Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Epson SureColor P9300 Spectro vs HP DesignJet Z6 24-in PostScript

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 9identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

The HP DesignJet Z6 24-in PostScript has 46 cm more maximum roll diameter than the Epson SureColor P9300 Spectro (61 cm vs 15 cm). The Epson SureColor P9300 Spectro has 0.2 W more power consumption (off) than the HP DesignJet Z6 24-in PostScript (0.3 W vs 0.1 W). The Epson SureColor P9300 Spectro has 616 mm more width than the HP DesignJet Z6 24-in PostScript (1909 mm vs 1293 mm). Only the Epson SureColor P9300 Spectro has built-in display. Print technology: Piezoelectric inkjet on the Epson SureColor P9300 Spectro, Inkjet on the HP DesignJet Z6 24-in PostScript.

  • Print technology
    • SureColor P9300 Spectro:Piezoelectric inkjet
    • DesignJet Z6 24-in PostScript:Inkjet
  • Maximum resolution
    • SureColor P9300 Spectro:1200 x 2400 DPI
    • DesignJet Z6 24-in PostScript:2400 x 1200 DPI
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • SureColor P9300 Spectro:A1, A2, A3+, A3++, A4, A0
    • DesignJet Z6 24-in PostScript:A1, A2, A3, A4
  • Maximum roll diameter
    • SureColor P9300 Spectro:15 cm
    • DesignJet Z6 24-in PostScript:61 cm
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • SureColor P9300 Spectro:1000,100,10 Mbit/s
    • DesignJet Z6 24-in PostScript:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Product colour
    • SureColor P9300 Spectro:Black, Grey
    • DesignJet Z6 24-in PostScript:Black
  • Built-in display
    • SureColor P9300 Spectro:Yes
    • DesignJet Z6 24-in PostScript:No
  • Country of origin
    • SureColor P9300 Spectro:Indonesia
    • DesignJet Z6 24-in PostScript:China

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Comparison of SureColor P9300 Spectro, DesignJet Z6 24-in PostScript
78 specifications
Printing4 differ
Print technologyDiffersPiezoelectric inkjetInkjet
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers1200 x 2400 DPI2400 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2400 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridgesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Page description languagesDiffersESC/P-RPostScript 3, PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Light Cyan, Matte black, Yellow, Vivid magenta, Vivid light magenta, Violet, Grey, Light greyCyan, Photo black, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow
Borderless printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Print headKnown for onePrecisionCore Micro TFPUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head nozzlesKnown for one800 Nozzles Black, 800 Nozzles per ColoUnknown — not stated by the source
Copyingidentical
CopyingNoNo
Scanningidentical
ScanningNoNo
Paper handling3 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersRollCoated paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Banner
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA1, A2, A3+, A3++, A4, A0A1, A2, A3, A4
Maximum roll diameterDiffers15 cm61 cm
Custom media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 x 279 to 610 x 1676 mm
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA1 (594 x 841 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB2, B3, B4Unknown — not stated by the source
Media thicknessKnown for one0.08 - 1.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Borderless printing widthKnown for one10", 11.81", 12.95", 15.98", 17.01", 20.28", 23.39", 24.02", 28.66", 33.11", 35.98", 40.55", 44.02"Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiNoNo
USB portYesYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
USB connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
Direct printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers1000,100,10 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RJ-45 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP ePrint
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack
Built-in displayDiffersYesNo
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHDD
Country of originDiffersIndonesiaChina
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
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 one2000 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound power level (standby)Known for one7.5 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Web JetadminKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Dynamic securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (off)Differs0.3 W0.1 W
Power consumption (sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 W
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one32 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3.4 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 - 80%
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
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
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers1909 mm1293 mm
DepthDiffers890 mm695 mm
HeightDiffers1218 mm998 mm
WeightDiffers151 kg66 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1440 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 source97 kg
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideYesYes
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
Noise level (ready)Known for one49.5 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ink dropKnown for one3.5 plUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one85 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Colours capacityKnown for onePhoto Black [700ml, 350ml], Matte Black [700ml, 350ml], Cyan [700ml, 350ml], Light Cyan [700ml, 350ml], Yellow [700ml, 350ml], Vivid Magenta [700ml, 350ml], Vivid Light Magenta [700ml, 350ml], Violet [700ml, 350ml], Grey [700ml, 350ml], Light Grey [700ml, 350ml]Unknown — not stated by the source
Ink tank capacityKnown for one700 ml, 350 mlUnknown — not stated by the source

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