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Epson SureColor SC-P900 photo printer Inkjet vs HP Smart Tank 215 Printer

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 9identical
  • 66known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson SureColor SC-P900 photo printer Inkjet has 6 more print cartridges than the HP Smart Tank 215 Printer (10 vs 4). The Epson SureColor SC-P900 photo printer Inkjet has 20 sheets more total input capacity than the HP Smart Tank 215 Printer (120 sheets vs 100 sheets). The Epson SureColor SC-P900 photo printer Inkjet has 34.6 dB more sound power level (printing) than the HP Smart Tank 215 Printer (41 dB vs 6.4 dB). Only the HP Smart Tank 215 Printer has direct printing. Maximum resolution: 5760 x 1440 DPI on the Epson SureColor SC-P900 photo printer Inkjet, 4800 x 1200 DPI on the HP Smart Tank 215 Printer.

  • Maximum resolution
    • SureColor SC-P900 photo printer Inkjet:5760 x 1440 DPI
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:4800 x 1200 DPI
  • Product colour
    • SureColor SC-P900 photo printer Inkjet:Black
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:Blue, White
  • Number of print cartridges
    • SureColor SC-P900 photo printer Inkjet:10
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:4
  • Display diagonal
    • SureColor SC-P900 photo printer Inkjet:10.9 cm (4.3")
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:2.79 cm (1.1")
  • Control type
    • SureColor SC-P900 photo printer Inkjet:Touch
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:Buttons
  • Total input capacity
    • SureColor SC-P900 photo printer Inkjet:120 sheets
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:100 sheets
  • Maximum ISO A-series paper size
    • SureColor SC-P900 photo printer Inkjet:A2
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:A4
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • SureColor SC-P900 photo printer Inkjet:A2, A3, A3+, A4, A5
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:A4, A6

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Comparison of SC-P900, Smart Tank 215 Printer
99 specifications
Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers5760 x 1440 DPI4800 x 1200 DPI
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21 s
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 ppm
Print technologyKnown for oneInkjetUnknown — not stated by the source
Print head nozzlesKnown for one180 nozzles black, 180 nozzles per colourUnknown — not stated by the source
Features5 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlue, White
Colour nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDark surf blue
Number of print cartridgesDiffers104
Printing coloursDiffersPhoto black, Matte black, Cyan, Light Cyan, Yellow, Vivid magenta, Vivid light magenta, Violet, Grey, Light greyBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCL 3 GUI, PCLm, URF
Display diagonalDiffers10.9 cm (4.3")2.79 cm (1.1")
Control typeDiffersTouchButtons
Maximum duty cycleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3000 pages per month
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEN 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEN 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome, Home office
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total input capacityDiffers120 sheets100 sheets
Total output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 sheets
Paper handling2 differ
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlain paper, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Matte paper, Envelopes
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeDiffersA2A4
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA2, A3, A3+, A4, A5A4, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB5
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLegal
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB5, DL
Custom media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source88.9 x 127 to 215 x 355 mm
Printing sizesKnown for one9 x 12,10 x 15,13 x 18,13 x 20,20 x 25Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Direct printingDiffersNoYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB connectorKnown for oneUSB Type-AUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersEpson Connect, Epson iPrint, Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud PrintMopria Print Service, Apple AirPrint
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 MB
Sound power level (printing)Differs41 dB6.4 dB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one41 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (off)Differs0.18 W0.07 W
Power consumption (sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.33 W
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50/60 Hz
Power sourceKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (printing)Known for one24 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one1.1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source199896172165, 199896172172, 199896172189
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with optionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source(AC8) 199896172165; (AKH) 199896172172; (AKY) 199896172189
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1Windows 10, Windows 11
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, 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 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChromeOS, Android, iOS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-40 - 60 °C
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 30 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45% post-consumer recycled plastic; Recyclable through HP Planet Partners; EPEAT registered
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers615 mm434.1 mm
DepthDiffers368 mm360 mm
HeightDiffers199 mm134.5 mm
WeightKnown for one14.8 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data3 differ
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Package widthDiffers475 mm495 mm
Package depthDiffers740 mm478 mm
Package heightDiffers365 mm175 mm
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one19.9 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data2 differ
Pallet gross weightDiffers0 g353 kg
Layers per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers10 pc(s)65 pc(s)
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (UK)Known for one0 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one15 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source980 MHz
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInternal
Envelope feederKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1219 x 1016 x 2390 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1219.2 x 1016 x 2387.6 mm (48 x 40 x 94")
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source352 kg (776 lbs)
Recommended humidity operating rangeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
UNSPSC-codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43212104
Printing methodKnown for oneEpson Micro PiezoUnknown — not stated by the source
Print cartridge volume (metric)Known for one50 mlUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD/CD printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Media thicknessKnown for one0.08 - 1.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ink dropKnown for one1.5Unknown — not stated by the source

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