When you're comparing wide-format printers and plotters, the decision comes down to what kind of output you produce most often. The HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 is aimed at offices that want one machine for many jobs. The HP T100 Large Format Color Plotter is aimed at people who need dedicated large-format color output.
Quick verdict
If your priority is one device that can handle printing plus everyday office tasks, choose the 7740. If your priority is wider output for technical drawings and graphics, choose the T100. The 7740 is the lower-priced option; the T100 costs more for its specialist role.
Price and position at a glance
| Product | Listed price | What it does best | Capacity marker |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 Wide Format All-in-One Printer - White | USD 240.99 | All-in-one printing, scanning, copying, faxing, and duplex | |
| HP T100 24-Inch Large Format Color Plotter | USD 450.00 | 24-inch color plotter for wide-format output |
Where each product wins
- HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 wins on everyday capability. It prints black at 22 ppm, offers up to 4800 x 1200 DPI, and supports paper sizes from A6 to A3. Wireless, Ethernet, and USB 2.0 connectivity make it easy to position near a network.
- HP T100 wins on format width. The T100 is a dedicated 24-inch color plotter, so it is built for output width more than for office multitasking. That width advantage is the clearest reason to choose it for drawings and graphics.
HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 Wide Format All-in-One Printer
The one-liner for the 7740 is that it centralizes your printing, scanning, copying, and faxing in a single workspace. The scanner, copier, fax, and duplex features are listed together with the printer, which means you don't need separate hardware for routine document jobs. With a 22 ppm black print speed and a 4800 x 1200 DPI maximum resolution, it is also quick enough for a small team. The open-box condition is the main caveat to factor into your purchase. If your wide-format work is mostly documents and accounting sheets rather than oversized drawings, the 7740 gives you a true all-in-one without stepping up to a dedicated plotter.
HP T100 Large Format Color Plotter
The T100 is the specialist here. It is a plotter, and that focused design is exactly why it exists: to handle wide color output that regular office printers cannot fit. The model name HP T100 24IN is the specific version, and the plotter format is the reason to choose it. The used condition is the main limitation, so plan to give it a proper setup and pick media that suits the job. If your workflow centers on producing large drawings and graphics rather than running a document-heavy office, the T100 keeps the focus on output size.
Final choice by use case
Choose the HP OfficeJet Pro 7740 when your office needs one versatile device for daily document work. Choose the HP T100 when your primary output is wide color plots and machine versatility is secondary.
