HP Designjet 1000 Series 1050c, 1050c Plus, 1055CM, 1055CM Plus Printers - Overview and Specifications

The HP Designjet 1000 series printing system is a complete large-format productivity solution for CAD and GIS departments. These printers deliver outstanding line and image quality at fast speeds with minimal user intervention.

Product features

Three times faster print speed (over the HP Designjet 750C+ printer).
Three times "click-to-clunk" overall throughput improvement (over the HP Designjet 750C+ printer).
True 600-dpi output for crisper text, finer lines, and improved image resolution.
Addressable 1200-dpi mono resolution.
Network-ready.
1 GB hard disk drive.
Increased ink unattendedness with 350 cc/175 cc (CMY) and 350 cc (K) off-axis ink cartridges.
Long-life printheads.
Increased paper unattendedness with 300 ft HP bright white paper jumbo rolls.
Improved ink-level sensing (low-ink and overnight printing indicator).
Ability to load cut-sheet without manually unloading roll paper.
Support for thin paper (Asian tracing paper).
Glossy paper support.
HP-GL, HP-GL/2, and HP RTL languages supported.
VarWare support.
New Front panel for improved ease of use.

Software overview

Feature	HP Designjet 1055CM	HP Designjet 1050c
Software included	Microsoft Windows; AutoCAD 2000-2004, Release 13, 14 drivers for Windows; TIFF and JPEG files accepted from UNIX, Linux and Windows NT 4.0 via ZEHRaster Plus and Adobe PostScript 3T drivers for Windows 95, NT 4.0, 98, 2000, Me, XP Home, XP Professional, Server 2003, Mac OS 8.1 and higher, Mac OS X v 10.1.x, 10.2.x, 10.3.x	Microsoft Windows; AutoCAD 2000-2004, Release 13, 14 drivers for Windows; TIFF and JPEG files accepted from UNIX, Linux and Windows NT 4.0 via ZEHRaster Plus software
Operating systems compatibility	Windows 2000; Windows XP Home; Windows XP Professional; Windows Server 2003; Linux; UNIX; Mac OS 8.1 to 9.1; Mac OS X	Windows 2000; Windows XP Home; Windows XP Professional; Windows Server 2003; Linux; UNIX
Print drivers, standard	Microsoft Windows (2000, Server 2003, Me), AutoCAD 13,14 AutoCAD 2000-2004 (Microsoft Windows), TIFF and JPEG files accepted from UNIX, Linux, and Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 via ZEHRaster Plus software, Adobe PostScript drivers for Windows (95, 98, Me, NT 4.0, 2000, Server 2003, XP), Mac OS 8.1 and higher and Mac OS X v 10.1.x, 10.2.x, 10.3.x	Microsoft Windows (XP, 2000, Server 2003, Me), AutoCAD 13,14 AutoCAD 2000-2004 (Microsoft Windows), TIFF and JPEG files accepted from UNIXR, Linux and Microsoft Windows via ZEHRaster Plus software

System requirements

Windows 9x
Windows 3x
Windows NT
UNIX (R)

note:
If you have any questions about whether an application supports this printer, first check the software documentation, and, if necessary, contact the software vendor for advice.

1050c Connectivity

Industry-standard HP-GL, HP-GL/2 and HP-RTL languages supported
Adobe (R) Postscript(R) Level III option available
Built-in networking option through EIO (10/100-Base-T)
Two EIO slots (one for hard disk, the other for networking/fast direct connect)
Two EDO slots for RAM DIMMs up to 128 MB
One parallel connector
AutoCAD (Windows 3x, 9x, and Windows NT drivers shipped in the box)

1055CM Connectivity

Industry-standard HP-GL, HP-GL/2, and HP-RTL languages supported
Built-in Adobe PostScript Level III
Network ready (100Base-T)
HP Jetdirect print server (a network interface card) for LAN connections
2 EDO Slots for RAM DIMMS up to 128 MB
1 Parallel connector; 1 Serial connector
AutoCAD (Windows 3x, 9x, and Windows NT drivers shipped in the box)

