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Canon Laser Shot LBP-2900 vs Samsung ML-2550 Mono Laser Printer

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  • 15specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 2identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • Laser Shot LBP-2900:600 x 600 DPI
    • ML-2550 Mono Laser Printer:1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Laser Shot LBP-2900:12 ppm
    • ML-2550 Mono Laser Printer:24 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • Laser Shot LBP-2900:9.3 s
    • ML-2550 Mono Laser Printer:12 s
  • Total input capacity
    • Laser Shot LBP-2900:150 sheets
    • ML-2550 Mono Laser Printer:500 sheets
  • Total output capacity
    • Laser Shot LBP-2900:100 sheets
    • ML-2550 Mono Laser Printer:250 sheets
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • Laser Shot LBP-2900:A4, A5
    • ML-2550 Mono Laser Printer:A4, A5, A6
  • Non-ISO print media sizes
    • Laser Shot LBP-2900:Executive, Letter
    • ML-2550 Mono Laser Printer:Executive, Legal, Letter
  • Internal memory
    • Laser Shot LBP-2900:2 MB
    • ML-2550 Mono Laser Printer:32 MB

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Comparison of Laser Shot LBP-2900, ML-2550 Mono Laser Printer
40 specifications
Printing3 differ
ColourNoNo
Print technologyKnown for oneLaserUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers600 x 600 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs12 ppm24 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs9.3 s12 s
Economical printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Featuresidentical
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total input capacityDiffers150 sheets500 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers100 sheets250 sheets
Multi-Purpose trayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 sheets
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print sizeKnown for one210 x 297 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A5A4, A5, A6
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffersExecutive, LetterExecutive, Legal, Letter
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Transparencies
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB5
Ports & interfacesidentical
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 MB32 MB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs48 dB53 dB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source160 MB
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSamsung
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source266 MHz
Sound power level (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 dB
Poweridentical
Power consumption (printing)Known for one259 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 32 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers5.7 kg13.5 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs369.8 x 216.7 x 250.5 mm386 x 436 x 326 mm
Other features2 differ
Power requirementsKnown for one220-240V; 50/60HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindow 98/SE/ME/2000/XPWindows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP Linux OS (Red Hat, Caldera, Debian, Mandrake, Slackware, SuSE, Turbo Linux) Mac OS 8.6-9.2 Mac OS 10.1-10.3
Custom media sizesDiffers(76.2 - 215.9mm) - (127.0 - 355.6mm)(76 x 127mm) - (216 x 356mm)
Memory technologyKnown for oneSCoAUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
EmulationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePostScript3, PCL6, IBM ProPrinter, EPSON

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