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Product comparison · 2 large format printers

HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer vs HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer

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  • 48specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 18identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer has 2 more print cartridges than the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer (6 vs 4). The HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer has 50.8 cm more maximum roll width than the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer (111.8 cm vs 61 cm). The HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer has 0.5 cm more maximum roll diameter than the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer (13.5 cm vs 13 cm). Only the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer has Wi-Fi. Maximum print size: A1 (594 x 841 mm) on the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer, 1118 x 1676 mm on the HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer.

  • Number of print cartridges
    • 4
    • 6
  • Maximum print size
    • A1 (594 x 841 mm)
    • 1118 x 1676 mm
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • A1, A2, A3, A4
    • A0, A1, A2, A3, A4
  • Maximum roll width
    • 61 cm
    • 111.8 cm
  • Maximum roll diameter
    • 13 cm
    • 13.5 cm
  • Print margin cut-sheet
    • 5 mm
    • 5 x 17 x 5 x 5
  • Wi-Fi
    • Yes
    • No
  • Country of origin
    • China, Thailand
    • Singapore, Malaysia

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DesignJet Z6 44-in PS PrinterView product
Printing3 differ
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 cartridge volume (metric)Known for one300 ml
Print speed (normal quality, A1)Known for one120 pph
Paper handling7 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffersA1 (594 x 841 mm)1118 x 1676 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)DiffersA1, A2, A3, A4A0, A1, A2, A3, A4
Media thicknessKnown for one0.8 mm
Maximum roll widthDiffers61 cm111.8 cm
Maximum roll diameterDiffers13 cm13.5 cm
Print margin cut-sheetDiffers5 mm5 x 17 x 5 x 5
Print margin rollKnown 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 1118 x 1676 mm
Recommended media weightKnown for one80 - 500 g/m²
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Direct printingKnown for oneYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneYes
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneHP ePrint
Performance2 differ
Internal storage capacityKnown for one500 GB
Country of originDiffersChina, ThailandSingapore, Malaysia
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)
Internal memoryKnown for one1024 MB
Brand-specific features1 differ
HP Dynamic securityKnown for oneYes
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Differs199251089299, 199251089305, 199251089312, 199251089329, 199251089336, 199251089343, 199251089350, 199251089367, 199251128356198701770725
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
Power3 differ
Power consumption (off)Differs0.2 W0.1 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs2.5 W6.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Differs35 W100 W
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 70%20 - 80%
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 3000 m
Sustainabilityidentical
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
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers1100 mm1802 mm
DepthDiffers690 mm695 mm
HeightDiffers935 mm998 mm
WeightDiffers38.5 kg86 kg
Packaging data5 differ
Package widthDiffers1310 mm1950 mm
Package depthDiffers570 mm766 mm
Package heightDiffers640 mm718 mm
Package weightDiffers48.5 kg123 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, HP Web Jetadmin, HP DesignJet Utility including HP Color Center, HP Partner Link, HP JetAdvantage Security Manager (optional), HP SmartStream (optional)
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-codeDiffers4321211043212104
Technical details1 differ
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, quick reference guide, setup poster, power cord
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
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

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