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HP Updates DesignJet T1700

HP has commercially released what it describes as the world’s most-secure large-format printer for GIS mapping by adding tools like HP Secure Boot and Whitelisting for its next-generation, 44-inch DesignJet T1700.
 
The improved security of the T1700, explains HP, is designed to help enterprises print CAD and GIS applications while protecting printers and data from unauthorized or malicious access in infrastructure construction, urban planning as well as utilities industries like oil, water, gas and electricity.
 
“Security is a top concern in enterprises today as connected devices and increasingly open office spaces are pervasive. At the same time, data breaches are growing at an alarming pace. In the first half of 2017, the worldwide breach level index was up more than 160%,” said Guayente Sanmartin, General Manager and Global Head, HP Large Format Design Printing. “The HP DesignJet T1700 Printer Series includes unique advanced security technologies designed to keep corporate network printers, their documents and data protected.”
 
Features include a new self-encrypting hard drive on the printer that ensures it is only readable by the printer itself, even if removed from the device. For additional device security, HP Secure Boot provides BIOS protection, and Whitelisting only allows approved firmware to be installed and run on the device. The Whitelisting feature will be available in mid-2018.

To process larger GIS files, the DesignJet T1700 printer now offers a new processing architecture using a 500 GB hard disk. The large-format printer also has an embedded Adobe PDF Print Engine.

The DesignJet T1700 also leverages a new set of six HP Bright Office Inks with tuned colour profiles and a High Density Printhead. The system also features HP Click printing software for ease of use.