HP DesignJet 30

A3+ colour printer using 6 inks (CMYKcm). Speeds around 4 minutes per page for A3. Durable dye based HP No 85 ink resists fading for approximately 70 years. Automatic closed loop colour calibration. Optional RIPS support Pantone calbration and offset emulation. Modular dye-based ink system with separate printheads and cartridges to cut operating costs. Automatic printhead alignment. Primarily aimed at pre-press colour proffing etc.

  • DesignJet 30 Series - C7790D - base model
  • DesignJet 30n Printer - C7790E - network model
  • DesignJet 30gp Printer - C7791E - network and colorimeter

Printheads have 304 nozzles and 2400dpi print resolution. Overview of HP's entry level designjet.

Control:

LCD Display and menu buttons

A3 glossy media 6 minutes per page in best mode. 4 minutes per page in normal mode. A4 graphical pages should print at about 8 pages per minute.

A3 glossy media 6 minutes per page in best mode. 4 minutes per page in normal mode. A4 graphical pages should print at about 8 pages per minute.

Paper Handling:

from postcard to maximum 13x19 inches - A3+ . Maximum print length 480mm. Maximum width 330mm.

Memory:

32MB

Interface:

USB1.1 (USB 2.0 compliant). IEEE-1284 (ECP compliant). EIO slot.

Network:

JetDirect 615n is included in the "n" model.

PCL 3 GUI RGB-24 bit contone. Adobe PostScript 3, PDF, TIFF, JPEG, BMP via optional software RIPS.

System Comptability:

Microsoft Windows NT, 2000, XP. Mac OS 9.1, 9.2. OS X v 10.1.5. Postscript via software RIP.

Power:

Built-in universal supply 100 to 240V AC autoranging.

Power Consumption:

65 Watts.

Dimensions:

Basic dimensions 723.9x441.9 223.7 mm.

Consumables:

The DesignJet 30 has 6 Inks for a wide colour gamut and separate heads for economy.

C5016A HP 84 Black Ink Cartridge

C9425A HP 85 Cyan Ink Cartridge

C9428A HP 85 Light Cyan Ink Cartridge

C9426A HP 85 Magenta Ink Cartridge

C9429A HP 85 Light Magenta Ink Cartridge

C9427A HP 85 Yellow Ink Cartridge


Spares:

For DesignJet 30

Ink System

C7790-60419 Ink Supply Station Assembly (ISS) assembly - Holds the ink cartridges and pumps ink out to the printheads. For the DesignJet 10PS/ 20PS/ 30/30n / 50 / 120/120nr and 130nr.

Q1293-60049 formerly C7790-60458 Ink Supply Service Station (ISS). Used in the Designjet 30 / 90 and 130 series printers.

Q1293-60065 Ink delivery assembly - Transports ink from ink supply station to carriage assembly for Designjet 30, 30n and 30gp only.

Q1293-60052 Ink supply service station (ISS) assembly - For Designjet 30 and 30n

Q1292-67007 formerly C7790-60145. Ink Service Station (ISS) Bottom Absorber Foam. Absorbs ink during the cleaning process. For the DesignJet 10PS, 20PS, 30gp and 50PS.

C7796-67001 formerly C7790-60144. Ink Service Station ISS Rear Foam. Use in the Designjet 10PS/ 20PS/ 30/30n / 50PS/100/ 100+/ 100/110+ / 120 and 120nr

Q1292-67011 formerly C7790-60470 Ink Service Station (ISS) rear absorber foam. Designjet 30gp (partsurfer says only)

Q1292-67005 formerly C7790-60124 Ink Tube Holder. Used in the Designjet 10PS / 20PS / 50Ps / 30 / 100 / 110 / 120 and 130.

Carriage

Q1293-60046 Ink cartridge carriage assembly with PC board for Designjet 30, 30n and 30gp only

Q1292-60207 formerly C7791-60143 1 Carriage Motor Assembly. Drives the carriage belt. Used in the DesignJet 30 / 70 / 90 / 100 / 110 / 120 and 130

Carriage Belt

Q1292-67006 formerly C7790-60125 Belt Tension Spring. Used in the Designjet 10PS / 20PS / 30 / 50PS / 100 / 110 / 120 and 130.

