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Epson SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour vs HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 9identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

The HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer has 1,200 x 1200 DPI more maximum resolution than the Epson SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour (2400 x 1200 DPI vs 1200 x 1200 DPI). The Epson SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour has 12 cm more maximum roll diameter than the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer (25 cm vs 13 cm). The HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer has 24 MB more internal memory than the Epson SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour (1024 MB vs 1000 MB). Only the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer has Wi-Fi. Print technology: Inkjet on the Epson SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour, Thermal inkjet on the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer.

  • Print technology
    • SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour:Inkjet
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:Thermal inkjet
  • Maximum resolution
    • SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:2400 x 1200 DPI
  • Maximum roll diameter
    • SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour:25 cm
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:13 cm
  • Wi-Fi
    • SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour:No
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:Yes
  • Internal memory
    • SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour:1000 MB
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:1024 MB
  • Country of origin
    • SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour:China
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:China, Thailand
  • Power consumption (off)
    • SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour:0.3 W
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:0.2 W
  • Power consumption (sleep)
    • SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour:3 W
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:2.5 W

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Comparison of SCS7170PE, DesignJet T870 24-in Printer
71 specifications
Printing4 differ
Print technologyDiffersInkjetThermal inkjet
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers1200 x 1200 DPI2400 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridges44
Page description languagesDiffersESC PPDF, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4, URF
Printing coloursDiffersCyan, Magenta, Yellow, BlackCyan, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow
Print speed (normal quality, A1)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 pph
Print head nozzlesKnown for one3,200 nozzles: 800 nozzles x 4 colorsUnknown — not stated by the source
Copyingidentical
CopyingNoNo
Scanningidentical
ScanningNoNo
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA1 (594 x 841 mm)
Paper tray media typesDiffersBanner, RollCoated paper, Plain paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Matte paper, Banner, Heavy paper, Satin paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA1, 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 diameterDiffers25 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
Roll weight (rear roll)Known for one45 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Built-in displayYesYes
Internal memoryDiffers1000 MB1024 MB
Country of originDiffersChinaChina, 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
Display diagonalKnown for one10.9 cm (4.3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Control typeKnown for oneTouchUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one61 dBUnknown — 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
Power4 differ
Power consumption (off)Differs0.3 W0.2 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs3 W2.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs1100 W35 W
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 120/200 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Operational conditions3 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs15 - 35 °C5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%20 - 70%
Operating altitudeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 3000 m
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °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
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 & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1100 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source690 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source935 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38.5 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
Processor frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Input & output capacityidentical
Total number of input traysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
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 x64, Windows 10, Windows 11Unknown — not stated by the source

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