Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Epson S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour vs HP DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 4identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The HP DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer has 1,200 x 1200 DPI more maximum resolution than the Epson S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour (2400 x 1200 DPI vs 1200 x 1200 DPI). The Epson S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour has 2 more print cartridges than the HP DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer (6 vs 4). The Epson S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour has 1,952 MB more internal memory than the HP DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer (4000 MB vs 2048 MB). AC input voltage: 100 - 120/200 - 240 V on the Epson S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour, 100 - 240 V on the HP DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer. Operating temperature (T-T): 20 - 32 °C on the Epson S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour, 5 - 40 °C on the HP DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer:2400 x 1200 DPI
  • Number of print cartridges
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:6
    • DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer:4
  • Internal memory
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:4000 MB
    • DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer:2048 MB
  • Power consumption (off)
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:0.3 W
    • DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer:0.1 W
  • Power consumption (sleep)
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:3.4 W
    • DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer:3.5 W
  • AC input voltage
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:100 - 120/200 - 240 V
    • DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer:100 - 240 V
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:20 - 32 °C
    • DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer:5 - 40 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:-20 - 40 °C
    • DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer:-25 - 55 °C

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Comparison of S8170, DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer
63 specifications
Printing4 differ
Print technologyKnown for oneInkjetUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers1200 x 1200 DPI2400 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridgesDiffers64
Page description languagesDiffersESC PPDF, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4, URF
Printing coloursDiffersCyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Light Cyan, Light magentaCyan, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow
Print resolution colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 x 1200 DPI
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
Input & output capacityidentical
Total number of input traysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersRoll, BannerCoated paper, Plain paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Matte paper, Banner, Heavy paper, Satin paper
Cut sheetsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum roll widthKnown for one16.3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum roll diameterKnown for one25 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Roll weight (rear roll)Known for one45 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA0, A1, A2, A3, A4
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
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneWhite, BlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonalKnown for one10.9 cm (4.3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Control typeKnown for oneTouchUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryDiffers4000 MB2048 MB
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one60.5 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Power3 differ
Power consumption (off)Differs0.3 W0.1 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs3.4 W3.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one1350 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 120/200 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs20 - 32 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 40 °C-25 - 55 °C
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3000 m
System requirementsidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac 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, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS X 15.0 SequoiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 10, Windows 11Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers2620 mm1407 mm
DepthDiffers1000 mm701 mm
HeightDiffers1020 mm967 mm
WeightDiffers34 kg60 kg
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
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1575 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source570 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83.5 kg
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Click App, HP Click Driver for Windows 11, HP app for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS
Other featuresidentical
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
Technical detailsidentical
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP DesignJet T850 MFP, printhead, introductory ink cartridges, printer stand, spindle, guide, warranty flyer, power cord

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