Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Canon imagePROGRAF iPF785 large format printer Inkjet Colour vs Epson STYLUS PRO 4900 SPECTRO M1

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  • 20specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 9identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785 large format printer Inkjet Colour:2400 x 1200 DPI
    • STYLUS PRO 4900 SPECTRO M1:2880 x 1440 DPI
  • Print head
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785 large format printer Inkjet Colour:PF-04
    • STYLUS PRO 4900 SPECTRO M1:MicroPiezo TFP print head
  • Maximum print size
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785 large format printer Inkjet Colour:A0 (841 x 1189 mm)
    • STYLUS PRO 4900 SPECTRO M1:A2 (420 x 594 mm)
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785 large format printer Inkjet Colour:A0, A1, A3
    • STYLUS PRO 4900 SPECTRO M1:A2, A3+, A3, A4
  • Media thickness
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785 large format printer Inkjet Colour:0.7 - 0.8 mm
    • STYLUS PRO 4900 SPECTRO M1:8 - 1.5 mm
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785 large format printer Inkjet Colour:48 dB
    • STYLUS PRO 4900 SPECTRO M1:45 dB
  • Width
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785 large format printer Inkjet Colour:1304 mm
    • STYLUS PRO 4900 SPECTRO M1:863 mm
  • Depth
    • imagePROGRAF iPF785 large format printer Inkjet Colour:877 mm
    • STYLUS PRO 4900 SPECTRO M1:1134 mm

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Comparison of iPF785, STYLUS PRO 4900 SPECTRO M1
70 specifications
Printing3 differ
Print technologyInkjetInkjet
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers2400 x 1200 DPI2880 x 1440 DPI
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, YellowPhoto black, Matte black, Light Cyan, Light light black, Light black, Vivid light magenta, Vivid magenta, Orange, Green, Yellow, Cyan
Borderless printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Print headDiffersPF-04MicroPiezo TFP print head
Print head nozzlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source360 Nozzles Black, 360 Nozzles per Color
Colour printing technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUltrachrome® HDR
Input & output capacityidentical
Total output capacityKnown for one20 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Total input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 sheets
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffersA0 (841 x 1189 mm)A2 (420 x 594 mm)
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA0, A1, A3A2, A3+, A3, A4
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 mm8 - 1.5 mm
Maximum roll lengthKnown for one18 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum roll diameterKnown for one15 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
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)Known for one203.2 - 914 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Media width (sheets)Known for one254 - 914 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Roll paperKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoll
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLetter
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
Performance1 differ
Internal memory256 MB256 MB
Internal storage capacityKnown for one320 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage mediaKnown for oneHDDUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound power level (standby)Known for one35 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs48 dB45 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, Grey
Built-in displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Colour displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.3 cm (2.48")
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)0.5 W0.5 W
Power supplyKnown for one140 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.5 W
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one15 - 30 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers1304 mm863 mm
DepthDiffers877 mm1134 mm
HeightDiffers1062 mm405 mm
WeightDiffers68 kg62 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source915 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1010 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source83 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
Ink dropKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 pl
System requirementsidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS 10.3+, Mac OS 10.4+, 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
Logistics dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
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 tank capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 ml
Power consumptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 Watt, 8.5 Watt (economy), 0.5 Watt (standby)

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