Product comparison · 2 inkjet printers

Canon PIXMA iP4850 vs Epson Stylus Pro 4900

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 2identical
  • 62known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • PIXMA iP4850:9600 x 2400 DPI
    • Stylus Pro 4900:2880 x 1440 DPI
  • Total input capacity
    • PIXMA iP4850:150 sheets
    • Stylus Pro 4900:250 sheets
  • Maximum ISO A-series paper size
    • PIXMA iP4850:A4
    • Stylus Pro 4900:A3
  • Maximum print size
    • PIXMA iP4850:210 x 297 mm
    • Stylus Pro 4900:420 x 594 mm
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • PIXMA iP4850:A4, A5
    • Stylus Pro 4900:A2, A3+, A3, A4
  • Non-ISO print media sizes
    • PIXMA iP4850:Legal
    • Stylus Pro 4900:Letter
  • Market positioning
    • PIXMA iP4850:Home & office
    • Stylus Pro 4900:Business
  • Power consumption (printing)
    • PIXMA iP4850:17 W
    • Stylus Pro 4900:52 W

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Comparison of PIXMA iP4850, Stylus Pro 4900
80 specifications
Featuresidentical
Printing coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePhoto black, Matte black, Light Cyan, Light light black, Light black, Vivid light magenta, Vivid magenta, Orange, Green, Yellow, Cyan
Print head nozzlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 Nozzles Black, 360 Nozzles per Color
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Duplex printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 one11 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one9.3 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for one20 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total number of input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Total input capacityDiffers150 sheets250 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 handling5 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeDiffersA4A3
Maximum print sizeDiffers210 x 297 mm420 x 594 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Glossy paper, High resolution paper, Matte paper, Photo paper, Plain paperRoll
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A5A2, A3+, A3, A4
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffersLegalLetter
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5Unknown — not stated by the source
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneDLUnknown — not stated by the source
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for oneA4, LetterUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Performanceidentical
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 MB
Printing noise levelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 dB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 dB
Acoustic pressure emissionsKnown for one46.5 dBUnknown — 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)Differs17 W52 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs1.1 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
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP, Mac OS X v.10.4.11 - 10.6Mac 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 processorKnown for one300MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum RAMKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneMicrosoft Internet Explorer 6, Safari 3, CD-ROMUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers431 mm863 mm
DepthDiffers297 mm1134 mm
HeightDiffers153 mm405 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52 kg
Packaging data2 differ
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Bundled softwareDiffersCanon Easy-PhotoPrint EX, Canon Easy-WebPrint EX, Canon Solution Menu EXEpson 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 weightDiffers5.7 kg65 kg
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
DVD/CD printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Input capacity (tray 2)Known for one150 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for oneUSB 2.0 BUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for oneAC 100-240V, 50/60HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneInkjetUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported media weight(s)Known for one64 - 105 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
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

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