This printer series is aimed at the technical / CAD / GIS market and replaces the Designjet 510 plotter. You'll not only see an increase in speed and quality of output but also the single long-life printhead will last you the natural lifetime of your printer (which reduces costs).
This series represents an easy choice if you don't have high-end printing requirements. While the unique vertical tray on the top right-hand side of the printer allows you to print your regular A4 and A3 documents as well as offering your mainstay large format printing - it's also a great choice when you're limited on office space because the t520 has a very small footprint. One of the most unique offerings however, is that it's Wi-Fi enabled - which means you can print from virtually anywhere, making it a highly flexible option that you'll love.
There are two models to choose from; the CQ890A model offers the ability to print upto a maximum of A1 size prints (using upto 24" paper/media rolls), while the CQ893A model offers additional flexibility to print upto a maximum of A0 size (using 24" or 36" paper/media rolls). Anyone in the architectural, engineering or construction industry with low end printing requirements can certainly be guaranteed great results.
Are you imagining a Designjet T520 for your business? Simply opt for the maximum print size you need (A1 or A0) and you could be printing in under 24 hours. If you're not sure then contact us for free advice. We are HP Gold Partners and Designjet specialists and we'll help you select the right printer for the job.
Fast, accurate printing with sharp lines and fine detail
From the first print, this device produces sharp, accurate lines and fine details up to 2400 dpi (minimum line width 0.02mm, line accuracy +/- 0.1%). It's capable of producing high quality architectural designs, photos, maps and presentations with consistent results. You can also process complex files at high speeds thanks to its' 1 GB RAM and HP-GL/2 technology. You'll be able to print 1 x A1 print in 35 seconds or 70 x A1 prints per hour (line drawings printed in fast mode on plain paper).
4 ink system
Achieve high quality results with HP's own dye and pigment based ink cartridges. This 4 ink system provides black ink cartridges (available in 2 sizes of 38ml or 80ml), cyan, magenta and yellow ink (available in 29ml) - with technologically advanced long-life printheads that will give you even darker blacks and true neutral greys compared with its predecessor, the Designjet 510.
Easy, convenient and intuitive!
This is a robust machine which provides an intuitive, full-colour, 4.3 inch touchscreen for navigation and printing. Reduce print costs by relying on HP's true print previews from the driver to complete your work quickly and accurately. This device also enables you to print up to 36 inches wide with a built in B+ tray and front-loading roll. You can also easily set up your printer and connect everyone in your office thanks to built in Wi-Fi capabilities.
Print from virtually anywhere
Access and print projects when you're away from your desk, using HP Designjet ePrint and Share. This allows you to automatically save copies of your work to the cloud, email projects and print to your Designjet T520. Also you have the ability to use your smartphone (Apple or Android phone) or tablet to print from virtually anywhere and you'll be able to keep your projects safeguarded with trusted HP security features.
Award Winning
Buyers Laboratory LLC (BLI), the leading global provider of information and testing services to the digital imaging industry, selected HP as the winner of the first-ever BLI “Wide Format Technical Printer Line of the Year” award. The prestigious “Line of the Year” awards are presented once a year to vendors whose product lines are determined to be the best overall in their respective categories and they consider reliability, image quality, ease of use and productivity, as well as the breadth of each vendor’s line. Click here for full news article.
What we really think about this product
Every customer has been pleased with their purchase of this product. This Designjet is great for a new business start-up, a business where space is at a premium, or those businesses who don't need to print high volumes. This Designjet is particularly geared towards those in the building industry requiring CAD or line drawings (Architects, Engineers, Shopfitters, Constructors/Builders) but equally Service companies who need to print A1 maps or Designers who want to print a combination of plans and photographs but who don't need precise pantone colour matching and fade resistent prints. This is a 4 ink machine which also means your outlay for ink cartridges is low. What sets it apart is the fact that it's Wi-Fi /web connected - making it extremely flexible for every user situation.
