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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare HP Smart Tank 210 & Epson ET-18100
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Smart Tank 210 and ET-18100 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | Smart Tank 210 | ET-18100 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | HP | Epson |
| Product Family | Smart Tank | EcoTank |
| Canonical Model | Smart Tank 210 | ET-18100 |
| Launch Year | 2023 year | 2023 year |
| Printer Type | Colour ink-tank printer | Colour single-function ink tank printer |
| Functions | ||
| Colour Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Target Use | Home / Home office | Photo and creative |
| Merged Regional Aliases | Smart Tank 200 series and regional-channel suffixes merged | None in supplied list |
| Print Technology | HP Thermal Inkjet refillable tank | Inkjet (refillable ink tank) |
| Machine Life or Duty Cycle | 3000 pages/month page | — |
| Print Head | HP Thermal Inkjet | 6-colour inkjet printhead |
| Nozzle Configuration | — | 180 black nozzles; 900 nozzles per colour |
| Ink Colour Count | 4 colour | 6 colour |
| Ink Technology | Pigment black + dye colour | Dye ink |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 4800 x 1200 optimized colour; 1200 x 1200 black dpi | 5760 x 1440 dpi |
| ISO Black Speed | 12 ipm | 8 ipm |
| ISO Colour Speed | 5 ipm | 8 ipm |
| Draft Black Speed | 22 ppm | — |
| Draft Colour Speed | 16 ppm | — |
| First Page Out Colour | — | 14 sec |
| Borderless Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Borderless Size | A4 / Letter | A3+ |
| 10x15 cm Photo Time | — | 25 sec |
| Minimum Droplet Size | — | 1.5 pl |
| Print Performance | ||
| First Page Out Black | — | 14 sec |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 400-800 page/month | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | A4 / Legal | A3+ |
| Standard Input Capacity | 100 sheet | 80 sheet |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 0 sheet | 0 sheet |
| Output Capacity | 30 sheet | 100 sheet |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | — |
| Paper | ||
| Rear Feed Capacity | 100 sheet | 80 sheet |
| Front Cassette Count | 0 tray | 0 tray |
| Media Types | Plain, photo, brochure, envelopes | Plain paper; Envelopes; Photo paper |
| Media Weight Range | — | 64-300 g/m2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | — |
| Mopria | Yes | — |
| Connectivity Software | ||
| Mobile App | HP App | Epson Smart Panel |
| Operating Systems | Windows; macOS; ChromeOS; iOS; Android | Windows; macOS; Windows Server |
| Email or Cloud Print | Yes | Yes |
| Ink Operations | ||
| Ink Bottle Series | HP GT53 / GT53XL black; GT52 colour | 107 |
| Replacement Black Yield | 6000 page | 3600 page |
| Replacement Colour Yield | 8000 page | 7200 page |
| Dimensions W x D x H | — | 523 x 369 x 150 mm |
| Operating Power | — | 19 W |
| Display | 1.1 inch icon LCD | — |
| User-replaceable Maintenance Box | — | Yes |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Weight | — | 8 kg |
What is the difference between Smart Tank 210 and ET-18100?
Smart Tank 210 and ET-18100 share specifications such as Functions (Print), Wi-Fi (Yes), Launch Year (2023 year), Colour Printing (Yes).
The main differences: ISO Black Speed (Smart Tank 210: 12 ipm, ET-18100: 8 ipm); ISO Colour Speed (Smart Tank 210: 5 ipm, ET-18100: 8 ipm).
Smart Tank 210 may suit users who need its differing values, while ET-18100 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.