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HP DesignJet Z9+ 44in Postscript Printer

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HP DesignJet Z9+ 44in Postscript Printer

44-inch photo-grade DesignJet Z9+ with 9 pigment inks, embedded i1 spectrophotometer, PostScript 3, and 2400 x 1200 dpi — single-roll production chassis for photo and design studios.

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Print speed
0 ppm mono
Paper capacity
0 sheets
Duplex
Automatic Duplex
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HP W3Z72A
Authorized HP reseller Free shipping to 50 states 1-year manufacturer warranty Install guidance by phone 30-day return policy
Is this the right printer for you?

Who the HP DesignJet Z9+ 44in Postscript Printer is actually for

Most printer pages just tell you what a printer does. Here's the honest version: when this machine is the right choice, when it's fine, and when you should look at something else. We sell a lot of these for a reason, but the reason is not "every office."

Best fit

Pick this if...

  • You're a photo lab, fine-art shop, or graphic-design studio printing 24x36 to 44 inches wide and want the 9-ink chromatic gamut for posters, banners, and gallery prints.
  • You print 200-2,000 sq m/month of photo and design output — the Z9+ chassis was built to keep up at this volume.
  • You need closed-loop color matching across machines and shifts — the embedded i1 spectrophotometer handles ICC profiling without a hand-held meter.
  • You're an HP shop on HP Click and HP SmartStream and want the 44-in to drop into that toolchain.
  • You print mostly photo and matte fine-art at 2400 x 1200 dpi and need short-term color stability under 1 dE2000 in 5 minutes for same-day shipping.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • You print mostly CAD — it works, but you're paying for inks you don't use; Z6 44-in is the better-fit chassis.
  • You don't need dual rolls — the W3Z72A is single-roll; if you want dual + V-trimmer go X9D24A.
  • You haven't bought HP Gloss Enhancer yet — the 2QX55A upgrade kit is optional but changes glossy photo output.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You need cut-to-size output and dual rolls — wrong SKU; the Z9+dr (X9D24A) has both.
  • You print under 100 sq m/month — down-spec to the 24-in W3Z71A or a T1700.
  • You need a built-in scanner — separate HP HD Pro 2 42-in scanner accessory ($8K+).
  • You're doing only black-and-white technical drawings — a mono T-series saves chassis cost and ink.
  • You don't have an HP-certified service partner local — i1 spectro service requires trained techs.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The HP DesignJet Z9+ 44-in PostScript Printer (W3Z72A) is the 44-inch member of the Z9+ photo-grade family — 9 pigment inks (CMYK, photo black, matte black, chromatic red, chromatic green, chromatic blue, gray; HP Gloss Enhancer optional via the 2QX55A kit), 5 universal printheads with 21,120 nozzles total, and an embedded i1 spectrophotometer from X-Rite for in-line color calibration. Speeds run 71.4 m²/hr fast on plain media, 17.2 m²/hr normal on coated, and 4.5 m²/hr best on glossy at up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi. Native PostScript 3 + PDF 1.7 + TIFF/JPEG/CALS G4/HP-GL/2/HP-RTL means Adobe and CAD files print without a third-party RIP. HP Secure Boot, whitelisting, the 500 GB self-encrypting HDD, and JetAdvantage Security Manager compatibility cover AEC, government, and corporate compliance. Short-term color stability under 1 dE2000 in 5 minutes lets you ship same-day. The thing buyers regret: assuming the W3Z72A includes dual rolls and the V-trimmer — it doesn't. Those are on the X9D24A Z9+dr SKU. Footprint is 70.9 in wide. Comes with printheads, intro 746/747 cartridges, stand, media bin, spindle, and 3-in core adapter.
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Print
Print technology Single-function
Print speed (mono) Up to 0 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 0 pages per minute
Duplex printing Automatic Duplex
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Single-function
Duplex copy / scan Automatic Duplex
Scanner type
Scan destinations
Paper
Paper capacity 0 sheets
Paper size Wide-format
Recommended monthly volume 0 pages
Max monthly duty cycle
Connectivity
Physical & power
Form factor Wide-format
Usage class Production
Manufacturer HP
Model W3Z72A
How you can buy this printer

Buy it, lease it, or just reorder supplies

Three ways to get this printer, each priced to match how you actually use it. Most small offices lease because toner and maintenance are bundled. If you know what you need, buy outright. If you already own one, just reorder supplies.

Buy outright
One-time payment · yours to keep
Custom quote
Free delivery · 1-yr warranty
  • Machine is yours the day it arrives
  • 4,500-page starter toner included
  • 1-year HP manufacturer warranty
  • Install help by phone or remote session
  • Order your own toner when the starter runs out
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Most small offices
Lease & bundle
36- or 60-month term · toner included
Custom lease quote
Flexible terms · tailored to your volume
  • Printer + unlimited toner bundled
  • Maintenance and parts included
  • Upgrade to a bigger machine anytime
  • Typical lease payment is tax-deductible
  • One predictable monthly bill instead of surprise toner orders
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Supplies only
Already own one? Just reorder.
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Genuine Brother TN830 / TN830XL
  • Genuine Brother TN830 toner (standard yield, ~1,200 pages)
  • Genuine Brother TN830XL toner (high yield, ~4,500 pages)
  • Genuine Brother DR810 drum unit when it's time
  • Free shipping on qualifying orders
  • Auto-reorder option so you never run out mid-job
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Final lease rate depends on term length, credit profile, and bundled supplies. Outright purchase and supplies pricing varies with bundled warranty, install packages, and order volume. Request a quote for exact pricing.

