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Epson Stylus T30 vs HP C8174A inkjet printer Colour

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 7identical
  • 73known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of print cartridges
    • Stylus T30:3
    • C8174A inkjet printer Colour:4
  • Maximum resolution
    • Stylus T30:5760 x 1440 DPI
    • C8174A inkjet printer Colour:4800 x 1200 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Stylus T30:38 ppm
    • C8174A inkjet printer Colour:6.5 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Stylus T30:20 ppm
    • C8174A inkjet printer Colour:5 ppm
  • Total input capacity
    • Stylus T30:120 sheets
    • C8174A inkjet printer Colour:150 sheets
  • Maximum ISO A-series paper size
    • Stylus T30:A4
    • C8174A inkjet printer Colour:A3
  • Maximum print size
    • Stylus T30:216 x 356 mm
    • C8174A inkjet printer Colour:297 x 420 mm
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • Stylus T30:A4, A5, A6
    • C8174A inkjet printer Colour:A3, A4, A5, A6

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Comparison of Stylus T30, C8174A
96 specifications
Features1 differ
ColourYesYes
Maximum duty cycleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12000 pages per month
Number of print cartridgesDiffers34
Duplex printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Print head nozzlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source304
Printing3 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers5760 x 1440 DPI4800 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4800 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs38 ppm6.5 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 ppm
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs20 ppm5 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A3)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 ppm
Print margin top (A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 mm
Print margin right (A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 mm
Print margin left (A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 mm
Print margin bottom (A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.19 cm
Print speed (colour photo, normal quality) on photo paperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.9 ppm
Print speed footnoteKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceApproximate figures—exact speed will vary depending on the system configuration, software program, and document complexity media.
Print speed (colour, best quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 ppm
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 ppm
Print quality (colour, best quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4800 DPI
Print quality (black, best quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 600 DPI
Warm-up timeKnown for one91 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (black, normal)Known for one35 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for one40 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total input capacityDiffers120 sheets150 sheets
Total output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 sheets
Standard output capacity for envelopesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 sheets
Maximum output capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 sheets
Paper handling standard/inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150
Paper handling standard/outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100
Paper handling5 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeDiffersA4A3
Maximum print sizeDiffers216 x 356 mm297 x 420 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Plain paperBanner, Bond paper, Card stock, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Matte paper, Photo paper, Recycled paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A5, A6A3, A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB5B4, B5, B6
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC4, C5, C6
Envelopes sizesDLDL
Media size (tray 1)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source90 x 146 - 330 x 483 mm
Paper handling optional/inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneLegalUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex media weightKnown for one64 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceParallel, USB 2.0
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 parallel, 1 USB, 1 EIO
Direct printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source96 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source352 MB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Printing noise levelDiffers39 dB58 dB
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 MHz
Memory upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.352 GB
Acoustic pressure emissionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source58 dB
Acoustic power emissions (active, print, copy or scan)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 dB
Acoustic power emissions (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source62 dB
Buffer sizeKnown for one64 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Power2 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs15 W67 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs2 W12 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
System requirements1 differ
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 7/Vista/XP/2000 Mac 10.3.9+Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home, Windows 2000 Mac OS X v 10.3 or higher, Mac OS X v 10.6 Linux
Minimum processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePentium 233
Minimum RAMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 MB
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 MB
Minimum system requirements for MacintoshKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceiMac 600 MHz, 128 MB Power Mac G3 + 400 MHz, 128 MB iBook 366 MHz, 128 MB
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 90%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 35 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source676 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source498 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source199 mm
WeightDiffers3.8 kg13.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAcrobat Reader 5.05, Config editor, INF locator, Scrubber
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs435 x 250 x 161 mm676 x 498 x 199 mm
Print technologyInkjetInkjet
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source788 x 600 x 382 mm
Colour printing technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Photoret III
Standard output capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 sheets
Network readyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Stand-by LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for oneUSB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one220–240 V, 50/60Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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