Product comparison · 2 fax machines

Brother IntelliFax-4100e fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s vs Canon FAX-L380 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s White

23specifications compared
11differ
12identical
44known for one product only

Key differences

The Brother IntelliFax-4100e fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s has 40 locations more fax broadcasting than the Canon FAX-L380 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s White (182 locations vs 142 locations). The Canon FAX-L380 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s White has 2 dB more noise level than the Brother IntelliFax-4100e fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s (55 dB vs 53 dB). The Canon FAX-L380 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s White has 192 more greyscale levels than the Brother IntelliFax-4100e fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s (256 vs 64). Dimensions (WxDxH): 442 x 434 x 333 mm on the Brother IntelliFax-4100e fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s, 438 x 402 x 340 mm on the Canon FAX-L380 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s White. Interface: USB on the Brother IntelliFax-4100e fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s, USB 2.0 on the Canon FAX-L380 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s White.

Fax broadcasting
- IntelliFax-4100e fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:182 locations
- FAX-L380 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s White:142 locations
Noise level
- IntelliFax-4100e fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:53 dB
- FAX-L380 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s White:55 dB
Greyscale levels
- IntelliFax-4100e fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:64
- FAX-L380 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s White:256
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity
- IntelliFax-4100e fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:30 sheets
- FAX-L380 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s White:50 sheets
Fax memory
- IntelliFax-4100e fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:500 pages
- FAX-L380 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s White:510 pages
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- IntelliFax-4100e fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:442 x 434 x 333 mm
- FAX-L380 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s White:438 x 402 x 340 mm
Power consumption (typical)
- IntelliFax-4100e fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:940 W
- FAX-L380 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s White:530 W
Power consumption (standby)
- IntelliFax-4100e fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:70 W
- FAX-L380 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s White:9 W

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Comparison of IntelliFax-4100e, FAX-L380
67 specifications	A Brother IntelliFax-4100e fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s Model IntelliFax-4100e View product	B Canon FAX-L380 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s White Model FAX-L380 View product
Fax1 differ
Error Correction Mode (ECM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fax coding methodsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	JBIG, MH, MMR, MR
Fax broadcastingDiffers	182 locations	142 locations
Fax resolutionKnown for one	203 x 392 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax delayed sendingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax retrievalKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Known for one	132	Unknown — not stated by the source
Distinctive ringKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Group dialKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Noise levelDiffers	53 dB	55 dB
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	White
Maximum duty cycleKnown for one	15000 pages per month	Unknown — not stated by the source
Answering machineidentical
Answering machineKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Copying1 differ
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18 cpm
Greyscale levelsDiffers	64	256
Copy resolution (colour text and graphics)Known for one	600 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum copy speed (black, A4)Known for one	15 cpm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A4, A5
Input & output capacity1 differ
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers	30 sheets	50 sheets
Standard input capacityKnown for one	250 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard output capacityKnown for one	150 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
Display languageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15
Memory1 differ
Fax memoryDiffers	500 pages	510 pages
Printingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	216 x 297 mm
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18 ppm
Scanningidentical
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1200 x 600 DPI
Scanner typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Flatbed scanner
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	442 x 434 x 333 mm	438 x 402 x 340 mm
WeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	11 kg
System requirementsidentical
Minimum RAMKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64 MB
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 MB
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	940 W	530 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	70 W	9 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs	10 W	5 W
Other features2 differ
InterfaceDiffers	USB	USB 2.0
Colour copy capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Colour scanningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP
Copy resolution (black text)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1200 x 600 DPI
Economical printingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LegalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
LetterKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1200 x 600 DPI
Media types supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	COM10, Monarch, DL, C5
Minimum system requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CD-ROM
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Super G3
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Power requirementsDiffers	AC, 120 V 50/60Hz	200 - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	558.8 x 515.6 x 459.7 mm (22 x 20.3 x 18.1")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weight (imperial)Known for one	16.5 kg (36.3 lbs)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one	10.6 kg (23.3 lbs)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyidentical
Print technology resolutionKnown for one	600 x 600 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source

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