Product comparison · 2 large format printers

HP Designjet Z2100 24" vs HP T7100 + CQ745A

26specifications compared
11differ
15identical
31known for one product only

Key differences

Print speed (normal quality)
- Designjet Z2100 24":4.2 ppm
- T7100 + CQ745A:165 pph A1
Ethernet interface type
- Designjet Z2100 24":Fast Ethernet
- T7100 + CQ745A:Gigabit Ethernet
Internal memory
- Designjet Z2100 24":128 MB
- T7100 + CQ745A:1024 MB
Sound pressure level (printing)
- Designjet Z2100 24":44 dB
- T7100 + CQ745A:53 dB
Power requirements
- Designjet Z2100 24":100 - 240v AC, 50/60Hz
- T7100 + CQ745A:100 - 127, 220 - 240V
Power consumption (typical)
- Designjet Z2100 24":200 W
- T7100 + CQ745A:420 W
Operating temperature (T-T)
- Designjet Z2100 24":41 - 104 °F
- T7100 + CQ745A:5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)
- Designjet Z2100 24":-25 - 55 °C
- T7100 + CQ745A:-20 - 55 °C

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Comparison of Designjet Z2100 24", T7100 + CQ745A
57 specifications	A HP Designjet Z2100 24"View product	B HP T7100 + CQ745A View product
Printing2 differ
Print technologyKnown for one	Thermal inkjet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one	8	Unknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for one	PCL 3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing coloursDiffers	Cyan, Light Cyan, Light magenta, Magenta, Yellow	Black, Cyan, Grey, Magenta, Yellow
Print speed (best quality)Known for one	15 ppm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (normal quality)Differs	4.2 ppm	165 pph A1
Paper handlingidentical
Media types supportedKnown for one	500 g/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Art paper, Banner, Bond paper, Coated paper, Glossy paper, Matte paper, Photo paper, Roll	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheetsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum roll lengthKnown for one	91.4 m	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum roll diameterKnown for one	13.4 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum media widthKnown for one	610 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Media thickness (by paper path)Known for one	31.5 mil	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A1 (594 x 841 mm)
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A1
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet interface typeDiffers	Fast Ethernet	Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one	10/100Base-T	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	128 MB	1024 MB
Internal storage capacityKnown for one	80 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage mediaKnown for one	HDD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	44 dB	53 dB
Sound power level (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	38 dB
Memory typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RAM
Power2 differ
Power requirementsDiffers	100 - 240v AC, 50/60Hz	100 - 127, 220 - 240V
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	27 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	43 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Differs	200 W	420 W
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	41 - 104 °F	5 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	0 - 95%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-25 - 55 °C	-20 - 55 °C
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows XP/2000 Mac OS X v10.2, v10.3, v10.4+	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	1262 x 690 x 1047 mm	1974 x 700 x 1374 mm
WeightDiffers	65 kg	187 kg
Other featuresidentical
Line accuracyKnown for one	+/- 0.2%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for one	IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u	Unknown — not stated by the source
Proofing paperKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Opaque filmKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 kg
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2232 x 761 x 1269 mm
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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