Product comparison · 2 inkjet printers

Canon Pixma iP4200 vs Epson Stylus Pro 4900

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 2identical
  • 60known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • Pixma iP4200:9600 x 2400 DPI
    • Stylus Pro 4900:2880 x 1440 DPI
  • Maximum ISO A-series paper size
    • Pixma iP4200:A4
    • Stylus Pro 4900:A3
  • Maximum print size
    • Pixma iP4200:216 x 297 mm
    • Stylus Pro 4900:420 x 594 mm
  • Non-ISO print media sizes
    • Pixma iP4200:Legal
    • Stylus Pro 4900:Letter
  • Printing noise level
    • Pixma iP4200:34.2 dB
    • Stylus Pro 4900:45 dB
  • Market positioning
    • Pixma iP4200:Home & office
    • Stylus Pro 4900:Business
  • Power consumption (printing)
    • Pixma iP4200:23 W
    • Stylus Pro 4900:52 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • Pixma iP4200:0.8 W
    • Stylus Pro 4900:0.5 W

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Comparison of Pixma iP4200, Stylus Pro 4900
75 specifications
Features2 differ
ColourYesYes
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowPhoto black, Matte black, Light Cyan, Light light black, Light black, Vivid light magenta, Vivid magenta, Orange, Green, Yellow, Cyan
Print head nozzlesDiffers1856360 Nozzles Black, 360 Nozzles per Color
Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers9600 x 2400 DPI2880 x 1440 DPI
Borderless printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one29 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one20 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (black, normal)Known for one2.1 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for one3 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacityidentical
Total number of input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Total input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 sheets
Paper handling4 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeDiffersA4A3
Maximum print sizeDiffers216 x 297 mm420 x 594 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersGlossy paper, Photo paper, Plain paperRoll
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA2, A3+, A3, A4
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffersLegalLetter
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet, USB 2.0
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Direct printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PictBridgeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCP/IP
Performance1 differ
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 MB
Printing noise levelDiffers34.2 dB45 dB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 dB
Buffer sizeKnown for one42 KBUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Market positioningDiffersHome & officeBusiness
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTFT
Colour displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.3 cm (2.48")
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Power2 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs23 W52 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.8 W0.5 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
System requirements1 differ
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 98 Windows Me Windows XP Windows 2000 Windows 7 Mac OS X v.10.2.1 - 10.4.xMac OS 10.3+, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64, Windows Server 2003 (32/64bit), Windows Server 2008 (32/64bit), Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP, Windows XP x64
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneWindows: USB, CD-ROM; Windows 98/Me: 15MB HDD; Windows XP/2000/7: 100MB HDD Mac: USB, CD-ROM; 100MB HDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source863 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1134 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source405 mm
WeightDiffers6.5 kg52 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson Driver w/ Layout Manager, Epson NetConfig, Epson Remote Panel 2, myEpsonPrinter.eu, SpectroProofer
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source915 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1010 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source590 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 kg
Technical detailsidentical
Ink tank capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 ml
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52 Watt, 8.5 Watt (economy), 0.5 Watt (standby)
Other featuresidentical
Special featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMarginless print, Auto Cutter
Media thicknessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.08 - 1.5 mm
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicroPiezo TFP print head
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.83 mm/sec
Colour printing technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltrachrome® HDR
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDriver and utilities, Individual Ink Cartridges, Main unit, Power cable, Setup guide, Software (CD), User manual (CD), Warranty document
Ink dropKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 pl
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one419 x 299 x 160 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Stand-by LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for oneUSB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for oneAC 110-120 V, 50/60 Hz, AC 220-240 V, 50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneInkjetUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one424.2 x 302.3 x 162.6 mm (16.7 x 11.9 x 6.4")Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one41 - 95 °FUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source

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