HP DesignJet T1700dr | 44″ Dual Roll Technical Printer

Request a Custom Quote

The HP DesignJet T1700dr 44″ printer is a secure, high-performance solution for GIS, CAD, and engineering workflows.

This dual-roll large-format printer offers precise line accuracy, a 500 GB self-encrypting hard drive, and advanced job processing to handle large files securely and efficiently.

Request Pricing
SKU: W6B56A Categories: , Tags: , ,
Description

HP DesignJet T1700dr 44-inch Printer – Dual Roll with Encrypted HDD

HP DesignJet T1700dr – 44″ Dual Roll Technical Printer with Encrypted HDD

The HP DesignJet T1700dr 44″ printer is built for modern GIS and CAD professionals who demand both performance and data security. Equipped with dual-roll functionality and a 500 GB self-encrypting hard drive, this printer handles complex files quickly and protects sensitive designs. Print large-format documents with precision, accuracy, and clarity using HP Bright Office Inks and a high-capacity memory system designed for high-volume workflows.

Key Features:

  • Dual Roll Support: Two automatic rolls allow media type switching and longer unattended runs.
  • Data Security: Includes 500 GB encrypted HDD, secure boot, and PIN-based job release features.
  • High-Speed Output: Prints up to 116 A1/D-size prints per hour with precise line accuracy.
  • Advanced Color Control: HP Bright Office Inks ensure crisp lines and rich color on plain and coated media.
  • Built for Heavy Workloads: Handles complex files with 128 GB memory and fast processing.

Top Applications:

  • GIS Mapping: Securely print detailed topographical and utility maps.
  • CAD Drawings: High-resolution renderings for architecture and engineering teams.
  • AEC Presentations: Produce project plans and client-ready visuals on demand.
  • Technical Offices: Perfect for government agencies, contractors, and infrastructure firms.

Technical Specifications:

Specification Details
Model HP DesignJet T1700dr (W6B56A)
Print Width Up to 44 inches
Print Speed Up to 116 A1/D-size prints per hour
Print Resolution Up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi
Ink System 6-color pigment-based HP Bright Office Inks
Roll Support Dual-roll automatic switching (factory-installed)
Memory & Storage 128 GB memory; 500 GB self-encrypting hard drive
Connectivity Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0, HP Secure Boot, HP Smart App support
Dimensions (W × D × H) 69.5″ x 27.4″ x 47.4″
Weight 224 lb

Additional Resources:

  • Media Types: Bond and coated papers, technical media, film, photographic and self-adhesive materials
  • HP Security Features: Secure Boot, Encrypted Disk, PIN-based print release, and admin controls
  • Environmental Certifications: ENERGY STAR®, EPEAT Bronze, HP Planet Partners recycling

HP DesignJet T1700dr – Secure dual-roll printing for technical professionals who demand speed, accuracy, and data protection.

Explore more wide-format printers: View Wide Format Printers

HP Sustainability: HP Recycling Program

Brand

Brand

HP

Specifications

HP DesignJet T1700 Printer series

Securely, efficiently, and accurately produce quality CAD and GIS applications up
to 44-in (1118 mm)

SECURE – Protect your work and your information

  • Protect printers/data from unauthorised access
    with HP Secure Boot, whitelisting, encrypted hard
    disk, more.
  • Protect documents, preserve confidentiality with
    authentication solutions like PIN printing, card
    readers
  • Secure your printers with HP JetAdvantage
    Security Manager; manage your fleet remotely
    with HP Web Jetadmin.
  • Control and optimise printing costs with
    accounting solutions – or with your reseller
    through HP Partner Link

EFFICIENT – No more PC freezing up

  • Adobe PDF drivers free up your computer
    immediately after sending to print – even for the
    most complex files.
  • No interruptions – dual-roll options reduce roll
    changes; two rolls double capacity, help switch
    paper types.
  • Handle complex files – powerful processing
    architecture , 128 GB memory , 500 GB HDD at
    116 A1/D pgs/hr.
  • Easily print project sets and PDF documents with
    HP Click printing software.

ACCURATE – Make better decisions with precise colours

  • Get bright colour and bold image quality – even
    on plain papers – with HP Bright Office Inks.
  • Reproduce transparencies, layers, colour
    palettes, and gradients with embedded Adobe
    PDF Print Engine.
  • Tuned profiles reproduce distinct shades of
    colour; colour/gray/photo black inks make soft
    colours, dark tones.
  • Accurately display data – high-density printheads
    provide 2400 nozzles per inch, enabling 0.1%
    line accuracy.

Adobe PDF drivers2 free up your computer immediately after sending to print – even for the most complex files.
No interruptions – dual-roll options reduce roll changes; two rolls double capacity, help switch paper types.3
Handle complex files – powerful processing architecture4, 128 GB memory5, 500 GB HDD at 116 A1/D pgs/hr.
Easily print project sets and PDF documents with HP Click printing software.

