HP DesignJet XL 3800 36-in Multifunction Printer

HP DesignJet XL3800 36″ is a CAD and technical printer for architects, construction teams, engineers that need accurate, dependable large-format output.

Key benefits

  • Compact technical printing designed for dependable day-to-day CAD output
  • Supports fast turnaround on drawings, plans and presentation graphics
  • Well suited to teams that need accuracy without over-specifying the system
  • Up to 360 A1 prints an hour
  • Spindle-less drawers and front-loading rolls make media changes quick
  • Straight-through scanner handles sheet and cardboard originals

Features

  • Warranty: One-year limited hardware warranty
  • Release Date: Oct/2023

Print Performance

  • Print Technology: HP Thermal Inkjet
  • Print Speed: First page out 20 sec; 360 A1/hr, 10 sec/A1, 6 A1/min
  • Print Resolution: Up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi
  • Line Accuracy: ±0.1%
  • Minimum Line Width: 0.02 mm (PDF addressable)

Ink & Colour

  • Ink Type: Pigment-based (C, M, Y, K)
  • Ink Colours: 4: cyan, magenta, yellow, black
  • Printheads: 6 printheads (2x KM, 2x CY, 2x MK)

Media Handling

  • Max Roll/Sheet Size: Roll: 279-914 mm width, up to 200 m length, 3-in core; Sheet: 210 x 279 to 914 x 1219 mm (A4-A0)
  • Maximum Roll Diameter: 180 mm
  • Paper Weight (Grammage): 60 to 328 g/m²
  • Media Thickness: Up to 0.5 mm
  • Applications: Line drawings; Maps; Orthophotos; Presentations; Renderings
  • Media Handling: Spindle-less drawers, automatic front-loading roll feed, integrated output stacker (up to 100 A1-size sheets), automatic horizontal cutter

Scanning

  • Scan Speed: Scan: up to 7.62 cm/sec (colour, 200 dpi), up to 25.4 cm/sec (greyscale, 200 dpi); Copy: up to 15.24 cm/sec (colour, 200 dpi), up to 25.4 cm/sec (greyscale, 200 dpi)
  • Scan Resolution: Up to 600 dpi
  • Scanner Technology: Sheetfed, CIS; straight-through scan path; formats JPEG/TIFF/multipage PDF; destinations USB, shared network folder; max scan length 5 m (PDF), 16 m (TIFF), 8 m (JPEG)
  • Functions: Print, scan, copy (multifunction)

Workflow

  • Memory: 128 GB (file processing, based on 8 GB RAM)
  • Connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T); 256 GB hard disk (AES-256 encrypted) standard
  • Print Languages: Adobe PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF, JPEG, CALS G4

Physical

  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 1603 x 614 x 1225 mm
  • Weight: 182 kg (shipping 230 kg)

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Frequently asked questions

Can I see it running before I buy?

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Can I spread the cost?

Most customers spread the cost over 36 or 60 months. We work with a finance provider, or a broker of your choice — speak to us and we will help you find the right option for your business.

Do you pass on manufacturer offers?

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Where do you work?

We supply and support businesses across London and South England.