Product comparison · 2 inkjet printers

Canon PIXMA iP100 vs Epson Stylus Photo R290

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  • 16specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 6identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • PIXMA iP100:9600 x 2400 DPI
    • Stylus Photo R290:5760 x 1440 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • PIXMA iP100:20 ppm
    • Stylus Photo R290:37 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • PIXMA iP100:14 ppm
    • Stylus Photo R290:38 ppm
  • Printing noise level
    • PIXMA iP100:38.5 dB
    • Stylus Photo R290:36 dB
  • Power consumption (printing)
    • PIXMA iP100:9 W
    • Stylus Photo R290:12 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • PIXMA iP100:1.5 W
    • Stylus Photo R290:0.3 W
  • Weight
    • PIXMA iP100:2 kg
    • Stylus Photo R290:5.4 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • PIXMA iP100:322.6 x 182.9 x 61 mm
    • Stylus Photo R290:450 x 282 x 187 mm

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Comparison of PIXMA iP100, Stylus Photo R290
38 specifications
Featuresidentical
ColourYesYes
Print head nozzlesKnown for one1.856Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing3 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers9600 x 2400 DPI5760 x 1440 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs20 ppm37 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs14 ppm38 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Known for one3 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for one4.3 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print sizeKnown for one216 x 297 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesDiffersPhoto paperEnvelopes, Photo paper, Plain paper
Non-ISO print media sizesLegalLegal
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4, A5, A6
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC6
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDL
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4, Letter, Legal, 8x10", 5x7", 4x6", 3.5x5", 5x8", A6, A5, B5, Half Letter, Envelopes: No10, DL, C6, Letter, Legal
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
PictBridgeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
BluetoothKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Printing noise levelDiffers38.5 dB36 dB
Designidentical
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Power2 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs9 W12 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs1.5 W0.3 W
System requirements1 differ
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows XP/2000/Vista Mac v.10.3.9 to 10.5.xWin 98SE/Me/2000/XP/XP x64/Vista, Mac OS 10.2 / OS 10.5 Bundle available on CD
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg5.4 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source450 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source282 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source187 mm
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs322.6 x 182.9 x 61 mm450 x 282 x 187 mm
Stand-by LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Infrared data portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneInkjetUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one322.6 x 182.9 x 61 mm (12.7 x 7.2 x 2.4")Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight (imperial)Known for one2 kg (4.4 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC 220 - 240V, 50 - 60 Hz
Input & output capacityidentical
Total input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 sheets
Packaging dataidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson File Manager Epson Scan Assist Epson Attach to Email Epson Easy Photo Print Epson Print CD Epson Web-To-Page Reference Guide

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