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Canon PIXMA G4170 Inkjet A4 vs HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer

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  • 24identical
  • 102known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer has 4 ppm more print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) black than the Canon PIXMA G4170 Inkjet A4 (15 ppm vs 11 ppm). The HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer has 3 ppm more print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colour than the Canon PIXMA G4170 Inkjet A4 (9 ppm vs 6 ppm). The HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer has 600 x 1200 DPI more optical scanning resolution than the Canon PIXMA G4170 Inkjet A4 (1200 x 1200 DPI vs 600 x 1200 DPI). Only the HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer has Ethernet LAN. Only the HP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer has colour display.

  • Print technology
    • PIXMA G4170 Inkjet A4:Inkjet
    • Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer:Thermal inkjet
  • Duplex printing mode
    • PIXMA G4170 Inkjet A4:Manual
    • Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer:Auto
  • Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) black
    • PIXMA G4170 Inkjet A4:11 ppm
    • Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer:15 ppm
  • Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colour
    • PIXMA G4170 Inkjet A4:6 ppm
    • Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer:9 ppm
  • Optical scanning resolution
    • PIXMA G4170 Inkjet A4:600 x 1200 DPI
    • Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer:1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Scanner type
    • PIXMA G4170 Inkjet A4:Flatbed & ADF scanner
    • Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer:Flatbed scanner
  • Scan to
    • PIXMA G4170 Inkjet A4:Cloud
    • Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer:Software
  • Input colour depth
    • PIXMA G4170 Inkjet A4:16 bit
    • Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer:24 bit

