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Best HP Printers for A3 Paper in the UK (2026)
Four exact current HP configurations with A3 media support bound in the selected manufacturer record.
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Pick 1 - Best 24-inch A1 desktop plotter configuration
HP DesignJet T250 24" / A1 large format plotter printer 5HB06D#B19
Best for:Exact current HP Thermal Inkjet configuration with manufacturer-listed print functions and dimensions.
Trade-off:Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.
Open lead reviewPick 2 - Best OfficeJet Pro wide-format all-in-one configuration
HP LaserJet Enterprise 8501dn A3 Printer 9S187A#B19
Best for:Exact current Laser configuration with manufacturer-listed print functions and dimensions.
Trade-off:Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.
Open shortlist reviewPick 3 - Best 36-inch A0 plotter configuration
HP DesignJet T630 24" / A1 large format plotter printer 5HB09D#B19
Best for:Exact current HP Thermal Inkjet configuration with manufacturer-listed print functions and dimensions.
Trade-off:Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.
Open shortlist reviewPick 4 - Best 24-inch A1 stand plotter configuration
HP DesignJet T650 24" / A1 large format plotter printer 5HB08D#B19
Best for:Exact current HP Thermal Inkjet configuration with manufacturer-listed print functions and dimensions.
Trade-off:Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.
Open shortlist reviewCompare the four configurations and rule out a poor fit before choosing a retailer.
Compare all fourThe shortlist
Four options, with the trade-offs visible
Use the fit, limitations and checkout checks before opening a retailer page. Confirm the current price, stock, delivery and returns with the retailer.
Pick 1
First comparison point
Best 24-inch A1 desktop plotter configuration
HP DesignJet T250 24" / A1 large format plotter printer 5HB06D#B19
Verdict
5HB06D#B19 fills the 24-inch A1 desktop plotter role; its exact HP record lists A4, A3, A2, A1.
Highlights
- Exact current HP Thermal Inkjet configuration with manufacturer-listed print functions and dimensions.
Drawbacks
- Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.
Buyer fit
Best for
- Exact current HP Thermal Inkjet configuration with manufacturer-listed print functions and dimensions.
Not for you if
- Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.
Check before buying
- Confirm 5HB06D#B19, print technology, required functions, paper handling, connectivity, supplies, current UK stock, warranty and returns.
Pick 2
Best OfficeJet Pro wide-format all-in-one configuration
HP LaserJet Enterprise 8501dn A3 Printer 9S187A#B19
Verdict
9S187A#B19 fills the OfficeJet Pro wide-format all-in-one role; its exact HP record lists Tray 1: A3, A4, A4R, A5, A5R, A6, RA3, SRA3, RA4, SRA4, B4 (JIS), B5 (JIS), B6 (JIS), 10x15cm, Oficio, 8K, 16k, Postcard (JIS), Postcard (JIS), Envelope B5, Envelope C5, Envelope C6, Envelope DL; Tray 2: A4, A4R, A5, A5R, A6, RA4, B4 (JIS), B5 (JIS), B6(JIS), Oficio, 8K, 16k, Envelope B5, Envelop C5, Envelope C6, Envelope DL; Tray 3: A3, A4, A4R, A5, RA3, RA4, B4 (JIS), B5 (JIS), Oficio, 8K, 16k.
Highlights
- Exact current Laser configuration with manufacturer-listed print functions and dimensions.
Drawbacks
- Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.
Buyer fit
Best for
- Exact current Laser configuration with manufacturer-listed print functions and dimensions.
Not for you if
- Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.
Check before buying
- Confirm 9S187A#B19, print technology, required functions, paper handling, connectivity, supplies, current UK stock, warranty and returns.
Pick 3
Best 36-inch A0 plotter configuration
HP DesignJet T630 24" / A1 large format plotter printer 5HB09D#B19
Verdict
5HB09D#B19 fills the 36-inch A0 plotter role; its exact HP record lists Auto sheet feeder: A4, A3; manual feed: A4, A3, A2, A1.
Highlights
- Exact current HP Thermal Inkjet configuration with manufacturer-listed print functions and dimensions.
Drawbacks
- Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.
