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Product comparison · 2 large format printers

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

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 11identical
  • 39known for one product only

Key differences

The HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PS 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 HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer has 95.5 cm more maximum roll width than the Epson S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour (111.8 cm vs 16.3 cm). The Epson S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour has 11.5 cm more maximum roll diameter than the HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer (25 cm vs 13.5 cm). Print technology: Inkjet on the Epson S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour, Thermal inkjet on the HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer. Ethernet LAN data rates: 100,1000 Mbit/s on the Epson S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour, 1000 Mbit/s on the HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer.

  • Print technology
    • Inkjet
    • Thermal inkjet
  • Maximum resolution
    • 1200 x 1200 DPI
    • 2400 x 1200 DPI
  • Maximum roll width
    • 16.3 cm
    • 111.8 cm
  • Maximum roll diameter
    • 25 cm
    • 13.5 cm
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • 100,1000 Mbit/s
    • 1000 Mbit/s
  • Product colour
    • White, Black
    • Black
  • Country of origin
    • China
    • Singapore, Malaysia
  • Power consumption (off)
    • 0.3 W
    • 0.1 W

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Epson

S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour

Model S8170

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HP

DesignJet Z6 44-in PS PrinterView product
Printing4 differ
Print technologyDiffersInkjetThermal inkjet
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers1200 x 1200 DPI2400 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution colourKnown for one2400 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridges66
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
Print cartridge volume (metric)Known for one300 ml
Copyingidentical
CopyingNoNo
Scanningidentical
ScanningNoNo
Paper handling3 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
Cut sheetsYesYes
Media thicknessKnown for one0.8 mm
Maximum roll widthDiffers16.3 cm111.8 cm
Maximum roll diameterDiffers25 cm13.5 cm
Print margin cut-sheetKnown for one5 x 17 x 5 x 5
Print margin rollKnown for one5 mm
Custom media sizesKnown for one210 x 279 to 1118 x 1676 mm
Recommended media weightKnown for one80 - 500 g/m²
Roll weight (rear roll)Known for one45 kg
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiNoNo
USB portYesYes
Direct printingKnown for oneYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers100,1000 Mbit/s1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneYes
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneHP ePrint
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffersWhite, BlackBlack
Built-in displayYesYes
Internal storage capacityKnown for one500 GB
Country of originDiffersChinaSingapore, Malaysia
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 Dynamic securityKnown for oneYes
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for one198701770725
Power4 differ
Power consumption (off)Differs0.3 W0.1 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs3.4 W6.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs1350 W100 W
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 120/200 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs20 - 32 °C5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
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 kg86 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one1950 mm
Package depthKnown for one766 mm
Package heightKnown for one718 mm
Package weightKnown for one123 kg
Bundled softwareKnown for oneHP Click printing software, HP PrintOS, HP Web Jetadmin, HP DesignJet Utility including HP Color Center, HP Partner Link, HP JetAdvantage 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 one43212104
Technical detailsidentical
Box contentsKnown for oneHP DesignJet Z6 PostScript Printer, printheads, introductory ink cartridges, printer stand and media bin, spindle, 3-in core adapter, quick reference guide, setup poster, power cord
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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