Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8300S large format printer Colour vs HP T790 44"

22specifications compared
12differ
10identical
41known for one product only

Key differences

Number of print cartridges
- imagePROGRAF iPF8300S large format printer Colour:8
- T790 44":6
Page description languages
- imagePROGRAF iPF8300S large format printer Colour:GARO
- T790 44":HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, PCL 3, TIFF
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
- imagePROGRAF iPF8300S large format printer Colour:A0, A1
- T790 44":A0, A1, A2, A3, A4
Media thickness
- imagePROGRAF iPF8300S large format printer Colour:0.07 - 0.8 mm
- T790 44":0.8 mm
Maximum roll length
- imagePROGRAF iPF8300S large format printer Colour:18 m
- T790 44":91 m
Ethernet interface type
- imagePROGRAF iPF8300S large format printer Colour:Gigabit Ethernet
- T790 44":Fast Ethernet
Power consumption (off)
- imagePROGRAF iPF8300S large format printer Colour:1 W
- T790 44":0.1 W
Power consumption (standby)
- imagePROGRAF iPF8300S large format printer Colour:1 W
- T790 44":27 W

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Comparison of iPF8300S, T790 44"
63 specifications	A Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8300S large format printer Colour Model iPF8300S View product	B HP T790 44"View product
Printing3 differ
Colour	Yes	Yes
Maximum resolution	2400 x 1200 DPI	2400 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridgesDiffers	8	6
Page description languagesDiffers	GARO	HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, PCL 3, TIFF
Printing coloursDiffers	Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow	Cyan, Grey, Magenta, Pigment matte black, Yellow
Print headKnown for one	PF-05	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (normal quality)Known for one	2400 x 1200	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Thermal inkjet
Paper handling4 differ
Maximum print size	A0 (841 x 1189 mm)	A0 (841 x 1189 mm)
Paper tray media typesDiffers	Art paper, Banner, Coated paper, Photo paper, Plain paper	Bond paper, Coated paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Differs	A0, A1	A0, A1, A2, A3, A4
Cut sheetsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Media thicknessDiffers	0.07 - 0.8 mm	0.8 mm
Maximum roll lengthDiffers	18 m	91 m
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for one	B0, B2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Media width (rolls)Known for one	254 - 1118 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Media width (sheets)Known for one	203.2 - 1118 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Roll paper	Yes	Yes
Maximum roll diameterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13.5 cm
Recommended media weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 - 328 g/m²
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
USB port	Yes	Yes
Ethernet interface typeDiffers	Gigabit Ethernet	Fast Ethernet
USB connector	USB Type-A	USB Type-A
USB 2.0 ports quantity	1	1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10/100/1000-T(X)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocolsKnown for one	IPX/SPX SNMP HTTP, TCP/IP, AppleTalk	Unknown — not stated by the source
RJ-45 ports quantity	1	1
Performanceidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one	384 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal storage capacityKnown for one	160 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound power level (standby)Known for one	35 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	50 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	TUV, GOST-R, CB, RoHS, IT ECO, WEEE, ErP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	6 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)Differs	1 W	0.1 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1 W	27 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs	190 W	120 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	10 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	15 - 30 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	1893 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	975 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	1144 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	143 kg	81.6 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1770 x 701 x 1050 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	2080 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	1060 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	867 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	170 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	802.3, 802.3u, 802.3ab	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of power supply unitsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
On Screen Display (OSD) languagesKnown for one	German, English, Spanish, French, Italian, Russian	Unknown — not stated by the source
Proofing paperKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Line accuracyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	+/- 0.1%
Coated paperKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Photo paperKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Minimum line widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.06 mm
Ink dropKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 pl (C, G, M, pK); 9 pl (mK, Y)
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate/Professional/Home Premium, Windows Vista Ultimate/Business/Home Premium; Windows XP (32-bit, 64-bit) Professional/Home, Server 2008 (32-bit, 64-bit), Server 2003 (32-bit, 64-bit); Mac OS X v10.5, v10.6; Citrix XenApp; Citrix XenServer; Linux

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