Print speed, maximum
140 m²/hr [1] Mechanical printing time
Print quality color (best)
Up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi
Number of print cartridges
8 (chromatic red, magenta, yellow, light cyan, light gray, light magenta, matte black, photo black)
Guaranteed minimum line width
0.067 mm (ISO/IEC 13660:2001(E))[3]
Color accuracy
Median < 1.25 dE2000, 95% of colours < 2.75 dE2000[4]
Color Stability
< 1 dE2000 in less than 5 minutes[5]
Print repeatability
Average < 0.5 dE2000, 95% of colours < 1.25 dE2000[5]
Maximum optical density (black)
4.5 L* min/2.31 D[6]
Finished output handling
Roll feed; automatic cutter; take-up reel
Media types
Bond and coated paper, technical paper, film, photographic paper, proofing paper, backlit, self-adhesive, banner and sign, fabric, fine art printing material
Media weight, recommended
Up to 460 g/m² depending on media type
Media sizes standard (metric rolls)
279 to 1524-mm rolls
Printing path
Printer driver, HP Embedded Web Server, HP DesignJet Click printing software
Connectivity, standard
Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T); EIO Jetdirect accessory slot
Power consumption
270 watts (printing); < 48 watts (ready); < 5.3 watts (sleep); < 0.3 watts (off)
Operating temperature range
5 to 40°C
Minimum dimensions (W x D x H)
2430 x 690 x 1370 mm
Manufacturer Warranty
One-year limited hardware warranty.
What's in the box
HP DesignJet Z6800 Photo Production Printer; spindle; printheads; introductory ink cartridges; maintenance cartridge; printer stand; take-up reel; 3-in spindle adapter kit; quick reference guide; setup poster; startup software; power cord
Software included
Printer driver, HP DesignJet Click, HP DesignJet Utility including HP Color Center