Product comparison · 2 laser printers

Epson AcuLaser C1700 vs Epson AcuLaser C2900DN

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 30differ
  • 26identical
  • 10known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print technology
    • AcuLaser C1700:LED
    • AcuLaser C2900DN:Laser
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • AcuLaser C1700:12 ppm
    • AcuLaser C2900DN:23 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • AcuLaser C1700:10 ppm
    • AcuLaser C2900DN:23 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • AcuLaser C1700:15 s
    • AcuLaser C2900DN:15.5 s
  • Time to first page (colour, normal)
    • AcuLaser C1700:17.3 s
    • AcuLaser C2900DN:15.5 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • AcuLaser C1700:20000 pages per month
    • AcuLaser C2900DN:40000 pages per month
  • Total input capacity
    • AcuLaser C1700:150 sheets
    • AcuLaser C2900DN:250 sheets
  • Total output capacity
    • AcuLaser C1700:100 sheets
    • AcuLaser C2900DN:150 sheets

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Comparison of AcuLaser C1700, AcuLaser C2900DN
66 specifications
Printing5 differ
Print technologyDiffersLEDLaser
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs12 ppm23 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs10 ppm23 ppm
Warm-up timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15.5 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs15 s15.5 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Differs17.3 s15.5 s
Features1 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers20000 pages per month40000 pages per month
Page description languagesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePCL 5c, PCL 6, PostScript 3
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total input capacityDiffers150 sheets250 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers100 sheets150 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source501 sheets
Paper handling1 differ
Multi-purpose tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes, Labels
Paper tray media weightDiffers60 - 163 g/m²60 - 216 g/m²
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB 2.0Ethernet, USB 2.0
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network2 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Network readyDiffersNoYes
Management protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, IP/Sec, DHCP, SNMP v1/v2c/v3, BootP, RARP, HTTP, HTTPS, SMTP v1, SNTP, DDNS, AutoIP, Ping, WINS, Bonjour (mDNS)
Performance3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 MB256 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source768 MB
Processor frequencyDiffers192 MHz400 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs47 dB53 dB
Power1 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs950 W1100 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one0 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 35 °C10 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers10.6 kg19.6 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs394 x 304 x 234 mm403.5 x 469.4 x 416.1 mm
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers442 mm535 mm
Package depthDiffers531 mm585 mm
Package heightDiffers380 mm817 mm
Package weightDiffers13.3 kg25 kg
Logistics data5 differ
Pallet gross heightDiffers2.05 m127.4 cm
Products per palletDiffers10 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Pallet height (UK)Differs2.05 m127.4 cm
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs4 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs20 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Other features2 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows XP, Vista, 7, Server 2003, 2008 Mac X 10.4.11Windows XP, Vista, 7, Server 2003, 2008 Mac OS X 10.4.11+
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGigabit Ethernet
SafetyDiffersIEC60950: 2005, EN60950-1: 2006+A11: 2009 (IEC60825-1:2007/EN60825-1:2007)IEC60950-1, EN60950-1, IEC60825-1, EN60825-1
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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