HP DesignJet 500 Series   Last updated: August 29, 2000 Product Overview high speed Color images at 85 ft2/hr (D-size fast mode) Line drawings in just 90 seconds (D-size fast mode) uncompromising image quality Rich, brilliant colors from print to print, regardless of ink levels or printhead usage Precise ink placement ensures crisp, sharp lines and text HP's color layering technology combines ink drops on a single dot to create smooth color transitions and photo-quality results-even up close Up to 1200 dpi resolution smart printing High capacity HP No. 82 ink cartridges and long-life HP No. 11 printheads mean fewer supplies changes, unattended printing and low cost of ownership Built-in smart chips identify low ink levels and worn printheads Ink cartridges and printheads are replaceable - replace what you need, when you need Zoomsmart scaling technology allows easy printing from any Windows application simple to use Drivers are easy to install and the control panel is simple to navigate Ink set changes take less than one minute Smooth media loading and automatic alignment Finished prints are automatically cut and stacked (optional on 24-inch models) Features An affordable, professional technical printing solution for technical and graphics individuals Prints color images at 85ft2/hour in fast mode Industry-standard HP CAD languages for compatibility across major technical applications Custom HP-developed AutoCAD® and Microsoft® Windows drivers maximize printer capabilities HP Zoomsmart scaling technology easily enlarges any image Adobe® PostScript® 3™ RIP upgrade not available for 500 500PS: A powerful combination of color management tools eliminate guess work. Colors are consistent and accurate from screen to print: Pantone®certified colors Standard press emulation support for SWOP, Euroscale, DIC, US Commercial and Japanese ICC profiles for Windows and Macintosh Apple ColorSync® compatibility