Buyer fit
Best for
- Exact current HP Thermal Inkjet configuration with manufacturer-listed print functions and dimensions.
Not for you if
- Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.
Check before buying
- Confirm 5HB09D#B19, print technology, required functions, paper handling, connectivity, supplies, current UK stock, warranty and returns.
Pick 4
Best 24-inch A1 stand plotter configuration
HP DesignJet T650 24" / A1 large format plotter printer 5HB08D#B19
Verdict
5HB08D#B19 fills the 24-inch A1 stand plotter role; its exact HP record lists Auto sheet feeder: A4, A3; manual feed: A4, A3, A2, A1.
Highlights
- Exact current HP Thermal Inkjet configuration with manufacturer-listed print functions and dimensions.
Drawbacks
- Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.
Buyer fit
Best for
- Exact current HP Thermal Inkjet configuration with manufacturer-listed print functions and dimensions.
Not for you if
- Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.
Check before buying
- Confirm 5HB08D#B19, print technology, required functions, paper handling, connectivity, supplies, current UK stock, warranty and returns.
Top 4 comparison
Compare the useful differences, trade-offs and final checks side by side.
Before you compare
Check these first
- 1Confirm the exact SKU, functions, print technology, paper sizes, trays, duplex mode, networking, supplies, stock, warranty and returns.
- 2Use independent exact-model testing for print quality, cost per page, noise, reliability and compatibility.
Your four roles
1Best 24-inch A1 desktop plotter configurationHP DesignJet T250 24" / A1 large format plotter printer 5HB06D#B19Exact current HP Thermal Inkjet configuration with manufacturer-listed print functions and dimensions.
Trade-off:Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.
Not ideal for:Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.
Check:Confirm 5HB06D#B19, print technology, required functions, paper handling, connectivity, supplies, current UK stock, warranty and returns.
2Best OfficeJet Pro wide-format all-in-one configurationHP LaserJet Enterprise 8501dn A3 Printer 9S187A#B19Exact current Laser configuration with manufacturer-listed print functions and dimensions.
Trade-off:Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.
Not ideal for:Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.
Check:Confirm 9S187A#B19, print technology, required functions, paper handling, connectivity, supplies, current UK stock, warranty and returns.
3Best 36-inch A0 plotter configurationHP DesignJet T630 24" / A1 large format plotter printer 5HB09D#B19Exact current HP Thermal Inkjet configuration with manufacturer-listed print functions and dimensions.
Trade-off:Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.
Not ideal for:Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.
Check:Confirm 5HB09D#B19, print technology, required functions, paper handling, connectivity, supplies, current UK stock, warranty and returns.
4Best 24-inch A1 stand plotter configurationHP DesignJet T650 24" / A1 large format plotter printer 5HB08D#B19Exact current HP Thermal Inkjet configuration with manufacturer-listed print functions and dimensions.
Trade-off:Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.
Not ideal for:Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value.
Check:Confirm 5HB08D#B19, print technology, required functions, paper handling, connectivity, supplies, current UK stock, warranty and returns.
