We were present at Seybold trade show when Hewlett-Packard introduced their impressive new HP DesignJet 5000 and HP DesignJet 5000ps. Since then we have checked out this printer at trade shows in Germany and across the USA as well as done test printing on several of this model. Allow a day or so, since the demand for information on the new 1200 dpi six color HP DesignJet 5000 and 5000ps is overwhelming. The color layering technology took everyone by surprise.
Prices are a pleasant surprise as well.
Piezo technology is limited in nozzles, so they are inherently slow. In October last year it was possible to do our first sample printing on the HP 5000 ps at The Big Picture Conference. Example of a fine art print from the new HP 5000ps. And all this quality at 1200 dpi, six colors. Archival pigmented inks are now available.