Product comparison · 2 large format printers

HP Business Inkjet 2800 large format printer Thermal inkjet Colour vs HP Latex 280 104-in Printer ( Designjet L28500 104-in Printer)

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Comparison of 2800, Latex 280 104-in Printer ( Designjet L28500 104-in Printer)
82 specifications	A HP Business Inkjet 2800 large format printer Thermal inkjet Colour Model 2800 View product	B HP Latex 280 104-in Printer ( Designjet L28500 104-in Printer)View product
Printingidentical
Print technologyKnown for one	Thermal inkjet	Unknown — not stated by the source
ColourKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	4800 x 1200 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for one	PCL 5c, PCL 6, PostScript 3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing coloursKnown for one	Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum duty cycleKnown for one	12000 pages per month	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (black, normal quality, A3)Known for one	4.5 ppm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)Known for one	4 ppm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (colour, best quality, A4)Known for one	4 ppm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print cartridge volume (metric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	775 ml
Print headKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6 (2 x yellow/black, 2 x cyan/light cyan, 2 x light magenta/magenta)
Print head nozzlesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2112
Input & output capacityidentical
Total input capacityKnown for one	150 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total output capacityKnown for one	100 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacityKnown for one	400 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	A3 (297 x 420 mm)	Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for one	A3, A4, A5, A6	Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for one	B4, B5, B6	Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)Known for one	C4, C5, C6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print margin bottom (A4)Known for one	1.19 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print margin left (A4)Known for one	3.4 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print margin right (A4)Known for one	3.4 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print margin top (A4)Known for one	3 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Media types supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Banners, vinyls, films, fabrics, papers, mesh (liner used with porous media)
Maximum media widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2641 mm
Custom media sizesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	58 to 264 cm rolls
Media handlingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Roll feed; take-up reel; automatic cutter (for vinyl, paper-based media, backlit polyester film, and thin banners)
Media thickness (by paper path)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Up to 0.5 mm
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connectorKnown for one	USB Type-A	Unknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Direct printingKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
DisplayKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in processorKnown for one	Motorola ColdFire 4e RISC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one	256 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	58 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory upgradeKnown for one	0.352 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	WEEE; EU RoHS; REACH; EuP; FEMP; UL
Power1 differ
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsDiffers	100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz	Input voltage: 3-phase, 200 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 40 A or 380 to 415 VAC (-10% +6%), 24 A; 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	12 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	67 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	5 - 40 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	15 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	15 - 90%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	-40 - 60 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one	15 - 35 °C	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Microsoft Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Home, Windows 2000 Mac OS X v 10.3, Mac OS X v 10.6, Linux	Depending on selected RIP solution. RIP to be purchased separately, not included
Weight & dimensionsidentical
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	676 x 498 x 199 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	13.5 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	1.7 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	788 x 600 x 382 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Acrobat Reader 5.05, Config editor, Scrubber	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features4 differ
Minimum system requirements for MacintoshDiffers	iMac 600 MHz, 128 MB; Power Mac G3 400 MHz, 128 MB; iBook 366 MHz, 128 MB	Depending on selected RIP solution. RIP to be purchased separately, not included
Minimum system requirementsDiffers	Windows 7: Pentium 233, 64 MB RAM, 160 MB Windows XP (64-bit): Pentium 233, 128 MB RAM, 160 MB Windows 2000: Pentium 300, 64 MB RAM, 160 MB	Depending on selected RIP solution. RIP to be purchased separately, not included
Coated paperKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityDiffers	FCC Title 47 CFR Part 15 Class B (USA) CTICK (Australia and New Zealand), VCCI (Japan), CE (European Union), BSMI (Taiwan), ICES (Canada); CCC S&E (China), MIC (Korea)	Compliant with Class A requirements, including: EU (EMC Directive)
Glossy paperKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
High resolution paperKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Photo paperKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one	24 ppm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one	6.5 ppm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one	21 ppm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A3)Known for one	3 ppm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one	5 ppm	Unknown — not stated by the source
SafetyDiffers	EN 60950/IEC 950 Compliance (International), UL Listed (USA), CSA (Canada),GS Certified (Germany), CE Marking (Europe), B (Poland),eK (Korea),S mark (Argentina), NOM-NYCE (Mexico), CCC S&E (China), PSB (Singapore)	EU (LVD and EN 60950-1 compliant); Russia (GOST)
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Wireless LAN	Unknown — not stated by the source
Acoustic pressure emissionsKnown for one	58 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print quality (colour, best quality)Known for one	4800 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print quality (black, best quality)Known for one	1200 x 600 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard output capacity for envelopesKnown for one	22 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard output capacity for transparenciesKnown for one	60 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
FunctionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Print
Compatible ink types, suppliesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	HP Latex Inks
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.0 B(A), 6.7 B(A) (standby)
Acoustic pressure emissions (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45 dB(A)
Ink dropKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	12 pl
Roll maximum inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1

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