Product comparison · 2 inkjet printers

Epson Stylus B42WD vs Epson Stylus Pro 4900

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 4identical
  • 57known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • Stylus B42WD:5760 x 1440 DPI
    • Stylus Pro 4900:2880 x 1440 DPI
  • Maximum ISO A-series paper size
    • Stylus B42WD:A4
    • Stylus Pro 4900:A3
  • Maximum print size
    • Stylus B42WD:216 x 356 mm
    • Stylus Pro 4900:420 x 594 mm
  • Paper tray media types
    • Stylus B42WD:Photo paper, Plain paper
    • Stylus Pro 4900:Roll
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • Stylus B42WD:A4, A5, A6
    • Stylus Pro 4900:A2, A3+, A3, A4
  • Non-ISO print media sizes
    • Stylus B42WD:Legal
    • Stylus Pro 4900:Letter
  • Wi-Fi
    • Stylus B42WD:Yes
    • Stylus Pro 4900:No
  • Printing noise level
    • Stylus B42WD:40 dB
    • Stylus Pro 4900:45 dB

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Comparison of Stylus B42WD, Stylus Pro 4900
83 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 nozzlesDiffers384360 Nozzles Black, 360 Nozzles per Color
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Duplex printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing1 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers5760 x 1440 DPI2880 x 1440 DPI
Borderless printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one38 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one38 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacityidentical
Total number of input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Total input capacity250 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 sizeDiffers216 x 356 mm420 x 594 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersPhoto paper, Plain paperRoll
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A5, A6A2, 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 oneC6, DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Media weight (tray 1)Known for one75g/m2Unknown — 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
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
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 levelDiffers40 dB45 dB
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 dB
Design2 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 originDiffersIndonesiaChina
Power2 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs16 W52 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs3 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 XP (x32/64-bit) Windows Vista Windows 7 Mac OS 10.4.11+Mac 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
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
WeightDiffers4.5 kg52 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 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 widthDiffers420 mm915 mm
Package depthDiffers525 mm1010 mm
Package heightDiffers230 mm590 mm
Package weightDiffers6.24 kg65 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 features2 differ
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 headDiffersMicro PiezoMicroPiezo 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 dropDiffers2pl3.5 pl
Network readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one445 x 330 x 154 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Stand-by LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uUnknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for oneFast EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one220 - 240VUnknown — not stated by the source
Print technologyKnown for oneInkjetUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one802.11b/g/nUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.22 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.22 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one36 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one2 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one18 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source

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