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HP DesignJet 500

HP DesignJet 500
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alaScore 76

15 reviews

Feb, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 15 reviews of HP DesignJet 500. The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the print quality. The usability is also appreciated. Many are critical about the reliability and size. Reviews are divided on the price.

performance, usability, print quality

size, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the HP DesignJet 500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for HP DesignJet 500

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of HP DesignJet 500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the performance, but some have doubts about the reliability.

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

Feb, 2025

Consumer review (epinions.com)

Hewlett Packard DesignJet 500 InkJet Plotter Printer

 

In the realm of printing, there are a plethora of printer to meet normal desktop, workgroup, and network printing needs. These printers are fine for 8.5" x 11" /14” or smaller printing, but for large format wide carriage printing (24, 36, or 42 ...

Wide carriage, Networkable, inkjet technology

Does not ship network-ready ; i.e. with a network card, or paper

May, 2005
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Large Format - Large Possibilities!

 

I've had an HP DesignJet 500 for a couple of years now (don't know why I didn't think to write a review... duh!) but let me say that this is just about the most versitile printer that I've worked with, as far as output options. I use mine for printing ...

Great quality, fantastic paper handling, ink seems to last forever

It's big... don't put it in a corner.

Jun, 2004
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Consumer review (epinions.com)

Great for Educational Posters

 

The HP DesignJet 500 has proven to be the perfect large format printer for my office. Because it is relatively inexpensive and very easy to use, my labmates and me have been able to print a number of large posters that look very professional. As a gra ...

print quality, convenience

takes up a lot space, a bit pricey I suppose

Oct, 2003
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