Designjet T520 36" (A0) ePrinter

A fast, professional, intuitive A4-A0 printer with Wi-Fi connectivity

Designjet T520 36
Year reached EOL:

16th November, 2017

Year first manufactured:

24th September, 2012

Originally replaced by:

Designjet T520 36" (A0) ePrinter - 2018 edition

Looking to upgrade? The closest match within our system is the DesignJet T650 5HB10A 36" .

Product Code:

CQ893A

What's In The Box

HP Designjet T520 36" ePrinter, printhead, spindle, ink cartridges, printer stand, quick reference guide, setup poster, startup software, power cord

Actual Dimensions (w x d x h) & Weight:

1292 x 530 x 932mm & 39.2kg

Shipping Dimensions (w x d x h) & Weight:

1423 x 577 x 626mm & 62kg

Printer Drivers:

Click here for drivers

For more information or advice please contact us via web form or call us on 01256 783390

Key Features:

  • Web connectivity with HP Designjet ePrint & Share - Automatically saves copies of your work to the cloud when you print
  • Built-in B+/A3 tray and front-loading roll
  • Print documents up to 36" wide
  • Rely on true print previews from the driver to complete your work quickly and accurately
  • A1 size prints in 35 seconds
  • Intuitive 4.3" (109mm) colour touchscreen
  • HP-GL/2, 1 GB RAM, and LAN included
  • Built-in Wi-Fi - easily set up your printer and connect everyone in your workgroup
  • Prints up to 2400 dpi - achieves accurate lines and sharp details from the first print with a long-life printhead 
  • True print previews
  • Sheet feed; roll feed; input tray; automatic cutter

Video & Podcast links:
HP Designjet T520 - how to set up wireless printing on this printer
HP Designjet T520 printer versus Canon iPF750
The HP Designjet T520 - did you plan to scan?
How to change inks on your HP Designjet T520 (CQ890A & CQ893A)
Podcast:  An overview of the Designjet T520

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T520 Bundle Deal Offers 

Bundle Deal 1
Bundle Deal 2   

Video links 

An overview 
How to unpack, assemble and setup your printer 
How to replace ink cartridges on your printer 
How to set up wireless printing on your HP printer 

 

Also known as: CQ893A#B19.

Model size

914mm / 36" / A0

Functions

Print

Speed

Line drawings

35 sec/page, 70 A1 prints per hour

Colour images

25.6m2/hr on coated media; 3.2m2 /hr on glossy media

Print

Print resolution

Up to 2400 x 1200 optimised dpi from 1200 x 1200 input dpi and optimisation for photo paper selected

Margins (top x bottom x left x right)

Roll: 5 x 5 x 5 x 5mm

Sheet: 5 x 17 x 5 x 5mm

Technology

HP Thermal Inkjet

Line accuracy

+/- 0.1%

Minimum line width

0.02mm (HP-GL/2 addressable)

Guaranteed minimum line width

0.07mm (ISO/IEC 13660:2001(E))

Maximum print length

45.7m

Maximum print weight

6.2kg

Maximum optical density

2.10 maximum black optical density (8L*min)

Ink & printheads

Ink types

Dye-based (C, M, Y)

Pigment-based (K)

Ink colours

4 (1 each cyan, magenta, yellow, black)

Ink drop

5.5 pl (C, M, Y), 12 pl (K)

Print cartridge volume delivered

HP 711 Ink Cartridge: black (80ml); black (38ml); cyan, magenta, yellow (29ml)

Printhead nozzles

1376

Printheads

1 (cyan, magenta, yellow, black)

Media

Handling

Sheet feed; roll feed; input tray; automatic cutter

Types

Bond and coated paper (bond, coated, heavyweight coated, recycled, plain, bright white), technical paper (natural tracing, vellum), film (clear, matte), photographic paper (satin, gloss, semigloss, premium, polypropylene), self-adhesive (adhesive, polypropylene).

Weight

60 to 280g/m2 (roll/manual/feed) 60 to 220g/m2 (input tray)

Size

Input tray: 210 x 279 to 330 x 482mm

Manual feed: 330 x 482 to 914 x 1897mm

Roll: 279 to 914mm

Thickness

Up to 0.3mm

Memory

Standard

1GB

Hard Disk

None

Connectivity

Interfaces, standard

Fast Ethernet (100Base-T)

Hi-Speed USB 2.0

Wi-Fi

Print languages

HP-GL/2 HP-RTL

HP PCL 3 GUI

JPEG

CALS G4

Drivers included

HP-GL/2, HP-RTL drivers for Windows (optimised for AutoCAD 2000 and higher); HP PCL 3 GUI driver for Mac OS X

