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HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer vs HP DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript

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  • 24differ
  • 16identical
  • 33known for one product only

Key differences

The HP DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript has 5 more print cartridges than the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer (9 vs 4). The HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer has 0.1 W more power consumption (off) than the HP DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript (0.2 W vs 0.1 W). The HP DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript has 4 W more power consumption (sleep) than the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer (6.5 W vs 2.5 W). Only the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer has Wi-Fi. Print margin cut-sheet: 5 mm on the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer, 5 x 17 x 5 x 5 on the HP DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript.

  • Number of print cartridges
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:4
    • DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript:9
  • Print margin cut-sheet
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:5 mm
    • DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript:5 x 17 x 5 x 5
  • Wi-Fi
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:Yes
    • DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript:No
  • Country of origin
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:China, Thailand
    • DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript:China
  • Power consumption (off)
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:0.2 W
    • DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript:0.1 W
  • Power consumption (sleep)
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:2.5 W
    • DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript:6.5 W
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:20 - 70%
    • DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript:20 - 80%
  • Width
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:1100 mm
    • DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript:1293 mm

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Comparison of DesignJet T870 24-in Printer, DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript
73 specifications
Printing3 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 cartridgesDiffers49
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, Grey
Print speed (normal quality, A1)Known for one120 pphUnknown — not stated by the source
Copyingidentical
CopyingNoNo
Scanningidentical
ScanningNoNo
Maximum media thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.8 mm
Paper handling3 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)A1, A2, A3, A4A1, A2, 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-sheetDiffers5 mm5 x 17 x 5 x 5
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
Media width (rolls)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source610 mm
Media width (sheets)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source610 mm
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
USB portYesYes
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
USB connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
Direct printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
RJ-45 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP ePrint
Performance2 differ
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one1024 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for one199251089299, 199251089305, 199251089312, 199251089329, 199251089336, 199251089343, 199251089350, 199251089367, 199251128356Unknown — not stated by the source
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 Web JetadminKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Dynamic securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (off)Differs0.2 W0.1 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs2.5 W6.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one35 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 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 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)-25 - 55 °C-25 - 55 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Sustainability complianceYesYes
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30% 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 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 mm1293 mm
DepthDiffers690 mm695 mm
HeightDiffers935 mm998 mm
WeightDiffers38.5 kg72 kg
Packaging data5 differ
Package widthDiffers1310 mm1440 mm
Package depthDiffers570 mm766 mm
Package heightDiffers640 mm718 mm
Package weightDiffers48.5 kg102 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 Web Jetadmin, HP Partner Link, HP Security Manager (optional), HP SmartStream (optional)
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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-codeDiffers4321211045101511
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 Z9+ PostScript Printer, printheads, introductory ink cartridges, printer stand and media bin, spindle, 3-in core adapter[10], quick reference guide, setup poster, power cord

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