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Epson Stylus Pro 4900 Designer Edition vs HP Designjet Z2100 large format printer Inkjet Colour

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 9identical
  • 51known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • Stylus Pro 4900 Designer Edition:2880 x 1440 DPI
    • Designjet Z2100 large format printer Inkjet Colour:2400 x 1200 DPI
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • Stylus Pro 4900 Designer Edition:A2, A3+, A3, A4
    • Designjet Z2100 large format printer Inkjet Colour:A0, A1, A2, A3, A4
  • Media thickness
    • Stylus Pro 4900 Designer Edition:0.08 - 1.5 mm
    • Designjet Z2100 large format printer Inkjet Colour:0.8 mm
  • Maximum roll length
    • Stylus Pro 4900 Designer Edition:0.432 m
    • Designjet Z2100 large format printer Inkjet Colour:91.4 m
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • Stylus Pro 4900 Designer Edition:10 Base-T/100 Base-TX
    • Designjet Z2100 large format printer Inkjet Colour:10/100Base-T
  • Internal memory
    • Stylus Pro 4900 Designer Edition:256 MB
    • Designjet Z2100 large format printer Inkjet Colour:128 MB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • Stylus Pro 4900 Designer Edition:45 dB
    • Designjet Z2100 large format printer Inkjet Colour:44 dB
  • Power consumption (PowerSave)
    • Stylus Pro 4900 Designer Edition:8.5 W
    • Designjet Z2100 large format printer Inkjet Colour:27 W

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Comparison of Stylus Pro 4900 Designer Edition, Z2100
73 specifications
Printing2 differ
Print technologyInkjetInkjet
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers2880 x 1440 DPI2400 x 1200 DPI
Printing coloursDiffersPhoto black, Matte black, Light Cyan, Light light black, Light black, Vivid light magenta, Vivid magenta, Orange, Green, Yellow, CyanCyan, Light Cyan, Light magenta, Magenta, Yellow
Print head nozzlesKnown for one360 Nozzles Black, 360 Nozzles per ColorUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour printing technologyKnown for oneUltrachrome® HDRUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of print cartridgesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCL 3
Print speed (best quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 ppm
Print speed (normal quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2 ppm
Input & output capacityidentical
Total input capacityKnown for one250 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacityKnown for one250 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA2 (420 x 594 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneRollUnknown — not stated by the source
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA2, A3+, A3, A4A0, A1, A2, A3, A4
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for oneLetterUnknown — not stated by the source
Media thicknessDiffers0.08 - 1.5 mm0.8 mm
Maximum roll lengthDiffers0.432 m91.4 m
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for one14x17"Unknown — not stated by the source
Roll top marginKnown for one3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheetsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum roll widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source111.8 cm
Maximum roll diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13.5 cm
Roll paperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Recommended media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 g/m²
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet interface typeFast EthernetFast Ethernet
USB connectorUSB Type-AUSB Type-A
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10 Base-T/100 Base-TX10/100Base-T
RJ-45 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance2 differ
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 one6.3 cm (2.48")Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryDiffers256 MB128 MB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs45 dB44 dB
Country of originKnown for oneJapanUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Power3 differ
Power requirementsKnown for one100-240 V, 50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs8.5 W27 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W43 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs52 W200 W
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneMac OS 10.3+, Mac OS 10.4+, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64, Windows Server 2003 (32/64bit), Windows Server 2008 (32/64bit), Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP, Windows XP x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one863 x 1134 x 405 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WidthKnown for one863 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one1134 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one405 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers52 kg86 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one915 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one1010 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one590 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightDiffers65 kg12.3 kg
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpsonNet Config, Epson Status MonitorUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Photo paperYesYes
Ink dropKnown for one3.5 plUnknown — not stated by the source
Line accuracyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source+/- 0.2%
Coated paperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Glossy paperKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Vinyl mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Box contentsKnown for oneDriver and utilities, Individual Ink Cartridges, Main unit, Power cable, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty documentUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one52 Watt, 8.5 Watt (economy), 0.5 Watt (standby)Unknown — 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 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 95%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-25 - 55 °C

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