Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Epson SureColor S9170 large format printer Inkjet Colour vs HP DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 3identical
  • 37known for one product only

Key differences

The HP DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript has 1,200 x 1200 DPI more maximum resolution than the Epson SureColor S9170 large format printer Inkjet Colour (2400 x 1200 DPI vs 1200 x 1200 DPI). The Epson SureColor S9170 large format printer Inkjet Colour has 5 more print cartridges than the HP DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript (11 vs 6). The Epson SureColor S9170 large format printer Inkjet Colour has 0.2 W more power consumption (off) than the HP DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript (0.3 W vs 0.1 W). Operating temperature (T-T): 15 - 35 °C on the Epson SureColor S9170 large format printer Inkjet Colour, 5 - 40 °C on the HP DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript. Storage temperature (T-T): -20 - 40 °C on the Epson SureColor S9170 large format printer Inkjet Colour, -25 - 55 °C on the HP DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript.

  • Maximum resolution
    • SureColor S9170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript:2400 x 1200 DPI
  • Number of print cartridges
    • SureColor S9170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:11
    • DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript:6
  • Power consumption (off)
    • SureColor S9170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:0.3 W
    • DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript:0.1 W
  • Power consumption (sleep)
    • SureColor S9170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:3.4 W
    • DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript:6.5 W
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • SureColor S9170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:15 - 35 °C
    • DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript:5 - 40 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • SureColor S9170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:-20 - 40 °C
    • DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript:-25 - 55 °C
  • Width
    • SureColor S9170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:2620 mm
    • DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript:1802 mm
  • Depth
    • SureColor S9170 large format printer Inkjet Colour:1004 mm
    • DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript:695 mm

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Comparison of S9170, DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript
53 specifications
Printing4 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers1200 x 1200 DPI2400 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridgesDiffers116
Page description languagesDiffersESC PPostScript 3, PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Light Cyan, Light magenta, Light black, Orange, Red, White, GreenCyan, Photo black, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow
Print technologyKnown for oneInkjetUnknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersRollCoated paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Banner
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
Maximum roll widthKnown for one162.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum roll diameterKnown for one25 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
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
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
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
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — 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
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Dynamic securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (off)Differs0.3 W0.1 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs3.4 W6.5 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Power consumption (typical)Known for one1190 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs15 - 35 °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%Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers2620 mm1802 mm
DepthDiffers1004 mm695 mm
HeightDiffers1021 mm998 mm
WeightDiffers342 kg96 kg
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 source132 kg
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP 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 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 source43211612
Technical detailsidentical
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP 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

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