HP DesignJet T520 24-in Printer

HP (0191628973743 / CQ890C) - Built-in display - Colour - Energy Star certified - Touchscreen - USB port - Wi-Fi - Touch - LCD - Thermal inkjet - USB Type-A - Depth: 530 mm - Height: 932 mm - Media Thickness: 0

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HP DesignJet T520 24‑inch Printer

The HP DesignJet T520 is a high‑performance thermal inkjet large‑format printer designed for professionals who demand precision, speed, and reliability in every print job. With its 24‑inch (610 mm) width capability, it can produce stunning A1 (594 × 841 mm) prints that are perfect for architectural drawings, engineering schematics, marketing collateral, and fine art reproductions.

Key Technical Specifications

Print Technology: Thermal Inkjet with a single print head featuring 1376 nozzles.
Resolution: Up to 2400 × 1200 dpi, delivering crisp detail and smooth color gradients.
Print Speed: 35 pages per hour (pph) at full resolution on A1 size.
Color Capability: Four‑color system: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow. Black is a pigment cartridge for superior durability and archival quality.
Media Handling: Supports media widths from 210 mm (A4) to 610 mm (24″), with maximum lengths up to 1897 mm. Media thickness tolerance is 0.3 mm, allowing a wide range of paper types including normal, bond, photo, recycled, and film.
Input Tray: Manual feed tray accommodating media from 210 × 279 mm to 330 × 482 mm.
Built‑in Display: Touchscreen LCD for intuitive operation and real‑time status monitoring.
Connectivity: Ethernet (RJ‑45), USB 2.0, Wi‑Fi, AirPrint, HP ePrint, and support for HP‑GL/2, HP‑RTL, JPEG page description languages.
Power Consumption: 35 W during operation; standby power is only 0.3 W, meeting Energy Star certification standards.
Dimensions & Weight: Height 932 mm, width 987 mm, depth 530 mm, weight 34 kg.
Internal Memory: 1024 MB for buffering large files and complex graphics.
Operating Environment: Temperature 5–40 °C; humidity 20–80 % RH. Storage temperature range –25 to 55 °C.

Advanced Features for Professional Workflows

The T520 is engineered to integrate seamlessly into demanding production environments:

HP ePrint and HP Smart Cloud Integration: Print directly from mobile devices or cloud services without the need for a local driver installation.
HP-GL/2 & HP‑RTL Compatibility: Ideal for CAD, GIS, and engineering applications that require vector graphics support.
Automatic Media Alignment: Ensures consistent edge-to-edge printing across all media types.
Built‑in Cutting Mechanism: Precise trimming of printed sheets to exact dimensions without manual intervention.
Touchscreen Interface: Simplifies navigation through menus, job status, and maintenance alerts.
Energy Efficient Design: Low standby consumption and automatic sleep mode reduce operational costs.

Print Quality Highlights

The combination of high nozzle count and advanced ink formulation results in:

Ultra‑Fine Detail: 2400 dpi horizontal resolution captures intricate line work and fine typography.
Vibrant Color Reproduction: Four‑color CMY plus pigment black delivers a wide color gamut suitable for photographic prints and marketing materials.
Long‑Lasting Ink: Pigment black resists fading, while liquid inks maintain vibrancy over time.
Consistent Color Management: Supports ICC profiles and advanced color calibration tools.

Media Versatility

The T520 can handle a broad spectrum of media types, making it suitable for diverse printing needs:

Standard Paper: Normal, bond, and recycled options for everyday documents.
Fine Art & Photographic Media: High‑gloss and matte photo paper for gallery‑ready prints.
Specialty Films: Transparent or reflective films for signage and displays.

Operating System Compatibility

The printer supports a wide range of operating systems, ensuring flexibility across corporate environments:

Windows: XP (32/64 bit), Vista, 7, 8, 10, and Server editions.
Mac OS X: 10.6 through 10.8 and later releases.
Linux: Various distributions with standard driver support.
Citrix XenServer & XenApp: Virtualized environments for remote printing.

Environmental Credentials

The HP DesignJet T520 aligns with global sustainability initiatives:

EPEAT Bronze Certification: Demonstrates responsible manufacturing and energy efficiency.
Energy Star Certified: Meets stringent power consumption standards for office equipment.
RoHS & WEEE Compliance: Free of hazardous substances and designed for proper end‑of‑life recycling.

Maintenance & Consumables

The printer’s consumable strategy focuses on reliability and cost control:

Ink Cartridges: Four cartridges – one each of Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Pigment Black (HP 711).
Cartridge Capacity: Designed to deliver high volume output before replacement.
Print Head Cleaning: Built‑in cleaning routines maintain print quality over time.

Conclusion

The HP DesignJet T520 24‑inch Printer stands out as a versatile, high‑quality solution for professionals who require reliable large‑format printing. Its blend of advanced thermal inkjet technology, robust media handling, and comprehensive connectivity options makes it an ideal choice for architectural firms, engineering studios, marketing agencies, and fine art print shops seeking to produce exceptional A1 prints with speed, precision, and environmental responsibility.

