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HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer vs HP Latex 730 Printer

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 11identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

The HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer has 1,200 x 1200 DPI more maximum resolution than the HP Latex 730 Printer (2400 x 1200 DPI vs 1200 x 1200 DPI). The HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer has 1,200 x 1200 DPI more print resolution colour than the HP Latex 730 Printer (2400 x 1200 DPI vs 1200 x 1200 DPI). The HP Latex 730 Printer has 4 more print cartridges than the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer (8 vs 4). Print technology: Thermal inkjet on the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer, Latex printing on the HP Latex 730 Printer. Printing colours: Cyan, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow on the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer, Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow on the HP Latex 730 Printer.

  • Print technology
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:Thermal inkjet
    • Latex 730 Printer:Latex printing
  • Maximum resolution
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:2400 x 1200 DPI
    • Latex 730 Printer:1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Print resolution colour
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:2400 x 1200 DPI
    • Latex 730 Printer:1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Number of print cartridges
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:4
    • Latex 730 Printer:8
  • Country of origin
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:China, Thailand
    • Latex 730 Printer:Malaysia
  • Power consumption (off)
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:0.2 W
    • Latex 730 Printer:0.25 W
  • Power consumption (sleep)
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:2.5 W
    • Latex 730 Printer:19 W
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:5 - 40 °C
    • Latex 730 Printer:15 - 30 °C

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Comparison of DesignJet T870 24-in Printer, Latex 730 Printer
62 specifications
Printing5 differ
Print technologyDiffersThermal inkjetLatex printing
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers2400 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution colourDiffers2400 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridgesDiffers48
Page description languagesKnown for onePDF, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4, URFUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing coloursDiffersCyan, Matte black, Magenta, YellowBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Print speed (normal quality, A1)Known for one120 pphUnknown — not stated by the source
Copyingidentical
CopyingNoNo
Scanningidentical
ScanningNoNo
Paper handling1 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 paperBanner
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA1, A2, A3, A4Unknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheetsYesYes
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-FiYesYes
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Performance2 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Built-in displayYesYes
Internal memoryKnown for one1024 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Country of originDiffersChina, ThailandMalaysia
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 (KCC)
HP segmentKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 dB
Brand-specific features2 differ
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Differs199251089299, 199251089305, 199251089312, 199251089329, 199251089336, 199251089343, 199251089350, 199251089367, 199251128356198122912407, 198122912414, 198122912421, 198122912438, 198122912445, 198122912452
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with optionsDiffers(AB1) 199251089299; (ABG) 199251089305; (AC4) 199251089312; (ACJ) 199251089329; (AKV) 199251089336; (B19) 199251089343; (B1K) 199251089350; (BCD) 199251089367; (EMU) 199251128356(ABG) 198122912407; (AC4) 198122912414; (AKV) 198122912421; (B19) 198122912438; (B1K) 198122912445; (BCD) 198122912452
Power2 differ
Power consumption (off)Differs0.2 W0.25 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs2.5 W19 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)Differs5 - 40 °C15 - 30 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 70%Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 mm2583 mm
DepthDiffers690 mm852 mm
HeightDiffers935 mm1402 mm
WeightDiffers38.5 kg261 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers1310 mm2800 mm
Package depthDiffers570 mm1130 mm
Package heightDiffers640 mm1270 mm
Package weightDiffers48.5 kg362 kg
Bundled softwareKnown for oneHP Click Driver for Windows 11, HP Click App for Windows and Mac, HP App for Windows, Mac, Android and iOS, PartnerLinkUnknown — 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 (KCC)
UNSPSC-codeDiffers4321211043212104
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 Latex 730 Printer, printheads, maintenance cartridge with ink collection unit, additional ink collection unit, printer stand, take-up reel, Condensation collector kit, manual purge syringe kit, power cords, user maintenance kit, edge holders, 2-in spindle adaptor, lubrication felts kit, quick ref

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