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Canon SELPHY ES30 vs HP Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 3identical
  • 104known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print technology
    • SELPHY ES30:Dye-sublimation
    • Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer:Inkjet
  • Maximum resolution
    • SELPHY ES30:300 x 600 DPI
    • Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer:9600 x 2400 DPI
  • Display diagonal
    • SELPHY ES30:7.62 cm (3")
    • Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer:6.1 cm (2.4")
  • Non-ISO print media sizes
    • SELPHY ES30:l
    • Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer:Index card
  • Power consumption (printing)
    • SELPHY ES30:70 W
    • Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer:12.28 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • SELPHY ES30:4 W
    • Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer:2.9 W
  • Operating temperature (T-T)
    • SELPHY ES30:5 - 40 °C
    • Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer:59 - 90 °F
  • Operating relative humidity (H-H)
    • SELPHY ES30:20 - 80%
    • Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer:15 - 80%

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Comparison of SELPHY ES30, Photosmart B8550 Photo Printer
122 specifications
Printing2 differ
Print technologyDiffersDye-sublimationInkjet
Maximum resolutionDiffers300 x 600 DPI9600 x 2400 DPI
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33, 32
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 ppm
Print head nozzlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720
Print speed (colour photo, draft quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 ppm
Print speed (colour, best quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.4 ppm
Features1 differ
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Printing coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCyan, Magenta, Photo black, Yellow
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Display diagonalDiffers7.62 cm (3")6.1 cm (2.4")
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFederal Communications Commission (FCC) Part 2 and Part 15, Class B [USA]; CISPR 22:2005 [International]; ANSI 63.4-2003 [USA]; CAN/CSA–CISPR 22:02 [Canada]; EN 55022:2006, Class B [European Union]; EN 61000-3-2:2006 [European Union]; EN 61000-3-3:1995 +A1:2001 +A2:2005 [European Union]; AS/NZS CISP
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEC 60950-1 First Edition (2001), national derivatives, associated voluntary and mandatory certifications: China (CCC), Russia (GOST), Taiwan (BSMI), Mexico (NOM), USA (CSA NRTL), Canada (CSA)
Input & output capacityidentical
Total input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source125 sheets
Total output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source125 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 sheets
Standard output capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 sheets
Maximum input capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 sheets
Maximum input capacity for cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25
Maximum input capacity for envelopesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 15
Maximum input capacity for labelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 25
Maximum paper traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 plus automated 10 x 15 cm photo tray
Paper handling2 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersPhoto paperCard stock, Envelopes, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA3, A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB5, B6, B7
Non-ISO print media sizesDifferslIndex card
Custom media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMain Tray: 89 x 127 mm to 216 x 1118 mm, Photo Tray: 89 x 127 mm to 100 x 150 mm
Duplex print optionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual (driver support provided)
Paper handlingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source125-sheet input tray, 20-sheet photo tray, 50-sheet output tray
Paper handling standard/inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source125-sheet input tray, 20-sheet photo tray
Recommended mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Advanced Photo Paper
Recommended media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMain Tray: 60 - 252 Pho- Tray: 200 - 252
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA3 (297 x 420 mm), A3+ (330 x 482 mm), A4 (210 x 297 mm), A5 (148 x 210 mm), A6 (105 x 148 mm), B5 (176 x 250 mm), B6 (125 x 178 mm), B7 (88 x 125 mm), C5 (162 x 229 mm, C6 (114 x 162 mm), JIS B5 (182 x 257 mm), JIS B6 (128 x 182 mm), JIS B7 (91 x 128 mm), 2L; Photo Tray: 100 x 148 mm, 10 x 15 cm, A
Credit cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Direct printingYesYes
PictBridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Export file formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJPEG, TIFF, PNG
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 USB, 1 PictBridge, 3 Memory card slots
Performance1 differ
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 MB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicrodrive, microSDHC, miniSD, MMCmicro, SDHC, xDCF, MS Duo, xD
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54 dB
Power2 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs70 W12.28 W
Power consumption (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.4 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs4 W2.9 W
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.7 B(A) (active/printing)
System requirementsidentical
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Vista: 1 GHz 32- or 64-bit processor, Adobe Acrobat Reader 5; Windows Vista Home: 512 MB RAM, other Windows Vista: 1 GB RAM, 1.5 GB HD free space, CD-ROM, Internet Explorer 6, USB; Microsoft Windows XP (SP1), XP Professional (SP1), Professional x64 (SP1) editions: 1 GHz 32- or 64-bit process
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 40 °C59 - 90 °F
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%15 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 90%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 32 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.08 kg7.6 kg
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source580 x 427 x 181 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersZoomBrowser EX, Photo Express ImageBrowserHP Photosmart Essential Software: ArcSoft Creative Project Templates for scrapbooking, photo albums, greeting cards and more.