Q1292-67012 formerly C7791-60212 Turnaround Assembly (Includes Belt Tension Spring (?)) Used by the Designjet 30 / 100/ 110 / 120 / 130.

Q1293-60080 Carriage drive motor for the Designjet 10PS / 20PS / 30 / 50PS / Business Inkjet 2600.

Encoder Stripe

Q1293-67004 Encoder strip - B-size - Clear strip with position marks - Used by the sensor in the carriage assembly to determine position. Used in the Designjet 10PS / 20PS / 30GP / 50PS and Business Inkjet 2600.

Q1292-60152 formerly C7790-60104 Encoder Strip Holder. Wire loop holder for the encoder strip.Used in the DesignJet 10PS / 20PS / 30 / 50PS / 100 / 110 / 120 and 130.

Linefeed

Q1292-60218 formerly C8108-67038 1 Paper Line Feed Motor Assembly (Paper-Axis Motor). Used in most (all?) of the entry level DesignJet range including the 10PS / 20PS / 30 / 50PS / 100 / 120 / 130 / the Business Inkjet 2600 and the Color Inkjet CP1700.

Q1292-67019 formerly C8108-67051 Encoder Disc for the Designjet 30

C8108-67048 Output Belt (Drive Belt for the output mechanism assembly). Used in the Designjet 10PS / 20PS / 30 / 50PS / 110 / 120 / 130 and the Business Inkjet 2600 and Color Inkjet CP1700.

Q1292-60219 Ramp motor assembly formerly C8108-67040 for the Designjet 30 / 70 / 90 / 100 / 110 /130

Q1292-60150 formerly C7791-60229 Out of Paper Sensor (OOPS) Sensor Kit. Detects and empty paper supply. Used in the DesignJet 30 / 70 / 90 / 100 / 110 / 120 and 130.

C7796-60217 formerly C7796-60026 Pivot Assembly - Black plastic part under platten - Supports the pick roller. Used in the DesignJet 30 / 100 / 110 / 120 and 130.

Q1292-67017 formerly C7791-60232 Pick Cam. On the left side of the printer. Used in the DesignJet 30 / 100 / 110 / 120 and 130.

Q1292-67023 formerly C7791-60202 Inner Paper Guide. Mounts behind the pick roller assembly and guides media into the paper path. Used in the Designjet 30 / 100 / 110 / 120 and 130.

Q1293-60067 Rear cleanout door assembly - Paper jam cleanout door. formerly C8108-67036

Trays

Q1293-60068 Output mechanism support assembly for the Designjet 10Ps / 20PS / 30 / 50PS / 70 / 90 / 100 / 110 / 120 / 130 / Business Inkjet 2600 and Color Inkjet CP1700.

Q1292-67020 formerly C7791-60219 Cleanout Interconnect PCA. Used in the Designjet 30 /30n / 70 / 90 / 100 / 110 / 120 and 130.

Control

C7796-67004 Control panel - Front left control panel for the Designjet 30 / 100 / 110 / 120 / 130.

Main Logic

Q1293-69085 Main logic PCA module - PCA is housed in a metal chassis. Used in the Designjet 30 / 30n / 30gp.

Power

Q1293-60053 Worldwide input power supply - 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz, 68W - Includes fan. Used by the Designjet 10PS / 20PS / 30 / 50PS / 90gp / 100 / 110 / 120nr / 130nr and Business Inkjet 2600.

8120-8705 Power cord (Mint Gray) - 17 AWG, 2.3m (7.5ft) long - Has straight (F) receptacle for 240V supplies in the UK, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Malaysia.

Interfaces

J4169A JetDirect 610N internal print server (10Base-T and 100Base-TX) LAN interface board - Plugs into peripheral EIO slot. Network connector is an RJ-45 socket. The 610n is obsolete but obtainable refurbished.

J7934-69011 JetDirect 620n internal print server - 10BaseT and 100BaseTX LAN interface board - Plugs into peripheral EIO slot. Network connector is an RJ-45 socket.


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