Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Epson SureColor P9300 Spectro vs HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 8identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson SureColor P9300 Spectro has 0.2 W more power consumption (off) than the HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript (0.3 W vs 0.1 W). The Epson SureColor P9300 Spectro has 107 mm more width than the HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript (1909 mm vs 1802 mm). The Epson SureColor P9300 Spectro has 195 mm more depth than the HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript (890 mm vs 695 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 44-in PostScript.

  • Print technology
    • SureColor P9300 Spectro:Piezoelectric inkjet
    • DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript:Inkjet
  • Maximum resolution
    • SureColor P9300 Spectro:1200 x 2400 DPI
    • DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript:2400 x 1200 DPI
  • Maximum print size
    • SureColor P9300 Spectro:A1 (594 x 841 mm)
    • DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript:1118 x 1676 mm
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • SureColor P9300 Spectro:A1, A2, A3+, A3++, A4, A0
    • DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript:A0, A1, A2, A3, A4
  • Media thickness
    • SureColor P9300 Spectro:0.08 - 1.5 mm
    • DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript:0.8 mm
  • Ethernet LAN data rates
    • SureColor P9300 Spectro:1000,100,10 Mbit/s
    • DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
  • Product colour
    • SureColor P9300 Spectro:Black, Grey
    • DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript:Black
  • Built-in display
    • SureColor P9300 Spectro:Yes
    • DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript:No

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Comparison of SureColor P9300 Spectro, DesignJet Z6 44-in PostScript
80 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
Paper handling4 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffersA1 (594 x 841 mm)1118 x 1676 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersRollCoated paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Banner
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA1, A2, A3+, A3++, A4, A0A0, A1, A2, A3, A4
Cut sheetsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Media thicknessDiffers0.08 - 1.5 mm0.8 mm
Print margin cut-sheetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 x 17 x 5 x 5
Custom media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 x 279 to 1118 x 1676 mm
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB2, B3, B4Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum roll diameterKnown for one15 cmUnknown — 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
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 ePrintKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 mm1802 mm
DepthDiffers890 mm695 mm
HeightDiffers1218 mm998 mm
WeightDiffers151 kg96 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
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
Scanningidentical
ScanningKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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