Product comparison · 2 large format printers

HP DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer vs HP PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 8identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The HP DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer has 1,200 x 1200 DPI more maximum resolution than the HP PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker (2400 x 1200 DPI vs 1200 x 1200 DPI). The HP DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer has 1,200 x 1200 DPI more print resolution colour than the HP PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker (2400 x 1200 DPI vs 1200 x 1200 DPI). The HP PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker has 6,144 MB more internal memory than the HP DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer (8192 MB vs 2048 MB). Printing colours: Cyan, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow on the HP DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer, Magenta, Yellow, Cyan on the HP PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker. Optical scanning resolution: 600 x 600 DPI on the HP DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer, 1200 x 1200 DPI on the HP PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker.

  • Maximum resolution
    • DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer:2400 x 1200 DPI
    • PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Print resolution colour
    • DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer:2400 x 1200 DPI
    • PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Optical scanning resolution
    • DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer:600 x 600 DPI
    • PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Internal memory
    • DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer:2048 MB
    • PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:8192 MB
  • Power consumption (sleep)
    • DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer:3.5 W
    • PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:16 W
  • Width
    • DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer:1407 mm
    • PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:1955 mm
  • Depth
    • DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer:701 mm
    • PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:785 mm
  • Height
    • DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer:967 mm
    • PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:1414 mm

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Comparison of DesignJet T850 36-in Multifunction Printer, PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker
55 specifications
Printing4 differ
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInkjet
Maximum resolutionDiffers2400 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution colourDiffers2400 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Page description languagesDiffersPDF, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4, URFHP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG
Printing coloursDiffersCyan, Matte black, Magenta, YellowMagenta, Yellow, Cyan
Copyingidentical
CopyingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMono copying
Copier resizeKnown for one25 - 400%Unknown — not stated by the source
Scanning1 differ
ScanningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceColour scanning
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers600 x 600 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Maximum scan lengthKnown for one2.77 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum scan widthKnown for one91.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersCoated paper, Plain paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Matte paper, Banner, Heavy paper, Satin paperBond paper, Recycled paper, Matte paper
Cut sheetsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA0, A1, A2, A3, A4Unknown — not stated by the source
Custom media sizesKnown for oneInput tray: 210 x 279 to 305 x 457 mm; Manual feed: 210 x 279 to 914 x 1676 mmUnknown — 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
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 Mbit/s
Performance2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite, Black
Internal memoryDiffers2048 MB8192 MB
CertificationDiffersCompliant with Class B requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (RED Directive), Australia (ACMA), New Zealand (RSM), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI); Korea (KCC)Compliant with Class A requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (EMC Directive), Australia and New Zealand (RCM), Japan (VCCI), Korea (KC)
HP segmentKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific features1 differ
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Differs199485845128198701864721, 197498854212, 197498854229, 197498854236, 197498854243, 197498854250, 197498854274, 197498854281
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with optionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source(AB1) 198701864721; (ABG) 197498854212; (AC4) 197498854229; (ACJ) 197498854236; (AKV) 197498854243; (B19) 197498854250; (B1K) 197498854274; (BCD) 197498854281
Power1 differ
Power consumption (sleep)Differs3.5 W16 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 3000 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-25 - 55 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Carbon footprintidentical
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5094
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3081
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source251
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1757
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers1407 mm1955 mm
DepthDiffers701 mm785 mm
HeightDiffers967 mm1414 mm
WeightDiffers60 kg452 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers1575 mm2257 mm
Package depthDiffers570 mm1040 mm
Package heightDiffers650 mm1578 mm
Package weightDiffers83.5 kg621 kg
Bundled softwareKnown for oneHP Click App, HP Click Driver for Windows 11, HP app for Windows, macOS, Android, and iOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Electromagnetic compatibilityDiffersCompliant with Class B requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (RED Directive), Australia (ACMA), New Zealand (RSM), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI); Korea (KCC)Compliant with Class A requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (EMC Directive), Australia and New Zealand (RCM), Japan (VCCI), Korea (KC)
UNSPSC-codeDiffers4321211043212104
Technical detailsidentical
Box contentsKnown for oneHP DesignJet T850 MFP, printhead, introductory ink cartridges, printer stand, spindle, guide, warranty flyer, power cordUnknown — not stated by the source

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