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
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)
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)
Packaging dataidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Internal Print Server Software

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