixed-size workflows more efficiently.
The integrated sheet tray automatically handles smaller sheets while the roll feed handles larger documents.
This helps:
- Reduce manual media changes
- Simplify mixed-size plan sets
- Reduce operator intervention
- Improve workflow efficiency
- Reduce incorrect media selection
- Save time when printing complete project packages
Integrated 40-Sheet Stacker
The T950 includes an integrated 40-sheet stacker to help keep completed large-format drawings organised.
Instead of completed drawings simply falling into an open basket, the stacker helps collect and organise output.
This is particularly useful when producing:
- Multi-page CAD jobs
- Complete architectural plan sets
- Tender documents
- Construction packages
- Engineering drawings
- Project documentation
Integrated 50-Sheet Organiser
The T950 also incorporates a sheet organiser with capacity for up to 50 sheets under specified conditions.
The combination of the sheet organiser and stacker provides a more organised output workflow for busy shared environments.
This is one of the key productivity advantages of the T950 compared with the T850 series.
Advanced Media Handling
The T950 MFP combines:
- Roll feed
- Manual sheet feed
- 100-sheet front-loading input tray
- 50-sheet organiser
- 40-sheet stacker
- Automatic horizontal cutter
This makes the T950 MFP much more than a traditional A0 plotter. It is designed as a complete technical-document production system.
Support for 91 m / 300 ft Media Rolls
The T950 series supports long 91 m / 300 ft rolls, helping reduce the frequency of media changes during high-volume production.
HP specifies:
- Maximum roll width: 914 mm
- Maximum roll diameter: 140 mm
- Maximum roll weight: 13 kg
- Roll capacity: 1 roll
This is particularly useful for architectural, engineering and reprographic environments producing large numbers of plans.
Four-Colour HP Flex Tech Pigment Ink System
The HP DesignJet T950 MFP uses four pigment-based inks:
- Cyan
- Magenta
- Yellow
- Matte Black
The printer uses HP Flex Tech Inks, designed to provide professional technical output across CAD drawings, maps, presentations and graphics.
Pigment inks provide sharp technical lines, clear annotations and strong colour reproduction.
130 ml & 300 ml Ink Cartridges
The HP DesignJet T950 MFP supports both 130 ml and 300 ml ink cartridges.
This provides flexibility for different print volumes.
For higher-volume users, 300 ml cartridges can help:
- Reduce cartridge changes
- Minimise interruptions
- Support longer print runs
- Reduce operator intervention
- Maintain productivity during large projects
Up to 2400 × 1200 Optimised Print Resolution
The T950 MFP delivers print quality up to 2400 × 1200 optimised dpi, providing the detail required for professional technical printing.
This makes it suitable for reproducing:
- Fine CAD lines
- Small annotations
- Dimensions
- Engineering symbols
- Detailed hatching
- Architectural details
- Colour-coded drawings
- GIS information
- Presentation graphics
Automatic Horizontal Cutter
Roll-fed drawings are automatically cut after printing using the integrated horizontal cutter.
This reduces manual finishing and helps streamline production of multiple drawings.
Completed prints can then be directed into the T950's integrated output-handling system.
HP Click – Simplified Large-Format Printing
The T950 MFP supports HP Click, designed to make large-format job submission easier.
HP Click helps users preview and prepare print jobs, reducing the likelihood of incorrect output and wasted media.
It is particularly useful for:
- CAD drawings
- PDF plan sets
- Mixed-size documents
- Multi-file jobs
- Occasional large-format users
The printer supports the HP Click App and HP Click Driver for Windows 11.
Wi-Fi, Ethernet & Mobile Workflow
The HP DesignJet T950 MFP provides modern network connectivity including:
- Gigabit Ethernet
- Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
- HP Click
- HP app
- Windows support
- macOS support
- Android and iOS workflows
This allows the T950 to operate as a shared large-format production system across professional workgroups.
HP Wolf Pro Security
The T950 MFP incorporates HP Wolf Pro Security, helping protect the printer and business information within connected professional environments.
