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HP Designjet Z2100 and Z3100 Printer User Manual
The HP Designjet Z2100 and Z3100 printers provide predictable, reliable results for professional graphics work. They feature an integrated spectrophotometer that automatically creates custom ICC profiles for a wide range of media, ensuring consistent color across prints and machines. The Color Center utility on Mac and Windows lets users generate and install these profiles directly from the printer.
The manual also covers media handling, automatic mechanical calibration, preventive printhead maintenance, and the HP Photosmart Pro plug‑in for Photoshop. Detailed instructions guide users through print preview, ink management, and troubleshooting tools such as the diagnostic print pattern and nozzle testing. This manual is written in Chinese.
HP Z2100 specifications
| Supported roll widths | 18, 24, 36, 42 inches |
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| Supported media thickness | 0.1 – 0.8 mm |
| Printhead nozzle count per color | 1,056 |
| Printhead resolution | 1,200 dpi |
| Print speed (A1 size) | ≈5.5 minutes |
| Spectrophotometer wavelength range | 400–700 nm |
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Day-to-day operation, settings and troubleshooting. Start here if the product is already set up.
Questions answered in these manuals
Which roll widths can the printer handle?
The printer supports roll media that are 18, 24, 36 or 42 inches wide.
What is the warranty period for the HP Designjet Z2100 printer?
The printer comes with a 1‑year warranty that includes next‑business‑day onsite hardware support.
From: HP Designjet Z2100 Series Large-Format Printer User Manual
Which connectivity options are available on the Designjet Z2100?
It includes a USB 2.0 high‑speed port, a 10/100 Ethernet port, and an optional HP Jetdirect EIO slot.
From: HP Designjet Z2100 Series Large-Format Printer User Manual
What is the maximum printable width of the Designjet Z2100?
The printer can handle media up to 44 inches wide.
What type of ink does the Z2100 use?
It uses HP Vivera pigment ink in an 8‑color system.