Product comparison · 2 fax machines

Brother IntelliFax 2480C vs Brother IntelliFax-4100e fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s

34specifications compared
22differ
12identical
11known for one product only

Key differences

Print technology
- IntelliFax 2480C:Inkjet
- IntelliFax-4100e fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:Laser
Colour faxing
- IntelliFax 2480C:Yes
- IntelliFax-4100e fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:No
Modem speed
- IntelliFax 2480C:14.4 Kbit/s
- IntelliFax-4100e fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:33.6 Kbit/s
Fax transmission speed
- IntelliFax 2480C:6 sec/page
- IntelliFax-4100e fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:3 sec/page
Fax broadcasting
- IntelliFax 2480C:140 locations
- IntelliFax-4100e fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:182 locations
One-touch dials
- IntelliFax 2480C:10
- IntelliFax-4100e fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:32
Maximum duty cycle
- IntelliFax 2480C:2500 pages per month
- IntelliFax-4100e fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:15000 pages per month
Noise level
- IntelliFax 2480C:50 dB
- IntelliFax-4100e fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:53 dB

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Comparison of IntelliFax 2480C, IntelliFax-4100e
45 specifications	A Brother IntelliFax 2480C View product	B Brother IntelliFax-4100e fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s Model IntelliFax-4100e View product
Fax6 differ
Print technologyDiffers	Inkjet	Laser
Colour faxingDiffers	Yes	No
Modem speedDiffers	14.4 Kbit/s	33.6 Kbit/s
Fax resolution	203 x 392 DPI	203 x 392 DPI
Fax transmission speedDiffers	6 sec/page	3 sec/page
Fax forwarding	Yes	Yes
Fax dual access	Yes	Yes
Fax retrieval	Yes	Yes
Fax broadcastingDiffers	140 locations	182 locations
Auto reduction	Yes	Yes
Auto-redialing	Yes	Yes
Distinctive ring	Yes	Yes
Group dial	6	6
One-touch dialsDiffers	10	32
Fax delayed sendingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	132
Features2 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers	2500 pages per month	15000 pages per month
Noise levelDiffers	50 dB	53 dB
Copying1 differ
Maximum number of copies	99 copies	99 copies
Greyscale levels	64	64
Maximum copy speed (black, A4)Differs	18 cpm	15 cpm
Maximum copy speed (colour, A4)Known for one	16 cpm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Copy resolution (colour text and graphics)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	600 DPI
Paper handlingidentical
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for one	A4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity3 differ
Standard input capacityDiffers	100 sheets	250 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers	10 sheets	30 sheets
Standard output capacityDiffers	50 sheets	150 sheets
Memory1 differ
Fax memoryDiffers	300 pages	500 pages
Printingidentical
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one	25 ppm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (black, normal)Known for one	600 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scanning1 differ
Scan speedDiffers	4.7 sec/page	2 sec/page
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	460 x 371 x 180 mm	442 x 434 x 333 mm
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	20 - 80%	20 - 80%
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	29 W	940 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	6 W	70 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs	4 W	10 W
Other features4 differ
Interface	USB	USB
Copy resolution (black text)Known for one	1200 x 600 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
LetterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsDiffers	AC, 120 V, 50/60Hz	AC, 120 V 50/60Hz
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Differs	556.3 x 254 x 452.1 mm (21.9 x 10 x 17.8")	558.8 x 515.6 x 459.7 mm (22 x 20.3 x 18.1")
Package weight (imperial)Differs	11 kg (24.2 lbs)	16.5 kg (36.3 lbs)
Weight (imperial)Differs	8.21 kg (18.1 lbs)	10.6 kg (23.3 lbs)
Standby acoustic emissionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 dB
Print technologyidentical
Print technology resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	600 x 600 DPI

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