Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Canon i-SENSYS MF8540Cdn Laser A4 vs Canon i-SENSYS MF8540Cdn1 Laser A4

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  • 68specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 53identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Duplex printing mode
    • i-SENSYS MF8540Cdn Laser A4:Auto/Manual
    • i-SENSYS MF8540Cdn1 Laser A4:Auto
  • Maximum resolution
    • i-SENSYS MF8540Cdn Laser A4:600 x 600 DPI
    • i-SENSYS MF8540Cdn1 Laser A4:1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Scanner type
    • i-SENSYS MF8540Cdn Laser A4:Flatbed & ADF scanner
    • i-SENSYS MF8540Cdn1 Laser A4:ADF scanner
  • Image formats supported
    • i-SENSYS MF8540Cdn Laser A4:JPG, PNG, TGA
    • i-SENSYS MF8540Cdn1 Laser A4:JPG, TIF
  • Maximum print size
    • i-SENSYS MF8540Cdn Laser A4:216 x 356 mm
    • i-SENSYS MF8540Cdn1 Laser A4:216 x 297 mm
  • ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)
    • i-SENSYS MF8540Cdn Laser A4:B5, B6
    • i-SENSYS MF8540Cdn1 Laser A4:B5
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • i-SENSYS MF8540Cdn Laser A4:64.9 dB
    • i-SENSYS MF8540Cdn1 Laser A4:50.3 dB
  • Product colour
    • i-SENSYS MF8540Cdn Laser A4:White
    • i-SENSYS MF8540Cdn1 Laser A4:Black, Grey

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Comparison of MF8540Cdn, MF8540Cdn1
95 specifications
Printing2 differ
Duplex printing modeDiffersAuto/ManualAuto
Maximum resolutionDiffers600 x 600 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 mm
Copyingidentical
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 cpm
Scanning3 differ
Scanner typeDiffersFlatbed & ADF scannerADF scanner
Scan toDiffersE-mail, File, FTP, ImageE-mail, E-mail Server, Fax, File, Image, USB
Image formats supportedDiffersJPG, PNG, TGAJPG, TIF
Scan driversKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTWAIN, WIA
Maximum scan areaKnown for one216 x 279 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Printing coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Number of printer fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one5Unknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacityidentical
Total number of input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Maximum number of input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Paper input typeKnown for oneCassette, Paper trayUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffers216 x 356 mm216 x 297 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersCoated paper, Heavy paper, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, TransparenciesCoated paper, Envelopes, Heavy paper, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Transparencies
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB5, B6B5
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExecutive, Ledger (media size), Letter, