HP DesignJet 1055CM

HP DesignJet 1055CM
alaScore 57

19 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 19 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the reliability and size. Many are less positive about the value for money.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Printers the HP DesignJet 1055CM is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 56/100 = Good quality.

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Designjet 1055CM Plus

 

The HP Designjet 1055CM Plus falls toward the upper end of the popular and extensive Designjet line.

The 1055CM Plus excels at volume and unattended printing thanks to its ability to handle a 3009 roll of paper. You load sheets without unloading the roll. With superior networking capabilities and a built-in 7.5GB hard drive to manage data, the...

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Amazon review summary for the HP DesignJet 1055CM

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of the HP DesignJet 1055CM from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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100% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Excelllent Large Format Printer

 

Excelllent Large Format Printer

We have one at the office that I use often. It has been very reliable and fast and takes different types of paper and does not seem to suck down ink like other printers. I have used it to make banners as well as large maps and it does both very well....

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Product Specifications

HP DesignJet 1055CM is a premium-performance, Adobe PostScript 3 color printer for workgroups of engineers, architects, GIS users, retailers, office users and print service providers. The HP DesignJet 1050C features the revolutionary JetExpress technology. With its high print resolution, special imaging print modes and support of presentation media types, the HP DesignJet 1050C provides the highest-quality large-format printer available. With the modular ink system and long-life printheads, the HP DesignJet 1050C allows you to print for much longer periods without replacing ink or media. Thanks to the new HP dual-paper-feed system, you no longer have to unload a roll of media to load a cut sheet. In addition, roll-feed alignment is now automatic and the control panel design is graphical, featuring icons that improve navigation by providing direct access to key information, such as current ink levels.

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:25in/26.6in/27in
Height:50.8in/51in
Weight:154.1lbs/177.9lbs/178.6lbs/180.8lbs
Width:61.4in/61.7in/61in/62in

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes
EPA Energy Star Compliant: Yes

Header

Compatibility:Mac / PC/Mac / PC / Unix/PC/PC / Mac/PC / Unix
Country Kits:Denmark/Europe/France/Germany/Portugal/Spain/Switzerland/United Kingdom/United States
Localization:English/French/German/Portuguese/Spanish
Manufacturer:Hewlett-Packard
Model:1055cm/1055cm plus
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:HP DesignJet

Miscellaneous

Color:Black
Microsoft Certification:Certified for Windows Vista
Refurbished:Remarketed
Vista Certification:Certified for Windows Vista

Modem

Type: None

Networking

Type:Print server

Printer

Connectivity Technology:Wired
Form Factor:Stationary
Interface:Ethernet 10/100Base-TX / Parallel/Parallel / Ethernet 10/100Base-TX
Language Simulation:CALS G4 / EPSON GL/2 / HP GL / HP RTL / PostScript 3/CALS G4 / HP GL / HP GL/2 / HP RTL / PostScript 3/CALS G4 / HP GL / HP PJL / HP RTL / PostScript 3/CALS G4 / HP GL / HP RTL / PostScript 3/PostScript 3 / EPSON GL/2 / HP GL / HP RTL / CALS G4
Large Format Printer Size:36 / 36"/36"
Large Format Printer Size (metric):914 mm
Max H-Resolution B/W:1200dpi
Max H-Resolution Color:600dpi
Max Media Size (Standard):A0 (33.1 in x 46.8 in) / ANSI E (34 in x 44 in) / Roll (36 in x 300 ft)/A0 (33.1 in x 46.8 in) / Roll (36 in x 300 ft)/A0 (33.1 in x 46.8 in) / Roll (36 in x 50 ft)/A4 Long (8.25 in x 13.7 in) / Roll (36 in x 300 ft)/A4 Long (8.25 in x 13.7 in) / Roll (36 in x 300 ft)/Roll (36 in x 300 ft)
Max Printing Speed:139.9sq.ft/hour
Max Printing Speed (ppm):1.3ppm
Max Printing Speed Color:139.9sq.ft/hour/200.2sq.ft/hour
Max Printing Speed Color (ppm):2ppm
Max V-Resolution B/W:1200dpi/600dpi
Max V-Resolution Color:600dpi
Media Path Type:Curved/Straight
Media Type:Banners / Canvas paper / Coated paper / Continuous forms / Heavy-weight coated paper / High-gloss photo paper / Imaging film / Matte film / Photo paper / Plain paper / Tracing paper / Transparent paper / Vellum paper / Vinyl/Banners / Canvas paper / Coated paper / Photo paper / Plain paper / Tracing paper / Translucent paper / Vellum paper / Vinyl/Canvas paper / Coated paper / Heavy-weight coated paper / High-gloss film / Matte film / Translucent paper / Vellum paper/Coated paper / Continuous forms / Glossy paper / Heavy-weight coated paper / High-gloss film / Photo paper / Semi-gloss photo paper / Tracing paper/Coated paper / Continuous forms / Glossy paper / Heavy-weight coated paper / Matte film / Photo paper / Plain paper / Transparencies/Coated paper / Glossy paper / Heavy-weight coated paper / High-gloss film / Imaging film / Matte paper / Plain paper / Semi-gloss photo paper / Tracing paper/Continuous forms / Heavy-weight coated paper / Imaging film / Photo paper / Plain paper/Continuous forms / Heavy-
Monthly Duty Cycle Range (Printer Class):Less than 1,000 pages
Output Type:Color
PostScript Support:Included/Standard
Technology:Ink-jet
Total Media Capacity:1rolls/2rolls
Type:Large-format printer

RAM

Installed Size:32MB/64MB
Max Supported Size:128MB/256MB

Scanner

Type: None

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty

System Requirements

OS Required:Apple MacOS / Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 or later/Apple MacOS 7.0 or later / Linux / Microsoft Windows 2000 / Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition / Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 / Microsoft Windows XP / SuSe Linux / UNIX/Apple MacOS 7.1 / Microsoft DOS / Microsoft Windows 3.1 / Microsoft Windows NT 3.51/Apple MacOS 7.1 or later / Linux / Microsoft Windows 2000 / NT / Microsoft Windows XP / UNIX/Apple MacOS 7.1 or later / Microsoft DOS / Microsoft Windows NT 3.51 or later/Apple MacOS 8.1 / Apple MacOS 8.5 / Apple MacOS 8.6 / Apple MacOS 9 / Apple MacOS 9.1 / Apple MacOS X / Linux / Microsoft Windows 2000 / Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition / Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 / Microsoft Windows XP / UNIX/Apple MacOS 8.1 / Apple MacOS 9.1 / Apple MacOS X / Linux / Microsoft Windows 2000 / Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition / Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 / Microsoft Windows XP / UNIX/Apple MacOS 8.1 or later / Apple MacOS 9.1 / Linux / Microsoft Windows 2000 / Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition / Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 /
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