Product comparison · 2 inkjet printers

Canon PIXMA iP1900 vs Canon PIXMA iP4600

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 11identical
  • 15known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • PIXMA iP1900:4800 x 1200 DPI
    • PIXMA iP4600:9600 x 2400 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • PIXMA iP1900:21 ppm
    • PIXMA iP4600:26 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • PIXMA iP1900:17 ppm
    • PIXMA iP4600:21 ppm
  • Media weight (tray 1)
    • PIXMA iP1900:64 - 105 g/m²
    • PIXMA iP4600:64 -105 gsm
  • Power consumption (printing)
    • PIXMA iP1900:8 W
    • PIXMA iP4600:14 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • PIXMA iP1900:1 W
    • PIXMA iP4600:1.3 W
  • Width
    • PIXMA iP1900:442 mm
    • PIXMA iP4600:431 mm
  • Depth
    • PIXMA iP1900:237 mm
    • PIXMA iP4600:296 mm

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Comparison of PIXMA iP1900, PIXMA iP4600
38 specifications
Featuresidentical
ColourYesYes
Number of print cartridgesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Printing3 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers4800 x 1200 DPI9600 x 2400 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs21 ppm26 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs17 ppm21 ppm
Input & output capacityidentical
Total input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for one100 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Glossy paper, Plain paperEnvelopes, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Plain paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5A4, A5
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5B5
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLegal
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDL
Media weight (tray 1)Differs64 - 105 g/m²64 -105 gsm
Maximum print sizeKnown for one210 x 297 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for oneA4Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Direct printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PictBridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performanceidentical
Acoustic pressure emissionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45.5 dB
Printing noise levelKnown for one44 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Power2 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs8 W14 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs1 W1.3 W
System requirements1 differ
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows Vista (32bit, 64bit) / Windows XP SP2 / Windows 2000 Professional SP4 Mac OS X v.10.3.9 - v.10.5Windows Vista (32bit, 64bit) / Windows XP SP2 / Windows 2000 Professional SP4, Mac OS X v.10.3.9 - v.10.5
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 90%10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers442 mm431 mm
DepthDiffers237 mm296 mm
HeightDiffers152 mm153 mm
WeightDiffers3.3 kg5.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows: Easy-PhotoPrint EX, Mac: Easy-PhotoPrint EX
Other featuresidentical
Stand-by LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
InterfaceUSBUSB
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Print technologyInkjetInkjet
Power supply typeKnown for oneAC 100-240V, 50/60HzUnknown — not stated by the source

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