Product comparison · 2 large format printers

HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer vs HP DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript

46specifications compared
13differ
33identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

The HP DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript has 3 more print cartridges than the HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer (9 vs 6). The HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer has 509 mm more width than the HP DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript (1802 mm vs 1293 mm). The HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer has 14 kg more weight than the HP DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript (86 kg vs 72 kg). ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9): A0, A1, A2, A3, A4 on the HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer, A1, A2, A3, A4 on the HP DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript. Custom media sizes: 210 x 279 to 1118 x 1676 mm on the HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer, 210 x 279 to 610 x 1676 mm on the HP DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript.

Number of print cartridges
- DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer:6
- DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript:9
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
- DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer:A0, A1, A2, A3, A4
- DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript:A1, A2, A3, A4
Custom media sizes
- DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer:210 x 279 to 1118 x 1676 mm
- DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript:210 x 279 to 610 x 1676 mm
Ethernet LAN data rates
- DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer:1000 Mbit/s
- DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript:10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Country of origin
- DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer:Singapore, Malaysia
- DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript:China
Width
- DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer:1802 mm
- DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript:1293 mm
Weight
- DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer:86 kg
- DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript:72 kg
Package width
- DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer:1950 mm
- DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript:1440 mm

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Comparison of DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer, DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript
68 specifications	A HP DesignJet Z6 44-in PS Printer View product	B HP DesignJet Z9+ 24-in PostScript View product
Printing2 differ
Print technology	Thermal inkjet	Thermal inkjet
Colour	Yes	Yes
Maximum resolution	2400 x 1200 DPI	2400 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution colour	2400 x 1200 DPI	2400 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridgesDiffers	6	9
Page description languages	PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4	PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, HP-GL/2, TIFF, JPEG, HP-RTL, CALS G4
Printing coloursDiffers	Cyan, Photo black, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow	Cyan, Photo black, Matte black, Magenta, Yellow, Grey
Print cartridge volume (metric)Known for one	300 ml	Unknown — not stated by the source
Copyingidentical
Copying	No	No
Scanningidentical
Scanning	No	No
Maximum media thicknessKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.8 mm
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	1118 x 1676 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media types	Coated paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Banner	Coated paper, Bond paper, Photo paper, Banner
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Differs	A0, A1, A2, A3, A4	A1, A2, A3, A4
Cut sheetsKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Media thicknessKnown for one	0.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum roll widthKnown for one	111.8 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum roll diameterKnown for one	13.5 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print margin cut-sheet	5 x 17 x 5 x 5	5 x 17 x 5 x 5
Print margin rollKnown for one	5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Custom media sizesDiffers	210 x 279 to 1118 x 1676 mm	210 x 279 to 610 x 1676 mm
Recommended media weightKnown for one	80 - 500 g/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Media width (rolls)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	610 mm
Media width (sheets)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	610 mm
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	No	No
USB port	Yes	Yes
Direct printing	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers	1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes	Yes
Mobile printing technologies	HP ePrint	HP ePrint
Ethernet interface typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet
USB connectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB Type-A
RJ-45 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Performance1 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Internal storage capacityKnown for one	500 GB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originDiffers	Singapore, Malaysia	China
Certification	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)	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 segment	Business	Business
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Dynamic security	Yes	Yes
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for one	198701770725	Unknown — not stated by the source
HP Web JetadminKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (off)	0.1 W	0.1 W
Power consumption (sleep)	6.5 W	6.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	100 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltage	100 - 240 V	100 - 240 V
AC input frequency	50/60 Hz	50/60 Hz
Power supplyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)	5 - 40 °C	5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80%	20 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)	-25 - 55 °C	-25 - 55 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Sustainable technologies and materials	30% 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	30% 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
Sustainability compliance	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WidthDiffers	1802 mm	1293 mm
Depth	695 mm	695 mm
Height	998 mm	998 mm
WeightDiffers	86 kg	72 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Package widthDiffers	1950 mm	1440 mm
Package depth	766 mm	766 mm
Package height	718 mm	718 mm
Package weightDiffers	123 kg	102 kg
Bundled softwareDiffers	HP Click printing software, HP PrintOS, HP Web Jetadmin, HP DesignJet Utility including HP Color Center, HP Partner Link, HP JetAdvantage Security Manager (optional), HP SmartStream (optional)	HP Click printing software, HP Web Jetadmin, HP Partner Link, HP Security Manager (optional), HP SmartStream (optional)
Quick start guideKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
Electromagnetic compatibility	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)	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-codeDiffers	43212104	45101511
Technical details1 differ
Box contentsDiffers	HP DesignJet Z6 PostScript Printer, printheads, introductory ink cartridges, printer stand and media bin, spindle, 3-in core adapter, quick reference guide, setup poster, power cord	HP 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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