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Epson Stylus Photo R290 vs Epson WorkForce 30 Inkjet Printer - Color Inkjet - 38 ppm Mono - 27 pp

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  • 18specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 6identical
  • 19known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Stylus Photo R290:37 ppm
    • WorkForce 30 Inkjet Printer - Color Inkjet - 38 ppm Mono - 27 pp:38 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Stylus Photo R290:38 ppm
    • WorkForce 30 Inkjet Printer - Color Inkjet - 38 ppm Mono - 27 pp:20 ppm
  • Total input capacity
    • Stylus Photo R290:120 sheets
    • WorkForce 30 Inkjet Printer - Color Inkjet - 38 ppm Mono - 27 pp:100 sheets
  • Non-ISO print media sizes
    • Stylus Photo R290:Legal
    • WorkForce 30 Inkjet Printer - Color Inkjet - 38 ppm Mono - 27 pp:Executive
  • Printing noise level
    • Stylus Photo R290:36 dB
    • WorkForce 30 Inkjet Printer - Color Inkjet - 38 ppm Mono - 27 pp:39 dB
  • Power consumption (printing)
    • Stylus Photo R290:12 W
    • WorkForce 30 Inkjet Printer - Color Inkjet - 38 ppm Mono - 27 pp:15 W
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • Stylus Photo R290:0.3 W
    • WorkForce 30 Inkjet Printer - Color Inkjet - 38 ppm Mono - 27 pp:2 W
  • Weight
    • Stylus Photo R290:5.4 kg
    • WorkForce 30 Inkjet Printer - Color Inkjet - 38 ppm Mono - 27 pp:3.9 kg

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Comparison of Stylus Photo R290, WorkForce 30 Inkjet Printer - Color Inkjet - 38 ppm Mono - 27 pp
37 specifications
Featuresidentical
ColourYesYes
Number of print cartridgesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Printing2 differ
Maximum resolution5760 x 1440 DPI5760 x 1440 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs37 ppm38 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs38 ppm20 ppm
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total input capacityDiffers120 sheets100 sheets
Maximum input capacity for envelopesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Photo paper, Plain paperEnvelopes, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Plain paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB5
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffersLegalExecutive
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4
Standard media sizesDiffersA4, Letter, Legal, 8x10", 5x7", 4x6", 3.5x5", 5x8", A6, A5, B5, Half Letter, Envelopes: No10, DL, C6, Letter, Legal3.5" x 5", 4" x 6", 5" x 7", 8" x 10", 8.5" x 11", 8.5" x 14"
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)Known for oneC6Unknown — not stated by the source
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneDLUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Performance1 differ
Printing noise levelDiffers36 dB39 dB
Designidentical
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Power2 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs12 W15 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.3 W2 W
System requirements1 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWin 98SE/Me/2000/XP/XP x64/Vista, Mac OS 10.2 / OS 10.5 Bundle available on CDWindows Vista, XP, XP Professional x64, 2000 Mac OS X 10.3.9, 10.4.11 & 10.5.x
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 95 °F
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 85%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers5.4 kg3.9 kg
WidthKnown for one450 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one282 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one187 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs450 x 282 x 187 mm431.8 x 510.54 x 302.26 mm
Print technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInkjet
Compatible ink types, suppliesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDURABrite Ultra
Power requirementsKnown for oneAC 220 - 240V, 50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneEpson File Manager Epson Scan Assist Epson Attach to Email Epson Easy Photo Print Epson Print CD Epson Web-To-Page Reference GuideUnknown — not stated by the source

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