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The most affordable standalone HP printer for small studios that print large-format technical documents in-house. The new Designjet 510 Printer series combines fine line and image quality to deliver high-impact results quickly and conveniently.

•	Conveniently print CAD documents with print speeds up to 55 seconds for A1/D-sized documents.

•	HP Instant Printing—quickly print your HP-GL/2 and PLT files with the simple click of a button.

•	Easily share this large-format Designjet among multiple users with optional network capability.

•	Delivers complete compatibility with the latest applications and operating systems.

•	Produce quality images thanks to this printer's 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi resolution.

•	High-quality output for technical CAD drawings—sharp detail, accurate lines, superior resolution.

•	Process complex files with great ease thanks to 160 MB of memory.

•	Based on the very reliable and best-selling HP Designjet 500 large-format printer series.

•	Get high quality, high reliability at an affordable price.

•	A choice of 28-ml and 69-ml HP ink cartridges enables cost-effective printing matched to your needs.

•	Operation is easy and intuitive, so you can focus on key projects and not on your printer.

HP DesignJet 510

Model size

510 24-in: 24 in
510 42-in: 42 in

Print Speed
Mechanical print time, US D color image, Best mode, glossy	16 min/page
Mechanical print time, US D color image, Normal mode, glossy	9.5 min/page
Mechanical print time, US D color image, Draft mode, coated	2.5 min/page
Mechanical print time, US D color image, Normal mode, coated	7 min/page
Mechanical print time, US D color line drawing, Draft mode, plain	510 42-in: 55 sec/page 510 24-in: 80 sec/page
US D color line drawings/hr, Draft mode, plain	510 24-in: 31 D prints per hour 510 42-in: 38 D prints per hour
Mechanical print time, US D b&w line drawing, Draft mode, plain	510 42-in: 55 sec/page 510 24-in: 80 sec/page

Memory
Memory, standard	160 MB
Hard disk	None

Printing
Print technology	HP Thermal Inkjet
Resolution technology	HP Color Layering Technology
Non-Printable Area (imperial cut-sheet)	0.7 x 0.7 x 0.2 x 0.2 in
Ink types	Dye-based (color), pigment-based (black)
Ink cartridges	4 (1 each cyan, magenta, yellow, black)
Maximum roll length	Unlimited (depends on media thickness)
Line accuracy	+/- 0.2 %
Connectivity, standard	USB 2.0 compliant, IEEE-1284-compliant parallel (ECP)
Print languages, standard	HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, HP PCL 3 GUI

Paper Handling
Document finishing	Single sheet feed, roll feed, automatic cutter
Media types	Bond and coated (bond, coated, heavyweight coated, inkjet, colored), technical (natural tracing, translucent bond, vellum), film (clear, matte, polyester), photographic (high-gloss, semi-gloss, instant-dry gloss, instant-dry semi-gloss), proofing (professional semi-gloss contract, matte, premium semi-gloss), self-adhesive (two-view cling film, indoor paper, matte polypropylene, colorfast vinyl), banner and sign (display film, gloss indoor banner, opaque scrim, matte polypropylene, Tyvek, outdoor, blue back outdoor), canvas
Media sizes, standard	510 42-in: ANSI A, B, C, D, E, F; Arch A, B,C, D, E, E1, E2, E3, F 510 24-in: ANSI A, B,C, D; Arch A, B, C, D
Rolls External Diameter	3.9 in

Compatible operating systems
Compatible operating systems	Microsoft® Windows Vista®; Windows® XP Home; Windows® XP Professional; Windows® Server 2003; Windows® 2000; Mac OS X v 10.3; 10.4; 10.5; 10.6

Dimensions and weight
Product weight	510 24-in: 85.3 lb 510 42-in: 99.6 lb

What's included

What's in the box

510 24-in: HP Designjet 510 24-in Printer, spindle, printheads (4 x 1 color), introductory ink cartridges (x4), quick reference guide, setup poster, doc and drivers CD, customer service guide, power cord
510 42-in: HP Designjet 510 42-in Printer, printer stand and media bin, spindle, printheads (4 x 1 color), introductory ink cartridges (x4), quick reference guide, setup poster, doc and drivers CD, customer service guide, power cord

Warranty

One-year, next business day, on-site warranty