Product comparison · 2 inkjet printers

Canon PIXMA mini 260 vs Epson PictureMate 280

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  • 13specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 7identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • PIXMA mini 260:9600 x 2400 DPI
    • PictureMate 280:5760 x 1440 DPI
  • Bluetooth
    • PIXMA mini 260:Yes
    • PictureMate 280:No
  • Weight
    • PIXMA mini 260:2.2 kg
    • PictureMate 280:3.1 kg
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • PIXMA mini 260:226 x 225 x 82 mm
    • PictureMate 280:215 x 152 x 180 mm

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Comparison of PIXMA mini 260, PictureMate 280
41 specifications
Featuresidentical
ColourYesYes
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers9600 x 2400 DPI5760 x 1440 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 ppm
Input & output capacityidentical
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for one20 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print size100 x 150 mm100 x 150 mm
Media weight (tray 1)Known for one270 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard media sizesKnown for one10 x 15cm, 10 x 18cm (Wide), Credit Card (54 x 86mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Direct printingYesYes
PictBridgeYesYes
Network1 differ
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Performanceidentical
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMicrodriveUnknown — not stated by the source
Acoustic pressure emissionsKnown for one38 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Display diagonal6.35 cm (2.5")6.35 cm (2.5")
Display resolutionKnown for one230400Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Poweridentical
Power consumption (printing)Known for one13 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one1.7 WUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one-Windows XP SP1,SP2/Windows 2000 Professional SP2, SP3, SP4 -Mac OS X v.10.2.8 - v.10.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum processorKnown for onePentium II 300 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum RAMKnown for one128 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one400 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirementsKnown for one-Windows XP, 2000 Professional -Internet Explorer 5.0-6.x -400 MB HD -CD-ROM -800x600Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirements for MacintoshKnown for one-Mac OS X v.10.2.8 -Safari -Intel processor PowerPC G3, G4, G5 -128 MB RAM -250 MB HD -CD-ROM -800x600Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers2.2 kg3.1 kg
WidthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source215 mm
DepthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source152 mm
HeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEasy-PhotoPrintUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features3 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs226 x 225 x 82 mm215 x 152 x 180 mm
Infrared data portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceDiffersUSB 2.0, Bluetooth 1.2, IrDA 1.2, Direct Print PortUSB
Media types supportedDiffersPhoto Paper Pro (PR-101), Photo Paper Plus Glossy (PP-101), Photo Paper Plus Semi-gloss (SG-101/SG-201), Glossy Photo Paper (GP-401), Glossy Photo Paper "Everyday Use" (GP-501), Matte Photo Paper (MP-101), Photo Stickers (PS-101)DVD-ROM / CD-RW / CD-R
Power requirementsKnown for oneAC 100-240V, 50/60HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Print headKnown for oneFINEUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyInkjetInkjet
TypeKnown for oneCLI-36Unknown — not stated by the source

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