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HP’s history in wide-format inkjet printing dates back to the launch of the HP DesignJet 600 in 1991, the world’s first large-format inkjet plotter. The early DesignJet range was aimed heavily at architecture, engineering and technical drawing rather than exhibition graphics, but it helped establish inkjet as a credible technology for wide media.
Colour followed quickly. HP’s 1994 technical journal describes the DesignJet 650C as its first large-format colour inkjet plotter, opening applications that monochrome plotters could not support.
The Postscript 755CM, launched in 1995, was a breakthrough large-format colour inkjet printer introduced for graphic artists, that featured a Postscript level 2 RIP built-in.
In 1998 Hewlett-Packard launched the DesignJet 2500 and 3500 printers (HP’s first pigmented inkjet wide-format colour printers), for many this was the first production inkjet that genuinely allowed photo quality printing at sensible speeds for point of sale graphics.
Fast forward to 2009 when HP launched the Latex L25500 printer. Whilst the true ‘first Latex’, the HP DesignJet L65500 was an industrial printer, the HP DesignJet L25500 was a smaller, accessible workhorse for standard sign shops. The L25500 was HP’s first mainstream Latex printer, and HP’s first true solution for providing genuinely outdoor durable output.
Today, HP Latex Technology offers eco-friendly printing with water-based inks, in a number of formats, sizes and productivity levels, and services a huge number of applications. Here’s our snapshot A-Z view of just a few of the things you can print with HP Latex technology.
Acrylic
Acrylic sign in a coffee shop
Expand into high-margin acrylic applications—from decorations to thermoforming—with stunning, durable results.
Banners
Large outdoor banner hanging above a building entrance
Bring promotions, events, and advertising to life with durable indoor/outdoor banners printed on a wide range of media.
Canvas
Printed canvas artwork in a living room
Print odorless photo or fine art images on canvas for wall hangings and other applications that truly impress.
Cardboard
Cardboard flyer on a wooden shelf
Take cardboard printing beyond the box with unique cardboard applications—displays, art and design projects, promotions.
Custom wallpaper
Custom wallpaper in a bedroom
Tap into your creative potential. Print beautiful, odorless wallcoverings and photo murals with HP wallpaper printers.
Fabric
Fabric signage covering the windows of a retail store
See high-quality results across fabric applications, including signage and home décor.
Fine art and décor
Fine art and décor in a living room
Deliver exceptional quality across all fine art and décor applications, from art photography to art on apparel.
Foam board
Foam board sign in a clothing shop
Offer clients the option of foam board—perfect for tradeshows, retail paneling, and other unique applications.
Photos
Canvas photos on living room walls
Create stunning large-format photo applications with vibrant colors and smooth transitions for decoration or display.
Product packaging
Printed product packaging on a table
Offer high-impact customized folding cartons and corrugated box packaging with eye-catching details and rich colors.
Signage and display
Large signage on a tall building wall
Enhance your signage offerings with printers that offer extensive media and finishing options—and deliver exceptional quality.
Stickers and decals
Product bottle with custom sticker
Amaze brands with long-lasting vinyl decals and die-cut stickers printed in various sizes, colors, and designs.
Thermoforming
Thermoformed signage outside a store
Add an extra dimension to your applications with thermoformed prints with rich, vibrant colors that don’t fade and resist cracking.
Vehicle graphics
Vehicle with latex graphics
Impress with creative vehicle graphics delivered in record time. Produce vibrant results that are easy to install.
Vinyl graphics
Vinyl graphics on store window
Grow with high-margin vinyl applications—from vehicle wraps and die-cut stickers to window graphics and wall panels.
Other HP print technologies
HP Stitch printers
Superwide fabric printers for banners, t-shirts, and other textile applications.
HP DesignJet Z-series Graphics printers
Print fine art, canvas, and signage with large-format photo and map printers.
HP PageWide Web Presses
The most productive1 commercial inkjet press solutions in the industry
HP DesignJet T-series Technical plotters
Ideal for printing large maps and CAD drawings in AEC environments.
HP PageWide XL printers
Accelerate technical print production with HP’s large-format poster printers.
HP Indigo press portfolio
A wide range of digital press solutions for commercial, labels, and packaging printing.
Product ranges
Production Roll-to-Roll Series – Designed for sign shops and print service providers handling vehicle wraps, banners, and soft signage:
• HP Latex 630 & 630W: Entry-level 64-inch printers; the “W” variant adds white ink capabilities, using 1-liter ink cartridges.
• HP Latex 730 & 730W: Mid-tier production models featuring faster output speeds and an embedded spectrophotometer for color calibration; available with white ink.
• HP Latex 830 & 830W: High-speed flagship roll-to-roll printers utilizing larger 3-liter ink cartridges, hot-swap capabilities, and automated maintenance.
2. Rigid & Flexible Hybrid Series (R-Series)
All-in-one hybrid printers built to print on both flexible rolls and rigid/sheet substrates (such as foam board, acrylic, wood, and glass):
• HP Latex R530: Compact rigid-capable hybrid for smaller spaces.
• HP Latex R1000 & R1000 Plus: 1.6-meter panel/substrate handling with available white ink.
• HP Latex R2000 Plus: Wider 2.5-meter panel support designed for higher-volume rigid and flexible output.
3. Industrial Series (Wide-Format / 3-Meter+)
Engineered for industrial-scale sign and decor production with heavy-duty roll capacities and bulk ink systems:
• HP Latex FS50 & FS50W: 126-inch (3.2m) industrial printers using 5-liter color ink boxes and optional white ink channels.
• HP Latex FS70W: Scalable 3-meter industrial platform featuring upgraded productivity kits, dual-jumbo roll handling (up to 440 lbs per roll), and an expanded 10L/6L ink configuration.
4. Print and Cut Solutions
• HP Latex Print and Cut Plus Solutions: Integrated simultaneous printing and contour-cutting workflows (available paired with 630 series or dedicated cut units) that combine real-time output with optical positioning systems.
UK distributor
Key HP Latex UK partners include Papergraphics, Perfect Colours, and Granthams.
To locate an HP reseller near you, in any country, use the Find an HP Reseller website: https://locator.hp.com
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