Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Canon imagePROGRAF iPF685 vs Canon imagePROGRAF iPF785

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  • 36specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 25identical
  • 1known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print speed (best quality)
    • imagePROGRAF iPF685:73 sqf/h
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785:81 sqf/h
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • imagePROGRAF iPF685:A1, A2, A3
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785:A0, A1, A2, A3
  • ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)
    • imagePROGRAF iPF685:B2, B4
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785:B1, B2, B4
  • Media width (rolls)
    • imagePROGRAF iPF685:254 - 609.6 mm
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785:254 - 914.4 mm
  • Media width (sheets)
    • imagePROGRAF iPF685:203.2 - 609.6 mm
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785:203.2 - 914.4 mm
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • imagePROGRAF iPF685:47 dB
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785:48 dB
  • Width
    • imagePROGRAF iPF685:997 mm
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785:1304 mm
  • Depth
    • imagePROGRAF iPF685:757 mm
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785:877 mm

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Comparison of imagePROGRAF iPF685, imagePROGRAF iPF785
37 specifications
Printing1 differ
Print technologyInkjetInkjet
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolution2400 x 1200 DPI2400 x 1200 DPI
Page description languagesGARO, HP-GL/2, HP-RTLGARO, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL
Printing coloursBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, YellowBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, Yellow
Print headPF-04PF-04
Print speed (best quality)Differs73 sqf/h81 sqf/h
Paper handling5 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersCoated paper, Cut sheet, Plain paper, RollCoated paper, Cut sheet, Pre-printed, Roll
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA1, A2, A3A0, A1, A2, A3
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB2, B4B1, B2, B4
Media thickness0.07 - 0.8 mm0.07 - 0.8 mm
Maximum roll lengthKnown for one18 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum roll diameter15 cm15 cm
Media width (rolls)Differs254 - 609.6 mm254 - 914.4 mm
Media width (sheets)Differs203.2 - 609.6 mm203.2 - 914.4 mm
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
USB connectorUSB Type-AUSB Type-A
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Direct printingYesYes
Ethernet LAN data rates10/100/1000 Base-T/TX10/100/1000 Base-T/TX
Performance1 differ
Product colourBlack, GreyBlack, Grey
Internal memory256 MB256 MB
Internal storage capacity320 GB320 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs47 dB48 dB
CertificationRoHSRoHS
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Power consumption (typical)140 W140 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)15 - 30 °C15 - 30 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers997 mm1304 mm
DepthDiffers757 mm877 mm
HeightDiffers507 mm1062 mm
WeightDiffers46.2 kg67.9 kg
Other featuresidentical
Compliance industry standardsIEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3

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