HP has launched the new HP DesignJet T870 printer designed for professionals in architecture, engineering. and construction (AEC) connect physical and digital workflows. The company has also expanded HP Build Workspace with mobile-enabled scanning and AI-powered vectorisation as well as adding HP SitePrint SMR prism, a new precision accessory for HP SitePrint.
HP says it engineered the DesignJet T870 printer as a compact 60cm printer tailored to the needs of today’s hybrid workspaces. The company calls it a versatile printer that combines high quality output with sustainable design and seamless integration into hybrid workspaces. It is up to 30 per cent lighter, quieter and more energy efficient than its predecessor.
The HP DesignJet T870 printer features pigment-based HP Flex Tech Inks to produce prints across various sizes. Its integrated input tray enables multi-size printing from A4/A to A1/D, without the need to manually switch between roll and sheet media. Its high capacity 130ml and 300ml ink cartridges reduce the frequency of replacements.
HP says it has engineered sustainability into every stage of the HP DesignJet T870 lifecycle. The device contains at least 45 per cent recycled plastic and 10 per cent recycled metal and ships in 100 per cent polystyrene free packaging 6. Day to day, automatic on/off scheduling can trim energy use by up to 60 per cent, while optimised maintenance cuts ink consumption by as much as 95 per cent during printhead cleaning.
The company adds that the versatility of the new HP DesignJet T870 also extends beyond AEC into sectors such as retail and education, where hybrid teams need compact, sustainable devices that can support diverse applications, while fitting into modern work environments
HP Build Workspace
New features for HP Build Workspace include mobile enabled scanning and AI-powered vectorisation directly from HP DesignJet MFPs (Multifunction Printers). HP says this bridges the gap between physical and digital workflows, enabling professionals to convert legacy drawings and field sketches into CAD-ready files quickly and accurately, reducing project delays, along with enhancing collaboration across distributed teams, and reinforcing data security in increasingly hybrid work environments.
HP Click Solutions integration enables printing documents from HP Build Workspace directly to HP DesignJet printers. AI vectorisation reduces manual drafting time by up to 80 per cent. The platform also improves collaboration through integrated layer separation, markup tools and centralised file sharing. Essentially, HP Build Workspace combines scanning, vectorisation, and printing in one process.
HP adds that in 2026, HP Z Workstations users will have the ability to run AI vectorisation jobs locally and complete them up to two times faster than with cloud-based workflows.
HP SitePrint SMR prism
HP calls SitePrint SMR prism a detachable accessory that brings next level precision to construction layout while reducing manual rework. The prism automatically rotates to maintain optimal alignment with total stations. It supports on-time project delivery and more reliable layout execution. HP will also broaden its floor deviation marking services to support new applications such as interior finishing, reinforcing the company’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of innovation in construction workflows.
Daniel Martinez, senior vice president and division president, HP Large Format Printing, says, “At HP, we are committed to helping professionals work smarter and faster through secure, sustainable printing and AI-powered design workflows
“Today’s announcements transform how teams in diverse industries collaborate across offices, studios and worksites, freeing them to focus on what matters most: designing and building the world around us.”
