HP
556dn
vs
Epson
xp970
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HP 556dn alternatives
Epson xp970 alternatives
specs
HP
556dn
Display
compared
Epson
xp970
Cgd
Display Type:
Lcd
Yes
Display:
4.3"
HP
556dn
System Requirements
compared
Epson
xp970
UNIX, Android, Ubuntu 10.04, Microsoft Windows XP (32|64 Bits) SP3, Apple iOS, Ubuntu 11.10, Ubuntu 12.04, Red Hat Fedora 17, Ubuntu 12.10, Apple MacOS X 10.9, Red Hat Fedora 18, Linux Mint 13, Microsoft Windows RT 8.1, Ubuntu 13.04, Ubuntu 13.10, Ubuntu 14.04, Red Hat Fedora 19, Microsoft Windows R
Compatible Operating Systems:
Mac: OS X 10.6.8 or Later. PC: Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3, XP Professional X64 Edition SP2
Yes
Linux Operating Systems Supported:
not available
HD 200 MB MacOS - HD 1 GB
Minimum System Requirements:
Mac OS X 10.6.8 or Later
1
Operating Systems Supported (Mac):
not available
1
Operating Systems Supported (Windows):
not available
HP
556dn
Operational Conditions
compared
Epson
xp970
20%
Operating Relative Humidity (H-H):
not available
15°C
Operating Temperature (T-T):
not available
5%
Storage Relative Humidity (H-H):
not available
-40°C
Storage Temperature (T-T):
not available
HP
556dn
Consumables
compared
Epson
xp970
not available
EP-Cartridge:
Elephant 24
HP
556dn
Power
compared
Epson
xp970
50/60Hz
AC Input Frequency:
50/60 HzHz (50/60 Hz)
100V
AC Input Voltage:
220V
Yes
Energy Star Certified:
not available
0.3W
Power Consumption (Off):
not available
52
Power Consumption (Printing):
not available
6.3W
Power Consumption (Standby):
1.2W
52W
Typical Power Consumption:
120W
HP
556dn
Paper Handling
compared
Epson
xp970
B5, C5, C6, Dl
Envelopes Sizes:
not available
A4, A5, A6
ISO A-Series Sizes (A0...A9):
A3, A4, A5, A6
not available
ISO B-Series Sizes (B0...B9):
B5
B5, B6
JIS B-Series Sizes (B0...B9):
not available
A4
Maximum ISO A-Series Paper Size:
A3
A4 (long)
Maximum Print Size:
A3
500-Sheet Input Tray, 50-Sheet Multipurpose Tray
Media Handling:
not available
Executive (184 x 267mm), Statement (140 x 216mm), Legal (media size), Letter (media size), Oficio (media size)
Non-ISO Print Media Sizes:
L, Legal, Letter
Bond paper, Card stock, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Heavy paper, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper, Pre-Printed, Recycled paper
Paper Tray Media Types:
Envelopes, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Plain paper
1g/m²
Recommended Media Weight:
not available
ANSI A (Letter) (216 X 279 Mm), Legal (216 X 356 Mm), Executive (184 X 267 Mm), A4 (210 X 297 Mm), 216 X 297 Mm, 101.6 X 152.4 Mm, Statement (139.7 X 215.9 Mm), 76 X 127 Mm, 127 X 177.8 Mm, Oficio (216 X 343 Mm), 127 X 203.2 Mm, 102 X 210 Mm
Standard Media Sizes:
A3, A4, A5, A6, B5, C6 (Envelope), DL (Envelope), No. 10 (Envelope), Letter, 10 X 15 Cm, 13 X 18 Cm, 16:9, User Defined, Legal
Bond paper, Card stock, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Heavy paper, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper, Pre-printed, Recycled paper
Standard Tray Media Types:
DVD, Envelopes, Matte paper, Matte), Ph, Photo paper, Plain, Plain paper, Printable CD
HP
556dn
Packaging Data
compared
Epson
xp970
Drivers & Utilities, HP Web JetAdmin, HP Software Update
Bundled Software:
Epson Document Capture Pro
565
Package Depth:
not available
553
Package Height:
not available
27500
Package Weight:
not available
603
Package Width:
not available
not available
Manual:
Yes
HP
556dn
Output Capacity
compared
Epson
xp970
300 Sheets
Standard Output Capacity:
30 Sheets
HP
556dn
Weight & Dimensions
compared
Epson
xp970
22.2kg
Weight:
8.7kg
457mm
Height:
148mm
463mm
Depth:
356mm
530mm
Width:
479mm
HP
556dn
Ports & Interfaces
compared
Epson
xp970
No
Direct Printing (PictBridge):
Yes
not available
Optional Connectivity:
Usb
Ethernet, Usb 2
Standard Interfaces:
Ethernet
Yes
USB Port:
Yes
HP
556dn
Print Technology
compared
Epson
xp970
Pcl 6, Pdf 1.4, Postscript
Standard Printer Languages:
not available
HP
556dn
Input Capacity
compared
Epson
xp970
2
Maximum Number of Paper Trays:
not available
1
Number of Standard Paper Trays:
2
550 Sheets
Standard Input Capacity:
100 Sheets
HP
556dn
Input & Output Capacity
compared
Epson
xp970
2,050 Sheets
Maximum Input Capacity:
not available
5
Maximum Number of Input Trays:
2
300 Sheets
Maximum Output Capacity:
not available
50
Multi-Purpose Tray Input Capacity:
not available
Paper tray
Paper Input Type:
Paper tray
500 Sheets
Total Input Capacity:
not available
2
Total Number of Input Trays:
not available
300 Sheets
