HP W3Z71A#B1K DesignJet Z9+ 24" Postscript Photo Printer

The HP DesignJet Z9+ 24-inch PostScript printer is a production-oriented large format device built for professional photographers, graphic designers, and print service providers who require verified color accuracy on every print. Its defining feature is the integrated spectrophotometer, which automates the ICC profiling and color calibration process that would otherwise require an external measurement instrument and manual intervention. The 10-ink chromatic system goes beyond standard CMYK by adding Chromatic Red, Chromatic Blue, Chromatic Green, Photo Black, Matte Black, and a Gloss Enhancer — expanding the reproducible color gamut into ranges that 6- and 8-ink printers cannot reach, particularly in saturated reds, blues, and greens where transitions often posterize on lesser systems. At 2400 x 1200 dpi optical resolution and 795 ft²/hr on plain media, the Z9+ balances quality and speed for environments that need both proof-quality output and production volume.

The hardware platform is built for professional network environments: 128 GB of memory buffers large RIP files, a 500 GB self-encrypted hard drive stores jobs and ICC profiles with DoD 5220.22-M secure erase capability, and an enterprise security stack (Secure Boot, whitelisting, IPsec, 802.1X, TLS) meets managed IT and compliance requirements. Media handling is versatile — roll feed for continuous output, top sheet feed for cut stock, and a rear path for rigid substrates — with an automatic horizontal cutter and integrated vertical trimmer for finished output. PostScript support ensures native PDF and vector rendering for prepress workflows. This printer is positioned for studios and print shops that need gallery-grade output with repeatable color accuracy and the throughput to handle client volumes, where the cost of 10 ink channels is justified by the quality and consistency of the final print.