Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Epson SureColor SC-P20500 large format printer Inkjet Colour vs HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 7identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson SureColor SC-P20500 large format printer Inkjet Colour has 8 more print cartridges than the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer (12 vs 4). The Epson SureColor SC-P20500 large format printer Inkjet Colour has 4 cm more maximum roll diameter than the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer (17 cm vs 13 cm). The Epson SureColor SC-P20500 large format printer Inkjet Colour has 4,976 MB more internal memory than the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer (6000 MB vs 1024 MB). Only the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer has Wi-Fi. Print technology: Inkjet on the Epson SureColor SC-P20500 large format printer Inkjet Colour, Thermal inkjet on the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer.

  • Print technology
    • SureColor SC-P20500 large format printer Inkjet Colour:Inkjet
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:Thermal inkjet
  • Number of print cartridges
    • SureColor SC-P20500 large format printer Inkjet Colour:12
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:4
  • Maximum roll diameter
    • SureColor SC-P20500 large format printer Inkjet Colour:17 cm
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:13 cm
  • Wi-Fi
    • SureColor SC-P20500 large format printer Inkjet Colour:No
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:Yes
  • Product colour
    • SureColor SC-P20500 large format printer Inkjet Colour:Black, White
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:Black
  • Internal memory
    • SureColor SC-P20500 large format printer Inkjet Colour:6000 MB
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:1024 MB
  • AC input voltage
    • SureColor SC-P20500 large format printer Inkjet Colour:110 - 240 V
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:100 - 240 V
  • AC input frequency
    • SureColor SC-P20500 large format printer Inkjet Colour:50 - 60 Hz
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:50/60 Hz

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Comparison of SC-P20500, DesignJet T870 24-in Printer
70 specifications
Printing4 differ
Print technologyDiffersInkjetThermal inkjet
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolution2400 x 1200 DPI2400 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridgesDiffers124
Page description languagesDiffersPostScript 3PDF, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4, URF
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Green, Light Cyan, Orange, Photo black, Pigment grey, Violet, Vivid light magenta, Vivid magenta, YellowCyan, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow
Print speed (normal quality, A1)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 pph
Print headKnown for onePrecisionCore MicroTFPUnknown — not stated by the source
Copyingidentical
CopyingNoNo
Scanningidentical
ScanningNoNo
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA1 (594 x 841 mm)
Paper tray media typesDiffersRollCoated paper, Plain paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Matte paper, Banner, Heavy paper, Satin paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA0, A1, A2, A3, A3+, A3++, A4A1, A2, A3, A4
Cut sheetsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum roll widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source61 cm
Maximum roll diameterDiffers17 cm13 cm
Print margin cut-sheetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 mm
Custom media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto sheet feeder: 210 x 279 to 305 x 457 mm; Manual feed: 210 x 279 to 609 x 1676 mm
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB0, B1, B2, B3, B4Unknown — not stated by the source
Media thicknessKnown for one0.08 - 1.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Roll weight (rear roll)Known for one2.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
Built-in displayYesYes
Internal memoryDiffers6000 MB1024 MB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina, 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
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
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source199251089299, 199251089305, 199251089312, 199251089329, 199251089336, 199251089343, 199251089350, 199251089367, 199251128356
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with optionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source(AB1) 199251089299; (ABG) 199251089305; (AC4) 199251089312; (ACJ) 199251089329; (AKV) 199251089336; (B19) 199251089343; (B1K) 199251089350; (BCD) 199251089367; (EMU) 199251128356
Power2 differ
Power consumption (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.2 W
Power consumption (sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 W
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50/60 Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one40 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 70%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3000 m
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-25 - 55 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Carbon footprintidentical
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1028
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source745
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source51
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source126
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source106
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers2740 mm1100 mm
DepthDiffers760 mm690 mm
HeightDiffers1145 mm935 mm
WeightDiffers224 kg38.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1310 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source570 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source640 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48.5 kg
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Click Driver for Windows 11, HP Click App for Windows and Mac, HP App for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS, PartnerLink
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)
UNSPSC-codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43212110
Technical detailsidentical
General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) URLKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcehttps://support.hp.com/gb-en/product/setup-user-guides/hp-designjet-t870-printer/model/2103136764?sku=AM0X9A ; https://kaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_12236938_en-US-1.pdf
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP DesignJet T870 Printer, printhead, introductory ink cartridges, printer stand, spindle, guide, warranty flyer, power cord
System requirementsidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS 12.4, Mac OS 13.1, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac 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 XUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 7, Windows 8.1Unknown — not stated by the source

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