Product comparison · 2 fax machines

Philips Laserfax with printer and scanner LPF935/CNB vs Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB

27specifications compared
18differ
9identical
45known for one product only

Key differences

Print technology
- Laserfax with printer and scanner LPF935/CNB:Laser
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:Thermal
Fax broadcasting
- Laserfax with printer and scanner LPF935/CNB:207 locations
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:5 locations
Product colour
- Laserfax with printer and scanner LPF935/CNB:Grey
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:Black, Silver
Maximum number of copies
- Laserfax with printer and scanner LPF935/CNB:99 copies
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:15 copies
Greyscale levels
- Laserfax with printer and scanner LPF935/CNB:256
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:64
Standard input capacity
- Laserfax with printer and scanner LPF935/CNB:250 sheets
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:50 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity
- Laserfax with printer and scanner LPF935/CNB:20 sheets
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:10 sheets
Display number of lines
- Laserfax with printer and scanner LPF935/CNB:2 lines
- Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB:1 lines

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Comparison of LPF935/CNB, PPF685E/DEB
72 specifications	A Philips Laserfax with printer and scanner LPF935/CNB Model LPF935/CNB View product	B Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/DEB Model PPF685E/DEB View product
Fax2 differ
Print technologyDiffers	Laser	Thermal
Colour faxing	No	No
Modem speed	14.4 Kbit/s	14.4 Kbit/s
Error Correction Mode (ECM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax coding methodsKnown for one	MH, MMR, MR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax forwardingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax broadcastingDiffers	207 locations	5 locations
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Known for one	199	Unknown — not stated by the source
Group dialKnown for one	10	Unknown — not stated by the source
One-touch dialsKnown for one	10	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax resolution modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fine, Photo
Fax compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ITU-T G3
Fax delayed sendingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto-redialingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Features1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black, Silver
IntercomKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Navigation keyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Phone featuresidentical
Caller IDKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
On-hook dialling	Yes	Yes
Number of melodiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10
Phonebook capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 entries
Redial list capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10
Copying2 differ
Copy function	Yes	Yes
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Known for one	16 cpm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers	99 copies	15 copies
Copier resizeKnown for one	25 - 400%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Greyscale levelsDiffers	256	64
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum standard media size	A4	A4
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for one	A4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity2 differ
Standard input capacityDiffers	250 sheets	50 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers	20 sheets	10 sheets
Display1 differ
Display	LCD TFT	LCD TFT
Display number of characters	16	16
Display number of linesDiffers	2 lines	1 lines
Memory1 differ
Fax memoryDiffers	100 pages	50 pages
Printingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	210 x 297 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one	16 ppm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scanningidentical
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for one	200 x 200 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scan speedKnown for one	6 sec/page	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scanner typeKnown for one	Flatbed scanner	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	370 x 330 x 200 mm	313 x 197 x 129 mm
WeightKnown for one	7.9 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (without accessories)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.4 kg
Softwareidentical
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows ME, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate,	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	5 - 35 °C	5 - 40 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs	-15 - 40 °C	-25 - 50 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	15 - 85%	15 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	5 - 95%	5 - 95%
Power4 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	250 W	15 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	8 W	2.5 W
AC input frequencyDiffers	50 - 60 Hz	47-63 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers	220-240 V	195-264 V
Packaging data2 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	465 x 450 x 290 mm	377 x 247 x 200 mm
Package weightDiffers	9.6 kg	3.4 kg
Other featuresidentical
InterfaceKnown for one	USB 1.1, 2.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Copy resolution (black text)Known for one	400 x 200 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionKnown for one	600 x 600 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Warm-up timeKnown for one	15 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Safety warningidentical
SafetyKnown for one	EN 60950-1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Answering machineidentical
Answering machineKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Recording timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 min
Handsetidentical
HandsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Handset typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wireless handset
Backlight displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 m
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Standby timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 h
Talk timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 h
Battery typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AAA
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)

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