HP DesignJet T2600 MFP Plotter

Yes. The T2600 MFP supports LDAP and Kerberos authentication, meaning users log in at the 15.6-inch touchscreen using their Active Directory or LDAP credentials before printing, scanning, or copying. Role-based access control restricts functions by user role or group policy. This means an administrator can configure the device so that only authorised personnel can access confidential project files, scan originals, or modify printer settings. LDAP integration is a configuration task performed at installation. Graficomp includes LDAP and Active Directory configuration as part of every T2600 MFP installation.

The T2600 MFP can scan to four destinations: USB drive, shared network folder (SMB), the printer's own 500 GB hard disk, and email (SMTP). Scan formats include JPEG, TIFF, multipage TIFF, PDF, and multipage PDF. Scan resolution is up to 600 dpi. The scanner handles originals up to 914 mm wide and up to 0.8 mm thick, using a straight-through paper path for flat sheet and cardboard originals.

The 15.6-inch touchscreen supports user-centric quicksets, so a team member selects their preset destination, places the original in the scanner, and sends the scan in one interaction. No workstation, driver software, or IT support is required for standard scan operations. Post-editing options allow cropping and rotation before saving. Graficomp configures scan quicksets for your document management system as part of installation.

The T2600 MFP is HP's most secure large-format printer. Key security features include: HP Secure Boot (validates firmware integrity at startup, prevents boot-level attacks); Whitelisting (only trusted applications run); TPM (hardware cryptographic key storage); LDAP and Kerberos authentication (Active Directory integration); Role-Based Access Control (restricts functions by user or group); Secure Disk Erase to DoD 5220.22-M standard (overwrites stored job data to prevent recovery); 500 GB self-encrypting hard disk (AES hardware encryption at rest); Encrypted PIN Printing (jobs held in queue until the authorised user enters their PIN); IPsec and Firewall (network-level encryption); 802.1X Network Access Control (LEAP, PEAP, EAP-TLS); TLS 1.0/1.1/1.2 (encrypted communications); Syslog Security Logging (audit trail for compliance reporting); and compatibility with HP JetAdvantage Security Manager for automated policy enforcement and fleet compliance reporting.

The T2600dr (dual-roll) adds a second roll spindle, allowing two different roll media to be loaded simultaneously. For example, A1 plain bond on one roll and A0 heavyweight coated on the other, switching automatically based on the print job size without manual media changes. The T2600dr is available in PostScript variants (HP part numbers 3EK15A and 3EK15B). The standard T2600 (single-roll PostScript, 3XB78A) uses one roll at a time. For high-volume workgroups printing mixed roll sizes throughout the day, the T2600dr eliminates manual media changes and the associated downtime.

No. HP Click software accepts PDF files directly and plots them in one click with automatic page-size detection. No RIP is required for standard CAD plotting workflows. For PostScript models (all current T2600 MFP SKUs), the embedded Adobe PDF Print Engine (APPE) provides the highest-fidelity rendering of complex PDFs containing special fonts, PANTONE colours, smooth shading, overprint, and transparencies. This eliminates the rendering errors that can occur when complex PDFs are processed by standard raster drivers. If your workflow uses Revit or Civil 3D exports with embedded colour profiles or complex transparency, the PostScript model resolves this without a separate RIP investment.

The T2600 MFP operates at 42 dB(A) during printing and 32 dB(A) at idle. In sleep mode it drops below 17 dB(A). HP internal testing found this to be up to 87% less noise than the Canon TX-3000 MFP, which publishes an operating sound pressure level of 51 dB(A). For open-plan offices and shared workgroup environments, 42 dB(A) is broadly equivalent to a quiet office environment or a moderate conversation at a distance. It is significantly quieter than a laser copier. The T2600 MFP is suitable for shared office environments without requiring a dedicated machine room.

Yes. This is one of the primary use cases the T2600 MFP is designed for. A marked-up A1 or A0 drawing is fed into the scanner's straight-through paper path. The scanner captures it at up to 600 dpi and saves it directly to a shared network folder (configured to point to your document management system or SharePoint), to email, to USB, or to the printer's internal hard disk. The scan quickset configured by Graficomp at installation can pre-set the destination folder, file format (PDF or multipage PDF), and naming convention for your archive. This eliminates the separate wide-format scanner and workstation that document control workflows previously required.

At Johannesburg and Cape Town bureau rates of R15 to R25 per A1 sheet, an organisation printing 100 sheets per week spends approximately R6,000 to R10,000 per month on outsourced plotting alone. At that volume, bureau outsourcing is not financially viable and the T2600 MFP typically reaches break-even well within the first year of operation. Beyond the printing cost saving, the T2600 MFP replaces a separate wide-format scanner (typically R15,000 to R30,000 capital cost) and eliminates the operational overhead of managing scanning as a separate workflow. Contact Graficomp for a full cost comparison based on your organisation's actual weekly print volume, scan frequency, and hardware budget.

Yes. The T2600 MFP supports the HP Smart App for iOS and Android (remote job submission, scan management, and printer status), AirPrint for macOS and iOS (native printing without driver installation), HP Print Service for Android, and HP Print for Chrome OS. Email printing is also supported, allowing a user to send a print job to the printer's email address from any device on the network. The HP Smart App additionally allows users to scan from the printer to their mobile device, useful for field engineers or project managers reviewing marked-up drawings remotely.

Graficomp provides on-site installation for every HP DesignJet T2600 MFP purchase. Installation includes: physical setup and stand assembly, Gigabit Ethernet network connection and IP configuration, Active Directory and LDAP integration, HP Click software installation and configuration for your print workflow, scan quickset configuration for your document management system or archive, HP JetAdvantage Security Manager setup if applicable, print quality validation, and operator training covering touchscreen operation, roll loading, scan workflow, and cartridge replacement. The T2600 MFP is a workgroup device that requires correct configuration to perform at its rated specification. You do not set this up yourself.