Fast, Secure, High Quality, and Easy Printing in Any Size.
Whether you need the fastest colour printer or a plotter that can handle any size, HP DesignJet offers the perfect technology for you. Check out the XL 3600 & 3800 equipped with HP Wolf Security to keep your investment and data safe from cyber threats.
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Engineered for Graphic Professionals
Built to last and keep up with your workload
The HP DesignJet XL 3600 and 3800 are robust wide-format multifunction printers tailored for technical environments. They integrate printing, scanning, and copying into a single unit, optimizing workflows for AEC and GIS professionals. These printers are designed for high-quality output of technical drawings, maps, and presentations, emphasizing speed and accuracy.
The HP DesignJet XL 3800 stands out with its rapid printing capabilities, producing up to 6 A1/D-size color pages per minute. It utilizes durable, water-resistant pigment-based inks, ensuring longevity and resilience for technical documents. Both models prioritize user-friendliness and incorporate security features to protect sensitive information, making them reliable assets for collaborative teams.

HP DesignJet XL 3600 Multifunction Printer
Reliable Wide-Format Printing for Your Workflow
- Experience extreme reliability:
Built with the most robust design for demanding environments.1 - Get immediate results:
Print. Don’t wait in front of your printer with the fastest first page out in just 29 seconds.2 - Reduce your expenses:
Get the lowest running costs,2 with mono and color prints at the same price. - Minimize threats:
Protect your network and minimize threats with the world-class printers and plotters protection from HP Wolf Pro Security.3
- Experience extreme reliability:
Built with the most robust design for demanding environments.1 - Get immediate results:
Print. Don’t wait in front of your printer with the fastest first page out in just 29 seconds.2 - Reduce your expenses:
Get the lowest running costs,2 with mono and color prints at the same price. - Minimize threats:
Protect your network and minimize threats with the world-class printers and plotters protection from HP Wolf Pro Security.3
- 30% smaller footprint based on comparable printers using LED technology and capable of printing 4-6 D/A1 pages per minute and which represent more than 40% of the share of low-volume LED printers in the US and Europe according to IDC as of November, 2018. Measure done considering operational footprint (with the media drawer open). Most quiet operation based on comparable printers using LED technology and capable of printing 4-6 D/A1 pages per minute and which represent more than 70% of the share of low-volume LED printers in the US and Europe according to IDC as of November, 2018. Most quiet according to internal HP testing of operation mode and ready/sound mode sound pressure (plain paper, line drawing, normal mode) compared to published specifications of competitive printers. For testing criteria, see https://www.hp.com/go/designjetxlclaims.
- Based on comparable printers using LED technology and capable of printing 4-6 D/A1 pages per minute and which represent more than 70% of the share of low-volume LED printers in the US and Europe according to IDC as of November, 2018. Fastest first page out based on internal HP testing for specific use scenarios. Operational costs based on low-volume LED technology under $17,000 USD in the market as of November, 2018. Operational costs consist of supplies and service costs. For testing criteria, see https://www.hp.com/go/designjetxlclaims.
- HP Wolf Pro Security includes various HP security features and is available on the HP DesignJet T850/XT950 plotter series, HP DesignJet Smart Tank T858/T908/T918 printers, HP DesignJet T1600 plotter series, HP DesignJet T2600 multifunction plotter series, HP DesignJet T1700 plotter series, HP DesignJet Z9⁺ Pro printer, HP DesignJet Z6 Pro printer, HP DesignJet Z9⁺ PostScript® printer series, HP DesignJet Z6 PostScript® printer series, HP DesignJet XL 3600 multifunction printer series, and HP PageWide XL & Pro printers. See product details for included features.
- Operational costs for printers based on low-volume LED technology under $20,000 USD in the market as of January, 2019. Operational costs consist of supplies and service costs. For testing criteria, see https://www.hp.com/go/pagewidexlclaims.
- Available for Windows 7 and later, and for macOS 10 and later. The last release supporting Windows 7 and 8 was in 2021.

HP DesignJet XL 3800 Multifunction Printer
Future-Ready Printing: Sustainable and High-Performance
- Fast performance:
Print speeds up to 6 A1/D color pages per minute¹ and first page out in 20 seconds.² - Simple and optimized:
Work more efficiently with easy one-click copy and scan workflows, features that reduce your environmental impact,³ and a more compact printer that provides additional workspace. - Printer, data, and network protection:
Defend your network and data with the world's most secure large-format printer,⁴ including HP Wolf Enterprise. Monitor the status of your printer through the centralized Command Center - 381 mm (15 inches) front panel:
Intuitive monitor enables easy one-click experiences.
- Designed for the environment:
Made with 33% recycled plastic and uses recyclable cardboard-based cartridges. - Media input/output:
Includes two drawers, edge capture system, and 100-page integrated stacker. - HP Command Centre:
Monitor the status of your printer. - Build-in security:
Protect your printer from cyberthreats with HP Wolf Enterprise.
- Based on comparison of published speed specifications commissioned by HP and performed by Sogeti in February 2023. HP DesignJet XL 3800 multifunction printer top speed of 6 A1/D color pages per minute compared to top speed specifications of mono and color printers from different manufacturers comparable in terms of price range, speed and market relevance based on their worldwide market share as of February 2023 according to IDC. Further details available upon request.
- When the printer is in idle and ready, performing a reprint in fast print mode ON PLAIN PAPER from history in job queue after 35 seconds from the last plot and less than 3 hours.
- Based on comparison of operational footprint commissioned by HP and performed by Sogeti in February 2023. HP DesignJet XL 3800 multifunction printer operational footprint compared to operational footprint of reference competitor in TDP low volume market segment. Further details available upon request.
- Based on comparison of published security specifications commissioned by HP and performed by Sogeti in February 2023. Comparison of HP DesignJet XL 3800 security features and competitors from different manufacturers that represent the majority of TDP low volume market share worldwide as of February 2023. Further details available upon request.
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Media Width | 36 in | 36 in |
Print Cartridges | 6 (C, M, Y, G, pK, mK)
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4 (C, M, Y, K) |
Print speed | 180 A1/hr; 19.3 sec/A1; 3 A1/min | 360 A1/hr; 10 sec/A1; 6 A1/min |
Printheads |
1 universal print head
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6 (KM, CY, MK)
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File Processing Speed | 128 GB | 128 GB
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Security features | HP Wolf Pro Security, HP Secure Boot, Allowlisting, TPM, Role Based Access Control, LDAP and Kerberos authentication, SNMPv3, HTTPS, Secure-IPP, IPsec/Firewall, Certificates management, 802.1X, TLS 1.0/1.1/1.2, HP Web Jetadmin compatible, HP JetAdvantage Security Manager compatible, Secure Disk erase (DoD 5220.22-M), Secure File erase, self-encrypting HDD, encrypted PIN printing, Syslog security logging
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HP SureStart, Secure Boot, Whitelisting, HP Runtime Intrusion Detection, HP Connection Inspector, TPM, Role Based Access Control, LDAP and Kerberos authentication, SNMPv3, HTTPS, Secure-IPP, IPsec/Firewall, Certificates management, 802.1X, TLS 1.0/1.1/1.2, HP Web Jetadmin compatible, HP Security Manager compatible, Secure Disk erase (DoD 5220.22-M), Self-encrypted non-volatile memory, Encrypted PIN printing, Syslog security logging
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