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hp designjet 500

media / ink
media sizes, std.  500ps (42 in)/ 500 (42 in): 8.3- to 42-in wide sheets; 24-, 36-, and 42-in rolls
500ps (24 in)/ 500 (24 in): 8.3- to 24-in wide sheets; 24-in rolls
maximum print length  150 ft
media type  HP Bright White Inkjet Paper (bond), Translucent Bond, Natural Tracing Paper, Vellum, Clear Film, Matte Film, Coated Paper, Heavyweight Coated Paper, High-Gloss Photo Paper, Semi-Gloss Photo Paper, Paper-Based Semi-Gloss, Satin Poster Paper, Studio Canvas, Banners with Tyvek, Colorfast Adhesive Vinyl
media handling  Single sheet feed, roll feed, automatic cutter
print cartridges  4 (1 each black, cyan, magenta, yellow)
ink types  Pigment-based black, dye-based color
print quality / technology
prints colors  Yes
print technology  HP Thermal Inkjet
print quality, black  up to 1200 x 600 dpi
print quality, color  up to 1200 x 600 dpi
  with HP Color Layering Technology
print languages/ typefaces / memory
print languages, std.  500ps (42 in): HP-PCL3-GUI, Adobe PostScript® 3 via software RIP
500ps (24 in): HP-PCL3-GUI, Adobe Postscript® 3 via software RIP
500 (24 in)/ 500 (42 in): HP-PCL3-GUI
print languages, optional  HP-GL/2, HP RTL, CALS G4 with the HP-GL/2 accessory card
typefaces  500ps (42 in)/ 500ps (24 in): 136 PostScript® on RIP CD
500 (24 in)/ 500 (42 in): None
memory (std / max)  16 MB/160 MB (with HP-GL/2 accessory card)
connectivity
connectivity, std.  500ps (42 in)/ 500ps (24 in): Centronics parallel, IEEE-1284-compliant (ECP), USB 1.1 (Windows 98 and 2000, and Mac OS 8.1, 8.5, 8.6, 9.0 only).
500 (24 in)/ 500 (42 in): Centronics parallel, IEEE-1284-compliant (ECP), USB 1.1 (Windows 98 and 2000).
connectivity, optional  HP Jetdirect 600n/610n (EIO) internal print servers, HPGL/2 accessory card (C7772A)
drivers included  500ps (42 in)/ 500ps (24 in): PostScript® drivers and RIP for Microsoft® Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, 2000; and Macintosh 8.1, 8.5, 8.6, 9.0. Includes PCL3GUI drivers for Microsoft Windows 95, 98, ME, NT 4.0, 2000; AutoCAD 2000 and Releases 13, 14 for Windows
500 (24 in)/ 500 (42 in): Microsoft® Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0, 2000; AutoCAD® 2000 and Releases 13, 14 for Windows
system requirements, minimum  500ps (42 in)/ 500ps (24 in): Microsoft® Windows 95, 98, NT 4.0 or 2000: 32 MB RAM, 500 MB free on hard disk; Power Macintosh 8.5, 8.6, 9.0; IBM PC compatible
500 (24 in)/ 500 (42 in): Microsoft® Windows 9X: Pentium® I-133 MHz or better, 48 MB, 300 MB free on hard disk; Microsoft Windows NT and 2000: Pentium II-300 MHz or better, 64 MB, 400 MB free on hard disk; (HP-GL/2 Accessory card needed if software does not use the Windows driver)
speed
print speed, color (fast mode)  D-size line drawings: 90 seconds; color images: 85 sq ft/hr
print speed, color (normal mode)  36 sq ft/hr
print speed, color (best quality)  21 sq ft/hr
warranty / dimensions / weight
warranty, std.  One-year warranty with free on-site, next business-day service, backed by HP support centers around the world. HP Supportpacks and service agreements allow you to extend your warranty to up to five years.
dimensions
(w x d x h) 		 500ps (42 in)/ 500 (42 in): 67 x 27 x 43 in
500ps (24 in)/ 500 (24 in): 49 x 19 x 14 in
weight  500ps (42 in)/ 500 (42 in): 99 lb
500ps (24 in)/ 500 (24 in): 85 lb