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HP DesignJet Z6810 42-In Printer

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HP DesignJet Z6810 42-In Printer

42-in pigment-ink production printer for photo labs, sign shops, and repro houses — 8 inks, embedded spectrophotometer for repeatable color, 775 ml cartridges, 2400 x 1200 dpi.

4.3 · 3 verified reviews · Read reviews
Print speed
0 ppm mono
Paper capacity
0 sheets
Duplex
Single-sided (Simplex)
Connectivity
USB · Ethernet
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HP 2QU12A
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 Z6810 42-In 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 run a print-for-pay shop, photo lab, or commercial production house that needs to push 42-inch graphics, photos, posters, and maps in volume.
  • You print high-quality color daily and need the embedded i1 spectrophotometer for repeatable color across prints and across machines.
  • You're driving the printer from a third-party RIP — Onyx, Caldera, or ErgoSoft — and need HP-certified RIP integration.
  • You print on long media rolls and want 775 ml ink cartridges to minimize cartridge swaps in production.
  • You need PANTONE color emulation (with the optional PostScript/PDF kit) for client-matching workflows.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • You print 100-300 sq ft per week — the Z6810 will handle it easily, you just won't amortize the production-class hardware as fast.
  • You don't have an in-house RIP — you can run direct from the HP driver or HP SmartStream, but you give up most of the production color management.
  • You're replacing a Z6200 — same ink family architecture, but the Z6810 has a 500 GB hard disk, 8 inks (vs 8 in the older Z6200), and faster processing.
  • You want the take-up reel — it's an option, not standard; budget for it if you print long banners or unattended overnight runs.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You print under 50 sq ft per week — you're paying for a production printer and using maybe 10% of it; look at the Z6 Pro or T1700 for lower volumes.
  • You need scan and copy — the Z6810 is print-only.
  • You need rolls wider than 42 inches — the 60-inch Z6810 sibling exists; for 64-inch go Z6 Pro / Z9+ Pro.
  • You need wireless — Z6810 is Gigabit Ethernet only (with optional EIO Jetdirect slot for legacy).
  • You print from a small office — this thing is 77.6 inches wide and 271 lb; it needs production floor space.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The HP DesignJet Z6810 42-in Production Printer is a wide-format pigment-ink production machine built for photo labs, sign shops, repro houses, and commercial printers that move volume on a daily basis. It uses 8 HP pigment inks (cyan, magenta, yellow, matte black, photo black, chromatic red, light gray, light magenta) at 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi, with print speeds up to 113.6 m²/hr in fast-economode on plain media (~1,222 ft²/hr) and 21.9 m²/hr in normal on coated. The headline feature most production shops buy it for: the embedded X-Rite i1 spectrophotometer, which gives you sub-1.25 dE2000 color accuracy and short-term color stability under 1 dE2000 in five minutes. That's what makes it a real production machine versus a fast plotter — repeatable color across prints and across multiple Z6810s on the floor. Memory is 64 GB file processing (1 GB RAM) with a 500 GB internal HDD; ink cartridges are 775 ml for long unattended runs. Connectivity is Gigabit Ethernet plus a legacy EIO Jetdirect slot. The thing buyers regret: assuming the PostScript/PDF Upgrade Kit and PANTONE emulation come bundled — they don't. Both are optional purchases; budget for them if you do client color-matching work.
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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 Single-sided (Simplex)
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Single-function
Duplex copy / scan Single-sided (Simplex)
Scanner type
Scan destinations
Paper
Paper capacity 0 sheets
Paper size A4/Letter · Legal · A3/Tabloid · A2 · A1 · A0 · 24-inch · 36-inch · 44-inch
Recommended monthly volume 0 pages
Max monthly duty cycle
Connectivity
Wired Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
USB USB for charging, data transfer, and OTG support
Physical & power
Form factor Wide-format
Usage class Production
Manufacturer HP
Model 2QU12A
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 Z6810 42-In Printer

The printer itself

HP DesignJet Z6810 42-In Printer in original HP packaging. Wide-format form factor, roughly 77.5 x 27.2 x 53.9 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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each
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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4.3
★★★★★
Based on 3 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 3 verified reviewers picked this model to replace older inkjets or aging HP machines. Common threads in the feedback:

  • ★ "We use this for architectural renderings and large format graphics. The color accuracy is solid and the 42-inch width handles our workflows without needing to tile prints. Paper handling has been reliable over the past year."
  • ★ "Good printer for what we do in our design studio, but the learning curve on the software was steeper than expected. Once we got the settings dialed in, output quality has been consistent. Would appreciate faster print speeds though."
  • ★ "Running this for CAD plots and proofs at our engineering firm. The registration is tight and it handles our bond and photo paper without jams. Support team was helpful when we had questions about the printheads."

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Get a quote on the HP DesignJet Z6810 42-In 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 Z6810 42-In 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 Z6810 42-in Printer is an inkjet printer, so it uses high-capacity ink cartridges instead of toner. It ships with starter ink cartridges (HP 771A or HP 774) with a 775 ml yield, designed for long, unattended printing runs. Replacement cartridges include options like the HP 774 (standard yield) and HP 771A (high-yield) in colors such as Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Matte Black, Photo Black, Chromatic Red, and Light Gray. When you lease through us with ink included, you never pay for ink separately.
The HP DesignJet Z6810 42-in Printer is a wide-format inkjet production printer designed for high-volume photo labs and sign shops, featuring 8 pigment inks and a built-in spectrophotometer for precise color accuracy. In contrast, the HP Color LaserJet Managed MFP E78625dn is a floor-standing A3 color laser MFP for offices, offering 25 ppm printing, scanning at 90 ppm, and enterprise security features like HP Wolf Security. The DesignJet excels in large-format, high-quality graphic output, while the E78625dn is better suited for general office document workflows. For small offices needing color documents, the E78625dn is a more practical choice.
The HP DesignJet Z6810 42-in Printer is built for high-volume production environments like photo labs and sign shops, not typical small businesses. Its large-format capabilities, high-speed output (up to 236 ft²/hr), and advanced color accuracy features are overkill for most small offices. If your business requires standard document printing, consider a more office-friendly model like the HP Color LaserJet Managed MFP E78625dn or explore our commercial printer leasing options.
Yes, the HP DesignJet Z6810 42-in Printer is a full-color production printer. It uses 8 HP pigment inks (cyan, magenta, yellow, matte black, photo black, chromatic red, light gray, and light magenta) to deliver high-quality color output with exceptional accuracy, making it ideal for professional photo and graphic printing.
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 Z6810 42-In 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 Z6810 42-In 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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