HP Latex FS50
126-Inch Superwide Roll-to-Roll Production Printer | HP 883 5-Litre Inks | 121 m²/hr | Scalable Platform | HP Latex Gen 4 Inks
OVERVIEW
The HP Latex FS50 Printer is a superwide 126-inch (3.2 m) roll-to-roll production printer engineered for print service providers and large-format specialists demanding the highest throughput, widest gamut at speed, and a platform that scales with their business. Powered by HP Latex Gen 4 inks with HP 883 5-litre cartridges (upgradeable to 10-litre), it delivers speeds up to 121 m²/hr and up to 89 m²/hr (958 ft²/hr) in outdoor 3-pass mode — meeting the tightest turnarounds on the largest jobs. The scalable design accommodates optional dual roll, jumbo dual roll, inline slitters, ink collector, and freefall configurations, with HP Live Production monitoring and HP Configuration Center for global fleet management.
- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- WHY CHOOSE HP Latex FS50?
| Print Resolution | Up to 1200 × 1200 dpi |
| Technology | HP Latex Printing Technologies — HP Latex Gen 4 Inks |
| Ink Types | Water-based HP Latex Inks — 8 cartridges (CMYK, LC, LM, Optimizer, Overcoat) |
| Cartridge Size | 5 litres (HP 883) — upgradeable to 10L with B3SG0A |
| Printheads | 8 HP 886 printheads (6 HP Latex Universal, 2 HP Latex Optimizer) |
| Color Repeatability | 95% of colors ≤ 2 dE2000 |
| Print Speed | 1302.43 ft²/hr (2-pass) 957.99 ft²/hr (3-pass) 742.71 ft²/hr (4-pass) 527.43 ft²/hr (6-pass) 409.03 ft²/hr (8-pass) 312.15 ft²/hr (10-pass) |
| Gamut | Up to 30% wider gamut than leading UV alternatives at high speed (HP Latex Gen 4, ECI2002 target) |
| Max Media Width | 3.2 m (single roll) 2 × 1.60 m (optional dual roll) 2 × 1.53 m (optional jumbo dual roll) |
| Roll Width | Up to 3.2 m (single) Up to 2×1.6 m (dual roll) Up to 2×1.53 m (jumbo dual roll) |
| Max Roll Weight | Up to 160 kg (single roll) Up to 300 kg (with optional diverter roller) Up to 2×70 kg (dual roll kit) Up to 2×200 kg (jumbo dual roll kit) |
| Max Roll Diameter | 30 cm (standard) 40 cm (with optional diverter roller) |
| Max Media Thickness | Up to 0.4 mm (default) Up to 2.0 mm (with custom carriage height setting) |
| Media Types | Banners, self-adhesive vinyls, films, papers, wallcoverings, canvas, synthetics, fabrics, mesh, textiles |
| Media Handling | Roll-to-roll, double-sided blockout, dual-roll (optional), roll-to-freefall (optional), ink collector (optional) |
| Connectivity | Intel I210-T1 Gigabit Ethernet (1000Base-T) HP Internal Print Server + Touch Monitor |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 574 × 138 × 167 cm (printer) |
| Printer Weight | 1,303 kg Shipping: 2,067 kg |
| Operating Conditions | 15–30°C 20–70% RH (non-condensing) |
| Power Consumption | 12–13 kW (printing) 510 W (ready) 110 W (low power) 100 W (shutdown) |
| Power Requirements | 200–240 / 380–415 V Delta/Wye, three-phase, PE; 50/60 Hz; 56/35 A |
| Acoustics | 71 dB(A) operating 58 dB(A) idle |
| Warranty | One-year limited hardware warranty |
Description
Stunning — Quality That Drives High Margins
- Up to 30% wider gamut at high speed vs. leading UV alternatives (HP Latex Gen 4 inks, Venture Electronics Spain testing, ECI2002 target)
- Preserves media gloss and feel — water-based inks do not alter substrate surface characteristics
- Consistent color across your global fleet with HP Configuration Center
- Wide range of applications: thin films, vinyl, odorless backlit textiles, outdoor banners, vehicle graphics, wallpaper, POP/POS
- Long-term print-to-print repeatability: 95% of colors ≤ 2 dE2000
Scalable — As Your Business Grows
- Scalable platform integrates future enhancements as business needs evolve — purpose-built for long-term investment
- Built to last: at least 70% of previous-generation HP Latex printers installed are still in use in 2024, averaging 6–7 years in service
- 5-litre HP 883 cartridges standard — upgradeable to 10-litre with B3SG0A High Capacity Ink Upgrade
- Optional dual roll (2 × 1.6 m) or jumbo dual roll (2 × 1.53 m) for double productivity on narrower widths
- Optional inline slitters (M2J33A) for automated slit-to-finish workflow without post-processing
- Optional roll-to-freefall (4R4W5A) for unattended long-run production
- Optional ink collector (3Y0K4A) for porous textile printing
- Optional diverter roller (4R4W7A) for rolls up to 40 cm diameter and 300 kg
- Speeds up to 89 m²/hr (958 ft²/hr) today for the tightest turnarounds
- Auto printhead cleaning and intuitive touchscreen interface minimise operator intervention
- HP PrintOS Live Production for remote fleet monitoring (HP Professional Print Service Plan subscribers)
Sustainable — With Environmental Certifications
- Water-based HP Latex Inks — odorless prints, no hazardous air pollutants (EPA Method 311 — none detected)
- No special ventilation equipment required for odour or air quality compliance
- UL ECOLOGO® certified HP 883 Latex inks meet stringent human health & environmental criteria
- UL GREENGUARD Gold certified — low chemical emissions into indoor air. Unrestricted room size for full decorated room; 33.4 m² (360 ft²) office; 94.6 m² (1,018 ft²) classroom
- HP Planet Partners recycling programme for ink cartridges and consumables
- PVC alternative media profile database for environmentally-preferred substrate choices
