Introduction
If your mental model of installing a printer involves a USB cable and a driver download, a production envelope press will not fit it. There is no driver hunt, no wireless pairing step and no print queue on someone's laptop.
What there is instead: a floor-space and power question, a workflow that arrives already built, and an operator who needs training. Getting those three right before delivery is most of the job.
Here is what actually happens.
Key Takeaways
- Site preparation is footprint, power and workflow access — not software setup
- Every press ships with a PDF-based DFE and RIP preloaded on a dedicated CPU
- Three of the four presses run on standard 110V 15A; the 1275 Pro needs 220V 30A as well
- All four presses are designed to run with a single operator
- The iJetColor Assist tablet ships with the 1175, 1175C and 1175 Pro models
- Operator training is free and unlimited under iJetAdvantage
Step 1: Confirm Footprint And Feed Direction
Measure before you commit. Each press has a defined footprint and, on three of the four, a right-to-left feed direction that determines which way the machine has to sit against your workflow.
- HP iJetColor 1175 — 9 ft long by 3 ft deep, benchtop, right-to-left feed
- HP iJetColor 1175C — 9 ft long by 3 ft deep, console, right-to-left feed
- HP iJetColor 1175 Pro + PXG — 10.5 ft long by 3 ft deep, right-to-left feed
- HP iJetColor 1275 Pro — 18 ft long by 4 ft deep
The 1275 Pro also carries an 8 ft smart exit conveyor with stacker, job and output count, and double-feed detect, which is part of why its footprint is what it is. Plan the run-off space, not just the machine.
Step 2: Confirm Electrical Supply
This is the item most likely to delay an installation, because it may involve an electrician.
- 1175 — 110V 15A across four outlets
- 1175C — 110V 15A across two outlets
- 1175 Pro + PXG — 110V 15A
- 1275 Pro — 220V 30A plus 110V 15A
Three of the four run on a standard supply. The 1275 Pro is the exception, and confirming 220V 30A availability early is the single most useful thing you can do before delivery.
Step 3: Understand The Workflow That Arrives With It
Each press ships with a PDF-based DFE and RIP preloaded on a dedicated CPU. That front end handles color separation, screening, variable data and full-bleed imaging. The operator submits a PDF; the system does the rest.
Two consequences worth internalising:
- There is no consumer print driver. Nobody installs anything on a workstation to "add the printer". The press is fed by its own front end.
- Color is managed in the RIP. ICC color profiles are built in, with PMS color matching, and profiles come preloaded on the latest CPU. Color accuracy is a front-end configuration task, not a per-job fight.
The 1175, 1175C and 1175 Pro models ship with the iJetColor Assist tablet as part of the operator toolkit.
Step 4: Add Flow 2.0 If You Want It
iJetColor Flow 2.0 is DFE-based RIP software plus an HP printhead firmware upgrade for all iJetColor 1175 models. Notably for installation planning, it is installed remotely by TeamViewer in 10 to 15 minutes — no additional site visit.
It adds:
- CMYK True Color, which applies when a color is 100% of a single CMYK channel
- A Print Quality Optimizer for die position and ink density
- A Cost Calculator with CSV export
- Job management: a sortable and editable job table, even and odd pages, reverse order, length-based scaling
It costs $990, or $490 with iJetAdvantage, and is free to 2025-model users. The Print Quality Optimizer tool is free for all 1175 models.
Step 5: Train The Operator
A press is only as productive as the person running it, and training is not an afterthought here.
The iJetColor Training and Certification Program is free for customers with iJet Advantage. It runs as live training every Friday, one hour per session, across three classes. Operators who complete all three become iJetColor Certified, and completing the full program earns $1,000 off the next Preventative Maintenance service.
All four presses are designed for single-operator running, so this is one person's skill set rather than a crew's.
Step 6: Put Support In Place
Once the press is running, an iJetAdvantage service and supply agreement covers:
- 24/7 free phone technical support, with live response guaranteed within 60 minutes during business hours on (800) 456-1400 ext 2
- First-year non-wearable parts warranty free with signature
- Discounts on ink and wearable parts
- Free unlimited training
- Remote web diagnostics and firmware upgrades
- iJetWizard access
- Next-day replacement printheads and spare parts
- Free standard shipping once a month on orders over $500
Without an agreement, phone technical support is billed at $150 per hour per incident.
A Pre-Delivery Checklist
- Footprint measured, including run-off space and feed direction
- Electrical supply confirmed (220V 30A for the 1275 Pro)
- Location chosen with workflow access to finishing and mailing
- Operator identified and Friday training sessions booked
- Substrate stock available for commissioning runs
- iJetAdvantage agreement discussed
- Flow 2.0 decision made if the press is a 1175 model
Conclusion
The installation itself is straightforward when the site is ready. The work is in the preparation: floor space with the right feed orientation, the correct electrical supply, an operator booked onto training, and a support agreement in place.
Because these presses arrive with their workflow already built, there is no long software commissioning phase. Get the physical questions right and the press earns from early.
To plan an installation and confirm site requirements for a specific model, call (800) 456-1400.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to install printer drivers?
No. Each press ships with a PDF-based DFE and RIP preloaded on a dedicated CPU. Jobs are submitted as PDFs to that front end, which handles separation, screening, variable data and full-bleed imaging. There is no consumer print driver in the workflow.
What electrical supply does each press need?
The 1175 runs on 110V 15A across four outlets, the 1175C on 110V 15A across two, and the 1175 Pro + PXG on 110V 15A. The 1275 Pro requires 220V 30A plus 110V 15A.
How much floor space is required?
9 ft by 3 ft for the 1175 and 1175C, 10.5 ft by 3 ft for the 1175 Pro + PXG, and 18 ft by 4 ft for the 1275 Pro. Three of the four feed right to left, so orientation matters when planning the layout.
How long does operator training take?
The Training and Certification Program is three live classes, one hour each, held every Friday. Completing all three earns iJetColor Certified status and $1,000 off the next Preventative Maintenance. It is free for customers with iJet Advantage.
Can iJetColor Flow 2.0 be installed without a site visit?
Yes. Flow 2.0 installs remotely by TeamViewer in 10 to 15 minutes. It is available for all iJetColor 1175 models.
Does the press need a dedicated operator?
All four presses are designed to run with a single operator. That is a design goal of the line rather than an optimistic claim, and it is reflected in the feeder automation and the front-end workflow.
