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Canon imagePROGRAF iPF840 large format printer Inkjet Colour vs HP T520 36"

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 11identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print technology
    • imagePROGRAF iPF840 large format printer Inkjet Colour:Inkjet
    • T520 36":Thermal inkjet
  • Number of print cartridges
    • imagePROGRAF iPF840 large format printer Inkjet Colour:5
    • T520 36":4
  • Page description languages
    • imagePROGRAF iPF840 large format printer Inkjet Colour:GARO, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL
    • T520 36":HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, PCL 3
  • Print head
    • imagePROGRAF iPF840 large format printer Inkjet Colour:PF-04
    • T520 36":1
  • Print speed (normal quality)
    • imagePROGRAF iPF840 large format printer Inkjet Colour:1.12 min/p
    • T520 36":9.1 m/p
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • imagePROGRAF iPF840 large format printer Inkjet Colour:A0, A1
    • T520 36":A0, A1, A2, A3, A4
  • Media thickness
    • imagePROGRAF iPF840 large format printer Inkjet Colour:0.07 - 0.8 mm
    • T520 36":0.29972 mm
  • Maximum roll length
    • imagePROGRAF iPF840 large format printer Inkjet Colour:18 m
    • T520 36":0.914 m

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Comparison of iPF840, T520 36"
60 specifications
Printing6 differ
Print technologyDiffersInkjetThermal inkjet
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolution2400 x 1200 DPI2400 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridgesDiffers54
Page description languagesDiffersGARO, HP-GL/2, HP-RTLHP-GL/2, HP-RTL, PCL 3
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Matte blackBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Print headDiffersPF-041
Print speed (best quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.4 m/p
Print speed (normal quality)Differs1.12 min/p9.1 m/p
Copyingidentical
CopyingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Scanningidentical
ScanningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Paper handling4 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA0 (841 x 1189 mm)
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBond paper, Coated paper, Cut sheet, Glossy paper, Matte paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Roll
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA0, A1A0, A1, A2, A3, A4
Cut sheetsYesYes
Media thicknessDiffers0.07 - 0.8 mm0.29972 mm
Maximum roll lengthDiffers18 m0.914 m
Maximum roll diameterDiffers15 cm9.9 cm
Print margin rollKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 mm
Roll top marginKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 mm
Roll paperYesYes
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for oneA0, A1Unknown — not stated by the source
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB0, B2Unknown — not stated by the source
Media width (rolls)Known for one1118 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Media width (sheets)Known for one1118 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
USB connectorUSB Type-AUSB Type-A
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPv6
RJ-45 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10base-T/100base-TX/100base-TXUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance5 differ
Product colourDiffersGrey, BlackBlack
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Internal memoryDiffers384 MB1024 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1024 MB
Sound power level (standby)Differs35 dB16 dB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs52 dB48 dB
CertificationDiffersRoHS, CE, TUV, EAC, CBFCC, ICES, EMC/R&TTE, ACMA, RSM, CCC, VCCI, KCC, WEEE, RoHS, REACH, EuP, FEMP
Internal storage capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs5 W0.3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs190 W35 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs15 - 30 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-25 - 55 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers189 kg39.2 kg
WidthKnown for one1893 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one1291 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one1144 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source62 kg
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Minimum system requirementsDiffersWindows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/Server 2003/2003R2, Server 2008 Mac X – 10.6.8 - 10.10.xIntel Pentium AMD K6/Athlon/Duron 1GB RAM 1GB HDD
Compliance industry standardsDiffersIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3azIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCSA, LVD, EN, GOST, PSB, CCC, NYCE

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