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Epson S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour vs HP DesignJet XT950 Printer

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 7identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The HP DesignJet XT950 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 XT950 Printer (6 vs 4). The HP DesignJet XT950 Printer has 75.1 cm more maximum roll width than the Epson S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour (91.4 cm vs 16.3 cm). Only the HP DesignJet XT950 Printer has Wi-Fi. Print technology: Inkjet on the Epson S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour, Thermal inkjet on the HP DesignJet XT950 Printer.

  • Print technology
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:Inkjet
    • DesignJet XT950 Printer:Thermal inkjet
  • Maximum resolution
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • DesignJet XT950 Printer:2400 x 1200 DPI
  • Number of print cartridges
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:6
    • DesignJet XT950 Printer:4
  • Maximum roll width
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:16.3 cm
    • DesignJet XT950 Printer:91.4 cm
  • Maximum roll diameter
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:25 cm
    • DesignJet XT950 Printer:14 cm
  • Wi-Fi
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:No
    • DesignJet XT950 Printer:Yes
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:100,1000 Mbit/s
    • DesignJet XT950 Printer:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Product colour
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:White, Black
    • DesignJet XT950 Printer:White

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Comparison of S8170, DesignJet XT950 Printer
65 specifications
Printing5 differ
Print technologyDiffersInkjetThermal inkjet
ColourYesYes
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
Copyingidentical
CopyingNoNo
Scanningidentical
ScanningNoNo
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA0 (841 x 1189 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 sourceA0, A1, A2, A3, A4
Cut sheetsYesYes
Media thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.3 mm
Maximum roll widthDiffers16.3 cm91.4 cm
Maximum roll diameterDiffers25 cm14 cm
Custom media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFront-loading input tray: 210 x 279 to 305 x 457 mm; Manual feed: 210 x 279 to 914 x 1676 mm
Recommended media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 280 g/m²
Roll weight (rear roll)Known for one45 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
Product colourDiffersWhite, BlackWhite
Internal memoryDiffers4000 MB1024 MB
Internal storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 GB
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
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
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 Dynamic securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs20 - 32 °C5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3000 m
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 85%0 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 40 °C-25 - 55 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers2620 mm1407 mm
DepthDiffers1000 mm720 mm
HeightDiffers1020 mm967 mm
WeightDiffers34 kg56 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1575 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source630 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source780 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84 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)
Ink dropKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pl (C, M, Y); 12.6 pl (mK)
UNSPSC-codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43212107
Technical detailsidentical
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP DesignJet XT950 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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