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HP Photosmart Pro B9180 Photo Printer vs Ricoh Aficio™GX 5050N

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 2identical
  • 112known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Photosmart Pro B9180 Photo Printer:4.5 ppm
    • Aficio™GX 5050N:18.5 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Photosmart Pro B9180 Photo Printer:4 ppm
    • Aficio™GX 5050N:14.5 ppm
  • Total input capacity
    • Photosmart Pro B9180 Photo Printer:200 sheets
    • Aficio™GX 5050N:250 sheets
  • Total output capacity
    • Photosmart Pro B9180 Photo Printer:50 sheets
    • Aficio™GX 5050N:150 sheets
  • Maximum input capacity
    • Photosmart Pro B9180 Photo Printer:200 sheets
    • Aficio™GX 5050N:850 sheets
  • I/O ports
    • Photosmart Pro B9180 Photo Printer:1 USB 2.0
    • Aficio™GX 5050N:USB
  • Market positioning
    • Photosmart Pro B9180 Photo Printer:Business
    • Aficio™GX 5050N:Home & office
  • Weight
    • Photosmart Pro B9180 Photo Printer:17.1 kg
    • Aficio™GX 5050N:15.5 kg

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Comparison of Photosmart Pro B9180 Photo Printer, Aficio™GX 5050N
129 specifications
Featuresidentical
Printing coloursKnown for oneCyan, Light Cyan, Light grey, Light magenta, Magenta, Photo black, YellowUnknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneFCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B; VCCI-2; ICES-003 Issue 4; CISPR 22: 1997; EN 55022: 1998 Class B; CISPR 24: 1997+A1+A2; EN 55024: 1998+A1+A2; IEC 61000-3-2: 2000; EN 61000-3-2: 2000; IEC 61000-3-3: 1994+A1: 2001; EN 61000-3-3: 1995+A1: 2001Unknown — not stated by the source
SafetyKnown for oneIEC 60950-1: 2001; EN 60950-1: 2001; UL 60950-1/CSA22.2 No. 60950-1-03; NOM 019-SFCI-1998; GB4943: 2001Unknown — not stated by the source
Print head nozzlesKnown for one1056 ink nozzles per colour, 24 kHz maximum firing frequencyUnknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum duty cycleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20000 pages per month
Number of print cartridgesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Printing2 differ
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs4.5 ppm18.5 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one26 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one28 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs4 ppm14.5 ppm
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)Known for one2.5 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print quality (colour, best quality)Known for one4800 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Print quality (black, normal quality)Known for one600 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Print quality (black, draft quality)Known for one600 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Print quality (black, best quality)Known for one4800 x 1200 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3600 x 1200 DPI
Warm-up timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 s
Input & output capacity3 differ
Total input capacityDiffers200 sheets250 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers50 sheets150 sheets
Maximum input capacityDiffers200 sheets850 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for one50 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Envelope feederKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard input capacity for cardsKnown for oneUp to 60 cardsUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard output capacity for cardsKnown for oneUp to 20 cardsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacity for labelsKnown for oneUp to 50 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacity for envelopesKnown for oneUp to 50 envelopesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacity for cardsKnown for oneUp to 60 cardsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum paper traysKnown for one1 plus single-sheet specialty media trayUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling standard/inputKnown for one200-sheet input tray, single-sheet specialty media trayUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling standard/outputKnown for one50-sheet output trayUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Media size (tray 1)Known for oneLetter, legal, tabloid, executive, 3.5 x 5 in, 4 x 6 in (with or without tabs), 5 x 7 in, 8 x 10 in, 11 x 14 in, 11 x 17 in, Super B (13 x 19 in), envelopesUnknown — not stated by the source
Media weights by paper pathKnown for oneMain tray: 80 to 180 g/m2; specialty media tray: 80 to 800 g/m2 (1.5 mm thick)Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingKnown for one200-sheet input tray, single-sheet specialty media tray, 50-sheet output trayUnknown — not stated by the source
Recommended media weightKnown for one80 - 800 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard media sizesDiffers10 x 15 cm (with or without tab), 10 x 30 cm, 13 x 18 cm, A3, A3 Plus, A4 (including panorama), A5, A6, Super B (33 x 48 cm), B4, B5, E, L, 2L, Hagaki, Ofuku Hagaki, A2 envelope, C6 envelope, DL envelopeB5 - A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, Envelope
Custom media sizesKnown for oneMain Tray: 89 x 127 mm to 330 x 482 mm; Specialty Tray: 100 x 150 mm to 330 x 1117 mm (single sheet only) Main Tray: 3 x 5 to 13 x 19 in; Specialty Tray: 3 x 5 to 13 x 44 in (single sheet only)Unknown — not stated by the source
Media handlingKnown for oneSheetfedUnknown — not stated by the source
Recommended mediaKnown for onePhoto paper (glossy, satin, matte, digital fine art media), plain paper, coated paper, brochure paper, iron-on transfer mediaUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 x 297 mm
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes, Plain paper, Transparencies
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExecutive, Legal
Media weight (tray 1)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 163
Media weight (tray 2)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 255 g/m²
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Direct printingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
PictBridgeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
I/O portsDiffers1 USB 2.0USB
Performanceidentical
Internal memory64 MB64 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one64 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for one5.7 B(A) (printing at 2.2 ppm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Market positioningDiffersBusinessHome & office
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one7 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
System requirements1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 2000; Windows XP Home; Windows XP Professional; Windows XP Professional x64; Mac OS X v 10.3; Mac OS X v 10.4 or higher; Linux (see http://)Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP/Server 2003
