By Daniel Martinez, SVP and Division President, HP Large Format Print
2025 has been a defining year for HP Large Format, driven by groundbreaking innovations and strategic advancements that elevated HP’s position in the graphics industry and set new benchmarks for large-format printing. These technologies not only advanced printing capabilities but also reimagined how businesses operate, creating a comprehensive ecosystem to enable our customers to achieve greater efficiency, productivity, versatility, and collaboration within their teams.
For Print Service Providers (PSPs), this transformation began with the unveiling of the HP Latex R530 at HP Amplify Conference. This all-in-one printer redefined rigid and flexible printing and unlocked unprecedented versatility for small and medium-sized print shops. Alongside it, we also announced the HP PrintOS Production Hub, the world’s only large-format software that combines order management and remote production control into a centralized, real-time platform, enhancing efficiency and reducing operational complexity[i].
At ISA Sign Expo, we launched the HP Latex 730 and 830, demonstrating how high-impact quality and productivity can empower small and medium-sized PSPs to thrive in competitive markets. Finally, later in the year, Printing United witnessed the debut of the HP Latex FS70 W—HP’s most productive Latex printer to date—set a new benchmark for scalability and productivity[ii].
For professionals in architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC), we marked a milestone year by introducing AI Vectorization to HP Build Workspace, making it one of the first solutions to use AI for the process of vectorizing raster images into CAD editable documents, saving hours of manual work per drawing[iii]. And with the global launch of the HP DesignJet T870 from Japan later in the fall, we delivered a compact 24-inch printer designed for hybrid workspaces that combines versatility, quality, and space efficiency. Finally, on HP SitePrint, we also announced key enhancements, such as flatness measurement or the HP SitePrint SMR prism to bring next-level precision to construction layout.
Driving the Future of Work
As we look toward 2026, one thing is clear: the future of work is being shaped by integrated workflows, digitization, and intelligent solutions. HP Large Format is at the forefront of this transformation, leading HP’s print strategy to enable advanced business ecosystems.
Our vision is to create comprehensive ecosystems that anticipate and address customer frictions in their daily operations, empowering businesses to innovate, collaborate, and scale, thereby unlocking new opportunities for growth and resilience in an increasingly dynamic world.
By leveraging our HP Latex, HP DesignJet and HP SitePrint technology with our software’s latest solutions, we aim to deliver seamless experiences to our customers that simplify complexity and drive efficiency. These platforms are not just tools; they are enablers that combine automation, robotics, and data-driven insights to streamline operations and unlock new possibilities, helping our customers lead the future of the workspace.
In this sense, 2025 was a key year for software and robotics integration. HP PrintOS Production Hub experienced a surge in orders, demonstrating its value as a go-to platform for PSPs to digitize workflows, centralize management, and collaborate in real time. HP Build Workspace continued to attract new AEC customers thanks to features like AI vectorization – soon also AI-powered vectorization directly from HP DesignJet MFPs – while HP SitePrint is continuing to evolve since its implementation thanks to its enhancements in productivity and precision, proving its transformative impact on construction workflows.
These advancements are not isolated wins; they are part of a larger ecosystem that positions HP as a leader in workflow digitization and automation. As businesses seek efficiency and productivity, HP provides the tools to make it happen.
Leading on circularity
At HP Large Format, we believe that true innovation must go hand in hand with responsibility. That’s why sustainability is a cornerstone of our strategy and a defining advantage of our technology in the market. As we advance toward HP’s 2030 sustainability goals, we are embedding circularity into every stage of product design, production, and lifecycle. In 2025, we achieved a 33% increase in circularity, doubling the percentage achieved in 2023, and set our sights on 65% by 2030[iv], reflecting our commitment to ensuring that every innovation we deliver contributes to a more sustainable future.