For those of you who are upgrading from an older CAD printer (e.g. Designjet 430, 450, 500, 750) you will be amazed at the cost of this machine - costing much less than you paid for your original Designjet - but it's faster, has a higher print resolution plus cheaper cost per print and more memory. They'll be no holding you back! If that wasn't enough, for small offices this is a great solution as you can print your A3/A4 prints from the vertical sheet feed at the top of the printer - which means you don't need any other printer. Our only gripe is that you have to remove the A1 roll first when you want to print A3/A4 - but we're hard to please. A great all-rounder and a true customer favourite!
Who is the Designjet T520 printer aimed at?
Great for clients who want to print accurate lines and sharp details, architectural designs, renders, maps and presentations. This is an entry-level printer with a target audience of AEC professionals and freelancers, construction offices, interior designers.
When shouldn't you buy this printer?
Talk to us first if you need: a PostScript printer; to print many PDF's; to print medium to high print volumes; a printer which also cuts out the vinyl shape at the same time; to print on canvas; a printer for outdoor signage; a printer with high security such as the ability to protect files or a separate hard drive; a twin roll printer; a stacker to stack your prints; to replace a photographic printer; true colour / pantone matching; to scan documents and want an all in one printer/scanner; your prints to be bigger than 36" wide; a printer that you can use easily while seated; need to analyse costs per print or per department.
Designjet T520 Cost per Copy
The cost per copy is influenced by a number of things including: file type, media/paper used, print quality mode, cost of ink and media. Typical T520 printing costs (based on independent 3rd party testing) show that ink costs (or ink & media costs as shown in brackets) are calculated as below. BUT...do not think this is the whole picture. It's true that ink and media costs are often the first thing to be checked by buyers, however one of the hidden costs with large format printers includes such things as printhead life and the cost of cleaning cycles - where ink is used to clean the printheads and push out dirt, dust and debris. HP use the smallest amount of ink for this job compared to other manufacturers and this has an impact on the total cost of ownership and affects your overall 'cost per copy' costs. The printheads in the T520 are long life (they last for the natural lifetime of the printer) so a culmination of cost of ink/media, cost of printheads and cost of cleaning cycles need to be considered to give a truer reflection on the costs. In addition, you should review the cost of ongoing repairs/maintenance - again we believe this cost is much cheaper with HP.
Plan/Mono Drawing - cost per square meter
Normal mode: £0.16 (£0.53) - using plain paper
Fast/Economode Off: £0.14 (£0.51) - using plain paper
Fast/Economode On: £0.06 (£0.45) - using plain paper
Photo Print - cost per square metre
Normal mode: £1.64 (£2.06) - using plain paper
Normal mode: £1.39 (£2.09) - using coated paper
Fast/Economode Off: £1.47 (£0.89) - using plain paper
Fast mode: £1.38 (£2.08) - using coated paper
Best mode: £1.40 (£2.10) - using coated paper
In short, manufacturers always seem to 'muddy the waters' on cost per copy. They can print and use smaller file sizes, simpler images, different print quality modes, ink costs based on purchasing triple packs of ink rather than single inks, etc so while their figures may be true you can never directly compare one manufacturer cost per copy against another. As explained above, it also doesn't reflect the true cost of ownership as there are many other factors to take into account as well.
What's the 'next model up'?
For A1 you'd opt for the Designjet T790ps A1 printer. This provides PostScript capability - ideal if you work primarily with PDF's; the print speed is 25% faster, 6 inks instead of 4 - giving a wider colour gamut ('think' 50 shades of grey!), top loading roll feed/sheet feet, increased memory of 8GB (versus 1GB) and EIO Jetdirect accessory slot for networking. It's cheaper to run, perfect for customers who use Vectorworks, and offers larger volume print cartridges. Downside is the printheads aren't long life and there's no WiFi connection.