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.9 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 pc(s)
Layers per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 pc(s)
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 pc(s)
Products per pallet (EU)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 pc(s)
Other features3 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs225 x 226.3 x 138 mm580 x 389 x 181 mm
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows XP SP2 / Vista Mac OS X v10.4 - v10.5Windows Vista; Microsoft Windows XP Home (SP1), XP Professional (SP1), XP Professional x64 (SP1), XP Professional x64 (SP2); Mac OS X v10.4, v10.5
FunctionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceColor printing
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Media size (tray 1)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA3, A4, A5, A6, B5, B7, C5, C6, 76 x 127 to 330 x 483 mm
Network readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source677 x 487 x 277 mm
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInput voltage 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExternal 50 watt AC adapter
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOne integreated printhead assembly - designed to last the life of the printer. User installable and replacable.
Print quality, vertical alignment accuracyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source+/- 0.1524 mm
Product dimensions when open (LxWxD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source58 cm (22.8")
Size (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source58 cm (22.8")
Standard input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 plus automated 10 x 15 cm photo tray
Wireless technologyDiffersWiFi IEEE 802.11bBluetooth (optional)
Acoustic pressure emissionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54 dB
Automatic paper sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Camera phoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDirect photo printing from camera phones with the optional HP bt500 Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter
Compatible ink types, suppliesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDye-based (photo black, colour), pigment-based (black)
Control panelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.1 cm colour graphics display; 15 buttons (On; Previous; Photosmart Express; OK; Red Eye Removal; Setup; Help; Zoom +; Zoom -; Left arrow, Right arrow, Up arrow, down arrow; Cancel). 4 LEDs (On LED; Memory Card Slot LED; Red Eye Removal LED; Attention LED).
Exifprint supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes, Version 2.2
Fade-resistance (archivability, dye ink)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 year(s)
JetDirect Compatible ProductsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Maximum input capacity (photo paper)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 sheets
Maximum input capacity for 10 x 15 cm photographsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 sheets
Maximum output capacity (photo paper)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 sheets
Maximum output capacity for labelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 sheets
Maximum output capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 sheets
Maximum print lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1117 m
Maximum print length (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source44 in
Media handlingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSheetfeed
Media sizes supported (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMain Tray: Letter, legal, tabloid, executive, 4 x 6 in, 4 x 12 in, 5 x 7 in, 8 x 10 in, 11 x 14 in, 12 x 12 in, B, 11 x 17 in, B+, 13 x 19 in, No. 10 envelopes; Photo Tray: 3.5 x 5 in, 4 x 6 in, 5 x 7 in
Media weights by paper pathKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMain Tray: 60 to 252 g/m2; Photo Tray: 200 to 252 g/m2
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source486.9 x 277.1 x 676.9 mm (19.2 x 10.9 x 26.6")
Package weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.9 kg (24 lbs)
Page yield identifierKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePSB8550
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1016 x 1219.2 x 2353 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1016 x 1219.2 x 2352.8 mm (40 x 48 x 92.6")
Pallet size (EU)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 x 1200 x 2360 mm
Paper handling standard/outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50-sheet output tray
Photo proofsheets supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Print quality (black, best quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (colour, draft quality, letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source< 31 ppm
Recommended media weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 to 24 lb Bond
SkewKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source+/- 0.003 in
Skew (transparency)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source+/- 0.003 in
Standard input capacity for cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 40 cards
Standard input capacity for legalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source125 sheets
Standard input capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 40 sheets
Standard output capacity for cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 25 cards
Standard output capacity for labelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 sheets
Standard output capacity for legalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 sheets
SureSupply supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Technical featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVersatile photo and document printing up to A3+.
Video action printing supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Vivera inks supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.7 lb
Wireless option typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptional, enabled with purchase of a hardware accessory
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWiredUnknown — not stated by the source

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