HP DesignJet T1600 Plus Edition 36″ CAD Printer | 3EK10D
Single-Roll CAD Printing with Built-In Security
Keep Projects Moving with Fast, Secure and Reliable CAD Printing
The HP DesignJet T1600 Plus Edition is a professional 36-inch A0 plotter built for organisations that depend on accurate, high-volume technical printing every day. Whether producing architectural drawings, engineering plans, manufacturing layouts, utility schematics or government documentation, it delivers the speed, reliability and security needed to keep projects moving.
This single-roll, non-PostScript model combines print speeds of up to 180 A1 drawings per hour, an integrated top stacker that neatly holds up to 100 prints, HP Wolf Security and intelligent workflow software in one compact, office-friendly design.
At a Glance
- Model: HP DesignJet T1600 Plus Edition
- Product Code: 3EK10D
- Configuration: Single-roll, non-PostScript
- Maximum Print Width: 36-inch (A0)
- Print Speed: Up to 180 A1 prints per hour
- Print Resolution: Up to 2400 × 1200 optimised dpi
- Ink System: Six-colour HP Bright Office Inks with dedicated grey
- Output: Integrated top stacker for up to 100 drawings
- Memory: 128 GB file-processing memory
- Storage: 500 GB self-encrypting SSD
- Software: HP Click Driver, HP Click Software
- Security: HP Wolf Security
- Ink Sizes: 130ml or 300ml cartridges
Why Choose the HP DesignJet T1600 Plus Edition?
Building on the success of the original HP DesignJet T1600, the Plus Edition adds intelligent workflow software, enterprise-grade security and cloud collaboration.
It retains everything users value, including fast print speeds, outstanding line accuracy and the integrated 100-sheet top stacker.
New features such as HP Click Driver, HP Wolf Security and HP Build Workspace Version Control help technical teams print more efficiently, collaborate more effectively and protect sensitive project information.
Key Features
- Professional 36-inch A0 CAD printer
- Single-roll media configuration
- Prints up to 180 A1 drawings per hour
- Up to 2400 × 1200 optimised dpi
- Six-colour HP Bright Office Ink system
- Dedicated grey ink for crisp monochrome output
- Integrated top stacker for up to 100 prints
- Front-loading media and ink replacement
- Built-in HP Wolf Security
- HP Click Driver for Windows 11
- HP Click batch printing software
- HP Build Workspace Version Control
- Compact, quiet office-friendly design
- Choice of 130ml or 300ml ink cartridges
Built for Technical Drawing Workflows
The T1600 Plus Edition is designed for organisations that produce technical drawings every day.
It handles architectural plans, engineering drawings, manufacturing layouts, utility schematics, GIS mapping and presentation boards with speed and consistency.
The integrated top stacker keeps drawings flat, organised and ready for collection, while front-loading media and ink simplify day-to-day operation in busy offices where space is limited.
Sharp CAD Drawings and Professional Presentation Graphics
HP Bright Office Inks produce crisp linework, smooth colour transitions and excellent detail across technical drawings and presentation graphics.
Dedicated grey ink enhances monochrome output, while print resolutions of up to 2400 × 1200 optimised dpi ensure accurate, professional-quality results for planning, design review and client presentations.
Easier Batch Printing with HP Click
One of the biggest workflow improvements in the T1600 Plus Edition is the inclusion of HP Click software.
Users can print PDF, JPEG and TIFF files without opening each document individually. Automatic nesting and intelligent rotation help reduce paper waste while improving productivity across larger print runs.
Benefits include:
- Drag-and-drop printing
- Batch printing multiple files
- Automatic nesting
- Intelligent media optimisation
- Reduced paper waste
- Faster print submission
Print Directly from Windows with HP Click Driver
Printing technical drawings should be straightforward.
The HP Click Driver integrates directly with Windows 11, allowing users to print from familiar applications without additional software or complicated setup.
Benefits include:
- Native Windows integration
- Guided print workflow
- Automatic print preview
- Intelligent print settings
- Fewer print errors
- Reduced reprints
- Consistent output across teams
Enterprise-Grade Security for Technical Workflows
Project information is valuable. The T1600 Plus Edition helps protect it.
Built-in HP Wolf Security safeguards the printer, documents and network using enterprise-grade security technologies designed for modern business environments.
Features include:
- HP Secure Boot
- Firmware and BIOS validation
- Secure allowlisting
- User authentication
- TLS 1.3 encryption
- IPsec protection
Keep Every Team Working from the Latest Drawing
HP Build Workspace Version Control helps ensure everyone is working from the latest approved revision.
Printed drawings can be linked directly to cloud-based project files using QR codes, helping reduce rework, avoid outdated documentation and improve collaboration between office and site teams.
Media Handling
The T1600 Plus Edition supports a wide range of technical and presentation media, including:
Bond paper | Coated paper | CAD media | Presentation paper | Poster media
Its compact footprint and front-loading design make it easy to install within busy office environments.
Connectivity
Standard connectivity includes Gigabit Ethernet for reliable network printing.
Optional Wi-Fi is available using the HP Jetdirect accessory, allowing greater flexibility where wired networking is not practical.
Ink Options
Choose from 130ml standard cartridges or 300ml high-capacity cartridges.
Higher-capacity inks reduce replacement frequency and are ideal for organisations producing larger print volumes.
Typical Applications
The HP DesignJet T1600 Plus Edition is ideal for:
- Architectural drawings
- Construction documentation
- Structural engineering plans
- Civil engineering projects
- Manufacturing layouts
- Mechanical and electrical schematics
- Utility network plans
- GIS mapping
- Infrastructure planning
- Planning applications
- CAD and BIM documentation
- Government technical drawings
The Bottom Line
The HP DesignJet T1600 Plus Edition is built for organisations that need fast, accurate and dependable CAD printing without unnecessary complexity.
By combining high-speed A0 output, exceptional line quality, intelligent workflow software and enterprise-grade security, it helps technical teams work more efficiently from the first drawing to the final revision.
Whether you’re working in architecture, engineering, manufacturing, utilities or the public sector, it’s a dependable, future-ready wide-format printer designed to keep projects moving.