Included with every order

What ships with the HP DesignJet Z9+ 44in Postscript Printer

The printer itself

HP DesignJet Z9+ 44in Postscript Printer in original HP packaging. Wide-format form factor, roughly 71 x 27.4 x 39.3 inches

Starter toner

Includes a high-capacity starter supply, giving you about 3 to 6 months of use before you have to think about your next order.

Setup documentation

HP quick-start card, power cord, USB cable (use Wi-Fi or Ethernet for multi-user), and a link to driver downloads.

Setup call (if you want it)

Book a 20-minute setup call with our team. We'll walk through network config, driver install, and first print. No extra cost, no sales pitch.

Supplies & consumables

Toner, yields, and what to actually reorder

The #1 question we get on this printer is "which toner do I buy?" Short answer: you have two cartridge options and a drum. Standard yield TN830 covers roughly 1,200 pages. High yield TN830XL covers roughly 4,500 pages and is the better value for most offices. Pick XL unless you print very little.

The drum unit (DR810) is separate and usually lasts 15,000 to 30,000 pages before it needs replacing. At a typical small office volume, expect to change it once every 2 to 4 years.

If you lease this printer through us, toner and drum are included. You never pay for supplies separately. That's usually the better deal once you add up real costs over 3 years.

TN830

Standard-yield toner

About 1,200 pages · fits all L2700 / L2750 / L2759 series

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TN830XL

High-yield toner BEST VALUE

About 4,500 pages · recommended for most offices

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each
DR810

Drum unit

15,000–30,000 pages · replace every 2–4 years · separate from toner

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each
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5.0
★★★★★
Based on 2 verified customer reviews

Verified means the customer bought this exact model from us. We don't publish paid or incentivized reviews.

What customers actually say

The 5-star consensus: "it just works"

Small sample size, high signal. The 2 verified reviewers picked this model to replace older inkjets or aging HP machines. Common threads in the feedback:

  • ★ "We use this for large format architectural drawings and it handles PostScript files without any conversion issues. The 44-inch width saves us from having to tile prints and the color accuracy is solid for client presentations."
  • ★ "Been running this thing for two years straight in our engineering dept with minimal downtime. The PostScript support means we don't have to convert files from CAD, and the 44-inch format is exactly what we needed."

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Get a quote on the HP DesignJet Z9+ 44in Postscript Printer

Tell us how you want to pay (outright, lease, or supplies only) and what volume you run. You'll get a line-item quote back within one business day, from a specialist who actually works on these machines, not a general sales rep.

  • Real pricing, no runaround. Upfront monthly lease rate or outright price, plus shipping and any install add-ons itemized.
  • One business day turnaround. Quotes land in your inbox within 24 hours. Often faster.
  • No credit pull until you say yes. We don't ping your credit to give you a quote. Only if you sign.
  • Volume & bundled supplies. Tell us your monthly print volume and we'll price toner bundling so you don't get surprised.
FAQ

HP DesignJet Z9+ 44in Postscript Printer, common questions

The questions we get asked most often on this model. If yours isn't here, call (904) 579-2558 and get an answer in about 30 seconds.

The HP DesignJet Z9+ 44in Postscript Printer ships with starter HP 746/747 ink cartridges (300 ml each), which are pigment-based and designed for high-volume, professional printing. These cartridges provide a large volume of ink for efficiency in high-definition photo and signage printing. Replacement cartridges include HP 746 (Cyan, Magenta, Matte Black, Photo Black, Yellow, Chromatic Red) and HP 747 (Chromatic Blue, Chromatic Green, Gray, Gloss Enhancer). When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The HP DesignJet Z9+ 44in Postscript Printer is a large-format inkjet printer designed for high-resolution photo and signage printing, with a 44-inch print width and speeds up to 71.4 m²/hr. It uses pigment-based inks and includes features like an embedded spectrophotometer for color calibration. In contrast, the HP Color LaserJet Managed MFP E78625dn is a floor-standing A3 color laser MFP designed for office use, with a 25 ppm print speed, 90 ppm scan speed, and a 110,000-page monthly duty cycle. The DesignJet is ideal for large-format, high-quality prints, while the Color LaserJet is better suited for office document printing and scanning. For small offices needing both large-format and office printing, the DesignJet may be overkill; consider a more versatile office MFP.
The HP DesignJet Z9+ 44in Postscript Printer is designed for high-volume, large-format printing, making it ideal for businesses that require high-quality photo and signage prints. However, its large footprint (70.9 inches wide) and specialized functionality may be excessive for a typical small business. For commercial-grade solutions, visit https://1800officesolutions.com/printer-lease/.
Yes, the HP DesignJet Z9+ 44in Postscript Printer supports color printing. It uses 9 pigment-based inks (CMYK, photo black, matte black, chromatic red, chromatic green, chromatic blue, gray) to produce high-quality, photo-grade color prints. This makes it ideal for professional photo and signage applications.
Request a quote through the form on this page or call us at (904) 579-2558. A printer specialist responds within one business day with a detailed, itemized quote based on your location, monthly volume, whether you want to buy outright or lease, and any bundled supplies or service. Quotes are free and no obligation. We do not pull credit to issue a quote.
HP includes a 1-year limited manufacturer warranty on the HP DesignJet Z9+ 44in Postscript Printer when purchased new from an authorized reseller. Advanced Business Solutions is an authorized HP reseller. Extended warranty and full-service maintenance plans are available through our managed print services bundle, which covers parts, labor, and on-site service for the life of the agreement.
Yes. Free delivery is included on every HP DesignJet Z9+ 44in Postscript Printer order shipped within the continental United States. Most orders ship within 1 to 2 business days and arrive within 2 to 5 business days. Install guidance is available by phone or remote session at no extra cost.

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