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HP Designjet 3" Core Adapter for Select Printers

BH #HED3SA • MFR #CN538A
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HP Designjet 3" Core Adapter for Select Printers
Key Features
  • For Designjet T1200 HD Multifunction, T1300 44", T1500 36", T2300 eMultifunction, T2500 36" eMultifunction, T790 24", T790 44", T795 44", T920 36", and Z5400 44" Series Printers
This HP Designjet 3" Core Adapter acts as a replacement or spare for the one included with select Designjet Large-Format Printers. It allows users to quickly attach a roll of paper with a 3" core size to their printer.
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HP CN538A Overview

This HP Designjet 3" Core Adapter acts as a replacement or spare for the one included with select Designjet Large-Format Printers. It allows users to quickly attach a roll of paper with a 3" core size to their printer.

Compatible Printers
Designjet T1200 HD Multifunction Printer
Designjet T1300 44" PostScript ePrinter
Designjet T1500 36" ePrinter
Designjet T1500 36" PostScript ePrinter
Designjet T2300 eMultifunction Printer
Designjet T2300 PostScript eMultifunction Printer
Designjet T2500 36" eMultifunction Printer
Designjet T2500 36" PostScript eMultifunction Printer
Designjet T790 24" PostScript ePrinter
Designjet T790 44" ePrinter
Designjet T790 44" PostScript ePrinter
Designjet T795 44" ePrinter
Designjet T920 36" ePrinter
Designjet T920 36" PostScript ePrinter
Designjet Z5400 44" PostScript ePrinter
UPC: 884962016473

HP CN538A Specs

Core Size
3" (7.6 cm)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.735 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
8.2 x 4.75 x 4.6"

HP CN538A Reviews

Great Product

By Carlos
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-03-24

The core adapter arrived on time and fit perfectly to my plotter.

There are 2 when ordering 1

By tchurch
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2019-03-28

I purchased plotter paper last year that we were just going to use and realized I ordered paper with the wrong size core center. Now that I have these, I can further price shop for paper and get the best deal no matter the core size.

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Saw a review saying this works with a T630, ...

Saw a review saying this works with a T630, though T6xx models aren't on the official compatibility list. True?
Asked by: Thomas
The HP Designjet 3" Core Adapter for Select Printers is not listed as compatible with the HP DesignJet T630 36" Large Format Plotter Printer.
Answered by: Michael S
Date published: 2024-08-07

question

Can I use it on another printer?
Asked by: Anonymous
Does it come with a set
Answered by: joy
Date published: 2025-04-01

Does this fit the HP DesignJet Z6dr? I don't see i

Does this fit the HP DesignJet Z6dr? I don't see it listed, but I'd assume these spindles are now standardized on DesignJets.
Asked by: Eric
The HP Designjet 3" Core Adapter for Select Printers (BH #HED3SA) is compatible with the HP DesignJet Z6dr.
Answered by: Miguel M
Date published: 2026-05-24

question

Does it fit over the 2 core part on the gear side?
Asked by: Daniel L.
Yes, you will get a PAIR of these, one for each end of the roll.
Answered by: Carter B.
Date published: 2018-08-26

question

Does it includes both two adapters for both ends?
Asked by: Anonymous
it came as a set of two
Answered by: Theodore A.
Date published: 2019-09-09

question

44 paper spindle for z3200ps
Asked by: Jeffery B.
HP Q6675-60093 Is a 3 spindle adapter
Answered by: BENITA A.
Date published: 2018-08-26
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