Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Canon imagePROGRAF iPF785 large format printer Inkjet Colour vs Canon imagePROGRAF iPF840 large format printer Inkjet Colour

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 19identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Number of print cartridges
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785 large format printer Inkjet Colour:2
    • imagePROGRAF iPF840 large format printer Inkjet Colour:5
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785 large format printer Inkjet Colour:A0, A1, A3
    • imagePROGRAF iPF840 large format printer Inkjet Colour:A0, A1
  • Media thickness
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785 large format printer Inkjet Colour:0.7 - 0.8 mm
    • imagePROGRAF iPF840 large format printer Inkjet Colour:0.07 - 0.8 mm
  • Media width (rolls)
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785 large format printer Inkjet Colour:203.2 - 914 mm
    • imagePROGRAF iPF840 large format printer Inkjet Colour:1118 mm
  • Media width (sheets)
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785 large format printer Inkjet Colour:254 - 914 mm
    • imagePROGRAF iPF840 large format printer Inkjet Colour:1118 mm
  • Internal memory
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785 large format printer Inkjet Colour:256 MB
    • imagePROGRAF iPF840 large format printer Inkjet Colour:384 MB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785 large format printer Inkjet Colour:48 dB
    • imagePROGRAF iPF840 large format printer Inkjet Colour:52 dB
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785 large format printer Inkjet Colour:0.5 W
    • imagePROGRAF iPF840 large format printer Inkjet Colour:5 W

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Comparison of iPF785, iPF840
58 specifications
Printing2 differ
Print technologyInkjetInkjet
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolution2400 x 1200 DPI2400 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridgesDiffers25
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, YellowBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Matte black
Borderless printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Print headPF-04PF-04
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGARO, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL
Print speed (normal quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.12 min/p
Input & output capacityidentical
Total output capacityKnown for one20 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling4 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneA0 (841 x 1189 mm)Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA0, A1, A3A0, A1
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB1, B2, B4Unknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheetsYesYes
Media thicknessDiffers0.7 - 0.8 mm0.07 - 0.8 mm
Maximum roll length18 m18 m
Maximum roll diameter15 cm15 cm
Print margin cut-sheetKnown for one3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print margin rollKnown for one3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Borderless printing widthKnown for one10, 14, 17, 24, 36, B4, A3, A2, B2, A1, B1, A0Unknown — not stated by the source
Media width (rolls)Differs203.2 - 914 mm1118 mm
Media width (sheets)Differs254 - 914 mm1118 mm
Roll paperYesYes
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA0, A1
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB0, B2
Ports & interfacesidentical
Ethernet LANYesYes
USB portYesYes
USB connectorUSB Type-AUSB Type-A
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneTCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6), IPX/SPX, AppleTalk®, SNMP (Canon MIB supported), HTTPUnknown — not stated by the source
RJ-45 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10base-T/100base-TX/100base-TX
Performance3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers256 MB384 MB
Internal storage capacity320 GB320 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound power level (standby)35 dB35 dB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs48 dB52 dB
CertificationDiffersTUV (USA), cTUV (USA), TUV.S mark, CB, FCC Class B (USA), IC Class B (Canada)RoHS, CE, TUV, EAC, CB
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGrey, Black
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W5 W
Power supplyKnown for one140 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source190 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)15 - 30 °C15 - 30 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers1304 mm1893 mm
DepthDiffers877 mm1291 mm
HeightDiffers1062 mm1144 mm
WeightDiffers68 kg189 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Drivers includedYesYes
Other featuresidentical
Print speed (A0, plain paper)Known for one0:41 min (Fast Economy Mode), 0:48 min (Fast Mode), 1:15 min (Standard Mode)Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (A0/roll, coated paper)Known for one1:15 min (Fast Mode), 2:24 min (Standard Mode), 3:50 min (High Quality Mode)Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/Server 2003/2003R2, Server 2008 Mac X – 10.6.8 - 10.10.x
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3az

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