Recommended system requirements

Mac:

Mac OS X v 10.6; Mac computer with Intel Core Processor; 2GB RAM; 4GB available hard disk space

Windows:

Microsoft Windows 7: 32-bit (x86) or 64 bit (x64) processor (1GHz); 2 GB RAM (32-bit) or 4GB RAM (64-bit); 4GB available hard disk space

Windows Vista: Ultimate/Business/Home Premium; 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor (1GHz), 2GB RAM; 4GB available hard disk space

Windows XP: Professional/Home (SP3 or higher); Intel Pentium family or AMD K6/Athlon/Duron family (1GHz); 1GB RAM; 2GB available hard disk space

Citrix XenApp

Citrix XenServer

Environmental ranges

Operating temperature

5 to 40 degrees celsius

Storage temperature

-25 to 55 degrees celsius

Operating humidity

20 to 80% RH

Storage humidity

0 to 95% RH

Power requirements

Input voltage (auto ranging): 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3Hz), 1200 mA max

Dimensions (w x d x h) & Weight

Actual Printer

1292 x 530 x 932mm - 39.2Kg

Shipping

1423 x 577 x 626mm - 62Kg

What's included

What's in the box

HP Designjet T520 36" ePrinter, printhead, spindle, introductory ink cartridges, printer stand, quick reference guide, setup poster, startup software, power cord.

Warranty

1 year limited hardware warranty

 

E&OE. Please refer to the link above entitled 'Learn more about this series' and view the HP specification sheet (pdf) provided for this printer series for further clarification.

1 year Printer Hardware HP Manufacturer Warranty

The HP 1 year Hardware Maintenance Onsite Support cover included with your Designjet purchase provides the following:


Service level

  • Standard Material Handling
  • Global coverage
  • NextAvail TechResource Remote
  • Standard Office Hours, Standard Office Days
  • NextAvail TechResource Onsite
  • No Usage Limitation
  • Next Cov Day Onsite Response
  • Standard Parts Logistics

Deliverables

  • Onsite Support
  • Parts and Material provided
  • Hardware Problem Diagnosis


The Limited Warranty terms and conditions for most HP-branded options (HP Options) are as set forth in the Limited Warranty applicable to the HP Option and are included in the HP Option product packaging.

If your HP Option is installed in an HP Hardware Product, HP may provide warranty service for either the period specified in the warranty documents (HP Option Limited Warranty Period) that shipped with the HP Option or for the remaining warranty period of the HP Hardware Product in which the HP Option is being installed, whichever period is the longer unless stated otherwise in the "Limited warranty period" section.

In all cases, the warranty period of the HP Option will not exceed three (3) years from the date you purchased the HP Option. The HP Option Limited Warranty Period starts from the date of purchase from HP or an HP authorized reseller. Your dated sales or delivery receipt, showing the date of purchase of the HP Option, is your warranty start date. See your HP Option Limited Warranty for more details. Non-HP options are provided “AS IS”. However, non-HP manufacturers and suppliers may provide warranties directly to you.



Inks

HP 711 Black Ink Cartridge 38ml CZ129A

HP 711 Black Ink Cartridge 38ml CZ129A

Original HP 38ml Black Ink Cartridge(CZ129A)

HP 711 Designjet Black Ink Cartridge (CZ133A)

HP 711 Designjet Black Ink Cartridge (CZ133A)

Original HP High Capacity 80ml Black Ink

HP 711 Designjet Cyan Ink Cartridge (CZ134A)

HP 711 Designjet Cyan Ink Cartridge (CZ134A)

Original HP Standard Capacity 29ml Cyan Ink (3-pack)

HP 711 Designjet Magenta Ink Cartridge (CZ135A)

HP 711 Designjet Magenta Ink Cartridge (CZ135A)

Original HP Standard Capacity 29ml Magenta Ink (3-pack)

HP 711 Designjet Yellow Ink Cartridge (CZ136A)

HP 711 Designjet Yellow Ink Cartridge (CZ136A)

Original HP Standard Capacity 29ml Yellow Ink (3-pack)

Paper

HP Bright White Inkjet Paper 90gsm - 23.38

HP Bright White Inkjet Paper 90gsm - 23.38" x 45.7m (Q1445A)

594mm x 45.7m - for striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text

HP Bright White Inkjet Paper 90gsm - 24

HP Bright White Inkjet Paper 90gsm - 24" x 45.7m (C6035A)

610mm x 45.7m - for consistent, striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text

HP Bright White Inkjet Paper 90gsm - 33.11

HP Bright White Inkjet Paper 90gsm - 33.11" x 45.7m (Q1444A)

841mm x 45.7m - for consistent, striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text

