Product comparison · 2 laser printers

Dell 1720 1200 x 1200 DPI A4 vs Epson AcuLaser C8600PSDT

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 4identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

  • Colour
    • 1720 1200 x 1200 DPI A4:No
    • AcuLaser C8600PSDT:Yes
  • Maximum resolution
    • 1720 1200 x 1200 DPI A4:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • AcuLaser C8600PSDT:600 x 600 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 1720 1200 x 1200 DPI A4:28 ppm
    • AcuLaser C8600PSDT:35 ppm
  • Warm-up time
    • 1720 1200 x 1200 DPI A4:20 s
    • AcuLaser C8600PSDT:330 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • 1720 1200 x 1200 DPI A4:25000 pages per month
    • AcuLaser C8600PSDT:60000 pages per month
  • Printing colours
    • 1720 1200 x 1200 DPI A4:Black
    • AcuLaser C8600PSDT:Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
  • Number of print cartridges
    • 1720 1200 x 1200 DPI A4:1
    • AcuLaser C8600PSDT:4
  • Total number of input trays
    • 1720 1200 x 1200 DPI A4:1
    • AcuLaser C8600PSDT:4

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Comparison of 1720, AcuLaser C8600PSDT
79 specifications
Printing4 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Duplex printingKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers1200 x 1200 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs28 ppm35 ppm
Warm-up timeDiffers20 s330 s
Warm-up time (from sleep mode)Known for one7.5 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.3 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.6 s
Features4 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers25000 pages per month60000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleKnown for one500 - 1000 pages per monthUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing coloursDiffersBlackBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Number of print cartridgesDiffers14
Page description languagesDiffersPCL 5e, PCL 6, PostScriptESC P, Epson ESC/P2, Epson FX, HP-GL/2, IBM 2390, PCL 5Ce, PostScript 3
Input & output capacity6 differ
Total number of input traysDiffers14
Total input capacityDiffers250 sheets1400 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers150 sheets250 sheets
Paper input typeDiffersPaper trayCassette
Maximum number of input traysDiffers24
Maximum input capacityDiffers800 sheets1400 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 sheets
Paper handling7 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeDiffersA4A3
Maximum print sizeDiffers216 x 356 mm297 x 420 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersCard stock, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, TransparenciesEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thicker paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A5A3, A4, A5
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB5B4, B5
Envelopes sizesDiffersC5, DL10, B5, C5, C6, DL, Monarch
Custom media widthKnown for one76 - 216 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Custom media lengthKnown for one127 - 356 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media weightDiffers60 - 160 g/m²64 - 250 g/m²
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExecutive, Legal, Letter
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersParallel, USB 2.0Ethernet, Parallel, USB 1.1
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Network readyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocols (IPv4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCP/IP (LPR, FTP, IPP, PORT9100), Novell NetWare (NDS Print Server, Bindery Print Server, Remote Printer), AppleTalk
Performance6 differ
Internal memoryDiffers16 MB384 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers144 MB1024 MB
Processor familyDiffersARM CortexPowerPC
Processor modelDiffersARM9750CX
Processor frequencyDiffers366 MHz400 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs51 dB54.8 dB
Sound power level (standby)Known for one25 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Powersave acoustic emissionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 dB
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyGrey, White
Built-in displayDiffersNoYes
CertificationKnown for oneEC CE mark, EN 55022:1994 + A1:1995 + A2:1997, EN 61000-3-2:2000, EN 61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001, EN 55024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003, EN 60950- 1:2001, EN 60825-1, IEC 60950-1 (ITE), IEC 60825-1).Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs400 W550 W
Power consumption (ready)Known for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one9 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)Known for one0 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyDiffers47-63 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source240 W
Current ratingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 A
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows NT, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate,Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows NT, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS 9.2, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 TigerMac OS 8.1, Mac OS 8.5, Mac OS 8.6, Mac OS 9.0, Mac OS 9.1, Mac OS 9.2
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneNovell NetWare 5.x, Novell NetWare 6.xUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs15 - 32 °C10 - 32 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs8 - 80%15 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one8 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 2500 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers396 mm578 mm
DepthDiffers345 mm602 mm
HeightDiffers254 mm264 mm
WeightDiffers11.4 kg91.2 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one430 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one470 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one385 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one14 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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