Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Epson SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour vs HP DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 3identical
  • 48known 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 SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour (2400 x 1200 DPI vs 1200 x 1200 DPI). The HP DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript has 2 more print cartridges than the Epson SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour (6 vs 4). The Epson SCS7170PE 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). AC input voltage: 100 - 120/200 - 240 V on the Epson SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour, 100 - 240 V on the HP DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript. Operating temperature (T-T): 15 - 35 °C on the Epson SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour, 5 - 40 °C on the HP DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript.

  • Maximum resolution
    • SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript:2400 x 1200 DPI
  • Number of print cartridges
    • SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour:4
    • DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript:6
  • Power consumption (off)
    • SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour:0.3 W
    • DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript:0.1 W
  • Power consumption (sleep)
    • SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour:3 W
    • DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript:6.5 W
  • AC input voltage
    • SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour:100 - 120/200 - 240 V
    • DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript:100 - 240 V
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour:15 - 35 °C
    • DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript:5 - 40 °C
  • Storage temperature (T-T)
    • SCS7170PE large format printer Inkjet Colour:-20 - 60 °C
    • DesignJet Z6dr 44-in PostScript:-25 - 55 °C

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Comparison of SCS7170PE, DesignJet Z6dr 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 cartridgesDiffers46
Page description languagesDiffersESC PPostScript 3, PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4
Printing coloursDiffersCyan, Magenta, Yellow, BlackCyan, Photo black, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow
Print head nozzlesKnown for one3,200 nozzles: 800 nozzles x 4 colorsUnknown — not stated by the source
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 typesDiffersBanner, RollCoated paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Banner
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 oneBlackUnknown — 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 one1000 MBUnknown — 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
Country of originChinaChina
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 W6.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one1100 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 120/200 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs15 - 35 °C5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °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 x64, Windows 10, Windows 11Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Processor frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Weight & dimensionsidentical
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1802 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source695 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source998 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source96 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)
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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