Product comparison · 2 photo printers

Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 vs HP Sprocket Plus photo printer ZINK (Zero ink)

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 3identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 has 90 sheets more maximum input capacity than the HP Sprocket Plus photo printer ZINK (Zero ink) (100 sheets vs 10 sheets). The HP Sprocket Plus photo printer ZINK (Zero ink) has 1.6 W more power consumption (printing) than the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 (17.6 W vs 16 W). The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 has 1.65 W more power consumption (standby) than the HP Sprocket Plus photo printer ZINK (Zero ink) (2.4 W vs 0.75 W). Only the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 has built-in display. Only the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 has PictBridge.

  • Print technology
    • imagePROGRAF PRO-300:Inkjet
    • Sprocket Plus photo printer ZINK (Zero ink):ZINK (Zero ink)
  • Maximum resolution
    • imagePROGRAF PRO-300:4800 x 2400 DPI
    • Sprocket Plus photo printer ZINK (Zero ink):313 x 400 DPI
  • Market positioning
    • imagePROGRAF PRO-300:Professional
    • Sprocket Plus photo printer ZINK (Zero ink):Home & office
  • Product colour
    • imagePROGRAF PRO-300:Black
    • Sprocket Plus photo printer ZINK (Zero ink):White
  • Built-in display
    • imagePROGRAF PRO-300:Yes
    • Sprocket Plus photo printer ZINK (Zero ink):No
  • Maximum input capacity
    • imagePROGRAF PRO-300:100 sheets
    • Sprocket Plus photo printer ZINK (Zero ink):10 sheets
  • Maximum print size
    • imagePROGRAF PRO-300:13" x 19" (33x48 cm)
    • Sprocket Plus photo printer ZINK (Zero ink):2.3" x 3.4" (5.8x8.6 cm)
  • PictBridge
    • imagePROGRAF PRO-300:Yes
    • Sprocket Plus photo printer ZINK (Zero ink):No

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Comparison of imagePROGRAF PRO-300, Plus
65 specifications
Printing2 differ
Print technologyDiffersInkjetZINK (Zero ink)
Borderless printingYesYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers4800 x 2400 DPI313 x 400 DPI
Features3 differ
Market positioningDiffersProfessionalHome & office
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one10Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing coloursKnown for oneCyan, Grey, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Photo cyan, Photo magenta, Red, YellowUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayDiffersYesNo
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonalKnown for one7.62 cm (3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Control typeKnown for oneButtonsUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneRoHS, WEEEUnknown — not stated by the source
HP segmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome, Home office
Input & output capacity1 differ
Maximum input capacityDiffers100 sheets10 sheets
Total input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 sheets
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffers13" x 19" (33x48 cm)2.3" x 3.4" (5.8x8.6 cm)
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneArt paper, Matte paper, Photo paper, Semi-glossy paperUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneA3+Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA3, A3+, A4, A5Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB4, B5Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for one2LUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing sizesKnown for one10 x 15 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for oneA3+Unknown — not stated by the source
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for one3.5x3.5,12x12,7x10Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Direct printingYesYes
PictBridgeDiffersYesNo
USB portYesYes
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernet, Wireless LANUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneApple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print Service, PIXMA Cloud LinkUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Sound power level (printing)Known for one41.1 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power3 differ
Power sourceDiffersACBattery
Power consumption (printing)Differs16 W17.6 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs2.4 W0.75 W
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.4 V
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.15 CatalinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedDiffersAndroidAndroid, iOS
Operational conditions4 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 90 °C-30 - 70 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs0 - 40%5 - 70%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs5 - 95%5 - 90%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers639 mm142 mm
DepthDiffers379 mm89 mm
HeightDiffers200 mm18 mm
WeightDiffers14.4 kg204 g
Packaging dataidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source175 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source115 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source310 g
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source900 mAh
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Auto-On/Auto-OffKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Battery level indicatorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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