HP DesignJet Z9+ 44″ | Wide Format Graphics Printer

Original price was: $6,200.00.Current price is: $5,450.00.

The HP DesignJet Z9+ 44″ printer is built for fast, professional large-format graphics production.

Featuring HP Vivid Photo Inks, HP Pixel Control technology, and an embedded spectrophotometer for superior color accuracy, this 9-color printer delivers vibrant photo-quality results on a wide range of media types — perfect for photo labs, signage providers, and technical users.

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HP DesignJet Z9+ 44″ – Wide Format Graphics Printer

The HP DesignJet Z9+ 44″ printer provides exceptional print quality at fast production speeds, helping you deliver vibrant photos, colorful banners, technical line drawings, and indoor signage. With HP Vivid Photo Inks, HP Pixel Control for smooth transitions, and an embedded X-Rite spectrophotometer for precise color management, the Z9+ 44″ is designed to optimize workflows for professional photo labs, design firms, and print shops.

This model supports single-roll printing with optional upgrades for dual-roll handling, giving users added flexibility for high-volume output and a variety of print applications.

Key Features of the HP DesignJet Z9+ 44″:

  • Fast High-Quality Output: Produce glossy photo prints at up to 212 ft²/hour in Normal Mode.
  • Expanded Color Gamut: 9-color HP Vivid Photo Inks deliver vibrant colors and smooth gradients.
  • Precision Color Management: Embedded X-Rite spectrophotometer ensures consistent, accurate color results.
  • HP Pixel Control Technology: Enhances detail and sharpness by controlling every pixel for smooth transitions.
  • Workflow Optimization: Compatible with HP Click and HP SmartStream software for fast job submission and management.

Top Applications:

  • Photography: Professional photo enlargements, gallery prints, and portfolio work.
  • Indoor Signage: Retail banners, posters, and promotional displays.
  • Technical Prints: Detailed line drawings, maps, schematics, and architectural renderings.
  • Fine Art Reproductions: High-end canvas prints and museum-quality artwork.

Technical Specifications:

Specification Details
Model HP DesignJet Z9+ 44″ (W3Z72A)
Print Width Up to 44 inches
Print Resolution Up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi
Print Speed Up to 212 ft²/hour on glossy media (Normal Mode)
Ink System 9-color HP Vivid Photo Inks – Pigment-based
Media Handling Single-roll
Connectivity Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi Direct, USB 2.0, HP Smart App compatibility
Memory and Storage 500 GB self-encrypting hard drive
Dimensions (W x D x H) 77″ x 30″ x 43″
Weight 242 lb

Printing Guidelines & Additional Resources:

  • Compatible Media: Photo papers, coated bond papers, fine art canvas, signage materials
  • Recommended Use: Ideal for photographic output, technical drawings, indoor signage, and fine art reproduction
  • Environmental Certifications: ENERGY STAR® certified, EPEAT Bronze rated, recyclable media options available

HP DesignJet Z9+ 44″ – Designed to deliver faster, sharper, and more vivid prints for a wide range of applications.

Explore more wide-format printers: View Wide Format Printers

Learn more about HP’s sustainability initiatives: HP Recycling Program

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HP DesignJet Printers, Inks & Media

HP DesignJet printers are the standard for dependable wide format printing in architecture, engineering, construction, schools, and in-plant print rooms. At Paragon Visual, we focus on HP because the DesignJet platform delivers sharp lines, accurate colors, and proven reliability in environments where deadlines and details really matter. When you pair HP hardware with the right inks and media, you get a complete wide format solution that is simple to manage and easy to support. This HP brand page brings together the printers and supplies we recommend most often for our customers. From technical devices for CAD drawings to graphic printers for posters and displays, we help you configure the right HP DesignJet system and keep it running with original HP inks and media. Our team supports you here in the United States, so you are never left wondering who to call when a project is on the line.

Why Choose HP Through Paragon Visual?

  • Proven HP DesignJet platform: Reliable printers designed for technical documents, maps, renderings, posters, and graphics.
  • Right-sized recommendations: We match HP DesignJet models to your volume, applications, and workspace instead of pushing a one-size-fits-all solution.
  • Original HP inks and supplies: Genuine HP inks, printheads, and media that protect print quality and reduce unexpected downtime.
  • Real-world support: Guidance from a team that understands wide format printing, not just box shipping.

HP Wide Format Solutions We Offer

  • Technical and CAD printers: HP DesignJet devices built for line drawings, plans, and construction documents where clarity and scale are critical.
  • Graphic and photo printers: HP DesignJet models optimized for posters, signage, and image-heavy prints with smooth gradients and rich color.
  • Original HP inks and printheads: Dye and pigment inks designed to work together with HP printheads for consistent results from job to job.
  • HP papers and specialty media: Coated bond, photo papers, and specialty media that help you get the most from your HP wide format printer.

Who HP Wide Format is For

  • Architects, engineers, and contractors: Clear, accurate plans and construction sets that are easy to read in the office or on the job site.
  • Reprographics and in-plant print rooms: Reliable HP DesignJet printers that can handle daily repeat jobs and mixed print volumes.
  • Schools, districts, and universities: Posters, classroom visuals, career and technical education projects, and facility signage.
  • Print service providers: Supplemental wide format capacity for fast-turn technical or short-run graphic work.

Explore HP Resources

  • Shop HP wide format printers: Browse our selection of HP DesignJet models in the Graphic Printers category.
  • Find HP ink and supplies: See original HP ink and related products for popular models in our HP DesignJet ink supplies collection.
  • Recycle HP ink and toner: Use HP Planet Partners to return and recycle used cartridges at HP’s recycling program.

HP DesignJet printers and supplies from Paragon Visual give your team a dependable wide format printing platform, backed by expert support and genuine HP consumables.

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AMAZING — Deliver high quality with confidence

  • Impress the most demanding customers
    with smooth transitions and sharp
    details thanks to HP Pixel Control.
  • No need for light inks using new highdefinition HP printheads with dual
    drop technology.
  • Achieve expanded gamut with RGB
    HP Vivid Photo Inks and the embedded
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  • Get superior gloss uniformity by
    upgrading your printer to include HP
    Gloss Enhancer.

FAST — Work without delays

  • Cut post-processing labor time up to
    20% with the first printer to include an
    integrated vertical trimmer
  • Print up to 2.5 times faster1
    without losing quality, with 2400 nozzle-per-inch
    high-definition printheads.
  • Spend less time on media changes and
    adjustments with dual roll support and
    automatic roll switching

SIMPLE — New tools for you and your customers

  • Easily design applications from posters
    to banners and canvas with the
    HP Applications Center.
  • No disruption to your workflow, keep
    using your current RIPs, validated with
    HP RIP certification program.
  • • Get remote visibility and control to
    better manage your print production
    environment with HP PrintOS.
  • Enjoy one-click printing that also helps
    reduce media waste using HP Click
    printing software