The new HP DesignJet T870 exemplifies this approach. Designed with circularity in mind, this printer incorporates at least 45% recycled plastic and 10% recycled metal, reducing the demand for virgin materials[v]. Its packaging is 100% polystyrene-free[vi], minimizing environmental impact from the moment it leaves our facilities. Another great example is our HP Latex inks. They shipped with 100% carton cartridges[vii], they are water-based, odorless[viii], and also certified by UL ECOLOGO®[ix] and UL GREENGUARD Gold[x], creating safer, more comfortable workspaces[xi]. These choices demonstrate our commitment to minimizing waste and promoting sustainable manufacturing practices.
Moreover, customers can accelerate their sustainability journey with the HP Sustainability Amplifier[xii] and recycle supplies and hardware through the HP Planet Partners program[xiii], helping them deliver responsibly for both their business and the planet.
Looking Ahead: 2026 and Beyond
HP Large Format momentum is undeniable. 2026 will be a year of acceleration, innovation, and impact. Our mission remains clear: to empower businesses to transform and connect physical and digital workflows, enhance productivity, and achieve their goals, while shaping a sustainable future full of collaboration.
At HP Large Format, we aim to shape a future where design drives meaningful change. We lead with purpose, innovate responsibly, and deliver solutions that set the standard for the next era of work.
[i] Based on a competitive comparison of HP PrintOS Production Hub and comparable competitive software solutions from the main large format vendors that compete with HP products commissioned by HP and performed by Sogeti. HP PrintOS Production Hub enables the PSP to remotely control the printer queue and manage the order intake all in one single platform, unlike any others.
[ii] The HP Latex Productivity Kit in the HP Latex FS70 W Printer delivers speeds up to 117 m2 (1,259 ft²)/hr in SAV, Banner, Wallpaper, and Canvas.
[iii] HP Build Workspace, the first solution to offer cloud-based AI Vectorization to convert raster drawings into working CAD files, specifically designed for architects.
[iv] The calculation is based on internal data. The recycled content considered in the calculation is defined by the EPEAT standard for imaging equipment (IEEE 1680.2).
[v] The HP DesignJet T870 is crafted with at least 45% recycled plastic and 10% recycled metal. Recycled plastic is based on total plastic weight, with post-consumer recycled content defined by the EPEAT standard for imaging equipment (IEEE 1680.2). Recycled metal is based on total metal weight used in the product.
[vi] The HP DesignJet T870 Printer has replaced EPS with molded pulp cushions made from recycled fiber-based material.
[vii] 100% outer box packaging made from recycled fibers. Certified by AMB Packaging Pte. Ltd.
[viii] Applicable to HP Latex Inks. Based on sensory evaluations conducted by Odournet, done according to VDI Guideline 3882 where 832 and 873 inks were characterized as “weak” in odor intensity and “neutral” for hedonic tone. There is a broad set of media with very different odor profiles. Some of the media can affect the odor performance of the final print.
[ix] UL ECOLOGO® Certified HP 832 and 873 inks meet a range of stringent human health and environmental considerations. For certifications, see www.ul.com/EL and www.ul.com/gg.
[x] Applicable to HP Latex Inks. UL GREENGUARD Gold Certification to UL 2818 demonstrates that products are certified to UL’s GREENGUARD standards for low chemical emissions into indoor air during product usage. Unrestricted room size—full decorated room; 33.4 m² (360 ft²) in an office environment; 94.6 m² (1,018 ft²) in a classroom environment. For more information or certifications, visit https://www.ul.com/gg or https://www.greenguard.org.
[xi] Based on odor sensory evaluation when printing with the HP Latex R530 Printer. Tests done in a 57 m2 room with 5ACH. Test conducted by Odournet following the standard VDI3882, where the HP Latex R530 Printer air quality was characterized, when printing, as “neutral” to “slightly pleasant” for hedonic tone.
[xii] The HP Sustainability Amplifier program helps customers reduce their environmental impact through self-assessment, resources, and recognition with an HP badge, not an official eco-label. Recognition is subject to approval for credibility. Program is only available in English.
[xiii] Program availability varies. For details, see hp.com/hprecycl
