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Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/TRB vs Samsung SF-560 Laser Fax

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 1identical
  • 73known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung SF-560 Laser Fax has 19.2 Kbit/s more modem speed than the Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/TRB (33.6 Kbit/s vs 14.4 Kbit/s). The Samsung SF-560 Laser Fax has 75 locations more fax broadcasting than the Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/TRB (80 locations vs 5 locations). The Samsung SF-560 Laser Fax has 84 copies more maximum copies than the Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/TRB (99 copies vs 15 copies). Print technology: Thermal on the Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/TRB, Laser on the Samsung SF-560 Laser Fax. Operating relative humidity (H-H): 15 - 85% on the Philips Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/TRB, 20 - 80% on the Samsung SF-560 Laser Fax.

  • Print technology
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/TRB:Thermal
    • SF-560 Laser Fax:Laser
  • Modem speed
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/TRB:14.4 Kbit/s
    • SF-560 Laser Fax:33.6 Kbit/s
  • Fax broadcasting
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/TRB:5 locations
    • SF-560 Laser Fax:80 locations
  • Maximum number of copies
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/TRB:15 copies
    • SF-560 Laser Fax:99 copies
  • Standard input capacity
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/TRB:50 sheets
    • SF-560 Laser Fax:250 sheets
  • Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/TRB:10 sheets
    • SF-560 Laser Fax:20 sheets
  • Fax memory
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/TRB:50 pages
    • SF-560 Laser Fax:160 pages
  • Weight
    • Fax with answering machine and DECT PPF685E/TRB:3.4 kg
    • SF-560 Laser Fax:11 kg

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Comparison of PPF685E/TRB, SF-560 Laser Fax
85 specifications
Fax3 differ
Print technologyDiffersThermalLaser
Colour faxingNoNo
Modem speedDiffers14.4 Kbit/s33.6 Kbit/s
Fax resolution modesKnown for oneFine, PhotoUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax compatibilityKnown for oneITU-T G3Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax delayed sendingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax broadcastingDiffers5 locations80 locations
Auto-redialingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source203 x 392 DPI
Fax transmission speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 sec/page
Featuresidentical
GAP compatibleKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
IntercomKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Navigation keyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, SilverUnknown — not stated by the source
ResizingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum duty cycleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 pages per month
Noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52 dB
Phone featuresidentical
Call recordingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Caller IDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Calling line identification presentation (CLIP)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of melodiesKnown for one10Unknown — not stated by the source
On-hook diallingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Phonebook capacityKnown for one200 entriesUnknown — not stated by the source
Answering machineidentical
Answering machineKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Recording timeKnown for one30 minUnknown — not stated by the source
SpeakerphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Copying1 differ
Copy functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copiesDiffers15 copies99 copies
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Greyscale levelsKnown for one64Unknown — not stated by the source
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 cpm
Copier resizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 150%
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum standard media sizeKnown for oneA4Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4
Input & output capacity2 differ
Standard input capacityDiffers50 sheets250 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers10 sheets20 sheets
Standard output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 sheets
Displayidentical
DisplayKnown for oneLCD TFTUnknown — not stated by the source
Display number of charactersKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
Display number of linesKnown for one1 linesUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Fax memoryDiffers50 pages160 pages
Handsetidentical
HandsetKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Handset typeKnown for oneWireless handsetUnknown — not stated by the source
Backlight displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum rangeKnown for one300 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of batteries supportedKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
Standby timeKnown for one120 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Talk timeKnown for one10 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery typeKnown for oneAAAUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one377 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one247 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one200 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers3.4 kg11 kg
Weight (without accessories)Known for one3.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source383.7 x 416.8 x 334.9 mm
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-25 - 50 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs15 - 85%20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 32 °C
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs15 W300 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs2.5 W95 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 W
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one313 x 197 x 129 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one313 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one197 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one129 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one2.7 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Photo modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ITU-supported standardsKnown for oneT.30 standard / T.30 newUnknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 2.0, IEEE 1284
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP Linux OS (Red Hat, Caldera, Mandrake, Slackware, SuSE, Turbo Linux)
Copy resolution (black text)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 x 300 DPI
Economical printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LegalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LetterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220-240V; 50/60Hz
Standby acoustic emissionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39 dB
Warm-up timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 s
Batteryidentical
Battery technologyKnown for oneNickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH)Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Vertical resolution fine (lines/mm)Known for one7.7 lines / mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Vertical resolution standardKnown for one3.85 lines / mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Scanningidentical
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 x 200 DPI
Scan speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 sec/page
Scan technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCIS

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