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Product comparison · 2 large format printers

HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer vs HP DesignJet Z6 24-in PostScript

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  • 42specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 16identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

The HP DesignJet Z6 24-in PostScript has 2 more print cartridges than the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer (6 vs 4). The HP DesignJet Z6 24-in PostScript has 48 cm more maximum roll diameter than the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer (61 cm vs 13 cm). The HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer has 0.1 W more power consumption (off) than the HP DesignJet Z6 24-in PostScript (0.2 W vs 0.1 W). Only the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer has Wi-Fi. Only the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer has built-in display.

  • Print technology
    • Thermal inkjet
    • Inkjet
  • Number of print cartridges
    • 4
    • 6
  • Maximum roll diameter
    • 13 cm
    • 61 cm
  • Wi-Fi
    • Yes
    • No
  • Built-in display
    • Yes
    • No
  • Country of origin
    • China, Thailand
    • China
  • Power consumption (off)
    • 0.2 W
    • 0.1 W
  • Power consumption (sleep)
    • 2.5 W
    • 6.5 W

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DesignJet T870 24-in PrinterView product
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DesignJet Z6 24-in PostScriptView product
Printing4 differ
Print technologyDiffersThermal inkjetInkjet
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolution2400 x 1200 DPI2400 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution colour2400 x 1200 DPI2400 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridgesDiffers46
Page description languagesDiffersPDF, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4, URFPostScript 3, PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4
Printing coloursDiffersCyan, Matte black, Magenta, YellowCyan, Photo black, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow
Print speed (normal quality, A1)Known for one120 pph
Copyingidentical
CopyingNoNo
Scanningidentical
ScanningNoNo
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA1 (594 x 841 mm)
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)A1, A2, A3, A4A1, A2, A3, A4
Cut sheetsKnown for oneYes
Maximum roll widthKnown for one61 cm
Maximum roll diameterDiffers13 cm61 cm
Print margin cut-sheetKnown for one5 mm
Custom media sizesDiffersAuto sheet feeder: 210 x 279 to 305 x 457 mm; Manual feed: 210 x 279 to 609 x 1676 mm210 x 279 to 610 x 1676 mm
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
USB portYesYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
USB connectorKnown for oneUSB Type-A
Direct printingKnown for oneYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneYes
RJ-45 ports quantityKnown for one1
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneHP ePrint
Performance3 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Built-in displayDiffersYesNo
Internal memoryKnown for one1024 MB
Country of originDiffersChina, ThailandChina
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), South Africa (SABS)
HP segmentBusinessBusiness
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDD
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for one199251089299, 199251089305, 199251089312, 199251089329, 199251089336, 199251089343, 199251089350, 199251089367, 199251128356
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) 199251128356
HP Web JetadminKnown for oneYes
HP Dynamic securityKnown for oneYes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (off)Differs0.2 W0.1 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs2.5 W6.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one35 W
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Power supplyKnown for one100 W
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 m
Storage temperature (T-T)-25 - 55 °C-25 - 55 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Sustainability complianceYesYes
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for one30% 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
Carbon footprintidentical
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for one1028
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)Known for one745
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)Known for one51
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)Known for one126
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)Known for one106
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers1100 mm1293 mm
DepthDiffers690 mm695 mm
HeightDiffers935 mm998 mm
WeightDiffers38.5 kg66 kg
Packaging data5 differ
Package widthDiffers1310 mm1440 mm
Package depthDiffers570 mm766 mm
Package heightDiffers640 mm718 mm
Package weightDiffers48.5 kg97 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 printing software, HP PrintOS Production Hub, HP Web Jetadmin, HP Partner Link, HP Security Manager (optional), HP SmartStream (optional)
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
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 (ACMA), New Zealand (RSM), China (CCC), Japan (VCCI), Korea (KCC), South Africa (SABS)
UNSPSC-codeDiffers4321211043211612
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.pdf
Box contentsDiffersHP DesignJet T870 Printer, printhead, introductory ink cartridges, printer stand, spindle, guide, warranty flyer, power cordHP DesignJet Z6 PostScript Printer, printheads, introductory ink cartridges, printer stand and media bin, spindle, 3-in core adapter[9], quick reference guide, setup poster, power cord

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