For A0 you'd opt for the Designjet T920 A0 printer - also available in PostScript. This offers a faster print speed (66.7% increase), 6 inks which provides a greater range of colours, 1 longlife printhead (same as the T520), automatic front loading roll feed, integrated output stacking tray and basket underneath, increased memory of 32GB (versus 1GB), adjustable colour touchscreen, reviewing table top and ability to operate the printer from a seated position. It also offers HP Web Jetadmin for job queues and secure disk erase.
What's the 'next model down'?
The Designjet T120 is your only option if you wish to scale back from the T520 - available in the A1 size only. This Designjet offers slower print speed (50% decrease) and lower print resolution (1200x1200dpi versus 2400x1200dpi), lower memory (256MB versus 1GB), the printer language is only HP PCL 3 GUI and the printer stand is optional - but in almost all other respects it's exactly the same printer as the Designjet T520. A favourite amongst students, home-workers and hobbyists.
FAQ's
Q. Does it come with a stand? Yes
Q. Is it networked? Yes it's networked so several people can print to it - it has WiFi connection!
Q. Does it have a scanner? No
Q. Can I upgrade the memory later? No memory upgrade is possible with this printer
Q. Can you supply a scanner that works with this printer? Yes - please contact us
Q. Do you offer any financing? Yes - Blue Star Finance offer lease-purchase deals from 2+ years - please contact us
Q. Are the inks dye or pigment based? Both - the 3 colour inks (m,c,y) are dye ink and the Matte Black ink is pigment based
Q. If I want to print in black and white, do I still need to have the colour ink cartridges? Yes the printer won't function without them
Q. Are the inks UV stabilised and good for outdoor work? No - they are not UV stabilised - please contact us to discuss further
Q. Can I buy the A1 model and print sideways to create an A0 print? No - A0 is sized 33.1 x 46.8 inches. An A1 printer only has a maximum width of 24"
Q. Will this printer work with Windows 7 64 bit? Yes
Q. Can I print on canvas? Yes you can print - but you have to disable the cutter and cut manually otherwise you'll blunt the cutter and burn out the motor - this printer isn't designed for printing/cutting thick media such as canvas - you'll really be better with a Z series printer
Q. Does the Designjet T520 have a PostScript model? No
Q. Can I buy a dust cover for this printer? Yes we manufacture them
Q. Will you deliver only to the ground floor? Standard delivery is for ground floor pallet delivery only where couriers will wheel pallet inside - unless the pallet can't fit through your doors
Q. Can you deliver upstairs/downstairs? Yes, you can pay for a placement delivery (at extra cost) - please contact us for a quote
Q. Can I print A4 and A1? Yes, the vertical tray at the top of the printer allows you to print A3/A4 prints while the roll allows you to print A1. The key thing is to remember to remove the A1 paper from the paper path before you try to print A3/A4 sheets as this printer doesn't offer smart-switching - in other words if you have your A1 media in the paper path, it will print to the roll not to your A3/A4 sheets.
Q. Is installation included in the cost? No, but we offer this as an extra service
Q. What's involved in an installation? The engineer will attend site once the printer is in situ, and unpack/assemble the printer for you. He will then carry out test prints to ensure all is working OK and provide basic user training to staff. You will need to dispose of the packaging. Your IT team will need to set up your printer on your network.
Q. How can I purchase? You can purchase online or by email or telephone
Q. How fast can you deliver? Next working day following cleared funds
Original HP Standard Capacity 29ml Magenta Ink (3-pack)
Original HP Standard Capacity 29ml Yellow Ink (3-pack)
Small Black ink (38ml) + 3 x Mini Colour inks (29ml)
Standard Black ink (80ml) + 3 x Mini Colour inks (29ml)
420mm x 45.7m - for consistent, striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text
594mm x 45.7m - for striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text
594mm x 45.7m - high-quality consistent results for colour accurate everyday use
610mm x 45.7m - for quick and consistent striking colours, high-contrast blacks and crisp text
610mm x 45.7m - for consistent, striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text
610mm x 45.7m - for high quality, consistent images
610mm x 45.7m - high-quality consistent results for colour accurate everyday use
610mm x 30.5m - for consistent, high quality results.
