HP Introduces Entry-level, Web-connected Solutions for Large-format Printing from Virtually Anywhere

HP unveiled the industry’s first web-connected, entry-level printing solutions for architecture, engineering and construction (AEC)students and professionals,makingin-house, large-format printing accessible to more users.

Delivering large-formatprinting through the cloud from virtually anywhere, the new HP Designjet T120 and T520 ePrinter series provide on-the-go professionals with simple and affordable printing solutions. The compact, 24-inch HP Designjet T120 ePrinter series is ideal for students and freelancers, while the 24- and 36-inch HP Designjet T520 ePrinter series is designed for small AEC teams in need of fast, professional printing.

HP also announced the second generation of its free web service for AEC professionals, HP DesignjetePrint& Share, which makes it easy to access and print large-format documents using an iOS or Android tablet or smartphone, a laptop or ePrinter touchscreen.

The economic environment has increased the number of freelancers and small studios, shortened project turnaround times and require AEC workers to be highly mobile, spending more than 50 percent of their time out of the office is announced by Santiago Morera, vice president and general manager, Large-format Printing Business, HP.

AddedJavier Larraz, Director & General Manager, Graphics Solutions Business – Large Format Printing Design, HP Asia Pacific and Japan,“AEC workgroups need printing solutions that can handle a dynamic, collaborative work flow, allowing users to easily access, share and print important design content. HP’s new large-format printing solutions meet the evolving needs of our customers around the world, providing the connectivity, flexibility and efficiency today’s businesses require.”

HP DesignjetePrint& Share makes remote printing easier than ever

The HP DesignjetePrinter portfolio features mobile access and printing of large-format plans using HP DesignjetePrint& Share.(1) Available through a desktop web browser, mobile application or the touch screen of web-connected HP Designjet printers, the latest version of HP DesignjetePrint& Share offers:

•  The ability to email projects to an HP DesignjetePrinter for printing.(1) Users simply attach a PDF or other print-ready file to an email and send it to the ePrinter’s dedicated address.

•  Automatic, secure online print history through the new HP Designjet driver. With the online print history, users have access to their latest drawings and the ability to zoom in and reprint an exact copy in just few clicks.(1)

•  Convenient file sharing using an automatically generated hyperlink for one-click access to any file in the print history. (1)

•  Access to all FTP sites in one place. Users can access multiple FTP sites in one interface with one login, making it easy to view and print files when and where needed.(1)

Award-winning printing portfolio

These new products extend HP’s Designjet award-winning portfolio for the AEC community, which includes the HP Designjet T790 PostScript ePrinterthat was recently awarded the Summer 2012 “Pick” for Outstanding Wide-Format Small Workgroup Colour Inkjet Printer from Buyers Laboratory LLC (BLI).

A plug-and-play web-connected device, which provides the AEC community with the ability to easily access, share and print large format documents, the HP Designjet T790 PostScript ePrinter was recognized for its flawless reliability, professional PANTONE emulation and direct printing via USB port. It was also lauded for enabling users to preview, print and scan directly to the web without using a computer and the ease of HP ePrint& Share, a printing and sharing tool that allows designers in the AEC industry to easily locate and access large-format plans on the cloud.

Pricing and availability

•  The HP Designjet T120 ePrinter series is expected to be available in Asia Pacific onSept. 24for an estimated retail price of INR 79,999.

•  The HP Designjet T520 ePrinter series, available in 24- and 36-inch models, is expected to be available in Asia Pacific on Sept. 24 for estimated prices of INR 1,59,999 and INR 2,19,999 respectively.

•  HP DesignjetePrint& Share is available at no additional cost for HP Designjet customers by creating an account. The mobile application is available through Google Play and Apple’s App Store.