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HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer vs HP DesignJet XL 3800 MFP

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  • 39specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 17identical
  • 24known for one product only

Key differences

The HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer has 0.3 W more power consumption (sleep) than the HP DesignJet XL 3800 MFP (2.5 W vs 2.2 W). The HP DesignJet XL 3800 MFP has 503 mm more width than the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer (1603 mm vs 1100 mm). The HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer has 76 mm more depth than the HP DesignJet XL 3800 MFP (690 mm vs 614 mm). Printing colours: Cyan, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow on the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer, Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow on the HP DesignJet XL 3800 MFP. Copying: No on the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer, Colour copying on the HP DesignJet XL 3800 MFP.

  • Copying
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:No
    • DesignJet XL 3800 MFP:Colour copying
  • Scanning
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:No
    • DesignJet XL 3800 MFP:Colour scanning
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:A1, A2, A3, A4
    • DesignJet XL 3800 MFP:A0, A1, A3, A4
  • Product colour
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:Black
    • DesignJet XL 3800 MFP:Black, White
  • Power consumption (sleep)
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:2.5 W
    • DesignJet XL 3800 MFP:2.2 W
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:20 - 70%
    • DesignJet XL 3800 MFP:20 - 80%
  • Width
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:1100 mm
    • DesignJet XL 3800 MFP:1603 mm
  • Depth
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:690 mm
    • DesignJet XL 3800 MFP:614 mm

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Comparison of DesignJet T870 24-in Printer, DesignJet XL 3800 MFP
63 specifications
Printing2 differ
Print technologyThermal inkjetThermal inkjet
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolution2400 x 1200 DPI2400 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution colour2400 x 1200 DPI2400 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridges44
Page description languagesDiffersPDF, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4, URFPDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4
Printing coloursDiffersCyan, Matte black, Magenta, YellowBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Print speed (normal quality, A1)Known for one120 pphUnknown — not stated by the source
Copying1 differ
CopyingDiffersNoColour copying
Copier resizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 - 400%
Scanning1 differ
ScanningDiffersNoColour scanning
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 x 600 DPI
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA1 (594 x 841 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesDiffersCoated paper, Plain paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Matte paper, Banner, Heavy paper, Satin paperCoated paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Banner
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA1, A2, A3, A4A0, A1, A3, A4
Cut sheetsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum roll widthKnown for one61 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum roll diameterKnown for one13 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print margin cut-sheetKnown for one5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Custom media sizesKnown for oneAuto sheet feeder: 210 x 279 to 305 x 457 mm; Manual feed: 210 x 279 to 609 x 1676 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB portYesYes
Direct printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, White
Built-in displayYesYes
Internal memoryKnown for one1024 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originChina, ThailandChina, Thailand
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 (ACMA), New Zealand (RSM), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI), Korea (KCC)
HP segmentBusinessBusiness
Brand-specific features1 differ
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Differs199251089299, 199251089305, 199251089312, 199251089329, 199251089336, 199251089343, 199251089350, 199251089367, 199251128356198415311108
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with optionsKnown for one(AB1) 199251089299; (ABG) 199251089305; (AC4) 199251089312; (ACJ) 199251089329; (AKV) 199251089336; (B19) 199251089343; (B1K) 199251089350; (BCD) 199251089367; (EMU) 199251128356Unknown — not stated by the source
HP Dynamic securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (off)0.2 W0.2 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs2.5 W2.2 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one35 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 40 °C5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 70%20 - 80%
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 3000 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)-25 - 55 °C-25 - 55 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Sustainability complianceYesYes
Carbon footprintidentical
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for one1028Unknown — not stated by the source
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)Known for one745Unknown — not stated by the source
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)Known for one51Unknown — not stated by the source
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)Known for one126Unknown — not stated by the source
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)Known for one106Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers1100 mm1603 mm
DepthDiffers690 mm614 mm
HeightDiffers935 mm1225 mm
WeightDiffers38.5 kg182 kg
Packaging data5 differ
Package widthDiffers1310 mm1705 mm
Package depthDiffers570 mm766 mm
Package heightDiffers640 mm1265 mm
Package weightDiffers48.5 kg230 kg
Bundled softwareDiffersHP Click Driver for Windows 11, HP Click App for Windows and Mac, HP App for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS, PartnerLinkHP Click for Windows and macOS, HP app for Windows, macOS, and mobile, HP Web Jetadmin, HP Security Manager, HP Easy Start, HP Print Scan Doctor, Mobile inOS printing, MPS, HP Command Center, HP Click Driver for Windows 11
Other features1 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 (ACMA), New Zealand (RSM), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI), Korea (KCC)
UNSPSC-code4321211043212110
All-In-One-multitaskingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical details1 differ
General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) URLKnown for onehttps://support.hp.com/gb-en/product/setup-user-guides/hp-designjet-t870-printer/model/2103136764?sku=AM0X9A ; https://kaas.hpcloud.hp.com/pdf-public/pdf_12236938_en-US-1.pdfUnknown — not stated by the source
Box contentsDiffersHP DesignJet T870 Printer, printhead, introductory ink cartridges, printer stand, spindle, guide, warranty flyer, power cordHP DesignJet XL 3800 Multifunction Printer, printhead (x6), introductory ink cartridges (x4), scanner calibration sheet, documentation, power cords, maintenance cartridge, stacker, basket (at rear), control panel, monitor arm

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