Product comparison · 2 large format printers

HP Latex 280 104-in Printer ( Designjet L28500 104-in Printer) vs HP Latex 820 Printer ( Scitex LX820 Industrial Printer)

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 4identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print cartridge volume (metric)
    • Latex 280 104-in Printer ( Designjet L28500 104-in Printer):775 ml
    • Latex 820 Printer ( Scitex LX820 Industrial Printer):3 litre
  • Print head nozzles
    • Latex 280 104-in Printer ( Designjet L28500 104-in Printer):2112
    • Latex 820 Printer ( Scitex LX820 Industrial Printer):10560
  • Maximum media width
    • Latex 280 104-in Printer ( Designjet L28500 104-in Printer):2641 mm
    • Latex 820 Printer ( Scitex LX820 Industrial Printer):3.2 m
  • Media thickness (by paper path)
    • Latex 280 104-in Printer ( Designjet L28500 104-in Printer):Up to 0.5 mm
    • Latex 820 Printer ( Scitex LX820 Industrial Printer):Up to 31.5 mil
  • Acoustic power emissions
    • Latex 280 104-in Printer ( Designjet L28500 104-in Printer):8.0 B(A), 6.7 B(A) (standby)
    • Latex 820 Printer ( Scitex LX820 Industrial Printer):8.5 B(A)
  • Acoustic pressure emissions (standby)
    • Latex 280 104-in Printer ( Designjet L28500 104-in Printer):45 dB(A)
    • Latex 820 Printer ( Scitex LX820 Industrial Printer):44 dB(A)

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Comparison of Latex 280 104-in Printer ( Designjet L28500 104-in Printer), Latex 820 Printer ( Scitex LX820 Industrial Printer)
23 specifications
Printing3 differ
Print cartridge volume (metric)Differs775 ml3 litre
Print headDiffers6 (2 x yellow/black, 2 x cyan/light cyan, 2 x light magenta/magenta)3 (cyan/black, magenta/yellow, light cyan/light magenta)
Print head nozzlesDiffers211210560
Colour managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAutomatic colour calibration (built-in)
Paper handling4 differ
Media types supportedDiffersBanners, vinyls, films, fabrics, papers, mesh (liner used with porous media)Banners, self-adhesives, films, fabric, paper, specialty
Maximum media widthDiffers2641 mm3.2 m
Custom media sizesKnown for one58 to 264 cm rollsUnknown — not stated by the source
Media handlingDiffersRoll feed; take-up reel; automatic cutter (for vinyl, paper-based media, backlit polyester film, and thin banners)Roll-to-roll; guided double-sided process
Media thickness (by paper path)DiffersUp to 0.5 mmUp to 31.5 mil
Performance1 differ
CertificationDiffersWEEE; EU RoHS; REACH; EuP; FEMP; ULRoHS, WEEE; REACH
Power1 differ
Power requirementsDiffersInput voltage: 3-phase, 200 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 40 A or 380 to 415 VAC (-10% +6%), 24 A; 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)Three phase (line-to-line voltage): 200 to 220 VAC (+/- 10%), 50 A max; 380 to 415 VAC (-10% +6%), 30 A max; 50/60 Hz; single phase: 115 to 127 VAC (+/- 10%); 200 to 240 VAC (-10% +6%); 50/60 Hz, 10 A max
System requirementsidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneDepending on selected RIP solution. RIP to be purchased separately, not includedUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features3 differ
Minimum system requirements for MacintoshKnown for oneDepending on selected RIP solution. RIP to be purchased separately, not includedUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneDepending on selected RIP solution. RIP to be purchased separately, not includedUnknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityCompliant with Class A requirements, including: EU (EMC Directive)Compliant with Class A requirements, including: EU (EMC Directive)
FunctionsKnown for onePrintUnknown — not stated by the source
SafetyDiffersEU (LVD and EN 60950-1 compliant); Russia (GOST)EU (LVD and MD compliant, EN 60950-1, 12100-1 and 60204-1); Russia (GOST)
Compatible ink types, suppliesHP Latex InksHP Latex Inks
Acoustic power emissionsDiffers8.0 B(A), 6.7 B(A) (standby)8.5 B(A)
Acoustic pressure emissions (standby)Differs45 dB(A)44 dB(A)
Ink drop12 pl12 pl
Roll maximum input11
Packaging dataidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Internal Print Server Software

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