610mm x 30.5m - for consistent, high-quality and rich colour-accurate prints
610mm x 30.5m - for instant-dry, ripple-free printing and superior image quality
841mm x 45.7m - for consistent, striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text
841mm x 45.7m - high-quality consistent results for colour accurate everyday use
914mm x 45.7m - for quick and consistent striking colours, high-contrast blacks and crisp text
914mm x 45.7m - for consistent, striking colours, high contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text
914mm x 45.7m - high-quality consistent results for colour accurate everyday use
914mm x 91.4m - high-quality consistent results for colour accurate everyday use
914mm x 30.5m - for consistent, high quality results
914mm x 30.5m - for consistent high-quality and rich colour-accurate prints
610mm x 45.7m - for reproducible, archivable final drawings
914mm x 45.7m - for reproducible, archivable final drawings
914mm x 22.9m - Excellent line quality and consistent vivid colour
610mm x 22.9m - excellent line quality and consistent, vivid colour
610mm x 38.1m - produces sharp black & colour lines and uniform solid areas
914mm x 38.1m - produces sharp black & colour lines and uniform solid areas.
610mm x 30.5m - an economical media for vivid colours and high-quality, long lasting results
914mm x 30m - an economical media for vivid colours and high-quality, long lasting results
610mm x 15.2m - for quick and accurate colour results with good colour stability
610mm x 15.2m - for quick and accurate colour results with good colour stability
610mm x 30.5m - for glossy, instant-dry deeper blacks and vivid colours
610mm x 30.5m - for instant-dry deeper blacks and vivid colours
914mm x 22.9m - for quick and accurate colour results with good colour stability
914mm x 30.5m - for glossy, instant-dry deeper blacks and vivid colours
1067mm x 30.5m - for quick and accurate colour results with good colour stability
330 x 483mm - for quick and accurate colour results with good colour stability
330 x 483mm - for quick and accurate colour results with good colour stability (25 sheets)
13 x 19in - for consistent quality and fade-resistant glossy images
458mm x 610mm - for beautiful fade-resistant prints, consistent quality and colour stability
458 x 610mm - for quick and accurate colour results with good colour stability
458 x 610mm - for quick and accurate colour results with good colour stability
610mm x 22.9m - a versatile, durable media for quality prints and vibrant colours
914mm x 12.2m - presentation quality with a white-matte finish for sharp, crisp colours.
914mm x 22.9m - glossy, tear-resistant prints with excellent colour vibrancy
914mm x 22.9m - a versatile, durable media for quality prints and vibrant colours
610mm x 30.5m - high-impact media for both indoor and outdoor use
914mm x 30.5m - high-impact media for both indoor and outdoor use
914mm x 22.9m - for indoor and outdoor applications full of brilliant colour and edge definition
914mm x 22.9m - a lightweight, tear-resistant, durable and water resistant material
914mm x 45.7m - for eye-catching prints, which contrast well with bold dark text
914 mm x 45.7 m - for high quality, consistent images
914 mm x 30.5 m - an economical media for consistent, high-quality results with vivid colours
914 mm x 22.9 m - for quick and accurate colour results with good colour stability
914mm x 30.5m - for instant-dry deeper blacks and vivid colours
610 mm x 30.5m - an economical media for consistent, high-quality results with vivid colours
420mm x 45m - for quick and consistent striking colours, high-contrast blacks and crisp text
594mm x 45m for quick and consistent striking colours, high-contrast blacks and crisp text
610mm x 45m - for consistent, striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text
610mm x 45m - for consistent, striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text
841mm x 45m - for consistent, striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text
841mm x 45m - for consistent, striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text
914mm x 45m - for consistent, striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text
914mm x 45m - for consistent, striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text
610mm x 45m - high-quality consistent results for colour accurate everyday use
914mm x 45m - for consistent, striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text
610mm x 50m - for consistent, striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text
610mm x 50m - for consistent, striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text
