Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Epson S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour vs HP DesignJet Z9+ dr 44-in PostScript

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 3identical
  • 44known for one product only

Key differences

The HP DesignJet Z9+ dr 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 Z9+ dr 44-in PostScript has 3 more print cartridges than the Epson S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour (9 vs 6). The Epson S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour has 0.2 W more power consumption (off) than the HP DesignJet Z9+ dr 44-in PostScript (0.3 W vs 0.1 W). AC input voltage: 100 - 120/200 - 240 V on the Epson S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour, 100 - 240 V on the HP DesignJet Z9+ dr 44-in PostScript. Operating temperature (T-T): 20 - 32 °C on the Epson S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour, 5 - 40 °C on the HP DesignJet Z9+ dr 44-in PostScript.

  • Maximum resolution
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • DesignJet Z9+ dr 44-in PostScript:2400 x 1200 DPI
  • Number of print cartridges
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:6
    • DesignJet Z9+ dr 44-in PostScript:9
  • Power consumption (off)
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:0.3 W
    • DesignJet Z9+ dr 44-in PostScript:0.1 W
  • Power consumption (sleep)
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:3.4 W
    • DesignJet Z9+ dr 44-in PostScript:6.5 W
  • AC input voltage
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:100 - 120/200 - 240 V
    • DesignJet Z9+ dr 44-in PostScript:100 - 240 V
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:20 - 32 °C
    • DesignJet Z9+ dr 44-in PostScript:5 - 40 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:-20 - 40 °C
    • DesignJet Z9+ dr 44-in PostScript:-25 - 55 °C
  • Width
    • S8170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:2620 mm
    • DesignJet Z9+ dr 44-in PostScript:1802 mm

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Comparison of S8170, DesignJet Z9+ dr 44-in PostScript
61 specifications
Printing4 differ
Print technologyKnown for oneInkjetUnknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers1200 x 1200 DPI2400 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridgesDiffers69
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, Grey
Print resolution colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 x 1200 DPI
Copyingidentical
CopyingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Scanningidentical
ScanningKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacityidentical
Total number of input traysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersRoll, BannerCoated paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Banner
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 source210 x 279 to 1118 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
Direct printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP ePrint
Performanceidentical
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 memoryKnown for one4000 MBUnknown — 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
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCompliant 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Power3 differ
Power consumption (off)Differs0.3 W0.1 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs3.4 W6.5 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
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 mm1802 mm
DepthDiffers1000 mm695 mm
HeightDiffers1020 mm998 mm
WeightDiffers34 kg98 kg
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Dynamic securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30% 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
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1950 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source766 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source718 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source137 kg
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Click printing software, HP Web Jetadmin, HP Partner Link, HP Security Manager (optional), HP SmartStream (optional)
Other featuresidentical
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCompliant 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the source43212104
Technical detailsidentical
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP DesignJet Z9+ PostScript Printer, printheads, introductory ink cartridges, printer stand and media bin, spindle, 3-in core adapter[10], quick reference guide, setup poster, power cord

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