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Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4200 vs HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 10identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4200 has 2 more print cartridges than the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer (6 vs 4). The Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4200 has 50.8 cm more maximum roll width than the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer (111.8 cm vs 61 cm). The Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4200 has 4 cm more maximum roll diameter than the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer (17 cm vs 13 cm). Print technology: Inkjet on the Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4200, Thermal inkjet on the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer. Product colour: Black, White on the Canon imagePROGRAF TX-4200, Black on the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer.

  • Print technology
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:Inkjet
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:Thermal inkjet
  • Number of print cartridges
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:6
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:4
  • Maximum roll width
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:111.8 cm
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:61 cm
  • Maximum roll diameter
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:17 cm
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:13 cm
  • Product colour
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:Black, White
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:Black
  • Internal memory
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:128000 MB
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:1024 MB
  • Power consumption (off)
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:0.1 W
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:0.2 W
  • Power consumption (sleep)
    • imagePROGRAF TX-4200:2.1 W
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:2.5 W

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Comparison of imagePROGRAF TX-4200, DesignJet T870 24-in Printer
69 specifications
Printing4 differ
Print technologyDiffersInkjetThermal inkjet
Print resolution colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridgesDiffers64
Page description languagesDiffersCALS G4, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, JPEG, PDF 1.7PDF, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4, URF
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, YellowCyan, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow
Print speed (normal quality, A1)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 pph
Borderless printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA1 (594 x 841 mm)
Paper tray media typesDiffersPlain paperCoated paper, Plain paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Matte paper, Banner, Heavy paper, Satin paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA1, A2, A3, A4
Maximum roll widthDiffers111.8 cm61 cm
Maximum roll diameterDiffers17 cm13 cm
Print margin cut-sheetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 mm
Custom media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto sheet feeder: 210 x 279 to 305 x 457 mm; Manual feed: 210 x 279 to 609 x 1676 mm
StackerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Media thicknessKnown for one0.07 - 0.8 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB connectorKnown for oneUSB Type-A / USB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
Direct printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneIEEE802.3ab(1000base-T), IEEE802.3u(100BASE-TX)/IEEE802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.1X (EAP-TLS/EAP-TTLS/PEAP)Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneApple AirPrintUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
Internal memoryDiffers128000 MB1024 MB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina, Thailand
CertificationDiffersCB certfication, EPEAT GOLDCompliant with Class B requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (RED Directive), Australia (ACMA), New Zealand (RSM), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI); Korea (KCC)
HP segmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Internal storage capacityKnown for one500 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source199251089299, 199251089305, 199251089312, 199251089329, 199251089336, 199251089343, 199251089350, 199251089367, 199251128356
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with optionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source(AB1) 199251089299; (ABG) 199251089305; (AC4) 199251089312; (ACJ) 199251089329; (AKV) 199251089336; (B19) 199251089343; (B1K) 199251089350; (BCD) 199251089367; (EMU) 199251128356
Power4 differ
Power consumption (off)Differs0.1 W0.2 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs2.1 W2.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs87 W35 W
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50/60 Hz
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs15 - 30 °C5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%20 - 70%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3000 m
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-25 - 55 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Carbon footprintidentical
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1028
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source745
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source51
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source126
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source106
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers1593 mm1100 mm
DepthDiffers984 mm690 mm
HeightDiffers1168 mm935 mm
WeightDiffers112 g38.5 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers1820 mm1310 mm
Package depthDiffers915 mm570 mm
Package heightDiffers1042 mm640 mm
Package weightDiffers168 g48.5 kg
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Click Driver for Windows 11, HP Click App for Windows and Mac, HP App for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS, PartnerLink
Other featuresidentical
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCompliant with Class B requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (RED Directive), Australia (ACMA), New Zealand (RSM), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI); Korea (KCC)
UNSPSC-codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43212110
Technical detailsidentical
General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) URLKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcehttps://support.hp.com/gb-en/product/setup-user-guides/hp-designjet-t870-printer/model/2103136764?sku=AM0X9A ; https://kaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_12236938_en-US-1.pdf
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP DesignJet T870 Printer, printhead, introductory ink cartridges, printer stand, spindle, guide, warranty flyer, power cord
System requirementsidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8.1Unknown — not stated by the source

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