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Brother IntelliFax 2480C vs Canon i-SENSYS FAX-L380s

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 5identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon i-SENSYS FAX-L380s has 19.2 Kbit/s more modem speed than the Brother IntelliFax 2480C (33.6 Kbit/s vs 14.4 Kbit/s). The Brother IntelliFax 2480C has 3 sec/page more fax transmission speed than the Canon i-SENSYS FAX-L380s (6 sec/page vs 3 sec/page). The Canon i-SENSYS FAX-L380s has 1 locations more fax broadcasting than the Brother IntelliFax 2480C (141 locations vs 140 locations). Only the Brother IntelliFax 2480C has colour faxing. Print technology: Inkjet on the Brother IntelliFax 2480C, Laser on the Canon i-SENSYS FAX-L380s.

  • Print technology
    • IntelliFax 2480C:Inkjet
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L380s:Laser
  • Colour faxing
    • IntelliFax 2480C:Yes
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L380s:No
  • Modem speed
    • IntelliFax 2480C:14.4 Kbit/s
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L380s:33.6 Kbit/s
  • Fax transmission speed
    • IntelliFax 2480C:6 sec/page
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L380s:3 sec/page
  • Fax broadcasting
    • IntelliFax 2480C:140 locations
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L380s:141 locations
  • One-touch dials
    • IntelliFax 2480C:10
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L380s:31
  • Noise level
    • IntelliFax 2480C:50 dB
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L380s:55 dB
  • Standard input capacity
    • IntelliFax 2480C:100 sheets
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L380s:250 sheets

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Comparison of IntelliFax 2480C, i-SENSYS FAX-L380s
53 specifications
Fax7 differ
Print technologyDiffersInkjetLaser
Colour faxingDiffersYesNo
Modem speedDiffers14.4 Kbit/s33.6 Kbit/s
Fax resolutionDiffers203 x 392 DPIStandard, Fine, Super Fine, Ultra Fine
Fax transmission speedDiffers6 sec/page3 sec/page
Fax forwardingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax retrievalKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax broadcastingDiffers140 locations141 locations
Auto reductionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Distinctive ringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Group dialKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
One-touch dialsDiffers1031
Error Correction Mode (ECM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fax coding methodsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJBIG, MH, MMR, MR
Features1 differ
Maximum duty cycleKnown for one2500 pages per monthUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelDiffers50 dB55 dB
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGroup 3
Copyingidentical
Greyscale levelsKnown for one64Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum copy speed (black, A4)Known for one18 cpmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum copy speed (colour, A4)Known for one16 cpmUnknown — not stated by the source
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18 cpm
Paper handlingidentical
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA4Unknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity2 differ
Standard input capacityDiffers100 sheets250 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers10 sheets50 sheets
Standard output capacityKnown for one50 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Fax memoryDiffers300 pages510 pages
Printing1 differ
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs25 ppm18 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Known for one600 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Scanning1 differ
Scan speedDiffers4.7 sec/page2 sec/page
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs460 x 371 x 180 mm438 x 585 x 348 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11 kg
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for one29 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs6 W9 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs4 W5 W
Other features1 differ
LetterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsDiffersAC, 120 V, 50/60HzAC 200-240V, 50-60Hz
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one556.3 x 254 x 452.1 mm (21.9 x 10 x 17.8")Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weight (imperial)Known for one11 kg (24.2 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one8.21 kg (18.1 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 x 600 DPI
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSuper G3
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source530 W
Standby acoustic emissionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 dB
Answering machineidentical
Answering machineKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Displayidentical
Display languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCzech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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