Get bright colour and bold image quality – even on plain papers – with HP Bright Office Inks.
Reproduce transparencies, layers, colour palettes, and gradients with embedded Adobe PDF Print Engine.2
Tuned profiles reproduce distinct shades of colour; colour/gray/photo black inks make soft colours, dark tones.
Accurately display data – high-density printheads provide 2400 nozzles per inch, enabling 0.1% line accuracy.6

Dynamic security enabled printer. Only intended to be used with cartridges using an HP original chip. Cartridges using a non-HP chip may not work, and those that work today may not work in the future. More at: http://www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies

1 Card reader functionality enabled through optional third-party solutions.
2 Requires purchase of HP DesignJet T1700 PostScript® models or optional HP DesignJet PostScript/PDF Upgrade Kit. The Adobe PDF Print Engine (APPE) is Adobe’s high speed, high fidelity print platform. Version 4 extends APPE’s leading edge for print reproduction with new performance efficiencies and breakthrough rendering features. APPE 4 enables printers to increase workflow efficiency and capitalize on the profit potential of innovations in inkjet print technology. To learn more, visit http://www.adobe.com/products/pdfprintengine.
3 Dual-roll printing is available on the HP DesignJet T1700dr 44-in Printer and HP DesignJet T1700dr 44-in PostScript® Printers.
4 Refers exclusively to file processing capabilities for complex files, and does not refer to print speed.
5 Based on 4 GB DDR3 RAM.
6 ±0.1% of the specified vector length or ±0.2 mm (whichever greater) at 23°C (73°F), 50-60% relative humidity, on A0/E printing material in Best or Normal mode with HP Matte Film and HP Bright Office Inks.

Data sheet |
HP DesignJet T1700 Printer series

Print speed 116 A1/hr, 26 sec/A11 (116 D/hr, 26 sec/D1)

Print resolution Up to 2400 x 1200 optimised dpi

Technology HP Thermal Inkjet

Margins Roll: 3 x 3 x 3 x 3 mm (0.1 x 0.1 x 0.1 x 0.1 in) ()
Sheet: 3 x 17 x 3 x 3 mm (0.1 x 0.67 x 0.1 x 0.1 in) ()

Ink types Dye-based (C, M, Y, PK, G); Pigment-based (MK)

Ink drop 6 pl

Printheads 3 universal printheads, 2 colours each

Printhead nozzles 2112 each colour

Line accuracy ±0.1%1

Minimum line width 0.02 mm (PDF addressable at 1200 dpi);

Max optical density 2.15 maximum black optical density (6 L*min)

Handling Single-roll: Sheet feed, roll feed, automatic horizontal cutter
Dual-roll: Sheet feed, two automatic roll feeds, automatic roll-switching, media bin, automatic horizontal cutter Sheet size 210 x 279 to 1118 x 1676 mm
Roll size 210 x 279 to 1118 x 1676 mm (8.3 x 11 to 44 x 66 in) wide sheets
279 to 1118 mm (11 to 44 in) rolls

Standard sheets A4, A3, A2, A1, A0

Grammage 60 to 328 g/m²

Thickness Up to 0.8 mm (Up to 0.8 mm (31.5 mil))

1VD87A HP DesignJet T1700 44-in PostScript Printer 1VD88A HP DesignJet T1700dr 44-in PostScript Printer W6B55A HP DesignJet T1700 44-in Printer
W6B56A HP DesignJet T1700dr 44-in Printer
Accessories

C0C66B HP DesignJet PostScript/PDF Upgrade Kit CN538A HP DesignJet 3-in Core Adapter N7P47AA HP USB 3.0 to Gigabit LAN Adapter Q6709A HP DesignJet 44-in Spindle

P2V27A HP 731 DesignJet Printhead
P2V62A HP 730 130-ml Cyan DesignJet Ink Cartridge P2V63A HP 730 130-ml Magenta DesignJet Ink Cartridge P2V64A HP 730 130-ml Yellow DesignJet Ink Cartridge P2V65A HP 730 130-ml Matte Black DesignJet Ink Cartridge P2V66A HP 730 130-ml Gray DesignJet Ink Cartridge P2V67A HP 730 130-ml Photo Black DesignJet Ink Cartridge P2V68A HP 730 300-ml Cyan DesignJet Ink Cartridge P2V69A HP 730 300-ml Magenta DesignJet Ink Cartridge P2V70A HP 730 300-ml Yellow DesignJet Ink Cartridge P2V71A HP 730 300-ml Matte Black DesignJet Ink Cartridge P2V72A HP 730 300-ml Gray DesignJet Ink Cartridge P2V73A HP 730 300-ml Photo Black DesignJet Ink Cartridge
Use Original HP inks and printheads, and HP large format printing materials, to experience consistent high quality and reliable performance that enable less downtime. These critical components are designed and engineered together as an optimized printing system, and Original HP inks are designed to maximize the life of HP printheads. Protect your HP printer investment by using Original HP inks for full HP warranty protection. For more information, visit hp.com/go/OriginalHPinks.

