New Firmware Available – T1600/2600 Family

New Firmware Available – T1600/2600 Family

This new firmware release allows adding wireless accessories. Firmware release 04_20_21.1 is now available for the HP DesignJet T1600 and T2600 Printer Series. Enhance your mobile and wireless productivity of your business by enabling secure, reliable WiFi printing on HP DesignJet T1600 and T2600 Printer Series. This added WiFi Compatibility is offered through an HP accessory:  HP Jetdirect 3100w BLE/NFC/Wireless Accessory (3JN69A)  Two great features that have been added to the printer series: You can now remotely configure the most commonly used printer settings via the Printer’s Embedded Web ServerThe wireless access port on these printers are now available and configured to operate reliably with the latest firmware To download the latest drivers for the HP DesignJet T1600 and T2600 Printer Series, start here and choose your printer: https://support.hp.com/us-en/drivers 
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To Train or not to Train … that is the question!

To Train or not to Train … that is the question!

Yes these are trying and very strange times with many factors that affect decision making. But through all of the noise we made what we believe to be a responsible decision to get back into the classroom and ensure that HP Partners have the opportunity to get the Service Authorizations that they need. Factors Considered: HP training policy for A3 - no trainingHP training policy for DesignJet - training allowedHP DesignJet Partners - have their own policiesTraining in general - allow / prohibitTravel in general - allow / prohibitTravel outside of their state of work residence - allow / prohibitState…
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Installation is a Warranty Service

Installation is a Warranty Service

HP DesignJet Printers are complicated simplicity. All we mean is that once they are configured and installed properly they can be used easily by the many individuals that need wide format print outs from blue prints to posters BUT they must be configured and installed by trained and certified technicians. Installation and training credits have been rolled into DesignJet product discounts and rebates which are only available to partners with certified technicians. It clearly means that installation and training are warranty services provided upon initial installation and configuration. Every technician that logs in to The HP Partner First Portal and…
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Rebates for Certifications are Service Revenue

Rebates for Certifications are Service Revenue

HP Partners are learning that there are significant discounts at the point of purchase or rebates for quarterly purchases that are tied to Warranty Service Certifications. In other words, if you have certified technicians for specific DesignJet product families then your organization gets money. Either directly as a discount when purchasing or through organized periodic rebates. Don't let your organization grab 100% of the rebate and discount your selling prices or pay it out to sales reps as spiffs. You need to grab your portion of it as part of your certification ROI. It costs money to train and certify…
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