Minimum system requirementsKnown for onePentium II (or equivalent) or greater; 64 MB RAM (256 MB recommended); 200 MB free hard disk space (450 recommended); SVGA monitor (800 x 600, 16-bit color); 4x CD-ROM drive; USB port and USB cable (not included); Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, XP Home, XP Professional; Internet Explorer 5.01Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirements for MacintoshKnown for oneMac OS X v 10.3.9 or greater; G3 processor or greater; 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended); 400 MB free hard disk space; USB port and USB cable (not included); SVGA monitor (800 x 600, 16-bit color); 4x CD-ROM drive; QuickTime 7.03 or later; HP Memories Disc Creator Software; requires CD writer and 700Unknown — not stated by the source
JetDirect Compatible ProductsKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one59 - 90 °FUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 149 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one15 - 32 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers17.1 kg15.5 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one1200 x 1000 x 2130 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one673.1 x 711 x 241.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source491 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source263 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneHP Photosmart Premier softwareUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one22.5 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weight (imperial)Known for one22.5 kg (49.5 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross weightKnown for one335 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Layers per palletKnown for one7 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one14 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (EU)Known for one12 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet size (EU)Known for one1200 x 1000 x 2130 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features5 differ
Printer managementKnown for oneDirect Adobe RGB and sRGB support, ICC colour management, application-based colour management, Densitometric closed loop calibration new drop detection systemUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs673.1 x 429 x 241.3 mm500 x 491 x 263 mm
FunctionsKnown for onePrintUnknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceDiffers1 USB 2.0, 1 EthernetUSB 1.1/2.0
Media types supportedDiffersPaper [photo, digital fine art media (DFA), coated, inkjet, plain], labels, cards (index, greeting)Plain paper, recycled paper, thick paper, transparencies, envelopes
Networking featuresDiffersVia Ethernet portEthernet 10 base-T/100 base-TX
Power requirementsDiffersInput voltage: 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 5 Hz), 1 amp220 - 240 V/50/60 Hz
Print headKnown for one4 (1 each photo black/light gray, matte black/cyan, yellow/magenta, light magenta/light cyan)Unknown — not stated by the source
Print quality, vertical alignment accuracyKnown for one+/- 0.05 mm +/- 0.002 inUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyInkjetInkjet
Product dimensions when open (LxWxD)Known for one67.3 cm (26.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
Size (imperial)Known for one67.3 cm (26.5")Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard input traysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one785 x 598 x 330 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print lengthKnown for one482 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible ink types, suppliesKnown for onePigment-basedUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex print optionsKnown for oneNone (not supported)Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour printing technologyKnown for oneColorsmart /sRGB, Adobe RGB, ICM, Managed by applicationUnknown — not stated by the source
Automatic paper sensorKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour managementKnown for oneDirect Adobe RGB and sRGB support, ICC color management, application-based color management, Densitometric closed loop calibration new drop detection system.Unknown — not stated by the source
Control panelKnown for oneLCD (2-line text) with backlight, qualitative fill levels of cartridges, menu button, delete button, OK button, select buttonsUnknown — not stated by the source
Fade-resistance (archivability, dye ink)Known for one200 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacity (photo paper)Known for one60 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacity for 10 x 15 cm photographsKnown for one60 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum output capacity (photo paper)Known for one20 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum output capacity for labelsKnown for one20 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print length (imperial)Known for one44 inUnknown — not stated by the source
Media sizes supported (imperial)Known for oneLetter, legal, tabloid, executive, 3.5 x 5 in, 4 x 6 in (with or without tabs), 5 x 7 in, 8 x 10 in, 11 x 14 in, 11 x 17 in, Super B (13 x 19 in), envelopesUnknown — not stated by the source
Media thickness (by paper path)Known for oneMain tray: up to 15 mil; specialty media tray: up to 59.1 milUnknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one784.9 x 596.9 x 330.2 mm (30.9 x 23.5 x 13")Unknown — not stated by the source
Page yield identifierKnown for onePS9180Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one1219.2 x 1016 x 2438.4 mm (48 x 40 x 96")Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for one334.3 kg (737 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Photo proofsheets supportedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (black, best quality, letter)Known for one< 2.5Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (colour, draft quality, letter)Known for one< 26Unknown — not stated by the source
Service & supportKnown for onehttp:///supportUnknown — not stated by the source
SkewKnown for one+/- 0.006 inUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard input capacity for legalKnown for one200 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard output capacity for labelsKnown for one20 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard output capacity for legalKnown for one50 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
SureSupply connection typeKnown for oneDirect and NetworkUnknown — not stated by the source
SureSupply supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical featuresKnown for oneHP Adaptive Lighting, HP Auto Red-eye RemovalUnknown — not stated by the source
Vivera inks supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one37.7 lbUnknown — not stated by the source

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