HP Smart Card 2580 - 400 ml - sort - original

With a 300-nozzle printhead and 12.7 mm swath, this HP Smart Card 2580 cartridge delivers 600 dpi resolution for crisp, scannable codes on non-porous substrates—from foil pouches to glass bottles.

Overview

The HP Smart Card 2580 is an original industrial ink cartridge engineered for HP Thermal Inkjet (TIJ) systems. It contains 400 ml of solvent-based black ink, ideal for high-speed coding and marking on packaging lines. The integrated printhead ensures consistent output and easy replacement, minimizing downtime in demanding production environments.

What stands out

• Solvent-based ink adheres to non-porous materials like plastics, metals, and coated stock
• Fast-drying formula resists smudging, water, and light for durable codes
• Integrated 300-nozzle printhead with 12.7 mm swath for efficient coverage
• Up to 600 dpi resolution for sharp text, barcodes, and graphics
• Original HP quality ensures reliability and compliance with RoHS and REACH

Technical details

• Ink type: Solvent-based
• Ink colour: Black
• Ink volume: 400 ml
• Print technology: HP Thermal Inkjet (TIJ)
• Nozzle count: 300
• Print swath: 12.7 mm (0.5 inch)
• Print resolution: Up to 600 dpi
• Operating temperature: 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)
• Storage temperature: 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
• Shelf life: 12 months
• Substrate compatibility: Non-porous materials (foils, plastics, metals, glass, coated stock)
• Dry time: Fast-drying
• Durability: Excellent lightfastness, water resistance, and smudge resistance
• Compliance: RoHS, REACH

Our verdict

A robust, high-resolution ink cartridge for industrial coding tasks where adhesion and durability are non-negotiable. The 400 ml volume and integrated printhead make it a practical choice for continuous production lines.