Media specifications

Roll paper

Characteristic	Specification
Paper length: All film types Heavyweight coated paper	91.4 m (300 feet) 38 m (125 feet) 30.5 m (100 feet)
Maximum outside diameter of roll	99 mm (3.9 inches) across any diameter
Inside core diameter	50.8 mm (2 inches)
Roll widths	610 mm (24 inches) and 914 mm (36 inches)
Side margins (normal)	5 mm (0.20 inches)
Side margins (extended)	15 mm (0.59 inches)
Leading edge	12 mm (0.47 inches)
Trailing edge	5 mm (0.20 inches)

Sheet paper

The printer series accommodates all standard and odd paper sizes. The width ranges from 210 mm to 917 mm (8.3 to 36.1 inches). The maximum sheet length is 1600 mm (63 inches).

Media types

HP bright white Inkjet paper
HP translucent bond
HP Vellum
HP natural tracing paper
HP clear film
HP matte film
HP heavyweight coated paper

note:
See also the Supplies Source catalog and (in Europe and USA) the HP Paper Guide for HP Designjet printers.

New paper types may become available. For up-to-date information, contact the HP dealer or the local HP sales and support office.

Margins roll/sheet

Specification	Side margins	Leading edge margin	Trailing edge margin
Roll (normal)	5 mm (0.20 inches)	12 mm (0.47 inches)	5 mm (0.20 inches)
Sheet (normal)	5 mm (0.20 inches)	12 mm (0.47 inches)	15 mm (0.59 inches)
Roll (extended)	15 mm (0.59 inches)	12 mm (0.47 inches)	5 mm (0.20 inches)
Sheet (extended)	15 mm (0.59 inches)	12 mm (0.47 inches)	15 mm (0.59 inches)

Ink

The ink system includes three components: a printhead, printhead cleaner, and an ink cartridge to provide large-capacity ink, unattended printing, ease of use, reliability, and low cost. The ink system offers true 600 dpi and advanced dithering algorithms for exceptional image quality prints.

Each 600 dpi thermal Inkjet printhead applies ink droplets onto paper and has a reservoir that holds enough ink for several prints. The printer automatically refills the printhead from the ink cartridge whenever the ink volume in the printhead reservoir becomes low. The printer uses the printhead cleaners to clean and maintain the printheads, to ensure best possible image quality, and to seal the printheads when they are not in use to ensure long life.

HP80 Ink supplies

The ink system components (the printhead, printhead cleaner, and ink cartridge) are called the HP80 Ink Supplies, and they are coded with an HP80 icon to help to reorder the correct replacement components.

Each color ink cartridge (cyan, magenta, yellow, and black) can be purchased separately from an HP retailer and should be purchased when an existing ink cartridge is low on ink, if you intend to print continuously.

The printhead and printhead cleaner are supplied as a single unit and should always be installed as a matched pair. They do not require replacement every time a new ink cartridge is installed in the printer. It is only necessary to replace the printhead/printhead cleaner when the existing components are time expired.

Memory

The DesignJet 1050c and 1055CM come with 32 MB of memory expandable to a maximum of 128 MB.

The DesignJet 1050c PLUS and 1055CM PLUS come with 64 MB of memory expandable to a maximum of 256 MB.

Performance/print quality

Print quality	Print resolution
Fast	300 x 300 dpi
Normal	600 x 600 dpi
Best	Color prints: 600 x 600 dpi Grayscale prints: 1200 x 600 dpi

Print speed

Quality	Size	Mono speed	Color speed
Normal	2 x 3 ft (609 x 914 mm)	1:20	2:00
Best	2 x 3 ft (609 x 914 mm)	2:15	4:00

Accuracy

0.38 mm (0.015 inches) or 0.2 percent of the specified vector length, whichever is greater, at 23 degrees C (73 degrees F), 50 to 60 percent relative humidity on HP special polyester film.

