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Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Epson S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour vs HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript

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  • 27specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 11identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

The HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript 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 HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript has 10,000 ,1000 Mbit/s more Ethernet LAN data rates than the Epson S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour (10,100,1000 Mbit/s vs 100,1000 Mbit/s). The Epson S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour has 0.2 W more power consumption (off) than the HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript (0.3 W vs 0.1 W). Only the Epson S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour has built-in display. Product colour: White, Black on the Epson S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour, Black on the HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript.

  • Maximum resolution
    • 1200 x 1200 DPI
    • 2400 x 1200 DPI
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • 100,1000 Mbit/s
    • 10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Product colour
    • White, Black
    • Black
  • Built-in display
    • Yes
    • No
  • Power consumption (off)
    • 0.3 W
    • 0.1 W
  • Power consumption (sleep)
    • 3.4 W
    • 6.5 W
  • AC input voltage
    • 100 - 120/200 - 240 V
    • 100 - 240 V
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • 20 - 32 °C
    • 5 - 40 °C

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Epson

S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour

Model S8170

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HP

DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScriptView product
Printing3 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers1200 x 1200 DPI2400 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution colourKnown for one2400 x 1200 DPI
Page description languagesDiffersESC PPostScript 3, PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4
Printing coloursDiffersCyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black, Light Cyan, Light magentaCyan, Photo black, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for one1118 x 1676 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersRoll, BannerCoated paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Banner
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA0, A1, A2, A3, A4
Media thicknessKnown for one0.8 mm
Print margin cut-sheetKnown for one5 x 17 x 5 x 5
Custom media sizesKnown for one210 x 279 to 1118 x 1676 mm
Maximum roll widthKnown for one16.3 cm
Maximum roll diameterKnown for one25 cm
Roll weight (rear roll)Known for one45 kg
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
USB connectorKnown for oneUSB Type-A
Direct printingKnown for oneYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneYes
RJ-45 ports quantityKnown for one1
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneHP ePrint
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffersWhite, BlackBlack
Built-in displayDiffersYesNo
CertificationKnown for oneCompliant 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 oneBusiness
DisplayKnown for oneLCD
Display diagonalKnown for one10.9 cm (4.3")
Control typeKnown for oneTouch
Internal memoryKnown for one4000 MB
Built-in processorKnown for oneYes
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one60.5 dB
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP ePrintKnown for oneYes
HP Web JetadminKnown for oneYes
HP Dynamic securityKnown for oneYes
Power3 differ
Power consumption (off)Differs0.3 W0.1 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs3.4 W6.5 W
Power supplyKnown for one100 W
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 120/200 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Power consumption (typical)Known for one1350 W
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs20 - 32 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 40 °C-25 - 55 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 85%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for one30% 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 oneYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers2620 mm1802 mm
DepthDiffers1000 mm695 mm
HeightDiffers1020 mm998 mm
WeightDiffers34 kg96 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one1950 mm
Package depthKnown for one766 mm
Package heightKnown for one718 mm
Package weightKnown for one132 kg
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneHP Click printing software, HP PrintOS Production Hub, HP Web Jetadmin, HP Partner Link, HP Security Manager (optional), HP SmartStream (optional)
Other featuresidentical
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneCompliant 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 one43211612
Technical detailsidentical
Box contentsKnown for oneHP 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
Scanningidentical
ScanningKnown for oneNo
Input & output capacityidentical
Total number of input traysKnown for one1
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 Sequoia
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 10, Windows 11

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