Product comparison · 2 fax machines

Canon FAX-L380 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s White vs Philips FaxPro PPF725/PTW fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Grey

13specifications compared
11differ
2identical
59known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon FAX-L380 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s White has 24 Kbit/s more modem speed than the Philips FaxPro PPF725/PTW fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Grey (33.6 Kbit/s vs 9.6 Kbit/s). The Canon FAX-L380 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s White has 84 copies more maximum copies than the Philips FaxPro PPF725/PTW fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Grey (99 copies vs 15 copies). The Canon FAX-L380 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s White has 240 more greyscale levels than the Philips FaxPro PPF725/PTW fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Grey (256 vs 16). Print technology: Laser on the Canon FAX-L380 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s White, Thermal on the Philips FaxPro PPF725/PTW fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Grey. Product colour: White on the Canon FAX-L380 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s White, Grey on the Philips FaxPro PPF725/PTW fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Grey.

Print technology
- FAX-L380 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s White:Laser
- FaxPro PPF725/PTW fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Grey:Thermal
Modem speed
- FAX-L380 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s White:33.6 Kbit/s
- FaxPro PPF725/PTW fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Grey:9.6 Kbit/s
Product colour
- FAX-L380 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s White:White
- FaxPro PPF725/PTW fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Grey:Grey
Maximum number of copies
- FAX-L380 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s White:99 copies
- FaxPro PPF725/PTW fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Grey:15 copies
Greyscale levels
- FAX-L380 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s White:256
- FaxPro PPF725/PTW fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Grey:16
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity
- FAX-L380 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s White:50 sheets
- FaxPro PPF725/PTW fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Grey:10 sheets
Fax memory
- FAX-L380 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s White:510 pages
- FaxPro PPF725/PTW fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Grey:50 pages
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- FAX-L380 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s White:438 x 402 x 340 mm
- FaxPro PPF725/PTW fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Grey:313 x 129 x 197 mm

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Comparison of FAX-L380, PPF725/PTW
72 specifications	A Canon FAX-L380 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s White Model FAX-L380 View product	B Philips FaxPro PPF725/PTW fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Grey Model PPF725/PTW View product
Fax2 differ
Print technologyDiffers	Laser	Thermal
Colour faxing	No	No
Modem speedDiffers	33.6 Kbit/s	9.6 Kbit/s
Fax transmission speedKnown for one	3 sec/page	Unknown — not stated by the source
Error Correction Mode (ECM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax coding methodsKnown for one	JBIG, MH, MMR, MR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax forwardingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax dual accessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax broadcastingKnown for one	142 locations	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto reductionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto-redialing	Yes	Yes
One-touch dialsKnown for one	32	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax delayed sendingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fax pollingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Features1 differ
Noise levelKnown for one	55 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffers	White	Grey
ResizingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Answering machineidentical
Answering machineKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Copying2 differ
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Known for one	18 cpm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers	99 copies	15 copies
Greyscale levelsDiffers	256	16
Copy functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Paper handlingidentical
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for one	A4, A5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum standard media sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A4
Input & output capacity1 differ
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers	50 sheets	10 sheets
Standard input capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 sheets
Displayidentical
Display languageKnown for one	15	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Fax memoryDiffers	510 pages	50 pages
Printingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	216 x 297 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one	18 ppm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scanningidentical
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for one	1200 x 600 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scan speedKnown for one	2 sec/page	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scanner typeKnown for one	Flatbed scanner	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	438 x 402 x 340 mm	313 x 129 x 197 mm
WeightDiffers	11 kg	2.4 kg
Weight (without accessories)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.4 g
System requirementsidentical
Minimum RAMKnown for one	64 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one	150 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	530 W	15 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	9 W	1 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
InterfaceKnown for one	USB 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour copy capabilityKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour scanningKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Windows 98, ME, 2000, XP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Copy resolution (black text)Known for one	1200 x 600 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Economical printingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LegalKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
LetterKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	1200 x 600 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Media types supportedKnown for one	COM10, Monarch, DL, C5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirementsKnown for one	CD-ROM	Unknown — not stated by the source
Modem typeKnown for one	Super G3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one	200 - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Standby acoustic emissionKnown for one	30 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
ITU-supported standardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	T.30
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Phone featuresidentical
Caller IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Calling line identification presentation (CLIP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of melodiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10
On-hook diallingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Phonebook capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 entries
Redial list capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10
Handsetidentical
HandsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Handset typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired handset
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	377 x 200 x 247 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.1 kg
Performanceidentical
Quick searchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Technical detailsidentical
Horizontal resolution (pixels/mm)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8
Vertical resolution fine (lines/mm)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.7

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