Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Canon imagePROGRAF iPF9400S large format printer Inkjet Colour vs HP Designjet T520 large format printer Thermal inkjet Colour

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 7identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print technology
    • imagePROGRAF iPF9400S large format printer Inkjet Colour:Inkjet
    • Designjet T520 large format printer Thermal inkjet Colour:Thermal inkjet
  • Page description languages
    • imagePROGRAF iPF9400S large format printer Inkjet Colour:GARO
    • Designjet T520 large format printer Thermal inkjet Colour:HP-GL/2, HP-RTL, PCL 3
  • Print head
    • imagePROGRAF iPF9400S large format printer Inkjet Colour:PF-05
    • Designjet T520 large format printer Thermal inkjet Colour:1
  • Maximum print size
    • imagePROGRAF iPF9400S large format printer Inkjet Colour:A0 (841 x 1189 mm)
    • Designjet T520 large format printer Thermal inkjet Colour:A1 (594 x 841 mm)
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • imagePROGRAF iPF9400S large format printer Inkjet Colour:A0, A1
    • Designjet T520 large format printer Thermal inkjet Colour:A1, A2, A3, A4
  • Media thickness
    • imagePROGRAF iPF9400S large format printer Inkjet Colour:0.07 - 0.8 mm
    • Designjet T520 large format printer Thermal inkjet Colour:0.29972 mm
  • Maximum roll length
    • imagePROGRAF iPF9400S large format printer Inkjet Colour:18 m
    • Designjet T520 large format printer Thermal inkjet Colour:0.61 m
  • Maximum roll diameter
    • imagePROGRAF iPF9400S large format printer Inkjet Colour:15 cm
    • Designjet T520 large format printer Thermal inkjet Colour:9.9 cm

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Comparison of iPF9400S, T520
66 specifications
Printing3 differ
Print technologyDiffersInkjetThermal inkjet
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolution2400 x 1200 DPI2400 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridgesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Page description languagesDiffersGAROHP-GL/2, HP-RTL, PCL 3
Printing coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Print headDiffersPF-051
Print speed (best quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.3 m/p
Print speed (normal quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.3 m/p
Paper handling6 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffersA0 (841 x 1189 mm)A1 (594 x 841 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, A1A1, A2, A3, A4
Cut sheetsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Media thicknessDiffers0.07 - 0.8 mm0.29972 mm
Maximum roll lengthDiffers18 m0.61 m
Maximum roll diameterDiffers15 cm9.9 cm
Print margin rollKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 mm
Roll top marginDiffers2 cm5 mm
Roll paperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB0, B2Unknown — not stated by the source
Media width (rolls)Known for one254 - 1524.0 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Media width (sheets)Known for one203.2 - 1524.0 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet interface typeDiffersGigabit EthernetFast Ethernet
USB connectorUSB Type-AUSB Type-A
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100 Base-T(X)
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPv6
RJ-45 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance4 differ
DisplayDiffersLCD4.3''
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1024 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
CertificationDiffersEurope: CE mark (EN60950, EN55022 classB, EN61000-3-2, EN-61000-3-3, EN55024), Germany: TUV, Russia: Gost-R, Other Countries: CB CertificationFCC, ICES, EMC/R&TTE, ACMA, RSM, CCC, VCCI, KCC, WEEE, RoHS, REACH, EuP, FEMP
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, GreyUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal storage capacityKnown for one250 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240V, 50/60Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.5 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs190 W35 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs15 - 30 °C41 - 104 °F
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
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 7 Ultimate (32/64bit) Windows 7 Professional (32/64bit) Windows 7 Home Premium (32/64bit) Windows Vista Ultimate (32/64bit) Windows Vista Business (32/64bit) Windows Vista Home Premium (32/64bit) Windows XP Professional SP3+ (32/64bit) Windows XP Home SP3+ (32/64bit) Windows Server 2008 R2 W
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source987 x 530 x 932 mm
WeightDiffers162 kg34 kg
WidthKnown for one2299 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one766 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 source50 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1123 x 577 x 626 mm
Other featuresidentical
Line accuracyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source+/-0.1%
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Pentium AMD K6/Athlon/Duron 1GB RAM 1GB HDD
Coated paperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u
Glossy paperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Photo paperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCSA, LVD, EN, GOST, PSB, CCC, NYCE
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi

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