HP PageWide C500 Print System

Digital post-print solution with offset quality for mainstream production

Grow—get digital post-print simplicity and offset quality for mainstream corrugated conversion. Food-safe[1] water-based inks enable a wide range of packaging applications. Rely on proven HP technology, experience, scale, and seamless integration.

Grow your business with a digital post-print solution with offset quality for mainstream production

This printer is intended to work only with cartridges that have a new or reused HP chip, and it uses dynamic security measures to block cartridges using a non-HP chip. Periodic firmware updates will maintain the effectiveness of these measures and block cartridges that previously worked. A reused HP chip enables the use of reused, remanufactured, and refilled cartridges. More at:

HP PageWide C500 Print System

The HP PageWide C500 Press delivers consistent offset print quality for a wide range of corrugated applications on both coated and uncoated paper, along with post-print simplicity and the versatility advantages of food-safe[1] true water-based inks. All with the flexibility, accelerated time to market, and inventory benefits of digital printing. Help create new business opportunities and new competitive advantages with this single-pass, digital post-print solution for mainstream production.

Corrugated converters who want post-print simplicity, offset quality, and digital flexibility for premium to basic packaging—including food packaging.

Post-print simplicity with offset print quality

Build customer loyalty through better service: on-demand printing, quick campaigns, last minute changes. Cost-effectively print jobs in runs of one to thousands—while focusing your analog presses on very long runs. Profitably convert a meaningful part of your current jobs from analog to digital. Leverage digital to acquire new customers and new jobs for both digital and analog.

Post-print simplicity with offset print quality

Print sharp text and barcodes and smooth tone transitions with 1,200 nozzles per inch and 6-picoliter drops. Achieve offset print quality with innovative HP Virtual Belt Technology for accurate dot placement. Maintain consistent print quality with 1 million nozzles and 6X nozzle redundancy. Streamline your production flow on industrial-grade boards with HP Corrugated Grip.

Wide packaging range—food-safe[1] water-based ink

HP PageWide water-based inks are 100% free of UV-reactive chemistries.[1] Robust, trusted food-safe printing for primary/secondary corrugated packaging—no extra barriers needed.[1] Whether coated or uncoated, you can achieve superb print quality and deliver premium-quality boxes. Amaze brands and enhance box value with versioning, customization, and a range of printed security features.

Simple digital solution from a trusted partner

Integrate digital with current corrugated production, business workflows with HP One Package workflow suite. Drive business success by leveraging HP’s scale—including brand relations, sales training, and communities. Ramp up production by taking advantage of HP's comprehensive service and support programs. Protect your investment—evolve your solution with new features and performance enhancements.