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Epson S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour vs HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 8identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

The HP DesignJet T870 24-in 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 T870 24-in Printer (6 vs 4). The HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer has 44.7 cm more maximum roll width than the Epson S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour (61 cm vs 16.3 cm). Only the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer has Wi-Fi. Print technology: Inkjet on the Epson S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour, Thermal inkjet on the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer.

  • Print technology
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:Inkjet
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:Thermal inkjet
  • Maximum resolution
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:2400 x 1200 DPI
  • Number of print cartridges
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:6
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:4
  • Maximum roll width
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:16.3 cm
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:61 cm
  • Maximum roll diameter
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:25 cm
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:13 cm
  • Wi-Fi
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:No
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:Yes
  • Product colour
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:White, Black
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:Black
  • Internal memory
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:4000 MB
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:1024 MB

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Comparison of S8170, DesignJet T870 24-in Printer
69 specifications
Printing5 differ
Print technologyDiffersInkjetThermal inkjet
Maximum resolutionDiffers1200 x 1200 DPI2400 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 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 speed (normal quality, A1)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 pph
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA1 (594 x 841 mm)
Paper tray media typesDiffersRoll, BannerCoated paper, Plain paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Matte paper, Banner, Heavy paper, Satin paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA1, A2, A3, A4
Maximum roll widthDiffers16.3 cm61 cm
Maximum roll diameterDiffers25 cm13 cm
Print margin cut-sheetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 mm
Custom media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto sheet feeder: 210 x 279 to 305 x 457 mm; Manual feed: 210 x 279 to 609 x 1676 mm
Roll weight (rear roll)Known for one45 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
Product colourDiffersWhite, BlackBlack
Internal memoryDiffers4000 MB1024 MB
Country of originDiffersChinaChina, Thailand
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
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
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one60.5 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source199251089299, 199251089305, 199251089312, 199251089329, 199251089336, 199251089343, 199251089350, 199251089367, 199251128356
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with optionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source(AB1) 199251089299; (ABG) 199251089305; (AC4) 199251089312; (ACJ) 199251089329; (AKV) 199251089336; (B19) 199251089343; (B1K) 199251089350; (BCD) 199251089367; (EMU) 199251128356
Power4 differ
Power consumption (off)Differs0.3 W0.2 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs3.4 W2.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs1350 W35 W
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 120/200 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs20 - 32 °C5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%20 - 70%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3000 m
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 40 °C-25 - 55 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Carbon footprintidentical
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1028
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source745
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source51
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source126
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source106
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers2620 mm1100 mm
DepthDiffers1000 mm690 mm
HeightDiffers1020 mm935 mm
WeightDiffers34 kg38.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1310 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source570 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48.5 kg
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Click Driver for Windows 11, HP Click App for Windows and Mac, HP App for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS, PartnerLink
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
General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) URLKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcehttps://support.hp.com/gb-en/product/setup-user-guides/hp-designjet-t870-printer/model/2103136764?sku=AM0X9A ; https://kaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_12236938_en-US-1.pdf
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP DesignJet T870 Printer, printhead, introductory ink cartridges, printer stand, spindle, guide, warranty flyer, power cord
Input & output capacityidentical
Total number of input traysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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

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