Programming languages supported

CALS
HP-GL
HP-GL/2 (with Kanji Level 1 and 2 character sets)
HP-RTL (with color extensions)
PJL, PML
Adobe PostScript Level 3 (supports Asian languages)
VarWare

Reliability

Feature	Description
Reliability	35 percent Annualized Failure Rate (AFR)
Duty cycle	14.77 square meters (159 sq. feet) per day

Physical specifications

Feature	Description
Weight	Without stand: 59 kg (130 pounds) With stand: 81 kg (178 pounds)
Length	1566 mm (61.7 inches)
Depth	675 mm (26.6 inches)
Height	1290 mm (50.8 inches)

Electrical specifications

Feature	Description
Source	100 to 240 volts AC +/- 10 percent auto ranging
Frequency	50 to 60 Hz
Current	Three amp maximum
Consumption	200 watts maximum
Energy Star Rating (USA)	Maximum power in ideal state: 45 watts

Environmental specifications

note:
If the printer temperature falls below the minimum specified operating temperature the printer may stop to protect the ink systems.

At 3000 meters altitude, the printer may have operational problems.

Condition	Description
Operating Range	Printing:	15 to 35 degrees C (59 to 95 degrees F) at 20 to 80% relative humidity
	Optimal print quality:	22 to 26 degrees C (72 to 79 degrees F) at 30 to 60% relative humidity
	Acceptable print quality:	15 to 30 degrees C (59 to 86 degrees F) at 20-80% relative humidity
Storage	Printer:	-40 to 70 degrees C (-40 to 158 degrees F)
Storage	Packed system:	-40 to 60 degrees C (-40 to 140 degrees F)

Acoustic specifications

Feature	Specification
Operating sound pressure	54 dB (From a one-meter, bystander position)
Idle sound pressure	Less than 30 dB (A) (From a one-meter, bystander position)
Operating sound power	6.5 Bels (A)
Idle sound power	Less than 4.3 Bels (A)

General warranty statement

HP Product	Duration of Warranty
Printer and related HP hardware	One year
Printheads	700cc of ink consumption or until end of exp date (whichever is first)
Ink cartridges	Until original ink is consumed or until end of exp date (whichever is first)
Software	90 days

Safety certifications

	Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Specifications
Canada	Canadian Department of Communications, Radio Interference Regulations Class B (1) compliant
European Union	89/336/EEC EMC Directive compliant Meets EN 55022 Class B(1) emission limits, prEN 55024-2 ESD, prEN55024-3 Radiated Immunity, prEN 55024-4 Fast Transients.
Japan	Registered VCCI Class B(1)
Korea	RRL certified
South Africa	SABS licensed
USA	Federal Communications Commission Class B(1) computing device CFR 47 Part 15
Australia New Zealand	Meets AS/NZS 3548
Taiwan	BCIQ certified

[1] Product exhibits Class A operation when connected to LAN cables using Print Server accessories.

	Printer Safety Specification
	Information Technology Equipment (ITE), Movable, Class I, Pluggable Type A, Installation Category II, Pollution Degree 2. For use in indoor, controlled office environments
Canada	Canadian Standards Association "Certified" ITE, CSA C22.2 No.950
European Union	73/23/EEC Low Voltage Directive compliant. Meets EN 60950
Mexico	DGN, NOM019-SCFI-1994 certified
Norway	NEMKO approved, EN 60950, EMKO TSE (74) DK207/94
USA	Underwriters’ Laboratories "Listed" ITE, UL 1950
China	CCIB certified GB 4943-90 1st Ed.
Czech Republic	EZU, IEC950 certified
Singapore	PSB, SS337 certified
Poland	PCBC certified
Russia	GOST certified

Regulatory notices

To obtain a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)

You can obtain current Material Safety Data Sheets for the ink systems used in the printer via the HP Web site (www.hp.com).

Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

The US Federal Communications Commission (in 47 cfr 15.105) has specified that the following notice be brought to the attention of those using this product.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

caution:
Pursuant to Part 15.21 of the FCC Rules, any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the Hewlett-Packard Company, may cause harmful interference and void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interferences by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

You may find useful the following booklet prepared by the FCC: "How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems." This booklet is available from the US Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402, and Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

Shielded cables

Use of shielded data cables is required to comply with the Class B limits of Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

When connected to LAN cables using print server accessories

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at their own expense.

DOC statement (Canada)

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

When connected to LAN cables using print server accessories, this digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Telecommunications statement

The HP Designjet 1050C and 1055CM printers, models C6074 and C6075, are approved under Approval Number NS/G/1234/5/100003 for indirect connection to public telecommunication systems within the United Kingdom.