The HP Designjet 5500 is a large format inkjet printer.  This is a modular 6 cartridge ink system with a choice of two interchangeable ink sets, dye-based inks or pigment-based UV inks. The DesignJet produces durable output lasting at least 2 years for outdoor vinyls and 5 years indoor as a result of HP UV inks and the 3M Match Component System. The HP DesignJet incorporates Pantone color matching for spot or process colors and closed-loop calibration for color consistency.  An intergrated heater ensures optimal image quality.