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HP DesignJet T1530 36-in Printer vs HP Designjet T2530 large format printer Thermal inkjet Colour

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  • 44specifications compared
  • 5differ
  • 39identical
  • 5known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum internal memory
    • DesignJet T1530 36-in Printer:96 MB
    • Designjet T2530 large format printer Thermal inkjet Colour:128 MB
  • Weight
    • DesignJet T1530 36-in Printer:88 kg
    • Designjet T2530 large format printer Thermal inkjet Colour:112 kg
  • Package weight
    • DesignJet T1530 36-in Printer:120 kg
    • Designjet T2530 large format printer Thermal inkjet Colour:145 kg

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Comparison of DesignJet T1530 36-in Printer, T2530
49 specifications
Printing1 differ
Print technologyThermal inkjetThermal inkjet
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolution2400 x 1200 DPI2400 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridges66
Page description languagesDiffersHP-GL/2, HP-RTL, TIFF, URFHP-GL/2, HP-RTL, PCL 3, PDF 1.7, TIFF, URF
Printing coloursCyan, Grey, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, YellowCyan, Grey, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Yellow
Print speed (line, black, normal quality, A1)Known for one120 pphUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (line, black, economy mode, A1)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 pph
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeA0 (841 x 1189 mm)A0 (841 x 1189 mm)
Paper tray media typesBond paper, Coated paper, Glossy paper, Matte paper, Satin paper, Semi-glossy paperBond paper, Coated paper, Glossy paper, Matte paper, Satin paper, Semi-glossy paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A0A0
Cut sheetsYesYes
Media thickness0.5 mm0.5 mm
Print margin cut-sheet3 x 22 x 3 x 33 x 22 x 3 x 3
Print margin roll3 mm3 mm
Roll top margin3 mm3 mm
Roll paperYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
USB portYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
USB connectorUSB Type-AUSB Type-A
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Direct printingYesYes
RJ-45 ports quantity11
Performance2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers96 MB128 MB
Internal storage capacity500 GB500 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Sound power level (standby)6.5 dB6.5 dB
Sound pressure level (printing)47 dB47 dB
CertificationDiffersUSA and Canada (CSA certified); EU (LVD and EN 60950-1 compliant); Russia (GOST); Singapore (PSB); China (CCC); Argentina (IRAM); Mexico (NYCE); Korea (KATS)USA and Canada (CSA certified), EU (LVD and EN 60950-1 compliant), Russia (GOST), Singapore (PSB), China (CCC), Argentina (IRAM), Mexico (NYCE), Korea (KATS)
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)1.3 W1.3 W
Power consumption (typical)120 W120 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 40 °C5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)-25 - 55 °C-25 - 55 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width1399 mm1399 mm
Depth916 mm916 mm
Height1110 mm1110 mm
WeightDiffers88 kg112 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package width1500 mm1500 mm
Package depth781 mm781 mm
Package height815 mm815 mm
Package weightDiffers120 kg145 kg
Drivers includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Vinyl mediaYesYes
Scanningidentical
Scan speed (colour)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5 ips

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