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Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Brother MFC-J220 multifunction printer Inkjet A4 vs HP Photosmart C4580 Thermal inkjet A4

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  • 62specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 33identical
  • 86known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print technology
    • Inkjet
    • Thermal inkjet
  • Maximum resolution
    • 1200 x 6000 DPI
    • 4800 x 1200 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 33 ppm
    • 8.9 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 27 ppm
    • 5.3 ppm
  • Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)
    • 22 cpm
    • 0.7 cpm
  • Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)
    • 20 cpm
    • 0.7 cpm
  • Maximum number of copies
    • 99 copies
    • 50 copies
  • Copier resize
    • 25 - 400%
    • 50 - 400%

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148 specifications
A

Brother

MFC-J220 multifunction printer Inkjet A4

Model MFC-J220

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B

HP

Photosmart C4580 Thermal inkjet A4

Model C4580

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Printing4 differ
Print technologyDiffersInkjetThermal inkjet
PrintingColour printingColour printing
Duplex printingNoNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers1200 x 6000 DPI4800 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs33 ppm8.9 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs27 ppm5.3 ppm
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one30 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Known for one49 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for one49 s
Economical printingKnown for oneYes
Print speed (colour, draft quality, letter)Known for one23 ppm
Copying4 differ
CopyingColour copyingColour copying
Duplex copyingNoNo
Maximum copy resolution1200 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Differs22 cpm0.7 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Differs20 cpm0.7 cpm
Copy speed (black, draft, A4)Known for one30 cpm
Copy speed (black, normal, US Letter)Known for one7.7 cpm
Maximum number of copiesDiffers99 copies50 copies
Copier resizeDiffers25 - 400%50 - 400%
Copy resolution (colour text and graphics)Known for one4800 DPI
PC free copyingKnown for oneYes
Scanning1 differ
ScanningColour scanningColour scanning
Duplex scanningNoNo
Optical scanning resolution1200 x 2400 DPI1200 x 2400 DPI
Maximum scan resolution19200 x 19200 DPI19200 x 19200 DPI
Maximum scan areaDiffersA4 (210 x 297)A4 / Letter (216 x 297)
Scanner typeFlatbed scannerFlatbed scanner
Scan technologyCISCIS
Input colour depthKnown for one48 bit
Greyscale levels256256
TWAIN versionKnown for one1.8/1.9
Scan toKnown for oneE-mail, File, Image, OCR
Image formats supportedKnown for oneBMP, JPG, PNG, TIF
Output colour depthKnown for one24 bit
Fax1 differ
FaxingDiffersMono faxingNo
Duplex faxingNoNo
Modem speedKnown for one14.4 Kbit/s
Fax memoryKnown for one170 pages
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Known for one40
Fax forwardingKnown for oneYes
Auto reductionKnown for oneYes
Caller IDKnown for oneYes
Error Correction Mode (ECM)Known for oneYes
Fax broadcastingKnown for one90 locations
Fax coding methodsKnown for oneJPEG, MH, MMR, MR
Fax dual accessKnown for oneYes
Features1 differ
Maximum duty cycleKnown for one1000 pages per month
Digital senderNoNo
Number of print cartridgesDiffers43
Printing coloursBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Page description languagesKnown for onePCL 3
All-In-One-multitaskingKnown for oneYes
Country of originKnown for oneChina
Input & output capacityidentical
Total number of input trays11
Total input capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Total output capacity50 sheets50 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for one100 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for one50 sheets
Maximum input capacity for 10 x 15 cm photographsKnown for one20 sheets
Maximum input capacity for envelopesKnown for one10
Maximum input capacity for labelsKnown for one20
Maximum input capacity for transparenciesKnown for one20 sheets
Standard output capacity for cardsKnown for one10
Standard output capacity for envelopesKnown for one10 sheets
Paper handling4 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print size216 x 356 mm216 x 356 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersGlossy paper, Matte paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, TransparenciesCard stock, Envelopes, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5B5
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffersLegalExecutive
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneC6, DL
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Differs4x6,5x7"4x6,10x15"
Custom media lengthKnown for one127 - 610 mm
Custom media widthKnown for one76 - 215 mm
Paper tray media weightDiffers60 - 220 g/m²75 - 90 g/m²
Envelope feederKnown for oneNo
Maximum input capacity for cardsKnown for one20
Recommended media weightKnown for one75 - 90 g/m²
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for one4x6, 5x7, A4, A6, Legal
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUSB 2.0, Wireless LAN
Direct printingYesYes
USB portKnown for oneYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Ethernet LANNoNo
Performance1 differ
Internal memory32 MB32 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 MB
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MS Duo, MS PRO, SD, SDHCMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS Duo, SD, SDHC, xD
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYes
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneCD-ROM USB IE 6.0+
Memory slotsKnown for one1
Processor familyKnown for oneRISC
Processor frequencyKnown for one128 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one50 dB
Design1 differ
Product colourKnown for oneGrey, White
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonalDiffers4.83 cm (1.9")3.81 cm (1.5")
Power3 differ
Power consumption (average operating)Differs19.5 W21 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs0.65 W4.3 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs4.5 W4.9 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.83 W
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 2000 Professional, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista HomWindows XP Home, Windows XP Professional
Mac operating systems supportedMac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow LeopardMac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
Minimum RAMKnown for one128 MB
Minimum processorKnown for oneIntel Pentium II/Celeron, 233MHz
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one800 MB
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one15 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 40 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-40 - 60 °C
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one15 - 32.2 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers220 mm434 mm
DepthDiffers460 mm290 mm
HeightDiffers462 mm162 mm
WeightDiffers6.76 kg5.06 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one470 mm
Package depthKnown for one196 mm
Package heightKnown for one334 mm
Package weightDiffers8.48 kg6.48 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for one12 pc(s)
Layers per palletKnown for one7 pc(s)
Products per palletKnown for one84 pc(s)
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one434 x 290 x 162 mm
All-in-one functionsDiffersCopy, Fax, Print, ScanCopy, Print, Scan
Colour all-in-one functionsCopy, Print, ScanCopy, Print, Scan
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows XP Home/Professional (SP1) Windows Vista Windows 7 Mac OS X v10.4, v10.5, v10.6 Linux
Maximum media length (imperial)Known for one24"
Minimum system requirements for MacintoshKnown for onePowerPC G3/G4/G5, Intel Core 256MB RAM 500MB HDD
Network readyKnown for oneYes
PictBridgeKnown for oneNo
Print headKnown for one3
Print quality, vertical alignment accuracyKnown for one+/-0.0508 mm
SafetyKnown for oneIEC, EU LVD, EN, NEMKO, CSA, CCC, BSMI
Supported media weight (imperial)Known for one49.9 kg (110 lbs)
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs465 x 255 x 460 mm470 x 334 x 196 mm
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneFCC, CE, C-tick, VCCI, BSMI, CCC S&E, MIC
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for one5.9 B(A)
Acoustic pressure emissionsKnown for one46 dB
Automatic paper sensorKnown for oneYes
Print quality (black, best quality)Known for one1200
Print speed (colour, full-page colour, normal quality, A4)Known for one5.3 ppm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes

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