Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Epson SureColor P5300 vs HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 10identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson SureColor P5300 has 4 more print cartridges than the HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript (10 vs 6). The Epson SureColor P5300 has 0.7 mm more media thickness than the HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript (1.5 mm vs 0.8 mm). The HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript has 48 W more power supply than the Epson SureColor P5300 (100 W vs 52 W). Only the Epson SureColor P5300 has Wi-Fi. Only the Epson SureColor P5300 has built-in display.

  • Maximum resolution
    • SureColor P5300:5760 x 1440 DPI
    • DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript:2400 x 1200 DPI
  • Number of print cartridges
    • SureColor P5300:10
    • DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript:6
  • Maximum print size
    • SureColor P5300:A2 (420 x 594 mm)
    • DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript:1118 x 1676 mm
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • SureColor P5300:A2, A3+, A3, A4
    • DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript:A0, A1, A2, A3, A4
  • Media thickness
    • SureColor P5300:1.5 mm
    • DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript:0.8 mm
  • Wi-Fi
    • SureColor P5300:Yes
    • DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript:No
  • Mobile printing technologies
    • SureColor P5300:Epson Cloud Solution PORT
    • DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript:HP ePrint
  • Built-in display
    • SureColor P5300:Yes
    • DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript:No

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Comparison of P5300, DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript
92 specifications
Printing3 differ
Print technologyInkjetInkjet
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers5760 x 1440 DPI2400 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridgesDiffers106
Printing coloursDiffersPhoto black, Matte black, Light Cyan, Light grey, Vivid light magenta, Vivid magenta, Violet, Grey, Yellow, CyanCyan, Photo black, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow
Borderless printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Print headKnown for oneEpson Micro PiezoTM print headUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head nozzlesKnown for one180 Nozzles Black, 180 Nozzles per ColorUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour printing technologyKnown for oneUltrachrome® Pro10Unknown — 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 sourcePostScript 3, PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4
Copyingidentical
CopyingNoNo
Scanningidentical
ScanningKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacityidentical
Total number of input traysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Total input capacityKnown for one250 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacityKnown for one250 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling4 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffersA2 (420 x 594 mm)1118 x 1676 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersRollCoated paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Banner
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA2, A3+, A3, A4A0, A1, A2, A3, A4
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for oneLetterUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheetsYesYes
Media thicknessDiffers1.5 mm0.8 mm
Roll top marginKnown for one3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print margin cut-sheetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 x 17 x 5 x 5
Custom media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 x 279 to 1118 x 1676 mm
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi DirectYesYes
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersEpson Cloud Solution PORTHP ePrint
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
USB connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
Direct printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RJ-45 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance2 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Built-in displayDiffersYesNo
Colour displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonalKnown for one10.9 cm (4.29")Unknown — not stated by the source
Control typeKnown for oneTouchUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one47 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originDiffersIndonesiaChina
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCompliant 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyDiffers52 W100 W
AC input voltage100 - 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 source6.5 W
System requirementsidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneMac OS X 10.9.5 or later, Windows 10 (32/64 bit), Windows 11, Windows 7 (32/64 bit), Windows 8 (32/64 bit), Windows 8.1 (32/64 bit), 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 2Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.9 MavericksUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers863 mm1802 mm
DepthDiffers766 mm695 mm
HeightDiffers406 mm998 mm
WeightDiffers52 kg96 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers910 mm1950 mm
Package depthDiffers1010 mm766 mm
Package heightDiffers590 mm718 mm
Package weightDiffers65.1 kg132 kg
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Click printing software, HP PrintOS Production Hub, HP Web Jetadmin, HP Partner Link, HP Security Manager (optional), HP SmartStream (optional)
Other featuresidentical
Ink dropKnown for one1.5 pl, With Variable-Sized Droplet TechnologyUnknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCompliant 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source43211612
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one192 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one192 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one3 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Box contentsDiffersAC cable, Cleaning Sheets, Document Pack, Individual Ink Cartridges, Ink Maintenance Tank (installed), Instructions, Printer, Quick Setup Guide, Spindle Unit(s)HP 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
Ink tank capacityKnown for one200 mlUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one52 Watt, 5 Watt (economy), 0.5 Watt (standby)Unknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP ePrintKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Web JetadminKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Dynamic securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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%
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
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30% 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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