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Product comparison · 2 large format printers

HP DesignJet XL 3800 MFP vs HP PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 23differ
  • 10identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

The HP DesignJet XL 3800 MFP 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 XL 3800 MFP 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 13.8 W more power consumption (sleep) than the HP DesignJet XL 3800 MFP (16 W vs 2.2 W). Print technology: Thermal inkjet on the HP DesignJet XL 3800 MFP, Inkjet on the HP PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker. Printing colours: Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow on the HP DesignJet XL 3800 MFP, Magenta, Yellow, Cyan on the HP PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top Stacker.

  • Print technology
    • Thermal inkjet
    • Inkjet
  • Maximum resolution
    • 2400 x 1200 DPI
    • 1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Print resolution colour
    • 2400 x 1200 DPI
    • 1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Printing colours
    • Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
    • Magenta, Yellow, Cyan
  • Copying
    • Colour copying
    • Mono copying
  • Optical scanning resolution
    • 600 x 600 DPI
    • 1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Product colour
    • Black, White
    • White, Black
  • Country of origin
    • China, Thailand
    • China

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DesignJet XL 3800 MFPView product
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PageWide XL 4250 40-in Multifunction Printer with Top StackerView product
Printing5 differ
Print technologyDiffersThermal inkjetInkjet
Maximum resolutionDiffers2400 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution colourDiffers2400 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Page description languagesDiffersPDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowMagenta, Yellow, Cyan
Copying1 differ
CopyingDiffersColour copyingMono copying
Copier resizeKnown for one25 - 400%
Scanning1 differ
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers600 x 600 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersCoated paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, BannerBond paper, Recycled paper, Matte paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA0, A1, A3, A4
Cut sheetsKnown for oneNo
Ports & interfacesidentical
Direct printingKnown for oneYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneNo
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one1000 Mbit/s
Performance3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteWhite, Black
Built-in displayKnown for oneYes
Country of originDiffersChina, ThailandChina
CertificationDiffersCompliant with Class A requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (EMC 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 oneBusiness
Internal memoryKnown for one8192 MB
Brand-specific features1 differ
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Differs198415311108198701864721, 197498854212, 197498854229, 197498854236, 197498854243, 197498854250, 197498854274, 197498854281
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with optionsKnown for one(AB1) 198701864721; (ABG) 197498854212; (AC4) 197498854229; (ACJ) 197498854236; (AKV) 197498854243; (B19) 197498854250; (B1K) 197498854274; (BCD) 197498854281
Power1 differ
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.2 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs2.2 W16 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-25 - 55 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers1603 mm1955 mm
DepthDiffers614 mm785 mm
HeightDiffers1225 mm1414 mm
WeightDiffers182 kg452 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers1705 mm2257 mm
Package depthDiffers766 mm1040 mm
Package heightDiffers1265 mm1578 mm
Package weightDiffers230 kg621 kg
Bundled softwareKnown for oneHP Click for Windows and macOS, HP app for Windows, macOS, and mobile, HP Web Jetadmin, HP Security Manager, HP Easy Start, HP Print Scan Doctor, Mobile inOS printing, MPS, HP Command Center, HP Click Driver for Windows 11
Other features2 differ
All-In-One-multitaskingKnown for oneYes
Electromagnetic compatibilityDiffersCompliant with Class A requirements, including: USA (FCC rules), Canada (ICES), EU (EMC 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
Box contentsKnown for oneHP DesignJet XL 3800 Multifunction Printer, printhead (x6), introductory ink cartridges (x4), scanner calibration sheet, documentation, power cords, maintenance cartridge, stacker, basket (at rear), control panel, monitor arm
Carbon footprintidentical
Total carbon footprint (kg of CO2e)Known for one5094
Carbon emissions, manufacturing (kg of CO2e)Known for one3081
Carbon emissions, logistics (kg of CO2e)Known for one251
Carbon emissions, end-of-life (kg of CO2e)Known for one5
Total carbon emissions, w/o use phase (kg of CO2e)Known for one1757

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