HP Bright White Inkjet Paper 90gsm - 36

HP Bright White Inkjet Paper 90gsm - 36" x 45.7m (C6036A)

914mm x 45.7m - for consistent, striking colours, high contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text

HP Clear Film 174gsm - 24

HP Clear Film 174gsm - 24" x 22.9m (C3876A)

610mm x 22.9m - excellent line quality and consistent, vivid colour

HP Clear Film 174gsm - 36

HP Clear Film 174gsm - 36" x 22.9m (C3875A)

914mm x 22.9m - Excellent line quality and consistent vivid colour

HP Coated Paper 90gsm - 20.67 inch x 45.7m (Q1442A)

HP Coated Paper 90gsm - 20.67 inch x 45.7m (Q1442A)

594mm x 45.7m - high-quality consistent results for colour accurate everyday use

HP Coated Paper 90gsm - 24

HP Coated Paper 90gsm - 24" x 45.7m (C6019B)

610mm x 45.7m - high-quality consistent results for colour accurate everyday use

HP Coated Paper 90gsm - 33.11

HP Coated Paper 90gsm - 33.11" x 45.7m (Q1441A)

841mm x 45.7m - high-quality consistent results for colour accurate everyday use

HP Coated Paper 90gsm - 36

HP Coated Paper 90gsm - 36" x 45.7m (C6020B)

914mm x 45.7m - high-quality consistent results for colour accurate everyday use

HP Coated Paper 90gsm - 36

HP Coated Paper 90gsm - 36" x 91.4m (C6980A)

914mm x 91.4m - high-quality consistent results for colour accurate everyday use

HP Everyday Adhesive Matte Polypropylene 168gsm - 2 Pack 36

HP Everyday Adhesive Matte Polypropylene 168gsm - 2 Pack 36" x 22.9m (C0F19A)

914mm x 22.9m - a versatile, durable media for quality prints and vibrant colours

HP Everyday Adhesive Matte Polypropylene 2 Pack 168gsm - 24

HP Everyday Adhesive Matte Polypropylene 2 Pack 168gsm - 24"x 22.9m (C0F18A)

610mm x 22.9m - a versatile, durable media for quality prints and vibrant colours

HP Everyday Matte Polypropylene 120gsm - 2 Pack 24

HP Everyday Matte Polypropylene 120gsm - 2 Pack 24" x 30.5m (CH022A)

610mm x 30.5m - high-impact media for both indoor and outdoor use

HP Everyday Matte Polypropylene 120gsm - 2 Pack 36

HP Everyday Matte Polypropylene 120gsm - 2 Pack 36" x 30.5m (CH023A)

914mm x 30.5m - high-impact media for both indoor and outdoor use

HP Heavyweight Coated Paper 130gsm - 24

HP Heavyweight Coated Paper 130gsm - 24" x 30.5m (C6029C)

610mm x 30.5m - for consistent, high-quality and rich colour-accurate prints

HP Heavyweight Coated Paper 130gsm - 36

HP Heavyweight Coated Paper 130gsm - 36" x 30.5m (C6030C)

914mm x 30.5m - for consistent high-quality and rich colour-accurate prints

HP Matte Film 160gsm - 24

HP Matte Film 160gsm - 24" x 38.1m (51642A)

610mm x 38.1m - produces sharp black & colour lines and uniform solid areas

HP Matte Film 160gsm - 36

HP Matte Film 160gsm - 36" x 38.1m (51642B)

914mm x 38.1m - produces sharp black & colour lines and uniform solid areas.

HP Matte Polypropylene 2 Pack 140gsm - 36

HP Matte Polypropylene 2 Pack 140gsm - 36" x 22.9m (C2T53A)

914mm x 22.9m - for indoor and outdoor applications full of brilliant colour and edge definition

HP Natural Tracing Paper 90gsm - 24

HP Natural Tracing Paper 90gsm - 24" x 45.7m (C3869A)

610mm x 45.7m - for reproducible, archivable final drawings

HP Natural Tracing Paper 90gsm - 36

HP Natural Tracing Paper 90gsm - 36" x 45.7m (C3868A)

914mm x 45.7m - for reproducible, archivable final drawings

HP Super Heavyweight Plus Matte Paper 210gsm - 24'' x 30.5m (Q6626B)

HP Super Heavyweight Plus Matte Paper 210gsm - 24'' x 30.5m (Q6626B)

610mm x 30.5m - for instant-dry, ripple-free printing and superior image quality

HP Universal Bond Paper 80gsm - 24

HP Universal Bond Paper 80gsm - 24" x 45.7m (Q1396A)

610mm x 45.7m - for quick and consistent striking colours, high-contrast blacks and crisp text

