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Epson Stylus Photo 1290S vs HP Photosmart 8750gp Professional Photo Printer

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  • 13differ
  • 4identical
  • 118known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson Stylus Photo 1290S has 20 sheets more total input capacity than the HP Photosmart 8750gp Professional Photo Printer (100 sheets vs 80 sheets). The HP Photosmart 8750gp Professional Photo Printer has 63.75 MB more internal memory than the Epson Stylus Photo 1290S (64 MB vs 0.25 MB). The HP Photosmart 8750gp Professional Photo Printer has 65 W more power consumption (printing) than the Epson Stylus Photo 1290S (83 W vs 18 W). Print head nozzles: 48, 240 on the Epson Stylus Photo 1290S, 1800 on the HP Photosmart 8750gp Professional Photo Printer. Products per pallet: 21 pc(s) on the Epson Stylus Photo 1290S, 24 pc(s) on the HP Photosmart 8750gp Professional Photo Printer.

  • Print head nozzles
    • Stylus Photo 1290S:48, 240
    • Photosmart 8750gp Professional Photo Printer:1800
  • Total input capacity
    • Stylus Photo 1290S:100 sheets
    • Photosmart 8750gp Professional Photo Printer:80 sheets
  • Internal memory
    • Stylus Photo 1290S:0.25 MB
    • Photosmart 8750gp Professional Photo Printer:64 MB
  • Power consumption (printing)
    • Stylus Photo 1290S:18 W
    • Photosmart 8750gp Professional Photo Printer:83 W
  • Weight
    • Stylus Photo 1290S:8.4 kg
    • Photosmart 8750gp Professional Photo Printer:13 kg
  • Package weight
    • Stylus Photo 1290S:10.5 kg
    • Photosmart 8750gp Professional Photo Printer:15 kg
  • Products per pallet
    • Stylus Photo 1290S:21 pc(s)
    • Photosmart 8750gp Professional Photo Printer:24 pc(s)
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • Stylus Photo 1290S:609 x 311 x 175 mm
    • Photosmart 8750gp Professional Photo Printer:643 x 399 x 204 mm

