Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Epson SureColor P20500 vs HP DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 2identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson SureColor P20500 has 8 more print cartridges than the HP DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer (12 vs 4). The Epson SureColor P20500 has 4,096 MB more internal memory than the HP DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer (6144 MB vs 2048 MB). The Epson SureColor P20500 has 10 - 240 V more AC input voltage than the HP DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer (110 - 240 V vs 100 - 240 V). ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9): A0, A1, A2, A3++, A3+, A3, A4 on the Epson SureColor P20500, A0, A1, A2, A3, A4 on the HP DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer. AC input frequency: 50 - 60 Hz on the Epson SureColor P20500, 50/60 Hz on the HP DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer.

  • Number of print cartridges
    • SureColor P20500:12
    • DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer:4
  • Internal memory
    • SureColor P20500:6144 MB
    • DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer:2048 MB
  • AC input voltage
    • SureColor P20500:110 - 240 V
    • DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer:100 - 240 V
  • AC input frequency
    • SureColor P20500:50 - 60 Hz
    • DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer:50/60 Hz
  • Width
    • SureColor P20500:2740 mm
    • DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer:1407 mm
  • Depth
    • SureColor P20500:760 mm
    • DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer:701 mm
  • Height
    • SureColor P20500:1145 mm
    • DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer:967 mm
  • Weight
    • SureColor P20500:224 kg
    • DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer:60 kg

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Comparison of P20500, DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer
69 specifications
Printing2 differ
Print technologyKnown for oneInkjetUnknown — not stated by the source
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolution2400 x 1200 DPI2400 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridgesDiffers124
Printing coloursDiffersPhoto black, Matte black, Light Cyan, Light grey, Vivid light magenta, Vivid magenta, Violet, Orange, Green, Grey, Yellow, CyanCyan, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow
Borderless printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Print headKnown for onePrecisionCoreTM Micro TFP printheadUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head nozzlesKnown for one800 Nozzles Black, 800 Nozzles per ColorUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour printing technologyKnown for oneUltrachrome® Pro12Unknown — not stated by the source
Print resolution colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 x 1200 DPI
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePDF, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4, URF
Copyingidentical
CopyingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Copier resizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 - 400%
Scanningidentical
ScanningKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 x 600 DPI
Maximum scan lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.77 m
Maximum scan widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source91.4 cm
Paper handling2 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersRollCoated paper, Plain paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Matte paper, Banner, Heavy paper, Satin paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA0, A1, A2, A3++, A3+, A3, A4A0, A1, A2, A3, A4
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB4, B3, B2, B1, B0Unknown — not stated by the source
Media thicknessKnown for one0.08 - 1.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum roll diameterKnown for one17 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Roll weight (rear roll)Known for one2.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Borderless printing widthKnown for one10" (25.4cm) Roll, 17" (43.1cm) Roll, 24" (60.9cm) Roll, 36" (91.4cm) Roll, 44" (111.8cm) Roll, 64" (162.6cm) Roll, A0 (84.1x118.9cm), A1 (59.4x84.1cm), A2 (42.0x59.4cm), A3 (29.7x42.0cm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Custom media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInput tray: 210 x 279 to 305 x 457 mm; Manual feed: 210 x 279 to 914 x 1676 mm
Performance1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, WhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonalKnown for one11 cm (4.33")Unknown — not stated by the source
Control typeKnown for oneTouchUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryDiffers6144 MB2048 MB
Internal storage capacityKnown for one960 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDD + SSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one55 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCompliant with Class B requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (RED Directive), Australia (ACMA), New Zealand (RSM), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI); Korea (KCC)
HP segmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Power2 differ
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50/60 Hz
Power consumption (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.1 W
Power consumption (sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 W
System requirementsidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneMAC OS 10.15 + or later, Mac OS 10.14. x, Mac OS 11. x, Mac OS 12. x, Mac OS X 10.9.5 or later, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008 (32/64bit), Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 (64bit), Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers2740 mm1407 mm
DepthDiffers760 mm701 mm
HeightDiffers1145 mm967 mm
WeightDiffers224 kg60 kg
Packaging data5 differ
Package widthDiffers990 mm1575 mm
Package depthDiffers2790 mm570 mm
Package heightDiffers1075 mm650 mm
Package weightDiffers315 kg83.5 kg
Bundled softwareDiffersEpson Edge PrintHP Click App, HP Click Driver for Windows 11, HP app for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS
Other featuresidentical
Ink dropKnown for one3.5 pl, With Variable-Sized Droplet TechnologyUnknown — not stated by the source
Optional storageKnown for one1TB SSDUnknown — not stated by the source
Printer featuresKnown for oneOptical TouchscreenUnknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCompliant with Class B requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (RED Directive), Australia (ACMA), New Zealand (RSM), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI); Korea (KCC)
UNSPSC-codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43212110
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Colours capacityKnown for onePhoto Black [1600ml], Matte Black [1600ml], Cyan [1600ml], Light Cyan [1600ml], Yellow [1600ml], Vivid Magenta [1600ml], Vivid Light Magenta [1600ml], Violet [1600ml], Orange [1600ml], Green [1600ml], Grey [1600ml], Light Grey [1600ml]Unknown — not stated by the source
Ink tank capacityKnown for one1,600 mlUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one40 Watt (economy), 2.2 Watt (standby), 0.3 Watt (Power off)Unknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP DesignJet T850 MFP, printhead, introductory ink cartridges, printer stand, spindle, guide, warranty flyer, power cord
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Dynamic securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source199485845128
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3000 m
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-25 - 55 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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