HP DesignJet 130 Large Format Printer (C7791C#A2L)

O.K. so compared to other plotters/ printers that I've looked at, worked with, or owned, this is the one that i would recommend. On a budget compared to pricier ones go buy it because it just works. We plot drawings, banners, from letter size sheet to wide formats to resting a rool behinh it and just plot a 24" by 72 banner. ALL-in-all it just as i said USEful as opposed to USEless Pro -If you only need a print to go (large format that is)... get this , not bad DPI either Con -THE PAPER FRONT LOAD is ANNNNNOOOOOYING!!! *and go... beeeeeep... *no try again and now... beeeeeeeeeep *flip the paper and then... beeeeeeeeep *use a different sheet... beeeeeep!!! beeeeeep!!!! beeeeeeeeep.... aaaahhhhhrrrrr!!! I have it on a table at the office but i would recommend the HP Designjet 110/120/130 Bin & Printer Stand (ALTHOUGH AMAZON DON"T SEEM TO STOCK THIS).

I can tell from some of the reviews that some people are attempting to load manually from the back...If you don't have the automatic roll feeder you're MUCH better off loading all paper from the FRONT...With this printer and my old HP 100 wide format I probably have around 5% that kickback...Maybe half of those are non square edges and the rest user error while feeding...Someone stated they tried 8 times with no luck is outright laughable.. Also consider buying a CIS (continuous ink supply) to majorly decrease the ink cost... So far the auto color match profiling works great and it's value can't be over emphasized...Especially is one uses multiple papers or canvas... For the money there isn't a better 24" wide format printer out there...No doubt there is a slight learning curve and reading the manual completely is a must...It's obvious from some of the reviews that a few haven't read it... I owned a HP 100 wide format before this one...The extra 2 colors and the auto color match profiling make the HP 130 a no brainer over the HP 100, 110 and/or HP 120...Not too mention the increase available resolution of 2400x1200... Bottom line if you do a considerable amount of large prints and don't mind spending a little time to learn this printer, you'll be more than pleasantly surprised... kd

i am always hesitant to tell people not to buy. I have bought some junk over the years ans shrugged it off, but this is just the worst! The paper doesnt load AT ALL from anywhere. Sure, after about ten attempts and five chewed pieces of paper later it will print but even at that it sometimes only half prints. Now some people who have bought this item find this situation laughable, and I aks them, why has more than one person, infact, why has a bunch of people had same issues? Indeed, it is a recognised universal problem with the designjet130. basically for the price they suck. Second - even when you do get a so called awesome print, it leaves track marks and here is why. Some nutcase decided to design this printer with JAGGED EDGED METAL ROLLERS!!!!!! I mean wtf????? Especially on large pics, when using lots of black or dark backgrounds, the track marks just shine through and as for glossy photos - just forget it. ALSOOOOO - when using front loading, more often than not a horrble wheel mark from the rubber rollers are present from its harsh loading system. It basically pummels light paper and chews heavyweight paper. And by the way, thats even when you select the desired kind of paper before printing. Seriously, i have no doubts some people have no problems, but I am highlighting this because enough people have had similar issues as i have to give this information some credibility. HP needs to have a look at this printer and make some adjustments - this is just terrible, i have had to close my online shop which i have lost out on because of this printer. I will not be using hp again - thats for sure! DO NOT BUY (and by the way, i got my printer from amazon!)

The printer itself is a fine printer. The 130 is not Network Ready (I assume that is what nr stands for), but we had the 130nr model before, and after many years of service, it finally gave out on us. I was able to swap out the parts that made it an 130nr (the ethernet card and roller assembly), and now we have essentially a brand new 130nr again.

This printer is absolute crap. Trying to feed a large poster size piece of paper into is, well, forget it. Crap! It is good for an 8 1/2 x 11 test page only.

I purchased this item in November 2004, Perfect printer for the digital artist! It prints amazing photos all the way up to 24"x36"! I print my pictures from my Olympus C8080 8 meg. Camera, Unbeliveable Quailty this HP designjet 130 will do! This printer puts Epson to SHAME!

I've had this printer for two years and it prints marvelous prints. The problem I have is with HP: they decided to stop making paper for this printer and, instead, told me to go with 3rd parties. A company that doesn't stand behind their products is one that will not get future business from me.

Very versatile large format printer. Can be used for CAD or as a large photographic printer with equally great results. Twelve ink cartridges may prove to be expensive in the long run.