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Comparison of Stylus Photo 1290S, Photosmart 8750gp Professional Photo Printer
135 specifications
Printing1 differ
Print technologyInkjetInkjet
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4800 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18 ppm
Print head nozzlesDiffers48, 2401800
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.9 ppm
Print speed (colour, best quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.9 ppm
Featuresidentical
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Printing coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlue, Cyan, Light Cyan, Light grey, Light magenta, Magenta, Yellow
Maximum duty cycleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 pages per month
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B; EN 55022: 1998 +A1:2000 + A2:2003; EN55024: 1998 +A1:2001 + A2:2003; CISPR 22:1997 +A1:2000 + A2:2002; CISPR 24: 1997; GB9254; GB17625.1
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEC 60950:1999 3rd ed.; IEC 60950-1:2001; EN 60950:2000; EN60950-1; 2001; UL 60950/CSA22.2 No. 60950: 1995; NOM 019-SFCI-1993; GB4943: 2001
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total input capacityDiffers100 sheets80 sheets
Total output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 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 bannersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20
Maximum input capacity for cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30
Maximum input capacity for envelopesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
Maximum input capacity for labelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 80 sheets
Maximum paper traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 (with 5-sheet bypass tray, single-sheet rear feed slot)
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersGlossy paper, Iron-On Transfers, Photo paper, TransparenciesBanner, Card stock, Envelopes, Iron-On Transfers, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper, Transparencies
Custom media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source77 x 127 - 330 x 483 mm
Duplex print optionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Paper handlingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80-sheet input tray, 5-sheet bypass tray, single-sheet rear feed slot
Paper handling standard/inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80-sheet input tray, 5-sheet bypass tray, single-sheet rear feed slot
Recommended mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePhoto paper (glossy, satin, matte), plain paper, coated paper, brochure paper and film, transparencies, banners, iron-on transfer media
Recommended media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 90, 280 g/m²
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePaper: A3 297 x 420 mm, A4 210 x 297 mm, A5 148 x 210 mm, B5 176 x 250 mm, banner: A4 210 x 297 mm, transparencies: A4 210 x 297 mm, envelopes: DL 220 x 110 mm, C6 114 x 162 mm, cards: A6 105 x 148 mm, labels: A4 210 x 297 mm, photo paper: A4 210 x 297 mm, panorama 10 x 30 cm, 13 x 18 cm, 10 x 15 cm
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA3, A4, A5, A6Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneLegal, LetterUnknown — not stated by the source
Envelopes sizesKnown for one10, C6, DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Direct printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PictBridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 USB - compatible with USB 2.0 specifications, 1 Ethernet, 1 PictBridge, 4 memory card slots
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Parallel connectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers0.25 MB64 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 MB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one38 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs18 W83 W
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4,9 B(A)
System requirementsidentical
Minimum processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePentium II/G3
Minimum RAMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 MB
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 MB
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x CD-ROM drive, SVGA monitor (800 x 600, 16-bit colour), USB, 4x CD-ROM, SVGA monitor (800 x 600, 16-bit colour), USB
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59 - 95 °F
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-30 - 65 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 95%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 45 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers8.4 kg13 kg
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source643 x 613 x 255 mm
Packaging data2 differ
Bundled softwareDiffersEpson print & Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0HP Image Zone software f Microsoft Windows & Macintosh w HP Instant Share
Package weightDiffers10.5 kg15 kg
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one380 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one690 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one290 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
Pallet gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source383 kg
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 pc(s)
Layers per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers21 pc(s)24 pc(s)
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.18 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one3 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.18 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one3 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one21 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features4 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs609 x 311 x 175 mm643 x 399 x 204 mm
Compatible operating systemsDiffersDriver Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows ME, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 2000, Mac OS OS 8.1Microsoft Windows 98, 2000 Professional, Me, XP Home, XP Professional, Mac OS X v 10.1.5, 10.2, 10.3
Connectivity technologyWiredWired
FunctionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceColor printing, black-and-white printing, gray printing
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source700 x 500 x 304 mm
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz), external
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 (1 each: tri-color, blue photo, gray photo, optional black, optional photo)
Print quality, vertical alignment accuracyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source+/- 0.0508 mm
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs9.4 ppm3.5 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs9 ppm3.5 ppm
Printer managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP embedded web server
Product dimensions when open (LxWxD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64.3 cm (25.3")
Size (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64.3 cm (25.3")
Standard input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 (with 5-sheet bypass tray, single-sheet rear feed slot)
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBluetooth
Acoustic pressure emissionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source46 dB
Automatic paper sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Colour printing technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Photoret Pro precision technology
Compatible ink types, suppliesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDye-based
Control panelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEasy to use control panel with "Layout", "Menu", "Print", "Cancel" and "Select photos" buttons
Exifprint supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes, Version 2.2
JetDirect Compatible ProductsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum output capacity for labelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 sheets
Maximum output capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 sheets
Maximum print lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source483 m
Maximum print length (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19 in
Media handlingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSheetfeed
Media sizes supported (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLetter, legal, tabloid, executive, 3.5 x 5 in, 4 x 6 in (with or without tabs), 5 x 7 in, 8 x 10 in, 11 x 14 in, 11 x 17 in, super B (13 x 19 in), envelopes
Media weights by paper pathKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUS letter: 60 to 90 g/m2, A4: 60 to 90 g/m2, legal: 75 to 90 g/m2, banner: 60 to 90 g/m2, envelopes: 75 to 90 g/m2, cards: up to 200 g/m2, photo paper: 240 g/m2
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source700 x 400.1 x 304 mm (27.6 x 15.8 x 12")
Package weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 kg (33 lbs)
Page yield (photo)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP 344 Tri-colour Inkjet Print Cartridge (14 ml): approximately 360 photos (10 x 15 cm) using 9-ink printing;
Page yield identifierKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDJ8750
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1219.2 x 1016 x 2336.8 mm (48 x 40 x 92")
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source381.9 kg (842 lbs)
Photo proofsheets supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Print quality (colour, best quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4800 DPI
Print speed (black, best quality, letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source< 0.9 ppm
Print speed (colour, best quality, letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source< 0.9 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source< 18 ppm
Recommended media weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 to 24 lb
Service & supportKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOne-year limited hardware warranty backed by HP service and support (Warranties may vary in European countries, where legal requirements require a longer warranty period).
SkewKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source+/- 0.006 in
Skew (transparency)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source+/- 0.01 in
Standard input capacity for cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 30 cards
Standard input capacity for legalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 sheets
Standard input capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 25 sheets
Standard output capacity for cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 30 cards
Standard output capacity for labelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 sheets
Standard output capacity for legalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 sheets
Technical featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExpress your art in black and white True neutral black and white photos with HP Grey Photo low metamerism inks Borderless printing up to A3+; choice of gloss, satin and matt media Control colours by calibrating your display with the included HP colorimete
TypefacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 built-in fonts, 4 each in portrait and landscape orientations: CG Times, CG Times Italic, Univers, Univers Italic, Courier, Courier Italic, Letter Gothic, Letter Gothic Italic
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 source26 lb
Wireless option typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOptional, with HP bt450 Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter, HP bt300 Bluetooth Wireless Printer Adapter

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