| Pick | Pick role | Best for | Avoid if | Key trade-off | Check before buying | Warranty/support status | Review/evidence basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. HP DesignJet T250 24" / A1 large format plotter printer 5HB06D#B19 | Best 24-inch A1 desktop plotter configuration | Exact current HP Thermal Inkjet configuration with manufacturer-listed print functions and dimensions. | Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value. | Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value. | Confirm 5HB06D#B19, print technology, required functions, paper handling, connectivity, supplies, current UK stock, warranty and returns. | Confirm the manufacturer's current UK warranty and return terms for 5HB06D#B19. • Exact official configuration and current UK Product surface checked 2026-08-22. | https://www.hp.com/gb-en/shop/products/printers/hp-designjet-t250-24-in-printer-5hb06d-b19 |
| 2. HP LaserJet Enterprise 8501dn A3 Printer 9S187A#B19 | Best OfficeJet Pro wide-format all-in-one configuration | Exact current Laser configuration with manufacturer-listed print functions and dimensions. | Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value. | Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value. | Confirm 9S187A#B19, print technology, required functions, paper handling, connectivity, supplies, current UK stock, warranty and returns. | Confirm the manufacturer's current UK warranty and return terms for 9S187A#B19. • Exact official configuration and current UK Product surface checked 2026-08-22. | https://www.hp.com/gb-en/shop/products/printers/hp-laserjet-enterprise-8501dn-9s187a-b19 |
| 3. HP DesignJet T630 24" / A1 large format plotter printer 5HB09D#B19 | Best 36-inch A0 plotter configuration | Exact current HP Thermal Inkjet configuration with manufacturer-listed print functions and dimensions. | Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value. | Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value. | Confirm 5HB09D#B19, print technology, required functions, paper handling, connectivity, supplies, current UK stock, warranty and returns. | Confirm the manufacturer's current UK warranty and return terms for 5HB09D#B19. • Exact official configuration and current UK Product surface checked 2026-08-22. | https://www.hp.com/gb-en/shop/products/printers/hp-designjet-t630-24-in-printer-5hb09d-b19 |
| 4. HP DesignJet T650 24" / A1 large format plotter printer 5HB08D#B19 | Best 24-inch A1 stand plotter configuration | Exact current HP Thermal Inkjet configuration with manufacturer-listed print functions and dimensions. | Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value. | Published printer specifications do not establish measured print quality, ink or toner economy, reliability, noise, support quality or whole-market value. | Confirm 5HB08D#B19, print technology, required functions, paper handling, connectivity, supplies, current UK stock, warranty and returns. | Confirm the manufacturer's current UK warranty and return terms for 5HB08D#B19. • Exact official configuration and current UK Product surface checked 2026-08-22. | https://www.hp.com/gb-en/shop/products/printers/hp-designjet-t650-24-in-printer-5hb08d-b19 |
Choose this if / Avoid this if
Rule out poor-fit options before comparing finer details.
Avoid if
- You need a multi-brand whole-market ranking rather than a source-closed HP comparison.
- You need measured print quality, running cost, acoustic, reliability or compatibility outcomes.
Dealbreakers
- The route fact belongs to a sibling or family record.
- The current Product page resolves to another exact identity.
Check before buying
- Confirm the exact SKU, functions, print technology, paper sizes, trays, duplex mode, networking, supplies, stock, warranty and returns.
- Use independent exact-model testing for print quality, cost per page, noise, reliability and compatibility.
Choose another shortlist if
- Choose the broad printer shortlist when no specialist requirement is decisive.
- Choose another feature route when its exact function, media, network or workflow predicate is the hard requirement.
When another role fits better
The first option is a useful starting point, not a universal winner. Move another role ahead when its use case, fit or ownership trade-offs match you better.
Known limitations
UK Shortlists has not conducted first-party print-quality, running-cost, acoustic, reliability, compatibility or endurance testing. This is a source-bound exact-configuration comparison.
How we chose
The checks behind the four picks
Qualification requires one exact HP printer record to bind functions, print technology, dimensions, A3 media support and the same official image. Current purchase state is proved separately.
- Step 1: Exact option-defining manufacturer fact
- Step 2: Exact functions technology and dimensions
- Step 3: Distinct stable hardware role
- Step 4: Official image and current exact Product surface
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Last reviewed: 15/08/2026
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Who checked this shortlist?
- Written / compiled by:
- UK Shortlists Editorial Team
- Reviewed by:
- UK Shortlists Editorial Team
- Last reviewed:
- 15/08/2026
- Review basis:
- Criteria-based comparison
We compare published product information, retailer details and the buying criteria shown above. UK Shortlists does not currently publish claims based on first-party product use, laboratory testing or long-term testing.
FAQs & alternatives
Why are all four picks HP?
HP is the current UK manufacturer source system that closes the one-record exact-printer and official-image contract for this tranche. The scope is explicit and is not presented as a whole-market ranking.
Do listed specifications prove print quality or running cost?
No. They establish the selected configuration and feature; measured outcomes require exact-model testing and current supply pricing.
Are roles based on discounts?
No. Roles are stable and price-free; current purchase state is checked independently.
Also consider
- Use the broad printer shortlist for a general starting point.
- Use another exact feature route when media, network, workflow, speed or capacity is primary.
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