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Comparison of G4170, Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer
156 specifications
Printing4 differ
Print technologyDiffersInkjetThermal inkjet
PrintingColour printingColour printing
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeDiffersManualAuto
Maximum resolution4800 x 1200 DPI4800 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4800 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution blackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 ppm
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 ppm
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) blackDiffers11 ppm15 ppm
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colourDiffers6 ppm9 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 s
Borderless printingYesYes
Copyingidentical
CopyingColour copyingColour copying
Maximum number of copies99 copies99 copies
Copier resize25 - 400%25 - 400%
ID-card copy functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto fit functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
N-in-1 copy functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
N-in-1 copy function (N=)Known for one2, 4Unknown — not stated by the source
Scanning4 differ
ScanningColour scanningColour scanning
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers600 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Maximum scan resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1200 DPI
Maximum scan areaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source216 x 297 mm
Scanner typeDiffersFlatbed & ADF scannerFlatbed scanner
Scan technologyCISCIS
Scan toDiffersCloudSoftware
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJPG, PNG, TIFF
Document formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePDF
Input colour depthDiffers16 bit24 bit
Greyscale levelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256
Scan driversKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTWAIN
Duplex scanningKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Output colour depthKnown for one8 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Input greyscale depthKnown for one16 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Output greyscale depthKnown for one8 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Maximum duty cycleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 - 800 pages per month
Number of print cartridges44
Printing coloursBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCL 3 GUI
All-In-One-multitaskingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Country of originDiffersVietnamChina
Replacement cartridgesDiffersGI-51 PGBK, GI-51 C, GI-51 M, GI-51 YHP 32XL 135-ml Black bottle (~6000 pages), HP 31 70-ml Cyan bottle (~8000 pages), HP 31 70-ml Magenta bottle (~8000 pages), HP 31 70-ml Yellow bottle (~8000 pages); For more information about fill and yield see www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies
HP segmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome
Duplex functionsKnown for onePrintUnknown — not stated by the source
Ink tank systemKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total number of input trays11
Total input capacityDiffers100 sheets250 sheets
Total output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF)YesYes
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity35 sheets35 sheets
Maximum number of input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Maximum input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 sheets
Paper handling7 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print sizeDiffers216 x 1200 mm216 x 355.6 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Glossy paper, High resolution paper, Iron-On Transfers, Matte paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, Semi-glossy paperPlain paper, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Recycled paper, Matte paper, Lightweight paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC5, C6
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB5
Envelopes sizesDiffersC5, Com-10, DLC5, C6, DL
Borderless printing media sizesDiffersA4, Letter, 8.9x8.9, 10x15, B5A4, Letter
Custom media lengthDiffers89 - 1200 mm127 - 355.6 mm
Custom media widthDiffers55 - 216 mm88.9 - 215.9 mm
Paper tray media weightDiffers64 - 105 g/m²60 - 250 g/m²
Envelope feederKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneExecutive, Legal, LetterUnknown — not stated by the source
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for one3.5x3.5,4x6,5x5,5x7,7x10,8x10,8.5x11Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Direct printingYesYes
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
USB connectorKnown for oneUSB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersApple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service, PIXMA Cloud LinkMopria Print Service, Apple AirPrint
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for oneWEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSKUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 MB
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Sound power level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 dB
Design3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackGrey
Colour nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMedium basalt
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonalDiffers3.43 cm (1.35")1.27 cm (0.5")
Control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceButtons
Colour displayDiffersNoYes
Market positioningKnown for oneHome & officeUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.1 W
Power consumption (off)0.1 W0.1 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Power consumption (copying)Known for one15 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Known for one0.16 kWh/weekUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source199896831369
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows 8.1Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 11
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 MontereyMac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, MacOS
Other operating systems supportedChromeOSChromeOS
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroid, iOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 60 °C
Recommended humidity operating rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 30 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCISPR 32:2015/EN 55032:2015+A11:2020 Class B; CISPR24:2010+A1:2015/EN 55024:2010+A1:2015; EN55035:2017+A11:2020/CISPR35:2016; EN 61000-3-2:2019; EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019; FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Subpart B; ICES-003 Issue 7:2020; EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3; EN 301 489-17 V3.2.2
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25% post-consumer recycled plastic; Recyclable through HP Planet Partners
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers417 mm427.5 mm
DepthDiffers556 mm364 mm
HeightDiffers269 mm240.3 mm
WeightDiffers7.2 kg7.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source484 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source284 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source410 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.7 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedACAC
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Printer Software, available online
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Included cartridge capacity (black)Known for one6000 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Included cartridge capacity (CMY)Known for one7700 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Included cartridge capacity (economy mode, black)Known for one7600 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Included cartridge capacity (economy mode, CMY)Known for one8100 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 pc(s)
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Smart Tank 7303 All-in-One Printer; HP 32XL Black Original Ink Bottle (135ml); HP 31 Cyan Original Ink Bottle (50ml); HP 31 Magenta Original Ink Bottle (50ml); HP 31 Yellow Original Ink Bottle (50ml); HP Black Printhead; HP Tri-color Printhead; Setup Guide, Reference Guide, Ink Caution flyer; Reg
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source428 kg
Layers per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Number of usersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 user(s)
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 11; Windows 10; Windows 8; Windows 8.1; Windows 7; macOS 10.14 Mojave; macOS 10.15 Catalina; macOS 11 Big Sur; macOS 12 Monterey; macOS 13 Ventura; macOS 14 Sonoma; macOS 15 Sequoia; Chrome OS
Manufacturer warrantyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 3 years extended warranty upon registration at https://www.hp.com/go/SmartTank3yearswarranty . User replaceable parts have separate warranty periods.
Number of print headsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
PictBridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
Recommended system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 11; Windows 10; 1 GHz processor; 2 GB SSD; Internet; Chrome OS. macOS Tahoe 26; macOS Sequoia 15; macOS Sonoma 14; 2 GB SSD; Internet.
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCISPR 32:2015/EN 55032:2015+A11:2020 Class B; CISPR24:2010+A1:2015/EN 55024:2010+A1:2015; EN55035:2017+A11:2020/CISPR35:2016; EN 61000-3-2:2019; EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019; FCC CFR 47 Part 15 Subpart B; ICES-003 Issue 7:2020; EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3; EN 301 489-17 V3.2.2
Custom media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source88.9 x 127 mm to 215.9 x 355.6 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1220 x 1016 x 2590 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1219.2 x 1016 x 2590.8 mm (48 x 40 x 102")
Typical electricity consumption (TEC) numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.20 kWh/Week
UNSPSC-codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43212110
Warranty periodKnown for one2 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Faxidentical
FaxingKnown for oneColour faxingUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax resolution (black)Known for one300 x 300 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax resolution (colour)Known for one200 x 200 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one33.6 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax memoryKnown for one50 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source

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