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Canon i-SENSYS FAX-L170 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s vs Canon i-SENSYS FAX-L380s

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 9identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon i-SENSYS FAX-L170 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s has 0.4 sec/page more fax transmission speed than the Canon i-SENSYS FAX-L380s (3.4 sec/page vs 3 sec/page). The Canon i-SENSYS FAX-L380s has 1 locations more fax broadcasting than the Canon i-SENSYS FAX-L170 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s (141 locations vs 140 locations). The Canon i-SENSYS FAX-L380s has 1 more one-touch dials than the Canon i-SENSYS FAX-L170 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s (31 vs 30). Fax resolution: 200 x 400 DPI on the Canon i-SENSYS FAX-L170 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s, Standard, Fine, Super Fine, Ultra Fine on the Canon i-SENSYS FAX-L380s. Fax coding methods: MH, MMR, MR on the Canon i-SENSYS FAX-L170 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s, JBIG, MH, MMR, MR on the Canon i-SENSYS FAX-L380s.

  • Fax transmission speed
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L170 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:3.4 sec/page
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L380s:3 sec/page
  • Fax coding methods
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L170 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:MH, MMR, MR
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L380s:JBIG, MH, MMR, MR
  • Fax broadcasting
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L170 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:140 locations
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L380s:141 locations
  • One-touch dials
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L170 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:30
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L380s:31
  • Noise level
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L170 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:53 dB
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L380s:55 dB
  • Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L170 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:11.8 cpm
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L380s:18 cpm
  • Standard input capacity
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L170 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:150 sheets
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L380s:250 sheets
  • Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L170 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s:30 sheets
    • i-SENSYS FAX-L380s:50 sheets

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Comparison of FAX-L170, i-SENSYS FAX-L380s
72 specifications
Fax5 differ
Fax resolutionDiffers200 x 400 DPIStandard, Fine, Super Fine, Ultra Fine
Fax resolution modesKnown for onePhoto, StandardUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax transmission speedDiffers3.4 sec/page3 sec/page
Fax coding methodsDiffersMH, MMR, MRJBIG, MH, MMR, MR
Fax compatibilityKnown for oneITU-T G3Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax delayed sendingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax broadcastingDiffers140 locations141 locations
Auto reductionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Group dialKnown for one129Unknown — not stated by the source
One-touch dialsDiffers3031
Tel/Fax switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Maximum duty cycleKnown for one8000 pages per monthUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelDiffers53 dB55 dB
Product colourKnown for oneWhiteUnknown — not stated by the source
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGroup 3
Copying1 differ
Copy functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum copy resolutionKnown for one600 x 600 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Differs11.8 cpm18 cpm
Time to first copy (black, normal)Known for one22.3 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Copier resizeKnown for one50 - 200%Unknown — not stated by the source
Greyscale levelsKnown for one256Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum standard media sizeKnown for oneA4Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum media size (WxH)Known for one216 x 356 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA4, A5Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, TransparenciesUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity2 differ
Standard input capacityDiffers150 sheets250 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers30 sheets50 sheets
Standard output capacityKnown for one100 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display number of linesKnown for one5 linesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display languageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCzech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish
Memory1 differ
Fax memoryDiffers512 pages510 pages
Handsetidentical
HandsetKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Handset typeKnown for oneWired handsetUnknown — not stated by the source
Printingidentical
Print resolutionKnown for one600 x 400 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard printer languagesKnown for oneUFRII-LTUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (black, normal)Known for one7.8 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18 ppm
Scanningidentical
Scanner typeKnown for oneADF scannerUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 sec/page
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs372 x 303 x 303 mm438 x 585 x 348 mm
WeightDiffers8.8 kg11 kg
Softwareidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 LionUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 30 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for one400 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Differs10 W9 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one200-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 W
Other featuresidentical
Print quality (black, best quality)Known for one1200 x 600 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista
Copy resolution (black text)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 600 DPI
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 x 600 DPI
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSuper G3
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC 200-240V, 50-60Hz
Power supplyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source530 W
Standby acoustic emissionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 dB

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