Product comparison · 2 laser printers

Canon Laser Shot LBP2900 vs Samsung ML-4550 Mono Laser Printer

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  • 14specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 3identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • Laser Shot LBP2900:2400 x 600 DPI
    • ML-4550 Mono Laser Printer:1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Laser Shot LBP2900:12 ppm
    • ML-4550 Mono Laser Printer:43 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • Laser Shot LBP2900:9.3 s
    • ML-4550 Mono Laser Printer:8.5 s
  • Total input capacity
    • Laser Shot LBP2900:150 sheets
    • ML-4550 Mono Laser Printer:500 sheets
  • Total output capacity
    • Laser Shot LBP2900:100 sheets
    • ML-4550 Mono Laser Printer:250 sheets
  • Maximum print size
    • Laser Shot LBP2900:210 x 297 mm
    • ML-4550 Mono Laser Printer:216 x 297 mm
  • Internal memory
    • Laser Shot LBP2900:2 MB
    • ML-4550 Mono Laser Printer:128 MB
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • Laser Shot LBP2900:48 dB
    • ML-4550 Mono Laser Printer:57 dB

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Comparison of LBP2900, ML-4550 Mono Laser Printer
48 specifications
Printing3 differ
ColourNoNo
Print technologyKnown for oneLaserUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers2400 x 600 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs12 ppm43 ppm
Warm-up timeKnown for one10 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs9.3 s8.5 s
Economical printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Number of print cartridges11
Printer fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBarcode, Bitmap, PostScript, Scalable
Bitmap fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOCR-A, OCR-B
Number of PostScript fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source136
Number of bitmap fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Number of scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total input capacityDiffers150 sheets500 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers100 sheets250 sheets
Paper tray 2 input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 sheets
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print sizeDiffers210 x 297 mm216 x 297 mm
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA4, A5Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneLetterUnknown — not stated by the source
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlain paper, Transparency, Label, Post Card, Envelope
Performance2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers2 MB128 MB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs48 dB57 dB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 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 source500 MHz
Sound power level (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 dB
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
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 kg15.6 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs369.8 x 216.7 x 250.5 mm396 x 453 x 353 mm
Other features1 differ
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Power requirementsKnown for one220 - 240 V; 50-60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 98/Me/2000/XPWindows 98/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP/2003 Mac OS 10.3 Linux OS (Red Hat 8-9, Fedora Core 1-3, Mandrake 9.2-10.1, SuSE 8.2-9.2)
Internal modemKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Toner cartridgeKnown for one703Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one10 - 32.5 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (active)Known for one259 WUnknown — not stated by the source
EmulationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePS3, PCL6, IBM ProPrinter, EPSON, PDF Direct
Fonts includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Custom media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source76x127 mm - 216 x 356 mm
Memory upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networkidentical
Network readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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