This is particularly relevant for architectural, engineering and construction organisations handling commercially sensitive drawings and project documentation.
2 GB Memory
The multifunction T950 includes 2 GB of internal memory, compared with 1 GB in the print-only T950.
The additional memory supports its print, scan and copy functionality.
The T950 MFP does not include a hard disk; HP's datasheet specifies a 2.7 GB reprint queue.
Wide Range of Compatible Media
The HP DesignJet T950 MFP supports a broad selection of technical and graphics media, including:
- 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
This allows one machine to handle everyday technical drawings as well as colour presentations and graphics.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | HP DesignJet T950 36-inch MFP |
|---|---|
| Product Number | 2Y9H3A |
| Functions | Print, Scan, Copy |
| Maximum Print Width | 914 mm / 36 inches |
| Maximum Standard Format | A0 |
| Print Technology | HP Thermal Inkjet |
| A1 Print Speed | As fast as 21 seconds |
| Productivity | Up to 120 A1 prints/hour |
| Print Resolution | Up to 2400 × 1200 optimised dpi |
| Ink System | 4 colours |
| Ink Type | Pigment |
| Ink Colours | Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Matte Black |
| Ink Capacity | 130 ml / 300 ml |
| Printhead Nozzles | 5,504 total |
| Memory | 2 GB |
| Scanner Type | Sheet-fed CIS |
| Scanner Feed | Front loading |
| Colour Scan Speed | Up to 1.5 in/sec at 200 dpi |
| Grayscale Scan Speed | Up to 4.5 in/sec at 200 dpi |
| Enhanced Scan Resolution | Up to 2400 × 2400 dpi |
| Scan Formats | PDF, JPEG, TIFF |
| Scan Destinations | Email, network, USB, cloud, computer/mobile via HP app |
| A3 Input Tray | 100 sheets |
| Sheet Organiser | Up to 50 sheets |
| Integrated Stacker | Up to 40 sheets |
| Roll Configuration | Single roll |
| Maximum Roll Width | 914 mm / 36 inches |
| Maximum Roll Diameter | 140 mm |
| Maximum Roll Weight | 13 kg |
| Long Roll Support | 91 m / 300 ft |
| Automatic Cutter | Yes |
| Gigabit Ethernet | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| HP Click | Supported |
| HP Wolf Pro Security | Yes |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 1407 × 720 × 967 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 71 kg |
| Printing Power Consumption | Approx. 35 W |
HP's official datasheet confirms product number 2Y9H3A, dimensions of 1407 × 720 × 967 mm and weight of approximately 71 kg.
HP DesignJet T850 MFP vs T950 MFP
The T850 MFP is an excellent general-purpose multifunction A0 printer, while the T950 MFP is designed for higher-volume technical workgroups.
| Feature | T850 MFP | T950 MFP |
|---|---|---|
| Print / Scan / Copy | ✓ | ✓ |
| Maximum Width | 36" | 36" |
| A1 Print Speed | 25 sec | 21 sec |
| A1 Prints per Hour | 90 | 120 |
| Pigment Inks | 4 | 4 |
| Maximum Ink Capacity | 300 ml | 300 ml |
| A3 Input Tray | 50 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Sheet Organiser | — | Up to 50 sheets |
| Integrated Stacker | — | Up to 40 sheets |
| Maximum Roll Diameter | 100 mm | 140 mm |
| Maximum Roll Weight | 6.2 kg | 13 kg |
| 91 m / 300 ft Roll | — | ✓ |
| Memory | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Scanner | ✓ | ✓ |
The T850 MFP is ideal for smaller workgroups requiring versatile A0 printing, scanning and copying.
The T950 MFP is the better choice for busier environments that benefit from faster printing, larger media capacity, a 100-sheet A3 tray and organised output stacking. HP positions the T950 MFP specifically for small-to-medium AEC workgroups needing 36-inch printing plus scanning and copying.
