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HP Sprocket Plus photo printer ZINK (Zero ink) vs HP Smart Tank 215 Printer

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 6identical
  • 73known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Smart Tank 215 Printer has 90 sheets more total input capacity than the HP Sprocket Plus photo printer ZINK (Zero ink) (100 sheets vs 10 sheets). The HP Smart Tank 215 Printer has 90 sheets more maximum input capacity than the HP Sprocket Plus photo printer ZINK (Zero ink) (100 sheets vs 10 sheets). The HP Sprocket Plus photo printer ZINK (Zero ink) has 448 MB more internal memory than the HP Smart Tank 215 Printer (512 MB vs 64 MB). Only the HP Smart Tank 215 Printer has built-in display. Only the HP Smart Tank 215 Printer has Wi-Fi.

  • Maximum resolution
    • Sprocket Plus photo printer ZINK (Zero ink):313 x 400 DPI
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:4800 x 1200 DPI
  • Product colour
    • Sprocket Plus photo printer ZINK (Zero ink):White
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:Blue, White
  • Built-in display
    • Sprocket Plus photo printer ZINK (Zero ink):No
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:Yes
  • Total input capacity
    • Sprocket Plus photo printer ZINK (Zero ink):10 sheets
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:100 sheets
  • Maximum input capacity
    • Sprocket Plus photo printer ZINK (Zero ink):10 sheets
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:100 sheets
  • Wi-Fi
    • Sprocket Plus photo printer ZINK (Zero ink):No
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:Yes
  • Internal memory
    • Sprocket Plus photo printer ZINK (Zero ink):512 MB
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:64 MB
  • Other operating systems supported
    • Sprocket Plus photo printer ZINK (Zero ink):Android, iOS
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:ChromeOS, Android, iOS

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94 specifications
Printing1 differ
Borderless printingYesYes
Duplex printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Duplex printing modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManual
Maximum resolutionDiffers313 x 400 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 oneZINK (Zero ink)Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlue, White
Colour nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDark surf blue
Number of print cartridgesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Printing coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCL 3 GUI, PCLm, URF
Built-in displayDiffersNoYes
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.79 cm (1.1")
Control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceButtons
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 segmentHome, Home officeHome, Home office
Market positioningKnown for oneHome & officeUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total input capacityDiffers10 sheets100 sheets
Total output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 sheets
Maximum input capacityDiffers10 sheets100 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 sheets
Paper handlingidentical
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlain paper, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Matte paper, Envelopes
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4, 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
Maximum print sizeKnown for one2.3" x 3.4" (5.8x8.6 cm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Direct printingYesYes
PictBridgeNoNo
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMopria Print Service, Apple AirPrint
Ethernet LANKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers512 MB64 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 MB
Sound power level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.4 dB
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.07 W
Power consumption (sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.33 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
Power sourceKnown for oneBatteryUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (printing)Known for one17.6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one0.75 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery voltageKnown for one7.4 VUnknown — 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
HP Auto-On/Auto-OffKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 11
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac 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 conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 40 °C5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-30 - 70 °C-40 - 60 °C
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 30 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 70%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
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
WidthDiffers142 mm434.1 mm
DepthDiffers89 mm360 mm
HeightDiffers18 mm134.5 mm
WeightKnown for one204 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data3 differ
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Package widthDiffers175 mm495 mm
Package depthDiffers115 mm478 mm
Package heightDiffers36 mm175 mm
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one310 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source353 kg
Layers per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 pc(s)
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 pc(s)
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
Battery level indicatorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
LED indicatorsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery capacityKnown for one900 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source

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