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HP DesignJet T120 Printer

Most affordable 24-in wide-format inkjet plotter from HP. A1 plots in 45 seconds, 60 A1 prints/hour, 1200 x 1200 dpi, 4-cartridge HP 711 ink set, Wi-Fi standard, and a desktop-friendly footprint at 25.5 kg.

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Print speed
1.7 ppm color
Paper capacity
0 sheets
Duplex
Manual Duplex
Connectivity
Wi-Fi · USB · Ethernet
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Is this the right printer for you?

Who the HP DesignJet T120 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're a small architecture, engineering, or design firm (1-5 seats) that needs in-house A1/D plot output and the most affordable HP DesignJet T-series.
  • You print a handful of A1 plots per day — 45 seconds per A1 from the roll, 6 ppm from the sheet feeder.
  • You want a real 24-inch wide-format plotter on a desktop, shelf, or the optional stand — at 25.5 kg this is the most compact 24-inch printer in the class.
  • You need wireless mobile printing — Wi-Fi is standard, plus HP ePrint and the HP Smart app for iOS/Android.
  • You print line drawings with occasional color — HP Thermal Inkjet with the HP 711 4-cartridge set (dye-based CMY, pigment K) handles CAD and color reasonably.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • You print up to ~25 A1 plots a day — the engine handles it but the HP 711 cartridges (29-ml CMY, 38-ml or 80-ml black) need monitoring on heavy days.
  • You can live with 1200 x 1200 optimized dpi — fine for line drawings, marginal for photo-quality renderings (the T520 jumps to 2400 dpi).
  • You don't have HP Click — included startup software handles basics, but project-set printing is more polished on the T520/T530.
  • You only print from one roll — single roll only on this model; dual-roll is a T1600DR / T1700 feature.
  • You can live without an automatic stand or input tray on the floor — base unit is desktop; the B3Q35A stand and B3Q36A spindle add the floor option.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You need to scan large originals — this is print-only. The MFP equivalent in this size class is the T2530 / T2600.
  • You need 36-inch (E-size) or 44-inch output — this is 24-inch only. Step up to the T530 36-inch, T730, or T1600.
  • You need PostScript — this model is non-PostScript (raster driver only). The T1600 PS or T1700 PS handle native PostScript.
  • You print high volumes of presentation color or GIS maps — dye-based CMY isn't lightfast for outdoor or long-archive use. Z-series pigment printers fit better.
  • You print more than 30 A1 plots/day — the per-page ink cost gets uncompetitive vs. the T520/T530, which run faster and have better paper handling.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The HP DesignJet T120 24-in is HP's most affordable T-series wide-format inkjet plotter — a single-function compact printer for small architecture, engineering, and design teams (1-5 seats) that need in-house A1/D plot output without the T520/T530 cost. It prints A1/D pages in 45 seconds (mechanical) from the roll, around 60 A1 prints per hour, and 6 ppm from the cut-sheet feeder, at up to 1200 x 1200 optimized dpi using HP Thermal Inkjet and the HP 711 4-cartridge set (dye-based CMY, pigment K). Roll handles 279 to 610 mm widths; the A4/A3 input tray takes 210 x 279 to 330 x 482 mm; manual feed handles up to 610 x 1897 mm. Memory is 256 MB. Connectivity is Fast Ethernet (100Base-T), Hi-Speed USB 2.0, and Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz only) standard — drivers are JPEG raster for macOS and Windows; no PostScript. Dimensions are 987 x 530 x 285 mm (38.9 x 20.9 x 11.2 in) at 25.5 kg — fits on a credenza or the optional B3Q35A stand. The thing buyers regret: assuming this is fast. 45 seconds per A1 is fine for 5-10 plots a day; if your team plots 20+/day in a deadline crunch, the T520 (35 sec/A1, 2400 dpi) or T530 (30 sec/A1) is a much better $400-700 upgrade. For everyone else doing the occasional in-house plot, this is the cheapest way to bring 24-inch plotting in-house.
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Print
Print technology Single-function
Print speed (mono) Up to 1.7 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 1.7 pages per minute
Duplex printing Manual Duplex
First page out < 45 seconds
Copy & Scan
Capability Color Single-function
Duplex copy / scan Manual Duplex
Scanner type
Scan destinations
Paper
Paper capacity 0 sheets
Paper size A4/Letter · Legal · A3/Tabloid · A2 · A1 · 24-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
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax
Physical & power
Form factor Plotter
Usage class Production
Manufacturer HP
Model HLL9310CDW
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 T120 Printer

The printer itself

HP DesignJet T120 Printer in original HP packaging. Plotter form factor, roughly 38.9 x 20.9 x 11.2 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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TN830XL

High-yield toner BEST VALUE

About 4,500 pages · recommended for most offices

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DR810

Drum unit

15,000–30,000 pages · replace every 2–4 years · separate from toner

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Based on 3 verified customer reviews

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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 our architecture firm to print large format drawings and it's been reliable for the past two years. The print quality is sharp and the 24-inch width is perfect for our needs without taking up too much space."
  • ★ "Good printer overall, though the ink cartridges are expensive and I wish the software was a bit more intuitive. That said, it handles poster printing and technical drawings well for my small design business."
  • ★ "Picked this up for my home office to print CAD drawings and it's been solid. Quiet operation, good color accuracy, and the footprint isn't as massive as I expected."

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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.

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  • Volume & bundled supplies. Tell us your monthly print volume and we'll price toner bundling so you don't get surprised.
FAQ

HP DesignJet T120 Printer, common questions

The questions we get asked most often on this model. If yours isn't here, call (386) 261-8323 and get an answer in about 30 seconds.

The HP DesignJet T120 Printer ships with a starter ink cartridge set (HP 711 series). The starter cartridges have a lower yield than the high-yield HP 711XL series, which includes an 80mL black cartridge and color options (cyan, magenta, yellow). Replacement high-yield cartridges can produce up to 2,300 pages for black. When you lease through us with ink included, you never pay for ink separately.
The HP DesignJet T120 is a compact, single-function 24-inch plotter designed for small teams (1-5 seats), printing A1 pages in 45 seconds at 1200 x 1200 dpi. The HP DesignJet HD Pro MFP (44 in) is a multifunction printer with a 44-inch dual-roll PostScript printer and a high-resolution CCD scanner, built for larger teams (15-75 seats). It prints A1 pages in 21 seconds at 2400 x 1200 dpi and scans rigid originals up to 15 mm thick. The HD Pro MFP is ideal for high-volume CAD/GIS workflows, while the T120 is best for occasional in-house plotting.
Yes, the HP DesignJet T120 Printer is well-suited for small businesses, particularly architecture, engineering, or design firms with 1-5 seats. It handles up to 60 A1 prints per hour and fits on a desk or optional stand. However, if your team prints more than 30 A1 plots per day, consider upgrading to the HP DesignJet T520 or T530 for faster speeds and higher resolution.
Yes, the HP DesignJet T120 Printer supports color printing using the HP 711 4-cartridge set (dye-based CMY and pigment black). It is ideal for line drawings and occasional color output, though it is not designed for high-volume color or photo-quality prints.
Request a quote through the form on this page or call us at (386) 261-8323. 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 T120 Printer when purchased new from an authorized reseller. Smart Technologies 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 T120 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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