HP Universal Bond Paper 80gsm - 36

HP Universal Bond Paper 80gsm - 36" x 45.7m (Q1397A)

914mm x 45.7m - for quick and consistent striking colours, high-contrast blacks and crisp text

HP Universal Coated Paper 90gsm - 36

HP Universal Coated Paper 90gsm - 36" x 45.7m (Q1405B)

914 mm x 45.7 m - for high quality, consistent images

HP Universal Instant-dry Gloss Photo Paper 200gsm - 24

HP Universal Instant-dry Gloss Photo Paper 200gsm - 24" x 30.5m (Q6574A)

610mm x 30.5m - for glossy, instant-dry deeper blacks and vivid colours

HP Universal Instant-dry Gloss Photo Paper 200gsm - 36

HP Universal Instant-dry Gloss Photo Paper 200gsm - 36" x 30.5m (Q6575A)

914mm x 30.5m - for glossy, instant-dry deeper blacks and vivid colours

HP Universal Instant-dry Satin Photo Paper 200gsm - 36

HP Universal Instant-dry Satin Photo Paper 200gsm - 36" x 30.5m (Q6580A)

914mm x 30.5m - for instant-dry deeper blacks and vivid colours

HP Universal Instant-dry Semi-Gloss Photo Paper 200gsm - 24

HP Universal Instant-dry Semi-Gloss Photo Paper 200gsm - 24" x 30.5m (Q6579A)

610mm x 30.5m - for instant-dry deeper blacks and vivid colours

Resolution Colour Print CAD Paper 90gsm - 24in x 50m (x 4rl)

Resolution Colour Print CAD Paper 90gsm - 24in x 50m (x 4rl)

610mm x 50m - Good dot gain control giving fine line sharpness for small area fills

Resolution Colour Print CAD Paper 90gsm - 33.1in x 50m (x4rl)

Resolution Colour Print CAD Paper 90gsm - 33.1in x 50m (x4rl)

841mm x 50m - for consistent, striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text

Resolution Colour Print CAD Paper - 36in X 4rl, 90gsm

Resolution Colour Print CAD Paper - 36in X 4rl, 90gsm

914mm x 50m - for consistent, striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text

Resolution Colour Print CAD Paper 80gsm - 36

Resolution Colour Print CAD Paper 80gsm - 36" x 50m

914mm x 50m - Goo dot gain control giving fine line sharpness for small area fills

Resolution Matte Coated Paper 120gsm - 17

Resolution Matte Coated Paper 120gsm - 17"

432mm x 45m - for consistent, striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text

Resolution Matte Coated Paper 120gsm - 24

Resolution Matte Coated Paper 120gsm - 24"

610mm x 45m - high-quality consistent results for colour accurate everyday use

Resolution Matte Coated Paper 120gsm - 36

Resolution Matte Coated Paper 120gsm - 36"

914mm x 45m - for consistent, striking colours, high-contrast blacks plus crisp graphics and text

Resolution Matte Coated Paper 140gsm - 36

Resolution Matte Coated Paper 140gsm - 36"

914mm x 45m - a heavyweight matte coated paper offering vivid colours and fast drying times

Printheads

HP 711 Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow Printhead Replacement Kit (C1Q10A)

HP 711 Black, Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow Printhead Replacement Kit (C1Q10A)

Original HP Printhead Replacement Kit - for reliability and improved performance

Accessories

Belkin Patch Cable - CAT5E (A3L791B05M-S)

Belkin Patch Cable - CAT5E (A3L791B05M-S)

Perfect for use with 10/100 Base-T networks

Designjet T520 A0 CQ893A Bundle Deal 1

Designjet T520 A0 CQ893A Bundle Deal 1

Perfect bundle deal to include with your Designjet T520 purchase!

Designjet T520 A0 CQ893A Bundle Deal 2

Designjet T520 A0 CQ893A Bundle Deal 2

Perfect bundle deal to include with your Designjet T520 purchase!

HP Designjet SOS

HP Designjet SOS

For drivers, firmware, user manuals ...and more

HP DesignJet Oil Lubricant

HP DesignJet Oil Lubricant

Extend and maintain the life of your wide format printer by lubricating the carriage slide rails

Non UK Email Support

Non UK Email Support

For advice on problems or pesky error codes on your HP Designjet when you're miles away from a qualified HP engineer!

USB A to B Cable - 15ft (USBFAB-15)

USB A to B Cable - 15ft (USBFAB-15)

StarTech A to B USB Cable - allowing you to connect USB devices up to 15 foot away from your computer

Spare Parts

Starwheel Motor Assembly

Starwheel Motor Assembly

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