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Epson WorkForce AL-M310DN vs Epson WorkForce AL-M8100DN

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 20identical
  • 38known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • WorkForce AL-M310DN:35 ppm
    • WorkForce AL-M8100DN:40 ppm
  • Warm-up time
    • WorkForce AL-M310DN:15 s
    • WorkForce AL-M8100DN:19 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • WorkForce AL-M310DN:20000 pages per month
    • WorkForce AL-M8100DN:220000 pages per month
  • Total input capacity
    • WorkForce AL-M310DN:350 sheets
    • WorkForce AL-M8100DN:600 sheets
  • Total output capacity
    • WorkForce AL-M310DN:250 sheets
    • WorkForce AL-M8100DN:500 sheets
  • Maximum input capacity
    • WorkForce AL-M310DN:850 sheets
    • WorkForce AL-M8100DN:2600 sheets
  • Maximum ISO A-series paper size
    • WorkForce AL-M310DN:A4
    • WorkForce AL-M8100DN:A3
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • WorkForce AL-M310DN:A4, A5, A6
    • WorkForce AL-M8100DN:A3, A4, A5, A6

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Comparison of AL-M310DN, AL-M8100DN
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WorkForce AL-M8100DN

Model AL-M8100DN

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Printing2 differ
ColourNoNo
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Maximum resolution1200 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs35 ppm40 ppm
Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source28 ppm
Warm-up timeDiffers15 s19 s
Duplex printing modeKnown for oneAutoUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (black, normal)Known for one7 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers20000 pages per month220000 pages per month
Printing coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Number of print cartridgesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Page description languagesDiffersEpson ESC/P2, PCL 5c, PCL 6, PDF 1.7, PostScript 3PCL 3, PCL 5c, PCL 6, PDF 1.7
Country of originVietnamVietnam
Input & output capacity3 differ
Total input capacityDiffers350 sheets600 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers250 sheets500 sheets
Maximum number of input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Maximum input capacityDiffers850 sheets2600 sheets
Total number of input traysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper input typeKnown for onePaper trayUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeDiffersA4A3
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Labels, Letterhead, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thick paperEnvelopes, Plain paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A5, A6A3, A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB4, B5
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC5, C6
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB5, C5, C6, DL
Multi-purpose tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thick paperUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesEthernet, USB 2.0Ethernet, USB 2.0
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB connectorKnown for oneUSB Type-BUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Ethernet LANYesYes
Network readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocols (IPv4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLPR, FTP, IPP, Port 9100, WSD, Net BIOS
Supported network protocols (IPv6)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCP/IPv6, IPSec
Management protocolsDiffersHTTP, DHCP, BOOTP, APIPA, DDNS, mDNS, SNTP, SSDP, SLP, WSD, LLTD, Ping, IEEE 802.1X, SNMP 1.0, SNMP 3.0 Paper / Media HandlingSNMP, DHCP, BOOTP, APIPA, DDNS, mDNS, SNTP, SSDP, SLP, WSD, LLTD, TCP/IPv4, TCP/IPv6, IPSec, IEEE 802.1X
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for oneIPSECUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers512 MB1024 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1024 MB
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequencyDiffers750 MHz600 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)51 dB51 dB
Sound power level (standby)Differs29 dB30 dB
Processor coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteWhite
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Display number of linesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 lines
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEC61000-4-3, IEC61000-4-2, IEC61000-4-4, IEC61000-4-5, IEC61000-4-6, IEC61000-4-8, IEC61000-4-11, EN55022
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)10 - 32.5 °C10 - 32.5 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs0 - 35 °C-20 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)15 - 80%15 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Differs15 - 80%10 - 95%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers393 mm490 mm
DepthDiffers375 mm410 mm
HeightDiffers285 mm320 mm
WeightDiffers14 kg21 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers505 mm540 mm
Package depthDiffers515 mm600 mm
Package heightDiffers400 mm430 mm
Package weightDiffers18.1 kg25.6 kg
Logistics data4 differ
Pallet gross width80 cm80 cm
Pallet gross length120 cm120 cm
Pallet gross heightDiffers2 m137 cm
Products per pallet layer2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Products per palletDiffers10 pc(s)8 pc(s)
Pallet width (UK)100 cm100 cm
Pallet length (UK)120 cm120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Differs2 m137 cm
Products per pallet layer (UK)2 pc(s)2 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Differs20 pc(s)8 pc(s)
Other featuresidentical
Power LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Stand-by LEDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Poweridentical
Power consumption (printing)Known for one594 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (max)Known for one880 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one7 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.05 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220 - 240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source

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