Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8300S large format printer Colour vs HP Designjet Z2100 large format printer Inkjet Colour

30specifications compared
18differ
12identical
34known for one product only

Key differences

Page description languages
- imagePROGRAF iPF8300S large format printer Colour:GARO
- Designjet Z2100 large format printer Inkjet Colour:PCL 3
Print speed (normal quality)
- imagePROGRAF iPF8300S large format printer Colour:2400 x 1200
- Designjet Z2100 large format printer Inkjet Colour:4.2 ppm
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
- imagePROGRAF iPF8300S large format printer Colour:A0, A1
- Designjet Z2100 large format printer Inkjet Colour:A0, A1, A2, A3, A4
Media thickness
- imagePROGRAF iPF8300S large format printer Colour:0.07 - 0.8 mm
- Designjet Z2100 large format printer Inkjet Colour:0.8 mm
Maximum roll length
- imagePROGRAF iPF8300S large format printer Colour:18 m
- Designjet Z2100 large format printer Inkjet Colour:91.4 m
Ethernet interface type
- imagePROGRAF iPF8300S large format printer Colour:Gigabit Ethernet
- Designjet Z2100 large format printer Inkjet Colour:Fast Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data rates
- imagePROGRAF iPF8300S large format printer Colour:10/100/1000-T(X)
- Designjet Z2100 large format printer Inkjet Colour:10/100Base-T
Internal memory
- imagePROGRAF iPF8300S large format printer Colour:384 MB
- Designjet Z2100 large format printer Inkjet Colour:128 MB

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Comparison of iPF8300S, Z2100
64 specifications	A Canon imagePROGRAF iPF8300S large format printer Colour Model iPF8300S View product	B HP Designjet Z2100 large format printer Inkjet Colour Model Z2100 View product
Printing3 differ
Colour	Yes	Yes
Maximum resolution	2400 x 1200 DPI	2400 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridges	8	8
Page description languagesDiffers	GARO	PCL 3
Printing coloursDiffers	Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow	Cyan, Light Cyan, Light magenta, Magenta, Yellow
Print headKnown for one	PF-05	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (normal quality)Differs	2400 x 1200	4.2 ppm
Print technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Inkjet
Print speed (best quality)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 ppm
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	A0 (841 x 1189 mm)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Art paper, Banner, Coated paper, Photo paper, Plain paper	Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Differs	A0, A1	A0, A1, A2, A3, A4
Cut sheets	Yes	Yes
Media thicknessDiffers	0.07 - 0.8 mm	0.8 mm
Maximum roll lengthDiffers	18 m	91.4 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 widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	111.8 cm
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	500 g/m²
Ports & interfaces2 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 ratesDiffers	10/100/1000-T(X)	10/100Base-T
Supported network protocolsKnown for one	IPX/SPX SNMP HTTP, TCP/IP, AppleTalk	Unknown — not stated by the source
RJ-45 ports quantity	1	1
Performance3 differ
Built-in displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryDiffers	384 MB	128 MB
Internal storage capacityDiffers	160 GB	80 GB
Storage media	HDD	HDD
Sound power level (standby)Known for one	35 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	50 dB	44 dB
CertificationKnown for one	TUV, GOST-R, CB, RoHS, IT ECO, WEEE, ErP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs	6 W	27 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one	1 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs	1 W	43 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs	190 W	200 W
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 80%	20 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	15 - 30 °C	-25 - 55 °C
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0 - 95%
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	86 kg
Packaging data1 differ
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 weightDiffers	170 kg	12.3 kg
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	+/- 0.2%
Coated paperKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Glossy paperKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Photo paperKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Vinyl mediaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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