Hard disk 500 GB Self-Encrypted Disk (SED) hard disk

Interfaces Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet (802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab); USB Type-A host port

Print languages (standard) PostScript Printer: Adobe PostScript 3, Adobe PDF 1.7 ext 3, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, URF, CALS G4; Non-PostScript Printer: HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, URF, CALS G4

Print languages (optional) Non-PostScript Printer: Adobe PostScript 3, Adobe PDF 1.7 ext 3

Printing paths Direct printing from USB flash drive, email printing, HP driver for Windows, HP Print Service for Android, Apple AirPrint for MacOS and for iOS, HP Print for Chrome OS, HP Click, HP Smart App for iOS and Android

Drivers PostScript Printer: Raster, PostScript and PDF drivers for Windows and macOS; Non-PostScript Printer: Raster drivers for Windows and macOS

Certificates management; 802.1X; TLS 1.0/1.1/1.2; HP Web Jetadmin compatible; HP JetAdvantage Security Manager compatible; Secure Disk erase (DoD 5220.22-M); Secure File erase; Self-encrypting HDD; PIN printing

Printer 1802 x 695 x 998 mm (70.9 x 27.4 x 39.3 in)

Shipping 1955 x 770 x 710 mm (77 x 30.3 x 28 in)

Printer Single-roll: 72 kg Dual-roll: 74 kg

Shipping Single-roll: 126 kg Dual-roll: 128 kg
What's in the box HP DesignJet T1700 Printer, printheads, ink cartridges, printer stand, spindle(s)5, setup poster, introductory information, warranty, power cords, label kits

Operating temperature 5 to 40ºC Operating humidity 20 to 80% RH Storage temperature -25 to 55ºC

Sound pressure 45 dB(A) (operating); 32 dB(A) (idle); < 15 dB(A) (sleep) Sound power 6.1 B(A) (operating); 5.0 B(A) (idle); < 3.1 B(A) (sleep)

Consumption < 100 W (printing); < 24 W (ready); < 0.3 W (< 6.5 W with embedded Digital Front End) (sleep); 0.1 W (off) Requirements Input voltage (auto ranging) 100-240 V (±10%), 50/60 Hz (±3 Hz), 2 A max

Safety USA and Canada (CSA certified); EU (LVD and EN 60950-1 compliant); Russia, Belarus, Khazakstan (EAC); Singapore (PSB); China (CCC); Argentina (IRAM); India (BIS)

Electromagnetic Compliant with Class B requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (EMC Directive), Australia (ACMA), New Zealand (RSM), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI), Korea (KCC), South Africa (SABS)

Environmental ENERGY STAR; WEEE; RoHS (EU, China, Korea, India); REACH; EPEAT Silver

C6810A HP Bright White Inkjet Paper (FSC® certified) 914 mm x 91.4 m (36 in x 300 ft)
C6569C HP Heavyweight Coated Paper 1067 mm x 30.5 m (42 in x 100 ft)
Q6581A HP Universal Instant-dry Satin Photo Paper (FSC® certified) 1067 mm x 30.5 m (42 in x 100 ft)
Q1406B HP Universal Coated Paper (FSC® certified) 1067 mm x 45.7 m (42 in x 150 ft)
For the entire HP Large Format Printing Materials portfolio, please see HPLFMedia.com.

U9QQ6E (1-roll)/U9QS9E (2-roll) HP 3 year Next Business Day plus Defective Media Retention Support
U9QR5E (1-roll)/U9TQ2E (2-roll) HP 3 year 4-hour response, 9x5 plus Defective Media Retention Support
U9QS2PE (1-roll)/U9TQ8PE (2-roll) HP 1 year Post Warranty, Next Business Day plus Defective Media Retention Support
U9QS6PE (1-roll)/U9TR1PE (2-roll) HP 1 year Post Warranty, 4-hour response, 9x5 plus Defective Media Retention Support
H4518E HP Network Installation DesignJet High-end and Midrange Service U1XV4E HP Preventive Maintenance Service
HP DesignJet Support Services offer installation, maintenance, and extended support services (e.g. 2,3, 4 and 5 years). For more information, please visit hp.com/go/cpc

ENERGY STAR® certified1 and EPEAT® Silver registered2 Free, convenient HP ink cartridge recycling3
FSC®-certified papers4 and a range of recyclable HP media with a take-back program5
Designed with the environment in mind—made from 30% post-consumer recycled plastic

1 ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered trademarks owned by the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
2 EPEAT® registered where applicable. EPEAT registration varies by country. See http://www.epeat.net for registration status by country.
3 Program availability varies. Please check http://www.hp.com/recycle for details.
4 BMG trademark license code FSC®-C115319, see http://www.fsc.org. HP trademark license code FSC®-C017543, see http://www.fsc.org. Not all FSC®-certified products are available in all regions.
5 Many HP printing materials are recyclable through commonly available recycling programs. For information about HP large format printing materials, please visit http://www.HPLFMedia.com.

1 Mechanical printing time. Printed in Fast mode with Economode on, using HP Bright White Inkjet Paper (bond) and Original HP inks.
2 ±0.1% of the specified vector length or ±0.2 mm (whichever greater) at 23ºC (73ºF), 50-60% relative humidity, on A0/E HP Matte Film in Best or Normal mode with Original HP inks.
3 Measured on HP Matte Film.
4 Based on 4 GB RAM.
5 Single-roll printers come with one spindle, dual-roll printers come with two spindles.