Product comparison · 2 large format printers

Canon imagePROGRAF iPF830 large format printer Inkjet Colour vs Canon iPF840 MFP M40

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  • 30specifications compared
  • 10differ
  • 20identical
  • 30known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print technology
    • imagePROGRAF iPF830 large format printer Inkjet Colour:Inkjet
    • iPF840 MFP M40:Dye-sublimation
  • Number of print cartridges
    • imagePROGRAF iPF830 large format printer Inkjet Colour:5
    • iPF840 MFP M40:1
  • Product colour
    • imagePROGRAF iPF830 large format printer Inkjet Colour:Black, Grey
    • iPF840 MFP M40:Black, White
  • Internal storage capacity
    • imagePROGRAF iPF830 large format printer Inkjet Colour:320 GB
    • iPF840 MFP M40:0.32 GB
  • Power consumption (off)
    • imagePROGRAF iPF830 large format printer Inkjet Colour:0.5 W
    • iPF840 MFP M40:5 W
  • Width
    • imagePROGRAF iPF830 large format printer Inkjet Colour:1893 mm
    • iPF840 MFP M40:1905 mm
  • Depth
    • imagePROGRAF iPF830 large format printer Inkjet Colour:975 mm
    • iPF840 MFP M40:1295.4 mm
  • Height
    • imagePROGRAF iPF830 large format printer Inkjet Colour:1144 mm
    • iPF840 MFP M40:1143 mm

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Comparison of iPF830, iPF840 MFP M40
60 specifications
Printing3 differ
Print technologyDiffersInkjetDye-sublimation
ColourYesYes
Maximum resolution2400 x 1200 DPI2400 x 1200 DPI
Number of print cartridgesDiffers51
Page description languagesGARO, HP-GL/2, HP-RTLGARO, HP-GL/2, HP-RTL
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Matte black, YellowBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Print headPF-04PF-04
Print speed (best quality)Known for one121 sqf/hUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum print sizeA0 (841 x 1189 mm)A0 (841 x 1189 mm)
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA0, A1Unknown — not stated by the source
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for oneA0, A1Unknown — not stated by the source
Cut sheetsKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB0, B2Unknown — not stated by the source
Media width (rolls)1117.6 mm1117.6 mm
Media width (sheets)1117.6 mm1117.6 mm
Roll paperYesYes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portYesYes
Ethernet interface typeGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet
USB connectorUSB Type-AUSB Type-A
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
RJ-45 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performance2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyBlack, White
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal memoryKnown for one32768 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Internal storage capacityDiffers320 GB0.32 GB
Storage mediaHDDHDD
Sound power level (standby)35 dB35 dB
Sound pressure level (printing)52 dB52 dB
Power1 differ
Power consumption (off)Differs0.5 W5 W
Power consumption (standby)5 W5 W
Power supplyKnown for one190 WUnknown — not stated by the source
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
WidthDiffers1893 mm1905 mm
DepthDiffers975 mm1295.4 mm
HeightDiffers1144 mm1143 mm
WeightDiffers138 g189 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
Compliance industry standardsKnown for oneIEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, IEEE 802.3ab, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3azUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of power supply unitsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Minimum line widthKnown for one0.02 mmUnknown — 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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