Product comparison · 2 inkjet printers

Canon G1520 MegaTank vs Ricoh SG 3210DNw

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 9identical
  • 43known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon G1520 MegaTank has 1 more print cartridges than the Ricoh SG 3210DNw (5 vs 4). The Ricoh SG 3210DNw has 150 sheets more total input capacity than the Canon G1520 MegaTank (250 sheets vs 100 sheets). The Ricoh SG 3210DNw has 12.5 W more power consumption (printing) than the Canon G1520 MegaTank (27.5 W vs 15 W). ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9): A4 on the Canon G1520 MegaTank, A4, A5, A6 on the Ricoh SG 3210DNw. Paper tray media weight: 64 - 105 g/m² on the Canon G1520 MegaTank, 60 - 256 g/m² on the Ricoh SG 3210DNw.

  • Number of print cartridges
    • G1520 MegaTank:5
    • SG 3210DNw:4
  • Total input capacity
    • G1520 MegaTank:100 sheets
    • SG 3210DNw:250 sheets
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • G1520 MegaTank:A4
    • SG 3210DNw:A4, A5, A6
  • Paper tray media weight
    • G1520 MegaTank:64 - 105 g/m²
    • SG 3210DNw:60 - 256 g/m²
  • Product colour
    • G1520 MegaTank:Black
    • SG 3210DNw:Black, White
  • Power consumption (printing)
    • G1520 MegaTank:15 W
    • SG 3210DNw:27.5 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • G1520 MegaTank:0.6 W
    • SG 3210DNw:1 W
  • Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)
    • G1520 MegaTank:0.09 kWh/week
    • SG 3210DNw:0.166 kWh/week

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Comparison of G1520 MegaTank, SG 3210DNw
68 specifications
Features1 differ
ColourYesYes
Number of print cartridgesDiffers54
Duplex printingYesYes
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRPCS
Printing coloursBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Separate cartridgesKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex printing modeKnown for oneManualUnknown — not stated by the source
Ink tank systemKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ink typeKnown for onePigment-based inkUnknown — not stated by the source
Printingidentical
Maximum resolution4800 x 1200 DPI4800 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29 ppm
Warm-up timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.5 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 s
Borderless printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total input capacityDiffers100 sheets250 sheets
Total output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850 sheets
Total number of input traysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB5, B6
Paper tray media weightDiffers64 - 105 g/m²60 - 256 g/m²
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneBanner, Card stock, Envelopes, Glossy paper, High resolution paper, Iron-On Transfers, Matte paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, Semi-glossy paperUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneLegal, LetterUnknown — not stated by the source
Photo paper sizesKnown for one10x15 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for one4x6"Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCP/IP
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceApple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service
Performanceidentical
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 MB
Sound power level (printing)Known for one49.5 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, White
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Colour displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power4 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs15 W27.5 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.6 W1 W
Power consumption (ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.1 W
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Differs0.09 kWh/week0.166 kWh/week
AC input voltageDiffers110 - 240 V220 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements3 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1Windows 10, Windows 8.1
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 CatalinaYes
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019
Recommended system requirementsKnown for oneWindows: 2.0GB Mac: 1.0GB, 1024 x 768 XGAUnknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneChromeOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers445 mm399 mm
DepthDiffers330 mm437 mm
HeightDiffers167 mm213 mm
WeightDiffers4.8 kg10.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Included cartridge capacity (black)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 pages
Included cartridge capacity (CMY)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1500 pages
Cables includedKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for onePrinter Driver IJ Printer Assistant Tool Easy-PhotoPrint Editor (download)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) code8443321084433210
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Print technologyKnown for oneInkjetUnknown — not stated by the source

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