Printhead HP 731 DesignJet

The HP 731 DesignJet Printhead is a universal thermal inkjet printhead compatible with HP DesignJet T1700 and T1700dr 44-inch PostScript printers. It supports six colors — Cyan, Grey, Magenta, Matte Black, Photo Black and Yellow — and is designed together with Original HP Bright Office inks to deliver bright colors and bold image quality for technical prints on plain papers. The compact unit (28 mm x 143 mm x 132 mm) provides reliable performance for professional printing workflows.

Advantages

The universal HP 731 printhead can be installed with any color, reducing the need to stock separate heads for each ink. High-density nozzle technology supplies 2112 nozzles per color and enables 0.1% line accuracy, which supports precise, repeatable technical output. Designed and tested with HP Bright Office inks, the printhead helps maintain consistent color and image quality on plain paper while keeping installation and maintenance straightforward.

Suitable for

• Technical drawings and CAD prints on plain paper
• Architectural and engineering plans
• Large-format production on HP DesignJet T1700 / T1700dr 44-inch printers
• Environments requiring accurate line reproduction and consistent color

Key specifications

• Model: HP 731 DesignJet Printhead (MPN: P2V27A)
• Compatibility: HP DesignJet T1700 and T1700dr 44-inch PostScript
• Technology: Thermal inkjet
• Printing colours: Cyan, Grey, Magenta, Matte Black, Photo Black, Yellow
• Nozzles: 2112 nozzles per color
• Line accuracy: 0.1%
• Dimensions: 28 mm × 143 mm × 132 mm
• Weight: 0.08 kg

How to use

Install the HP 731 printhead into the designated carriage of the HP DesignJet T1700 or T1700dr according to the printer service manual. The universal head accepts any supported color; ensure you match the correct ink carriage position and follow printer prompts during initialization. After installation, run any recommended head alignment and nozzle checks to verify print quality and line accuracy before starting production jobs.

Usage recommendations

For consistent results, use Original HP Bright Office inks together with the HP 731 printhead and store replacement heads in a clean, dry environment. Perform periodic nozzle checks and alignment procedures as part of routine maintenance to preserve line accuracy and image quality.