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Product comparison · 2 photo printers

Canon QX20 BK vs HP Smart Tank 215 Printer

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 6identical
  • 72known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Smart Tank 215 Printer has 1 more print cartridges than the Canon QX20 BK (4 vs 3). The HP Smart Tank 215 Printer has 331.9 mm more width than the Canon QX20 BK (434.1 mm vs 102.2 mm). The HP Smart Tank 215 Printer has 214.2 mm more depth than the Canon QX20 BK (360 mm vs 145.8 mm). Maximum resolution: 287 x 287 DPI on the Canon QX20 BK, 4800 x 1200 DPI on the HP Smart Tank 215 Printer. Product colour: Black on the Canon QX20 BK, Blue, White on the HP Smart Tank 215 Printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • 287 x 287 DPI
    • 4800 x 1200 DPI
  • Product colour
    • Black
    • Blue, White
  • Number of print cartridges
    • 3
    • 4
  • Printing colours
    • Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
    • Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
  • Other operating systems supported
    • Android, iOS
    • ChromeOS, Android, iOS
  • Width
    • 102.2 mm
    • 434.1 mm
  • Depth
    • 145.8 mm
    • 360 mm
  • Height
    • 32.9 mm
    • 134.5 mm

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89 specifications
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Canon

QX20 BKView product
B

HP

Smart Tank 215 PrinterView product
Printing1 differ
Borderless printingYesYes
Duplex printingKnown for oneYes
Duplex printing modeKnown for oneManual
Maximum resolutionDiffers287 x 287 DPI4800 x 1200 DPI
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for one21 s
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one22 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one16 ppm
Print technologyKnown for oneDye-sublimation
Features3 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlue, White
Colour nameKnown for oneDark surf blue
Number of print cartridgesDiffers34
Printing coloursDiffersCyan, Magenta, YellowBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Page description languagesKnown for onePCL 3 GUI, PCLm, URF
Built-in displayKnown for oneYes
DisplayKnown for oneLCD
Display diagonalKnown for one2.79 cm (1.1")
Control typeKnown for oneButtons
Maximum duty cycleKnown for one3000 pages per month
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneEN 55032:2015+A11:2020 Class B; EN 55024:2010+A1:2015; EN 55035:2017+A11:2020; EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019
CertificationKnown for oneEN 55032:2015+A11:2020 Class B; EN 55024:2010+A1:2015; EN 55035:2017+A11:2020; EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019; EN 61000-3-2:2014; EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019
HP segmentKnown for oneHome, Home office
Market positioningKnown for oneHome & office
Colour depthKnown for one24 bit
Greyscale levelsKnown for one256
Input & output capacityidentical
Total input capacityKnown for one100 sheets
Total output capacityKnown for one30 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for one100 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for one30 sheets
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for onePlain paper, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Matte paper, Envelopes
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneA4
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA4, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneLegal
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneB5, DL
Custom media sizesKnown for one88.9 x 127 to 215 x 355 mm
Maximum print sizeKnown for one2.8" x 3.3" (7.2x8.5cm)
Photo stickersKnown for oneYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
Direct printingYesYes
PictBridgeNoNo
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1
USB connectorKnown for oneUSB Type-C
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneMopria Print Service, Apple AirPrint
Ethernet LANKnown for oneNo
BluetoothKnown for oneYes
Performanceidentical
Internal memoryKnown for one64 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one64 MB
Sound power level (printing)Known for one6.4 dB
Poweridentical
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.07 W
Power consumption (sleep)Known for one1.33 W
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 Hz
Power sourceKnown for oneBattery
Power consumption (printing)Known for one62 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one3 W
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for one199896172165, 199896172172, 199896172189
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with optionsKnown for one(AC8) 199896172165; (AKH) 199896172172; (AKY) 199896172189
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 11
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac 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 supportedDiffersAndroid, iOSChromeOS, Android, iOS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 40 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 60 °C
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one15 - 30 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for one45% post-consumer recycled plastic; Recyclable through HP Planet Partners; EPEAT registered
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers102.2 mm434.1 mm
DepthDiffers145.8 mm360 mm
HeightDiffers32.9 mm134.5 mm
WeightKnown for one455 g
Packaging data3 differ
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneYes
Package widthDiffers120 mm495 mm
Package depthDiffers157 mm478 mm
Package heightDiffers84 mm175 mm
Package weightKnown for one650 g
Package volumeKnown for one1582.56 cm³
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross weightKnown for one353 kg
Layers per palletKnown for one5 pc(s)
Products per palletKnown for one65 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for one13 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Processor frequencyKnown for one980 MHz
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 11; Windows 10; Android; iOS; macOS 10.15 Catalina; macOS 11 Big Sur; macOS 12 Monterey; macOS 13 Ventura; Chrome OS; macOS 14 Sonoma
Power supply typeKnown for oneInternal
Envelope feederKnown for oneNo
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one1219 x 1016 x 2390 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one1219.2 x 1016 x 2387.6 mm (48 x 40 x 94")
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for one352 kg (776 lbs)
Recommended humidity operating rangeKnown for one20 - 80%
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one43212104

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