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Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4600 large format printer Wi-Fi Bubblejet Colour vs HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 11identical
  • 41known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4600 large format printer Wi-Fi Bubblejet Colour has 6 more print cartridges than the HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript (12 vs 6). The HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript has 4.2 W more power consumption (sleep) than the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4600 large format printer Wi-Fi Bubblejet Colour (6.5 W vs 2.3 W). The HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript has 10 - 80% more operating relative humidity (H-H) than the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4600 large format printer Wi-Fi Bubblejet Colour (20 - 80% vs 10 - 80%). Only the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4600 large format printer Wi-Fi Bubblejet Colour has Wi-Fi. Only the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-4600 large format printer Wi-Fi Bubblejet Colour has built-in display.

  • Print technology
    • Bubblejet
    • Inkjet
  • Number of print cartridges
    • 12
    • 6
  • Maximum print size
    • A0 (841 x 1189 mm)
    • 1118 x 1676 mm
  • Media thickness
    • 0.07 - 0.8 mm
    • 0.8 mm
  • Wi-Fi
    • Yes
    • No
  • USB connector
    • USB Type-A / USB Type-B
    • USB Type-A
  • Mobile printing technologies
    • Apple AirPrint
    • HP ePrint
  • Built-in display
    • Yes
    • No

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Canon

imagePROGRAF PRO-4600 large format printer Wi-Fi Bubblejet Colour

Model PRO-4600

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HP

DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScriptView product
Printing4 differ
Print technologyDiffersBubblejetInkjet
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolution2400 x 1200 DPI2400 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution colourKnown for one2400 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridgesDiffers126
Page description languagesDiffersJPEG, PDF 1.7PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4
Printing coloursDiffersBlue, Cyan, Grey, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Photo cyan, Photo grey, Photo magenta, Red, YellowCyan, Photo black, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow
Borderless printingKnown for oneYes
Print headKnown for one1
Copyingidentical
CopyingKnown for oneNo
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffersA0 (841 x 1189 mm)1118 x 1676 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersCoated paper, Glossy paper, Plain paperCoated paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Banner
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA0, A1, A2, A3, A4
Cut sheetsYesYes
Media thicknessDiffers0.07 - 0.8 mm0.8 mm
Print margin cut-sheetKnown for one5 x 17 x 5 x 5
Custom media sizesKnown for one210 x 279 to 1118 x 1676 mm
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for oneA0, A1, A2, A3, A3+, B2, B4
Maximum roll lengthKnown for one18 m
Maximum roll diameterKnown for one17 cm
Ports & interfaces3 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
USB portYesYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
USB connectorDiffersUSB Type-A / USB Type-BUSB Type-A
Direct printingYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneYes
RJ-45 ports quantityKnown for one1
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersApple AirPrintHP ePrint
Performance1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Built-in displayDiffersYesNo
Country of originKnown for oneChina
CertificationKnown for oneCompliant with Class A requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (EMC Directive), Australia (ACMA), New Zealand (RSM), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI), Korea (KCC), South Africa (SABS)
HP segmentKnown for oneBusiness
Colour displayKnown for oneYes
Internal memoryKnown for one3000 MB
Internal storage capacityKnown for one500 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDD
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP ePrintKnown for oneYes
HP Web JetadminKnown for oneYes
HP Dynamic securityKnown for oneYes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (off)0.1 W0.1 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs2.3 W6.5 W
Power supplyKnown for one100 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for one85 W
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs15 - 30 °C5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 80%20 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-25 - 55 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for one30% post-consumer recycled plastic; Free, convenient HP ink cartridge and printhead recycling with HP Planet Partners; Highest WIR Print Permanence Ratings in the Industry; ENERGY STAR certified; EPEAT registered
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers1593 mm1802 mm
DepthDiffers766 mm695 mm
HeightDiffers1168 mm998 mm
WeightDiffers124 kg96 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one1950 mm
Package depthKnown for one766 mm
Package heightKnown for one718 mm
Package weightKnown for one132 kg
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneHP Click printing software, HP PrintOS Production Hub, HP Web Jetadmin, HP Partner Link, HP Security Manager (optional), HP SmartStream (optional)
Other featuresidentical
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneCompliant with Class A requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (EMC Directive), Australia (ACMA), New Zealand (RSM), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI), Korea (KCC), South Africa (SABS)
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one43211612
Technical detailsidentical
Box contentsKnown for oneHP DesignJet Z6 PostScript Printer, printheads, introductory ink cartridges, printer stand and media bin, spindle, 3-in core adapter[9], quick reference guide, setup poster, power cord
System requirementsidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.7.5 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1

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