Model numbers

Description	Model number
HP Designjet 2500CP printer	C4704A

Localization of introduction

Country/Region	Model number	Language of Documentation
Argentina	C4704A AC8	Spanish
Australia	C4704A ABG	English
Brazil	C4704A AC4	Portuguese
Canada	C4704A ABC	French
China	C4704A AB2	Chinese
China	C4704A AKM	English
Denmark	C4704A ACE	English
Europe	C4704A ABB	English
France	C4704A ABF	French
Germany	C4704A ABD	German
Hong Kong	C4704A AB5	English
India	C4704A ACJ	English
Italy	C4704A ABZ	Italian
Japan	C4704A ABJ	Japanese
Korea	C4704A AB1	Korean
Country/Region	Model Number	Language of Documentation
Latin America	C4704A ABM	Spanish
Philippines	C4704A AC9	English
Portugal	C4704A AB9	Portuguese
South Africa	C4704A ACQ	English
Spain	C4704A ABE	Spanish
Switzerland	C4704A ABP	German
Switzerland	C4704A ABQ	French
Switzerland	C4704A ACD	English
Switzerland	C4704A ACN	Italian
Taiwan	C4704A AB0	Chinese
United Kingdom	C4704A ABU	U.K. English
United States	C4704A ABA	U.S. English

Serial number location

When looking at the back of the HP Designjet 2500CP printer, you will see the serial number located directly below the power plug on the right side of the rear panel.

Printer description

The HP Designjet 2500CP printer with built-in PostScript (R) is a product that generates high performance large-format, E-size color prints using HP Proprietary Thermal Inkjet technology. It has an all-new ink system that provides 600 real dpi and a 350 cc off-axis ink supply for color.

Printer features

The HP Designjet 2500 CP printer supports HP-GL/2, PJL, PML, HP RTL, and PostScript Level 2 languages. Mac PostScript and Windows PostScript drivers are provided. The HP color kit is also provided. Additional features include:

• Built-in PostScript
• 36 MB of memory
• 3 GB Hard Drive
• HP Jetdirect Print Server (MIO card)

Recommended cables

The following cables are recommended for optimum performance and electromagnetic compatibility:

Item	HP part number
Macintosh Serial (RS422) Interface cable for LocalTalk	92215S
PC and UNIX (R) Parallel Bi-tronics/Centronics Interface cable	C2951A

Font information

The following 35 Adobe (R) PostScript fonts come with the HP Designjet 2500CP printer:

• AvantGarde-Book
• AvantGarde-BookOblique
• AvantGarde-Demi
• AvantGarde-DemiOblique
• Bookman-Demi
• Bookman-DemiItalic
• Bookman-Light
• Bookman-Lightitalic
• Courier
• Courier-Bold
• Courier-BoldOblique
• Courier-Oblique
• Helvetica
• Helvetica-Bold
• Helvetica-BoldOblique
• Helvetica-Narrow
• Helvetica-Narrow-Bold
• Helvetica-Narrow-BoldOblique
• Helvetica-Narrow-Oblique
• Helvetica-Oblique
• NewCenturySchlbk-Bold
• NewCenturySchlbk-BoldItalic
• NewCenturySchlbk-Italic
• NewCenturySchlbk-Roman
• Palatino-Bold
• Palatino-BoldItalic
• Palatino-Italic
• Palatino-Roman
• Symbol
• Times-Bold
• Times-BoldItalic
• Times-Italic
• Times-Roman
• ZapfChancery-MediumItalic
• ZapfDingbats

Media specifications

• Coated paper: A specially coated, wood pulp-based paper for inexpensive, good quality, color graphics image prints.
• Heavy coated paper: This paper has the same special coating as coated paper, but on a heavier base for applications where a more durable media is needed.
• High-gloss photo paper: A white photographic paper with a high-gloss finish for high quality, photographic image prints. Recommended when the highest quality is desired.
• Semi-gloss photo paper: A white photographic paper with a semi-gloss, matte-like finish for high quality prints.
• Imaging film-backlit: A clear polyester film for backlit viewing of images.
• Opaque vinyl: Adhesive-backed, white, opaque vinyl.

Media handling

Media sizes	Width (carriage axis)		Length (media axis)
	Minimum	Maximum	Minimum	Maximum length of long axis plot on:
Roll	210 mm (8.3 in)	917 mm (36.1 in)	210 mm (8.3 in)	Coated paper; 45.7 m (150.0 ft) Heavyweight coated and glossy paper; 30.48 m (100.0 ft) High-gloss white film; 21.34 m (70.0 ft)
Sheet	210 mm (8.3 in) A/A4	914.4 mm (36.0 in) ARCH E	263 mm (10.3 in) A/A4	1.6 m (62.99 in)

Ink

Ink system	Part number
Black	C1806A
Cyan	C1807A
Magenta	C1808A
Yellow	C1809A

HP Designjet CP Ink system (supplied with printer):

• Cartridges are designed for 600 dpi, with 240 nozzle, at six kHz.
• Each color comprising of 350 ml ink cartridge, print head, and print head cleaner.

Memory

36 MB standard memory (4 MB in the main board, plus one 32 MB SIMM), plus an additional 4 MB of printing memory, which is reserved for the HP Designjet 2500CP printer and cannot be utilized by the end user.

Two SIMM slots available make the total memory expandable to 68 MB RAM, with the 4 MB of printing memory.

Performance

Resolution by print quality setting:

Color/Mono set to: Mono		Color/Mono set to: Color
Fast	300 x 300 dpi	Fast	300 x 300 dpi
Normal	300 x 300 dpi	Normal	300 x 300 dpi
Best	600 x 600 dpi	Best	600 x 600 dpi

Reliability

Average of 15 prints per day of 8 square feet (0.74 square meters).

Physical specifications

	Weight	Length	Depth	Height
Packed unit	115 kg (253 lbs.)	1770 mm (69.7 inches)	600 mm (23.6 inches)	980 mm (38.6 inches)
Printer assembled and ready to print [1]	83 kg (183 lbs.)	1560 mm (61.4 inches)	735 mm (28.9 inches)	1225 mm (48.3 inches)
Printer body	55 kg (121 lbs.)

[1] Complete with stand, media bin, media, and ink system.

Electrical specifications

Characteristic	Specification
Source	100-240 VAC +/-10 % Autoranging
Frequency	50-60 Hz
Current	2 Amps maximum
Consumption	120 Watts maximum
Energy Star rating (USA) Maximum power in idle state:	45 Watts

Environmental specifications

Characteristic	Specification
Environmental operating range	Optimal print quality:	15 C to 30 C (59 F to 86 F)
	Operating relative humidity:	20% to 80%
Storage	Printer, media, and ink systems	-40 C to 70 C (-40 F to 158 F)

General warranty statement

One (1) year on-site hardware warranty, extendible to three years with an optional HP SupportPack part number H5504A.

Safety certifications

Country	Certification
Canada	Canadian Department of Communications, Radio Interference Regulations Class B 1 compliant
European Union	89/336/EEC EMC Directive compliant. Meets EN 55022 Class B 1 emission limits, prEN 55024-2 ESD, prEN55024-3 Radiated Immunity, prEN 55024-4 Fast Transients
Japan	Registered VCCI Class 2 1
Korea	RRL certified
South Africa	SABS licensed
USA	Federal Communications Commission certified. Class B 1 computing device. CFR 47 Part 15
Australia/New Zealand	Meets AS/NZS 3548