Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Epson SureColor SC-F9500 vs HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer

Add a product
  • 16specifications compared
  • 9differ
  • 7identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

The HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer has 1,800 x 1200 DPI more maximum resolution than the Epson SureColor SC-F9500 (2400 x 1200 DPI vs 600 x 1200 DPI). The Epson SureColor SC-F9500 has 818 mm more width than the HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer (2620 mm vs 1802 mm). The Epson SureColor SC-F9500 has 234 mm more depth than the HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer (929 mm vs 695 mm). Only the HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer has cut sheets. Print technology: Inkjet on the Epson SureColor SC-F9500, Thermal inkjet on the HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer.

  • Print technology
    • SureColor SC-F9500:Inkjet
    • DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer:Thermal inkjet
  • Maximum resolution
    • SureColor SC-F9500:600 x 1200 DPI
    • DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer:2400 x 1200 DPI
  • Cut sheets
    • SureColor SC-F9500:No
    • DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer:Yes
  • Media thickness
    • SureColor SC-F9500:0.4 - 1 mm
    • DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer:0.8 mm
  • Width
    • SureColor SC-F9500:2620 mm
    • DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer:1802 mm
  • Depth
    • SureColor SC-F9500:929 mm
    • DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer:695 mm
  • Height
    • SureColor SC-F9500:1020 mm
    • DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer:998 mm
  • Weight
    • SureColor SC-F9500:325 kg
    • DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer:86 kg

Side by side

Differences highlightedShow differences only (on)
Comparison of SureColor SC-F9500, DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer
74 specifications
Printing3 differ
Print technologyDiffersInkjetThermal inkjet
Maximum resolutionDiffers600 x 1200 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 languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePostScript 3, PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4
Printing coloursDiffersCyan, Yellow, Magenta, BlackCyan, Photo black, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow
Print cartridge volume (metric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 ml
Print headKnown for onePrecisionCore Micro TFPUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour printing technologyKnown for oneUltrachrome® DSUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1118 x 1676 mm
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCoated paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Banner
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA0, A1, A2, A3, A4
Cut sheetsDiffersNoYes
Media thicknessDiffers0.4 - 1 mm0.8 mm
Maximum roll widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source111.8 cm
Maximum roll diameterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13.5 cm
Print margin cut-sheetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 x 17 x 5 x 5
Print margin rollKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 mm
Custom media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 x 279 to 1118 x 1676 mm
Recommended media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 - 500 g/m²
Auto take-up reelKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Direct printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP ePrint
Performanceidentical
Internal storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSingapore, Malaysia
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 one4000 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Dynamic securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source198701770725
Poweridentical
Power consumption (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.1 W
Power consumption (sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.3 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
WidthDiffers2620 mm1802 mm
DepthDiffers929 mm695 mm
HeightDiffers1020 mm998 mm
WeightDiffers325 kg86 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 source123 kg
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Click printing software, HP PrintOS, HP Web Jetadmin, HP DesignJet Utility including HP Color Center, HP Partner Link, HP JetAdvantage Security Manager (optional), HP SmartStream (optional)
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 source43212104
TouchscreenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ink dropKnown for one3.6 plUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumptionKnown for one1030 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, quick reference guide, setup poster, power cord
Colours capacityKnown for oneCyan [3200ml], Yellow [3200ml], Magenta [3200ml], High Density Black [3200mlUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows 8.1Unknown — not stated by the source

A dash means the value is not stated by the source. Unknown values are never counted for or against a product, and there is no overall score.

More large format printer comparisons

All large format printer comparisons