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Brand	HP is a technology company that creates a wide range of products, including personal computers, printers and scanners, and software.
Model	HP CQ890C
MPN	HP CQ890C
ID	8446607
Dimensions / Weight
Key Features
Built-in display Indicates whether the product includes a built‑in screen or display unit that can be used directly for viewing content, such as an integrated monitor on a laptop or a built-in display on appliances. A value of "Yes" means the device has such a display; a value of "No" means it does not.	Yes
Colour The colour or combination of colours that a product is available in, expressed as common names such as "Black", "Silver" or comma‑separated lists like "Black, White". It indicates the visual appearance of the item for consumers.	Yes
Control type The mechanism or method used to operate a product, such as buttons, knobs, touch panels, rotary dials, sensors, or combinations of these. It indicates how the user interacts with the device and what types of controls are available.	Touch
Copying Indicates whether the device can perform copy functions and the type of copying it supports (e.g., colour or monochrome). The value is a free‑text label that describes the copying feature available on the product.	No
Depth The linear measurement of an object from front to back or top to bottom, expressed in a physical unit such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, etc. It indicates how deep the item is and can be used for fitting, compatibility, or spatial planning.	530 mm
Display The visual technology used by the product’s screen, such as LCD, LED, OLED, TFT or analog. It indicates the underlying display panel that determines image quality, color reproduction and power consumption.	LCD
Energy Star certified	Yes
Height The vertical dimension of a product measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and applies to any item where height is relevant, including books, electronics, furniture and other objects.	932 mm
Internal memory The total amount of internal memory available in a device, expressed as a data size such as megabytes (MB) or gigabytes (GB). It indicates how much information the component can hold for active processes and affects multitasking performance.	1024 MB
Maximum print size The largest paper or media size that a printer can handle, expressed either as standard format names (e.g., "A4", "Legal") or as physical dimensions in millimeters or inches. It indicates the maximum sheet dimensions supported by the device for printing.	A1 (594 x 841 mm)
Maximum resolution The maximum pixel dimensions of a display or image, expressed as width by height (e.g., 1920x1080). It indicates the highest resolution that a device can output or support and is commonly used for monitors, TVs, smartphones, cameras, and digital images.	2400 x 1200 DPI
Media Thickness	0.3 mm
Number of print cartridges The total count of individual cartridge units included in the product package or supplied with the device. It represents how many separate cartridges—such as ink, toner, filter, or other consumable cartridges—are available for use or replacement.	4
Package depth The linear measurement from front to back or top to bottom of a product’s packaging, expressed in a physical unit such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, etc. It indicates how deep the packaged item is and can be used for fitting, compatibility, or spatial planning.	577 mm
Package Height The vertical dimension of a product’s packaging measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and helps customers assess how tall the package will be when stored or shipped.	626 mm
Package width The horizontal measurement of a product’s packaging, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the package is from one side to the other and helps customers assess fit for storage, shipping, or display.	1123 mm
Page description languages A list of natural languages in which the page descriptions or captions of a product are available. This attribute indicates the linguistic options for textual information that accompanies each page, such as titles, annotations, or metadata.	HP-GL/2,HP-RTL
Print head The count of electrical contacts or pins in the printer’s print head assembly, indicating how many separate signal lines are used to drive the printing mechanism. This number is relevant for dot‑matrix, impact, and some inkjet printers where the pin count determines print resolution, speed, and compatibility with specific ribbon or cartridge types.	1
Print technology The type of printing process or technology used by the product, such as laser, inkjet, thermal, LED, or other specialized methods.	Thermal inkjet
Printing colours A list of the colours that a product can print or produce, such as black, cyan, magenta, yellow and any additional colour variations (e.g., photo‑black, matte black). The value is a comma‑separated string of colour names. This attribute applies to printers, ink cartridges, toner cartridges, and other printing consumables.	Black,Cyan,Magenta,Yellow
Scanning Indicates whether the product can perform scanning operations and what type of scans it supports (e.g., color or monochrome). The value is a free‑text label that may include terms such as "Color scanning", "Mono scanning" or simply "Yes/No" to denote availability.	No
Touchscreen Ein Touchscreen ist eine berührungsempfindliche Anzeige, die Eingaben über Berührungen erkennt. Er kann als primäre oder sekundäre Eingabemethode dienen und ist in vielen Geräten wie Laptops, Tablets und Smartphones üblich. Der Wert gibt an, ob das Gerät über einen Touchscreen verfügt (Ja) oder nicht (Nein).	Yes
USB connector The physical interface of the main USB port on a device, such as USB‑A, USB‑B, USB‑C, Micro‑USB or Mini‑USB. It indicates the shape and electrical characteristics that determine compatibility with cables, adapters and peripherals.	USB Type-A
USB port Indicates the presence and quantity of USB connectors on a product. The value is typically an integer representing how many USB ports are available, regardless of type or version.	Yes
Weight The mass of the product expressed in a standard unit such as grams or kilograms. It represents how heavy the item is and can be used for shipping calculations, handling instructions, or consumer information.	34 kg
Wi-Fi Indicates whether the product has built‑in Wi‑Fi capability, allowing it to connect to wireless networks without requiring external adapters or dongles.	Yes
Width The horizontal measurement of a product, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the item is from one side to the other and is used for sizing, fitting, and compatibility purposes.	987 mm