For anyone shopping wide format printers plotters, the biggest decision is usually width. Two HP DesignJet T630 configurations are being considered here: a 24-inch open-box printer and a 36-inch large-format plotter. The practical question is whether the wider media capacity is worth the higher listed price.
Quick Verdict
Choose the 24-inch model when your largest jobs fit on 24-inch media and you want the lower-cost route into the DesignJet T630 family. Choose the 36-inch model when you regularly print wider drawings, plans, or posters and need the full roll width without resizing.
Comparison
| Product | Listed Price | Max Print Width | Condition | Price Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP DesignJet T630 24-inch Open Box | $999.99 | 24 inches | Open box | |
| HP DesignJet T630 36-inch Large Format Plotter | $1,174.99 | 36 inches | New - Open box |
Where Each Product Wins
HP DesignJet T630 24-inch: lower listed price and compact size. It's described as compact, and the 24-inch width handles a lot of everyday architectural, engineering, and technical printing. The open-box listing keeps the entry cost down.
HP DesignJet T630 36-inch: wider media and full-size output. The 36-inch roll width lets you print large-format plans and posters at true size, and the listed specs include a 1200 x 2400 dpi maximum resolution and 1GB memory. This is the version that removes the tiling workaround.
Product Notes
HP DesignJet T630 24-inch Open Box
At a listed price of $999.99, this open-box T630 is the lower-cost way into the DesignJet T630 line. The description positions it for architectural drawings, engineering plans, posters, maps, and technical documents up to 24 inches wide, and the unit is described as compact and reliable. The limitation is the 24-inch ceiling: anything wider requires resizing or another printer. Also, because it's listed as open box, it isn't a sealed-new unit. For an office or studio whose largest output stays within 24 inches, this model gives you the T630 feature set at the lower end of this price spread.
HP DesignJet T630 36-inch Large Format Plotter
The wider T630 option is listed at $1,174.99. It brings the maximum print width to 36 inches, which matters for full-size construction documents, maps, and large posters. The listed specifications also include a 1200 x 2400 dpi maximum resolution and 1GB memory, so it's positioned as a large-format production machine. The limitation is that you're paying for width you may not need; if most of your output is 24-inch or smaller, the extra roll capacity sits unused. The condition is listed as new - open box. For anyone who routinely prints beyond 24 inches, this is the configuration that actually matches the job.
Final Choice by Use Case
Choose the 24-inch HP DesignJet T630 if you prefer the lower listed price, work in a compact space, and your daily output fits on 24-inch media. Choose the 36-inch HP DesignJet T630 if your projects need print widths beyond 24 inches; the higher listed price buys you full-size output without scaling or tiling.
