Product comparison · 2 photo printers

HP Smart Tank 215 Printer vs HP Sprocket Studio photo printer Dye-sublimation

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 6identical
  • 58known for one product only

Key differences

The HP Smart Tank 215 Printer has 3 more print cartridges than the HP Sprocket Studio photo printer Dye-sublimation (4 vs 1). The HP Smart Tank 215 Printer has 80 sheets more total input capacity than the HP Sprocket Studio photo printer Dye-sublimation (100 sheets vs 20 sheets). The HP Smart Tank 215 Printer has 80 sheets more maximum input capacity than the HP Sprocket Studio photo printer Dye-sublimation (100 sheets vs 20 sheets). Only the HP Smart Tank 215 Printer has built-in display. Only the HP Smart Tank 215 Printer has USB port.

  • Maximum resolution
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:4800 x 1200 DPI
    • Sprocket Studio photo printer Dye-sublimation:300 x 300 DPI
  • Product colour
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:Blue, White
    • Sprocket Studio photo printer Dye-sublimation:White
  • Colour name
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:Dark surf blue
    • Sprocket Studio photo printer Dye-sublimation:Snow
  • Number of print cartridges
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:4
    • Sprocket Studio photo printer Dye-sublimation:1
  • Built-in display
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:Yes
    • Sprocket Studio photo printer Dye-sublimation:No
  • Total input capacity
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:100 sheets
    • Sprocket Studio photo printer Dye-sublimation:20 sheets
  • Maximum input capacity
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:100 sheets
    • Sprocket Studio photo printer Dye-sublimation:20 sheets
  • USB port
    • Smart Tank 215 Printer:Yes
    • Sprocket Studio photo printer Dye-sublimation:No

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Comparison of Smart Tank 215 Printer, Studio
86 specifications
Printing1 differ
Duplex printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex printing modeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers4800 x 1200 DPI300 x 300 DPI
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for one21 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one22 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one16 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDye-sublimation
Features4 differ
Product colourDiffersBlue, WhiteWhite
Colour nameDiffersDark surf blueSnow
Number of print cartridgesDiffers41
Page description languagesKnown for onePCL 3 GUI, PCLm, URFUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayDiffersYesNo
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonalKnown for one2.79 cm (1.1")Unknown — not stated by the source
Control typeKnown for oneButtonsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum duty cycleKnown for one3000 pages per monthUnknown — not stated by the source
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+A1:2019Unknown — not stated by the source
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+A1:2019Unknown — not stated by the source
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome & office
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceThailand
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total input capacityDiffers100 sheets20 sheets
Total output capacityKnown for one30 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacityDiffers100 sheets20 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for one30 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersPlain paper, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Matte paper, EnvelopesPhoto paper
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneA4Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA4, A6Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneLegalUnknown — not stated by the source
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneB5, DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Custom media sizesKnown for one88.9 x 127 to 215 x 355 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4" x 6" (10x15 cm)
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x6"
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB portDiffersYesNo
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneMopria Print Service, Apple AirPrintUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
BluetoothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Internal memoryKnown for one64 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one64 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound power level (printing)Known for one6.4 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.07 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (sleep)Known for one1.33 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V200 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Power consumption (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.4 W
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for one199896172165, 199896172172, 199896172189Unknown — not stated by the source
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with optionsKnown for one(AC8) 199896172165; (AKH) 199896172172; (AKY) 199896172189Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 10, Windows 11Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac 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, MacOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedDiffersChromeOS, Android, iOSAndroid, iOS
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 40 °C15 - 32 °C
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one15 - 30 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for one45% post-consumer recycled plastic; Recyclable through HP Planet Partners; EPEAT registeredUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers434.1 mm169 mm
DepthDiffers360 mm273 mm
HeightDiffers134.5 mm68 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source930 g
Packaging data3 differ
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthDiffers495 mm387 mm
Package depthDiffers478 mm228 mm
Package heightDiffers175 mm93 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.12 kg
Logistics data2 differ
Pallet gross weightDiffers353 kg366.5 kg
Layers per palletKnown for one5 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletDiffers65 pc(s)150 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for one13 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Processor frequencyKnown for one980 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows 11; Windows 10; Android; iOS; macOS 10.15 Catalina; macOS 11 Big Sur; macOS 12 Monterey; macOS 13 Ventura; Chrome OS; macOS 14 SonomaUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneInternalUnknown — not stated by the source
Envelope feederKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one1219 x 1016 x 2390 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one1219.2 x 1016 x 2387.6 mm (48 x 40 x 94")Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for one352 kg (776 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Recommended humidity operating rangeKnown for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one43212104Unknown — not stated by the source

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