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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare HP Smart Tank 520 & Canon G1530
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Smart Tank 520 and G1530 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | Smart Tank 520 | G1530 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | HP | Canon |
| Product Family | Smart Tank | PIXMA MegaTank |
| Canonical Model | Smart Tank 520 | G1530 |
| Launch Year | 2023 year | 2022 year |
| Printer Type | Colour ink-tank multifunction | Colour ink-tank printer |
| Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | |
| Colour Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop |
| Target Use | Home / Home office | Home / Home office |
| Merged Regional Aliases | Smart Tank 520 series regional-channel suffixes merged | Regional suffix and colour variants merged |
| Print Technology | HP Thermal Inkjet refillable tank | FINE refillable ink-tank inkjet |
| Machine Life or Duty Cycle | 3000 pages/month page | — |
| Print Head | HP Thermal Inkjet | 2 FINE print heads (black and colour) |
| Ink Colour Count | 4 colour | 4 colour |
| Ink Technology | Pigment black + dye colour | Pigment black + dye colour |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 4800 x 1200 optimized colour; 1200 x 1200 black dpi | 4800 x 1200 dpi |
| ISO Black Speed | 12 ipm | 11 ipm |
| ISO Colour Speed | 5 ipm | 6 ipm |
| Draft Black Speed | 22 ppm | — |
| Draft Colour Speed | 16 ppm | — |
| Borderless Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum Borderless Size | A4 / Letter | A4 |
| 10x15 cm Photo Time | — | 45 sec |
| Print Performance | ||
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 400-800 page/month | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | A4 / Legal | A4 / Legal |
| Standard Input Capacity | 100 sheet | 100 sheet |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 0 sheet | 0 sheet |
| Output Capacity | 30 sheet | 50 sheet |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | CIS flatbed | — |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 dpi | — |
| Scan Copy Fax | ||
| Maximum Scan Size | A4 / Letter | — |
| Copy Function | Yes | — |
| Paper | ||
| Rear Feed Capacity | 100 sheet | 100 sheet |
| Front Cassette Count | 0 tray | 0 tray |
| Media Types | Plain, photo, brochure, envelopes | Plain, photo, envelopes |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity Software | ||
| Mobile App | — | — |
| Operating Systems | Windows; ChromeOS | Windows; macOS; ChromeOS; iOS; Android |
| Ink Operations | ||
| Ink Bottle Series | HP GT53 / GT53XL black; GT52 colour | GI-51 / regional equivalent |
| Replacement Black Yield | 6000 page | 6000 page |
| Replacement Colour Yield | 8000 page | 7700 page |
| Display | 1 inch icon LCD | — |
| User-replaceable Maintenance Box | — | Yes |
What is the difference between Smart Tank 520 and G1530?
Smart Tank 520 and G1530 share specifications such as Colour Printing (Yes), Form Factor (Desktop), Target Use (Home / Home office), Ink Colour Count (4 colour).
The main differences: Functions (Smart Tank 520: Print, Scan, Copy, G1530: Print); ISO Black Speed (Smart Tank 520: 12 ipm, G1530: 11 ipm); ISO Colour Speed (Smart Tank 520: 5 ipm, G1530: 6 ipm).
Smart Tank 520 may suit users who need its differing values, while G1530 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.