Product comparison · 2 laser printers

Epson WorkForce AL-C300DTN vs Epson Workforce AL-M400DN

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  • 64specifications compared
  • 40differ
  • 24identical
  • 25known for one product only

Key differences

  • Colour
    • WorkForce AL-C300DTN:Yes
    • Workforce AL-M400DN:No
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • WorkForce AL-C300DTN:31 ppm
    • Workforce AL-M400DN:45 ppm
  • Warm-up time
    • WorkForce AL-C300DTN:38 s
    • Workforce AL-M400DN:18 s
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • WorkForce AL-C300DTN:12 s
    • Workforce AL-M400DN:6 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • WorkForce AL-C300DTN:120000 pages per month
    • Workforce AL-M400DN:200000 pages per month
  • Country of origin
    • WorkForce AL-C300DTN:Thailand
    • Workforce AL-M400DN:China
  • Total number of input trays
    • WorkForce AL-C300DTN:3
    • Workforce AL-M400DN:2
  • Total input capacity
    • WorkForce AL-C300DTN:850 sheets
    • Workforce AL-M400DN:550 sheets

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Comparison of AL-C300DTN, Workforce AL-M400DN
89 specifications
Printing4 differ
ColourDiffersYesNo
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Maximum resolution1200 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs31 ppm45 ppm
Warm-up timeDiffers38 s18 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs12 s6 s
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one31 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers120000 pages per month200000 pages per month
Printing coloursBlackBlack
Number of print cartridges11
Page description languagesDiffersPCL 5c, PCL 5e, PCL 6, PDF 1.7, PostScript 3Epson ESC/P2, Epson FX, PCL 5c, PCL 6, PDF 1.6, PostScript 3
Country of originDiffersThailandChina
Input & output capacity4 differ
Total number of input traysDiffers32
Total input capacityDiffers850 sheets550 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers200 sheets250 sheets
Multi-Purpose trayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 sheets
Maximum number of input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Maximum input capacityDiffers850 sheets2350 sheets
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source216 x 356 mm
Paper tray media typesPlain paperPlain paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB5
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC6
Envelopes sizesDiffersB5, C6, DLC6, DL
Custom media widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source76.2 - 215.9 mm
Custom media lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source127 - 355.6 mm
Paper tray media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 216 g/m²
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, USB 2.0Parallel, USB 2.0
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
USB connectorKnown for oneUSB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANYesYes
Network readyYesYes
Management protocolsDiffersSNMP, HTTP, DHCP, BOOTP, APIPA, DDNS, mDNS, SNTP, SSDP, SLP, WSD, LLTD, Ping, TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, IPSec, IEEE 802.1X Paper / Media HandlingSNMP, HTTP, DHCP, BOOTP, APIPA, DDNS, mDNS, SNTP, SSDP, SLP, WSD, LLTD, Ping, TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, IPSec, IEEE 802.1X
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance5 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1024 MB128 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers1024 MB1152 MB
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequencyDiffers750 MHz600 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs54 dB55.9 dB
Sound power level (standby)Differs39 dB24.8 dB
Designidentical
Product colourWhiteWhite
Built-in displayYesYes
Display number of lines5 lines5 lines
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs475 W454 W
Power consumption (max)Differs910 W960 W
Power consumption (ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source52 W
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V220 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (standby)Known for one69 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)Known for one1.34 WUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements3 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XPWindows 7, Windows 7 x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 x64, Windows Vista, Windows Vista x64, Windows XP
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.6 Snow LeopardMac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012 x64Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2012
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 30 °C5 - 32 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)15 - 85%15 - 85%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs35 - 70%15 - 85%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers444 mm393 mm
DepthDiffers544 mm426 mm
HeightDiffers350 mm324 mm
WeightDiffers35.3 kg14 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers560 mm455 mm
Package depthDiffers650 mm530 mm
Package heightDiffers750 mm520 mm
Package weightDiffers42 kg16.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software CDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics data5 differ
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross heightDiffers116 cm2.02 m
Products per pallet layer2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers4 pc(s)8 pc(s)
Pallet width (UK)100 cm100 cm
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs116 cm2.02 m
Products per pallet layer (UK)Differs2 pc(s)4 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs4 pc(s)16 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Power LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Stand-by LEDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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