Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Canon imagePROGRAF iPF785 large format printer Inkjet Colour vs Canon iPF840 MFP M40

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 15identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print technology
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785 large format printer Inkjet Colour:Inkjet
    • iPF840 MFP M40:Dye-sublimation
  • Number of print cartridges
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785 large format printer Inkjet Colour:2
    • iPF840 MFP M40:1
  • Media thickness
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785 large format printer Inkjet Colour:0.7 - 0.8 mm
    • iPF840 MFP M40:0.07 - 0.8 mm
  • Media width (rolls)
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785 large format printer Inkjet Colour:203.2 - 914 mm
    • iPF840 MFP M40:1117.6 mm
  • Media width (sheets)
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785 large format printer Inkjet Colour:254 - 914 mm
    • iPF840 MFP M40:1117.6 mm
  • Internal storage capacity
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785 large format printer Inkjet Colour:320 GB
    • iPF840 MFP M40:0.32 GB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785 large format printer Inkjet Colour:48 dB
    • iPF840 MFP M40:52 dB
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785 large format printer Inkjet Colour:0.5 W
    • iPF840 MFP M40:5 W

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Comparison of iPF785, iPF840 MFP M40
63 specifications
Printing3 differ
Print technologyDiffersInkjetDye-sublimation
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolution2400 x 1200 DPI2400 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridgesDiffers21
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, YellowBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
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
Input & output capacityidentical
Total output capacityKnown for one20 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum print sizeA0 (841 x 1189 mm)A0 (841 x 1189 mm)
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA0, A1, A3Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB1, B2, B4Unknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheetsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Media thicknessDiffers0.7 - 0.8 mm0.07 - 0.8 mm
Maximum roll lengthKnown for one18 mUnknown — not stated by the source
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 mm1117.6 mm
Media width (sheets)Differs254 - 914 mm1117.6 mm
Roll paperYesYes
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 quantity11
Ethernet interface typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
Direct printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100/1000 Base-T/TX
Performance2 differ
Internal memoryKnown for one256 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal storage capacityDiffers320 GB0.32 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
CertificationKnown for oneTUV (USA), cTUV (USA), TUV.S mark, CB, FCC Class B (USA), IC Class B (Canada)Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, White
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs0.5 W5 W
Power supplyKnown for one140 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source190 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one15 - 30 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)10 - 80%10 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 - 30 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers1304 mm1905 mm
DepthDiffers877 mm1295.4 mm
HeightDiffers1062 mm1143 mm
WeightDiffers68 kg189 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Drivers includedYesYes
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2133.6 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1574.8 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1168.4 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source316 kg
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
Power sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Scanningidentical
Scan technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCIS
AccuracyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.1%
Scan speed (black)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 ips
Scan speed (colour)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 ips

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