Alternative to Q1252A: Better-Value Equivalents in Stock
Comparing the Q1252A (Q1252A - HP DesignJet 5500 PostScript 42-inches Large Format Printer 1200 x 600dpi Parallel PC Mac) against alternatives? Pro Disk Network stocks 12 similar HP parts that offer comparable performance at different price points. Each option below is in-stock, US-warehoused, and tested-and-certified before ship. Bulk pricing is available on quantities of 5+; B2B procurement can use Net 30 with PO.
About the Q1252A
| SKU | Q1252A |
|---|---|
| Product | Q1252A - HP DesignJet 5500 PostScript 42-inches Large Format Printer 1200 x 600dpi Parallel PC Mac |
| Current price | $5,879.24 |
| Stock status | In Stock |
| Detail page | View Q1252A › |
Alternatives to Q1252A
Each part below is currently in our US warehouse, ships same-day for orders before 2pm ET, and includes our 90-day warranty. SKUs link to the full product page with photos, datasheets and B2B quote form.
HP CH337A#B1K DesignJet 510 42-inch Inkjet Large Format Printer 2400 x 1200 dpi USB Floor Standing Supported
SKU: CH337A-B1K
Price: $6,153.76
CQ109A - HP DesignJet Z6200 InkJet Large Format Printer 42 Color 1506.9 ft/hr Color 2400 x 1200 dpi Gigabit Ethernet USB Floor Standing Supported
SKU: CQ109A
Price: $9,397.12
HP Q6651A#BCC DesignJet Z6100 42inc Color InkJet Large Format Printer
SKU: Q6651A-BCC
Price: $6,559.32
Q1251-60265 - HP UV Ink Tubes Assembly for DesignJet 5000 / 5500 Series 42-inch Printer
SKU: Q1251-60265
Price: $725.33
Q1253-60042 - HP UV Ink Tubes Assembly for DesignJet 5000 / 5500 Series 60-inch Printer
SKU: Q1253-60042
Price: $1,299.79
HP C4254A#ABM LaserJet 4050tn B/W Laser Printer 17-ppm 600 Sheets 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi Ethernet 10/100Base-TX
SKU: C4254A-ABM
Price: $290.79
C4254A - HP LaserJet 4050tn B/W Laser Printer 17-ppm 600 Sheets 1200 dpi x 1200 dpi Ethernet 10/100Base-TX
SKU: C4254A
Price: $360.95
C4252A - HP LaserJet 4050t 600-Sheets 17ppm 1200 x 1200 dpi 8MB Memory Laser Printer
SKU: C4252A
Price: $373.75
CE526A - HP LaserJet Enterprise P3015d 600-Sheets 42 ppm 1200 x 1200 dpi 128MB DDR2 SDRAM USB 2.0 Monochrome Laser Printer
SKU: CE526A
Price: $373.75
HP CE527A#ABA LaserJet Enterprise P3015n 1500-Sheet 42 ppm 1200 x 1200 dpi Printer
SKU: CE527A-ABA
Price: $593.54
How we pick alternatives
Every recommendation above was selected using these criteria:
- Spec parity — capacity, speed, port count, and form factor matched within a 10% tolerance
- Price spread — alternatives shown across the price range, so you can pick on budget
- Brand mix — both OEM-equivalent and trusted aftermarket, all certified
- Reliability data — preferred parts have failure rates below 1% in our 18-month return tracking
- In stock today — shipping today, not 4-6 weeks from now
Want a side-by-side spec comparison?
We can prepare a written comparison covering throughput, power draw, form factor and validated compatibility. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com or call +1 (407) 205-8454 — most quotes ship within 4 business hours.