Product comparison · 2 large format printers

HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer vs HP PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 7identical
  • 21known 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 PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker (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 PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker (2400 x 1200 DPI vs 1200 x 1200 DPI). The HP PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker has 7,168 MB more internal memory than the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer (8192 MB vs 1024 MB). Only the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer has cut sheets. Only the HP DesignJet T870 24-in Printer has Wi-Fi.

  • Print technology
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:Thermal inkjet
    • PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:Inkjet
  • Maximum resolution
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:2400 x 1200 DPI
    • PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Print resolution colour
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:2400 x 1200 DPI
    • PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Copying
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:No
    • PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:Mono copying
  • Scanning
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:No
    • PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:Colour scanning
  • Cut sheets
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:Yes
    • PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:No
  • Wi-Fi
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:Yes
    • PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:No
  • Product colour
    • DesignJet T870 24-in Printer:Black
    • PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker:White, Black

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Comparison of DesignJet T870 24-in Printer, PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker
61 specifications
Printing5 differ
Print technologyDiffersThermal inkjetInkjet
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers2400 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution colourDiffers2400 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridges44
Page description languagesDiffersPDF, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4, URFHP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG
Printing coloursDiffersCyan, Matte black, Magenta, YellowMagenta, Yellow, Cyan
Print speed (normal quality, A1)Known for one120 pphUnknown — not stated by the source
Copying1 differ
CopyingDiffersNoMono copying
Scanning1 differ
ScanningDiffersNoColour scanning
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1200 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 paperBond paper, Recycled paper, Matte paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA1, A2, A3, A4Unknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheetsDiffersYesNo
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 & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
USB portYesYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 Mbit/s
Performance4 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite, Black
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryDiffers1024 MB8192 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 and New Zealand (RCM), Japan (VCCI), Korea (KC)
HP segmentKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific features2 differ
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Differs199251089299, 199251089305, 199251089312, 199251089329, 199251089336, 199251089343, 199251089350, 199251089367, 199251128356198701864721, 197498854212, 197498854229, 197498854236, 197498854243, 197498854250, 197498854274, 197498854281
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with optionsDiffers(AB1) 199251089299; (ABG) 199251089305; (AC4) 199251089312; (ACJ) 199251089329; (AKV) 199251089336; (B19) 199251089343; (B1K) 199251089350; (BCD) 199251089367; (EMU) 199251128356(AB1) 198701864721; (ABG) 197498854212; (AC4) 197498854229; (ACJ) 197498854236; (AKV) 197498854243; (B19) 197498854250; (B1K) 197498854274; (BCD) 197498854281
HP Dynamic securityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (sleep)Differs2.5 W16 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)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 footprint5 differ
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Differs10285094
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)Differs7453081
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)Differs51251
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)Differs1265
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)Differs1061757
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers1100 mm1955 mm
DepthDiffers690 mm785 mm
HeightDiffers935 mm1414 mm
WeightDiffers38.5 kg452 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers1310 mm2257 mm
Package depthDiffers570 mm1040 mm
Package heightDiffers640 mm1578 mm
Package weightDiffers48.5 kg621 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 (KC)
UNSPSC-codeDiffers4321211043212104
Technical detailsidentical
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 contentsKnown for oneHP DesignJet T870 Printer, printhead, introductory ink cartridges, printer stand, spindle, guide, warranty flyer, power cordUnknown — not stated by the source

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