Product comparison · 2 inkjet printers

Canon PIXMA iP4850 vs HP deskjet 845c printer

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  • 22specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 4identical
  • 54known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of print cartridges
    • PIXMA iP4850:5
    • deskjet 845c printer:2
  • Maximum resolution
    • PIXMA iP4850:9600 x 2400 DPI
    • deskjet 845c printer:600 x 600 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • PIXMA iP4850:11 ppm
    • deskjet 845c printer:4.7 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • PIXMA iP4850:9.3 ppm
    • deskjet 845c printer:3.6 ppm
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • PIXMA iP4850:A4, A5
    • deskjet 845c printer:A4, A5, A6
  • Acoustic pressure emissions
    • PIXMA iP4850:46.5 dB
    • deskjet 845c printer:42 dB
  • Power consumption (printing)
    • PIXMA iP4850:17 W
    • deskjet 845c printer:4 W
  • Minimum processor
    • PIXMA iP4850:300MHz
    • deskjet 845c printer:Pentium 233 MHz

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Comparison of PIXMA iP4850, deskjet 845c printer
76 specifications
Features1 differ
ColourYesYes
Number of print cartridgesDiffers52
Print head nozzlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 / 192
Duplex printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing3 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers9600 x 2400 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs11 ppm4.7 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 ppm
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs9.3 ppm3.6 ppm
Print speed (colour photo, normal quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 ppm
Print speed (colour, full-page colour, normal quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 ppm
Print speed (colour, full-page colour, draft quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4 ppm
Print speed (colour, full-page colour, best quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.2 ppm
Print speed (colour, best quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.9 ppm
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.9 ppm
Print quality (colour, best quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 DPI
Print quality (black, normal quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 DPI
Print quality (black, draft quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 DPI
Print quality (black, best quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 x 600 DPI
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for one20 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacityidentical
Total output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 sheets
Duty cycle letter size (maximum)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 pages per month
Maximum input capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 sheets
Maximum input capacity for labelsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20
Maximum input capacity for envelopesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15
Maximum input capacity for cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30
Maximum input capacity for bannersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20
Total input capacityKnown for one150 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Glossy paper, High resolution paper, Matte paper, Photo paper, Plain paperCard stock, Coated paper, Envelopes, Iron-On Transfers, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A5A4, A5, A6
Recommended media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 - 90, 60 - 90, 75 - 90 g/m²
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB5-JIS
Maximum print sizeKnown for one210 x 297 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneLegalUnknown — 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
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
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
Performance1 differ
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MB
Buffer sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source48 KB
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5.5 b(a)
Acoustic pressure emissionsDiffers46.5 dB42 dB
Designidentical
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Power1 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs17 W4 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one1.1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements3 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersMicrosoft Windows 7/Windows Vista/Windows XP, Mac OS X v.10.4.11 - 10.6Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP Home & Professional, Mac OS 8.6. +
Minimum processorDiffers300MHzPentium 233 MHz
Minimum RAMDiffers512 MB128 MB
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneMicrosoft Internet Explorer 6, Safari 3, CD-ROMUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%15 - 80%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers431 mm446 mm
DepthDiffers297 mm351 mm
HeightDiffers153 mm183 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers5.7 kg7.26 kg
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneCanon Easy-PhotoPrint EX, Canon Easy-WebPrint EX, Canon Solution Menu EXUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source446 x 351 x 183 mm
Power requirementsDiffersAC 100-240V, 50/60Hz100 - 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)
Print technologyInkjetInkjet
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source484 x 232 x 414 mm
TypefacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcecg times, cg times italic, univers, univers italic, courier, courier italic, letter gothic, letter gothic italic
Colour printing technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Photoret II, HP Colorsmart III
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 supply typeKnown for oneACUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported media weight(s)Known for one64 - 105 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source

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