$20,571.00
Delivering top quality CAD drawings and renders at fast speeds, the HP DesignJet XL 3800 multifunction printer keeps your jobs moving forward and your teams productive.
Speed and color in one device Keep projects moving with the fastest color printer at 6 A1/D color pages per minute in its class, a fast first page out, and excellent color and monochrome print quality.
Simple and optimized Work more efficiently with easy one-click copy and scan workflows, features that reduce your environmental impact, 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, including HP Wolf Enterprise. Monitor the status of your printer through the centralized Command Center.
General
Technology
HP Thermal Inkjet
Applications
Line drawings; Maps; Orthophotos; Presentations; Renderings
Ink types
Pigment-based (C, M, Y, K)
Ink cartridges
4 (cyan, magenta, yellow, black)
Printheads
6 (K-M, C-Y, M-K) (2 each)
Print resolution
Up to 2400 x 1200 optimized dpi
Minimum line width
0.0008 in (0.02 mm) (HP-GL/2 addressable)
Guaranteed minimum line width
0.07 mm (ISO/IEC 13660:2001(E))
Line accuracy
±0.1%
Print speed
First page out
20 sec; Wake-up time less than 10 sec (no warm-up time)
Media
Media
rolls 2
Roll width
11 to 36-in (279 to 914-mm) width, 656-ft (200-m) length, 3-in core (default) or 2-in core (optional)
Roll diameter
7 in (180 mm)
Media thickness
Up to 19.7 mil Up to 0.5 mm
Media types
Bond and coated paper (bond, coated, heavyweight coated, super heavyweight plus matte, colored), technical paper (natural tracing, translucent bond, vellum), film (matte, polyester), photographic paper (satin, gloss, semi-gloss, matte, high-gloss), backlit, self-adhesive (twoview cling, indoor paper, polypropylene, vinyl), banner and sign materials (polypropylene, scrim banner)
Scanner
Description
Sheetfed, CIS (Contact Image Sensor)
Speed
Scan: Up to 3 in/sec (7.62 cm/sec) color, 200 dpi, up to 10 in/sec (25.4 cm/sec) grayscale, 200 dpi; Copy: Up to 6 in/sec (15.24 cm/sec) color, 200 dpi, up to 10 in/sec (25.4 cm/sec) grayscale, 200 dpi
Optical resolution
Up to 600 dpi
Scan width
36 x 315 in (914 x 8000 mm) JPEG; 24 x 590.5 in (610 x 15,000 mm) TIFF; 36 x 315 in (914 x 8000 mm) PDF
Original thickness
0.03 in (0.8 mm)
Scan format
JPEG, TIFF, PDF (for PostScript Printer)
Scan destination
USB, shared network folder, printer HDD, email
Embedded controller
Memory
128 GB (file processing)
Hard drive
Standard, 500 GB (AES-256 encrypted)
Print languages
Standard: PostScript Printer: Adobe PostScript 3, Adobe PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF, JPEG, CALS G4; Non-PostScript Printer: HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF, JPEG, CALS G4 Optional: Non-PostScript Printer: Adobe PostScript 3, Adobe PDF 1.7
Connectivity
Interfaces
Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T), supporting the following standards: TCP/IP, BootP/DHCP (IPv4 only), DHCPv6, TFTP (IPv4 only), SNMP (v1, v2c, v3), Apple Bonjour Compatible, WS Discovery, Embedded Web Server (HTTP, HTTPS), IPsec, SMTP (email), Raw IP printing (9100), LPD, IPP, WS print, NTLM v2, SMBv3, SSL/TLS, 802.1X authentication (LEAP, PEAP, EAP-TLS), DFS
Printing paths
Direct printing from USB flash drive, print from network shared folder, email printing, HP driver for Windows, HP Print Service for Android, Apple AirPrint driver for macOS and iOS, HP Print for Chrome OS, HP Click, HP Smart App for iOS and Android, HP SmartStream (optional)
Dimensions (w x d x h)
Printer 59 x 26 x 52 in (1500 x 660 x 1310 mm)
Shipping 64 x 30 x 50 in (1620 x 770 x 1260 mm)
Weight
Dual-roll: 375 lb (170 kg)
Dual-roll: 481 lb (218 kg)
The HP DesignJet XL 3800 MFP is HP’s fastest color large-format printer, built for architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) teams who demand high performance, robust security, and eco-friendly operation. It prints and scans up to 6 D-size pages per minute, handles both color and monochrome, and offers HP Wolf Security, making it ideal for jobsite and office use.
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“This is the fastest HP printer we’ve ever owned. It handles CAD files like nothing and is surprisingly compact for what it delivers.”
— Luis R., Architect, Newark NJ
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“We needed a color/mono combo that could handle serious volume. The XL 3800 paid for itself in 6 months.”
— Megan T., Engineering Consultant, NYC
Discover the HP DesignJet XL 3800 – the fastest monochrome and color printer for technical documents. Perfect for construction and AEC professionals. Request a quote today.
Product Brand: HP
If you’re using older HP DesignJet models or LED printers, the HP DesignJet XL 3800 is a game-changing upgrade for AEC, engineering, and construction workflows. Here’s why professionals are switching:
Fastest first-page-out time in its class, ideal for high-volume jobs and tight deadlines
Lower cost per print in both monochrome and color, helping reduce overall project costs
Built-in security features to safeguard sensitive CAD files and architectural documents
Eco-conscious design, with reduced power usage and recyclable cartridges for sustainable operations
Whether you’re printing technical drawings, construction plans, or GIS maps, the XL 3800 wide format printer delivers reliable performance with a lower total cost of ownership.
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