Total Output Capacity:
not available
HP
556dn
Network
compared
Epson
xp970
Yes
Ethernet LAN Support:
Yes
Apple airprint, Google cloud print, Hp eprint, Mopria print service
Mobile Printing Technologies:
Apple airprint, Epson connect, Epson email print, Epson iprint, Epson remote print, Google cloud print
not available
Security Algorithms:
Aes, Tkip, Wep, Wpa
Telnet, SNMP 3, IPP, HTTP, HTTPS, TFTP, SLP
Supported Network Protocols:
not available
No
Bluetooth:
No
not available
Wi-Fi Direct:
Yes
HP
556dn
Features
compared
Epson
xp970
Yes
Colour Printing:
Yes
Yes
Duplex Printing:
Yes
Yes
Fixed Head:
not available
Enterprise
HP Segment:
not available
80,000 Pages Per Month
Maximum Duty Cycle:
not available
PCL 5, PCL 6, PDF 1.4, PostScript 3
Page Description Languages:
not available
4
Print Cartridge:
not available
Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Printing Colours:
Y, Black, Cyan, Ligh, Light cyan, Light magenta, Magenta, Yellow
Yes
Separate Cartridges:
Yes
HP
556dn
Printing
compared
Epson
xp970
No
Borderless Printing:
Yes
50ppm
Print Speed (Black):
28ppm
75ppm
Print Speed (Black, Draft Quality, A4/US Letter):
not available
75ppm
Print Speed (Colour, Draft Quality, A4/US Letter):
not available
2,400 DPI
Resolution Colour:
not available
7.1s
Time to First Page (Black):
not available
7.3s
Time to First Page (Colour):
not available
HP
556dn
Performance
compared
Epson
xp970
Yes
Built-in Processor:
not available
not available
Compatible Memory Cards:
Microsd (TransFlash), Microsdhc, Microsdxc, Minisd, Minisdhc, Sd, Sdhc, Sdxc, X
Yes
Integrated Card Reader:
Yes
1.3GB
Internal Memory:
not available
2.3GB
Maximum Internal Memory:
not available
55dB
Printing Noise Level:
not available
1,200MHz
Processor Frequency:
not available
1280 MB / 2304 MB (Max)
RAM Capacity:
not available
55
Sound Pressure Level (Printing):
not available
HP
556dn
Design
compared
Epson
xp970
Yes
Blue Angel Certified:
not available
Yes
Built-in Display:
Yes
Yes
Colour Display:
Yes
Touch
Control Type:
not available
4.3"
Display Diagonal:
4.29"
EPEAT Silver
EPEAT Compliance:
not available
Business
Market Positioning:
not available
Yes
Touchscreen:
Yes
Grey, White
Colour:
Black
HP
556dn
Other Features
compared
Epson
xp970
not available
All-In-One-Multitasking:
Yes
not available
Approximate Page Yield (A4, Colour):
3,400 Pages
not available
Box Contents:
Epson Expression XP-970 All-in-One Wireless A3 Photo Printer (C11CH45401) - Software (CD) - Main Unit - Power Cable - Full Set of Ink Cartridges - Quick Start Quide - User Manual - Warranty Document
not available
Category:
Printers
not available
Colour Faxing:
No
not available
Compatible Ink Types, Supplies:
Epson Claria Photo HD 24 & 24XL (Elephant) Inks: Magenta, Yellow, Cyan, Light Cyan, Black & Light Magenta
UL, CUL, GS, Directive 2006|95|EC, EN 62479:2010, IEC 60950-1:2005 + A1:2009 + A2:2013, IEC 62479:2010, EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12:2011+A2:2013
Compliance Industry Standards:
not available
Yes
Duplex Print Options:
Automatic Duplex
105 X TrueType 92 X PostScript 3
Fonts Included:
not available
Print
Functions:
Print
128 MB
HDD Capacity:
not available
USB 2.0, Gigabit LAN, USB 2.0 Host
Interface:
USB 2.0, LAN, Wi-Fi(n), USB Host
Envelopes, Greeting Cards, Labels, Plain Paper, Glossy Photo Paper, Heavy-Weight Paper, Matt Photo Paper, Bond Paper, Recycled Paper, Satin Photo Paper, Brochure Paper, Tri-Fold Brochure Paper, Extra Heavy-Weight Paper, Light-Weight Paper, Soft Gloss Photo Paper, Punched Paper
Media Types Supported:
not available
Yes
Networking Features:
not available
not available
Optical Scanning Resolution:
1,200 DPI
Power Supply - Internal
Power Supply Type:
not available
Inkjet
Print Technology:
C
not available
Scan Technology:
CIS
not available
Scanner Features:
CIS
not available
Scanner Type:
Flatbed
not available
Send to Email Capability:
Yes
Limited Warranty - 1 Year - On-Site - Response Time: Next Business Day
Service & Support:
not available
HP EPrint, Mopria Certified
Technical Features:
not available
Yes
Toner Cartridge Included:
not available
Workgroup Printer - Page Wide Array - Colour
Type:
Inkjet
not available
Wireless Technology:
Yes
A4 Printermm
Dimensions (WxDxH):
(H)14.8 x (W)47.9 x (D)35.6mm
HP
556dn
Brand-Specific Features
compared
Epson
xp970
Yes
HP Dynamic Security:
not available
HP
556dn
Key Features
compared
Epson
xp970
1200 x 2400 DPI
Maximum Resolution:
Up to 5760 x 1400 dpi (mono) / up to 5760 x 1400 dpi (colour) DPI
50ppm
Print Speed (Colour):
28ppm
No
Wi-Fi:
Yes