814mm x 50m - for consistent, striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text
841mm x 50m - for consistent, striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text
914mm x 50m - for consistent, striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text
914mm x 50m - for consistent, striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text
610mm x 50m - for consistent, striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text
841mm x 50m - for consistent, striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text
914mm x 50m - for consistent, striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text
432mm x 45m - for consistent, striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text
610mm x 45m - high-quality consistent results for colour accurate everyday use
914mm x 45m - for consistent, striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text
1067mm x 18m - high quality material for banners, decorating, indoor and outdoor signs
914mm x 45m - a heavyweight matte coated paper offering vivid colours and fast drying times
610mm x 50m - Good dot gain control giving fine line sharpness for small area fills
841mm x 50m - for consistent, striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text
914mm x 50m - for consistent, striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text
914mm x 50m - Goo dot gain control giving fine line sharpness for small area fills
914mm x 45m - for consistent, striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text
24in x 30m - for consistent, striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text
Original HP Printhead Replacement Kit - for reliability and improved performance
Extend and maintain the life of your wide format printer by lubricating the carriage slide rails
StarTech A to B USB Cable - allowing you to connect USB devices up to 15 foot away from your computer
Protective, dust & water resistant printer cover
Perfect bundle deal to include with your Designjet T520 purchase!
Perfect bundle deal to include with your Designjet T520 purchase!
For advice on problems or pesky error codes on your HP Designjet when you're miles away from a qualified HP engineer!
Unique, Attractive & Ergonomic Printer Stand
Protective, dust & water resistant printer cover - NEW Black Colour now In!
Perfect bundle deal to include with your Designjet T520 purchase!
Perfect bundle deal to include with your Designjet T520 purchase!
Perfect bundle deal to include with your Designjet T520 purchase!
Perfect bundle deal to include with your Designjet T520 purchase!
Perfect bundle deal to include with your Designjet T520 purchase!
Perfect bundle deal to include with your Designjet T520 purchase!
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"Just a note of appreciation. The service we received from you and your company was a pleasure. Your advice was most helpful & informed, dealt with in a professional and clear manner especially considering I didn't really know what I wanted or needed! and knew nothing about large format printers. The Printer (T520) is perfect for our needs and I believe offers fantastic value for money. I would have No hesitation in recommending both the Printer & your company to anyone who is in need of this type of service. We Will Be Back. Thanks again....."
Geelan Fabrications Limited
"Very good service and great printer bundle" Designjet T520 (A1) 24" printer review
Turbomeca Limited
"Lovely posters. Looks smart in the office too" Designjet T520 (A0) 36" printer review
Lesley J Thorpe Limited
"Great plotter. Fast and great quality" Designjet T520 (A0) 36" printer review
Patrick Maloney Associates
"Excellent" Designjet T520 (A1) 24" printer review
Fone Alarm Installations
"Excellent product and good value" Designjet T520 (A0) 36" printer review
Sandell Group (UK) Limited
"Could not have been more easier" Designjet T520 printer review
Appendix B Limited
"This is by far the best plotter I have used to date, it's easy to operate and the results are excellent. I particularly like the wifi connectivity and the fast print speed, oh and it looks pretty cool as well" Designjet T520 printer review
BF Engineering Services Ltd
"Fantastic product, would not hesitate to recommend to the small architect/surveying office. We were using a very old OCE before, so this was slow and costly to run, the Designjet is quick and so far is performing very well" Designjet T520 A0 printer review
PR Associates Ltd
"We we're completely satisfied with the whole service we received from initial enquiry through to the machine arriving. Should have done it sooner!" Designjet T520 A1 printer review
Chris Workman
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