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Product comparison · 2 photo printers

Epson Expression Photo XP-55 vs HP Smart Tank 215 Printer

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 7identical
  • 80known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Smart Tank 215 Printer has 6 s more time to first page (colour, normal) than the Epson Expression Photo XP-55 (21 s vs 15 s). The Epson Expression Photo XP-55 has 10 ppm more print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter) than the HP Smart Tank 215 Printer (32 ppm vs 22 ppm). The Epson Expression Photo XP-55 has 16 ppm more print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter) than the HP Smart Tank 215 Printer (32 ppm vs 16 ppm). Only the HP Smart Tank 215 Printer has built-in display. Only the HP Smart Tank 215 Printer has direct printing.

  • Duplex printing mode
    • Auto
    • Manual
  • Maximum resolution
    • 5760 x 1440 DPI
    • 4800 x 1200 DPI
  • Time to first page (colour, normal)
    • 15 s
    • 21 s
  • Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 32 ppm
    • 22 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 32 ppm
    • 16 ppm
  • Product colour
    • White
    • Blue, White
  • Number of print cartridges
    • 6
    • 4
  • Built-in display
    • No
    • Yes

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Smart Tank 215 PrinterView product
Printing5 differ
Print technologyKnown for oneInkjet
Duplex printing modeDiffersAutoManual
Maximum resolutionDiffers5760 x 1440 DPI4800 x 1200 DPI
Time to first page (colour, normal)Differs15 s21 s
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Differs32 ppm22 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Differs32 ppm16 ppm
Print head nozzlesKnown for one180 Nozzles Black, 180 Nozzles per Color
Features4 differ
Market positioningKnown for oneHome & office
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlue, White
Number of print cartridgesDiffers64
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Light Cyan, Light magenta, YellowBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Built-in displayDiffersNoYes
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesia
Colour nameKnown for oneDark surf blue
Page description languagesKnown for onePCL 3 GUI, PCLm, URF
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
Input & output capacityidentical
Paper input typeKnown for onePaper tray
Total output capacityKnown for one30 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for one100 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for one30 sheets
Paper handling4 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA4 (210 x 297 mm)
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopesPlain paper, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Matte paper, Envelopes
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A5, A6A4, A6
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffersLetter, LegalLegal
Envelopes sizesDiffers10, DL, C6B5, DL
Printing sizesKnown for one10 x 15,13 x 18,16 x 9
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for oneA4, A5, A6, Legal, Letter
Photo paper sizesKnown for one10x15,13x18 cm
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for one10x15"
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneA4
Custom media sizesKnown for one88.9 x 127 to 215 x 355 mm
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Direct printingDiffersNoYes
PictBridgeDiffersYesNo
InterfaceKnown for oneUSB, WiFi, Ethernet
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYes
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersApple AirPrint, Epson Connect, Epson iPrint, Epson Email Print, Epson Remote PrintMopria Print Service, Apple AirPrint
Performanceidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNo
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one39 dB
Internal memoryKnown for one64 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one64 MB
Sound power level (printing)Known for one6.4 dB
Power2 differ
Power sourceKnown for oneAC
Power consumption (printing)Known for one19 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs1.9 W1.33 W
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.07 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 Hz
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 11
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 MavericksMac 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 supportedKnown for oneChromeOS, Android, iOS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for one45% post-consumer recycled plastic; Recyclable through HP Planet Partners; EPEAT registered
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers390 mm434.1 mm
DepthDiffers338 mm360 mm
HeightDiffers141 mm134.5 mm
WeightKnown for one5.04 kg
Packaging data3 differ
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
ManualKnown for oneYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneYes
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson Easy Photo Print, Epson Print CD
Package widthDiffers425 mm495 mm
Package depthDiffers475 mm478 mm
Package heightDiffers220 mm175 mm
Package weightKnown for one6.46 kg
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneYes
Logistics data1 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cm
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.13 m
Products per pallet layerKnown for one2 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers18 pc(s)65 pc(s)
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.13 m
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one4 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one36 pc(s)
Pallet gross weightKnown for one353 kg
Layers per palletKnown for one5 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Safety warningKnown for oneContains 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one. May produce an allergic reaction.<br>Contains 2,4,7,9-tetramethyldec-5-yne-4,7-diol. May produce an allergic reaction.<br>Contains S186260. May produce an allergic reaction.<br>Always follow the information on the product label.
Box contentsKnown for oneIndividual Ink Cartridges, Main unit, Power cable, Setup guide, Software (CD)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for one13 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMac OS X 10.6.8 or later, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP x64Windows 11; Windows 10; Android; iOS; macOS 10.15 Catalina; macOS 11 Big Sur; macOS 12 Monterey; macOS 13 Ventura; Chrome OS; macOS 14 Sonoma
DVD/CD printingKnown for oneYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYes
Print headKnown for oneEpson Micro PiezoTM print head
Ink dropKnown for one1.5 pl, With Variable-Sized Droplet Technology
Colour printing technologyKnown for oneClariaTM Photo HD Ink
Maximum input capacity (photo paper)Known for one20 sheets
Printer featuresKnown for onePictBridge, Red eye removal, Photo Enhance
Processor frequencyKnown for one980 MHz
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
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
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 60 °C
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one15 - 30 °C

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