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Brother DCP-8045D multifunction printer Laser A4 vs Sharp AM-400 Laser A4

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  • 17specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 6identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Printing
    • DCP-8045D multifunction printer Laser A4:Mono printing
    • AM-400 Laser A4:Colour printing
  • Maximum resolution
    • DCP-8045D multifunction printer Laser A4:2400 x 600 DPI
    • AM-400 Laser A4:600 x 600 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • DCP-8045D multifunction printer Laser A4:20 ppm
    • AM-400 Laser A4:12 ppm
  • Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)
    • DCP-8045D multifunction printer Laser A4:20 cpm
    • AM-400 Laser A4:12 cpm
  • Faxing
    • DCP-8045D multifunction printer Laser A4:No
    • AM-400 Laser A4:Mono faxing
  • Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity
    • DCP-8045D multifunction printer Laser A4:50 sheets
    • AM-400 Laser A4:20 sheets
  • Internal memory
    • DCP-8045D multifunction printer Laser A4:32 MB
    • AM-400 Laser A4:2 MB
  • Power consumption (average operating)
    • DCP-8045D multifunction printer Laser A4:450 W
    • AM-400 Laser A4:870 W

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Comparison of DCP-8045D, AM-400
48 specifications
Printing3 differ
Print technologyLaserLaser
PrintingDiffersMono printingColour printing
Maximum resolutionDiffers2400 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs20 ppm12 ppm
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 s
Copying1 differ
CopyingMono copyingMono copying
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Differs20 cpm12 cpm
Scanningidentical
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for one600 x 2400 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum scan resolutionKnown for one9600 x 9600 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Input colour depthKnown for one48 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Greyscale levelsKnown for one256Unknown — not stated by the source
ScanningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMono scanning
Duplex scanningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fax1 differ
FaxingDiffersNoMono faxing
Modem speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.6 Kbit/s
Fax memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 MB
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100
Featuresidentical
Digital senderNoNo
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of print cartridgesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total input capacityKnown for one250 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Total output capacityKnown for one150 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto document feeder (ADF)YesYes
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers50 sheets20 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 sheets
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print sizeKnown for one210 x 297 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4, A5, A6
Performance1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers32 MB2 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one160 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneWindows 98/98SE, Me, NT4.0 Workstation, 2000, Professional, XP Mac OS 8.6 - OS 9.2, OS X 10.1, OS X 10.2.1-10.3Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Power1 differ
Power consumption (average operating)Differs450 W870 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 W
System requirementsidentical
Minimum RAMKnown for one32 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one180 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one628 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one575 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one567 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers19.6 kg12.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one23.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs532 x 444 x 469 mm475 x 420 x 370 mm
Colour all-in-one functionsDiffersNoPrint
I/O portsKnown for oneIEEE1284 Parallel Cable Port Hi-Speed USB2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Standard media sizesKnown for oneA4/LTR/LGL/B5/A5/B6/A6/EXEUnknown — not stated by the source
A6 CardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
All-in-one functionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCopy, Fax, Scan
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSuper G3

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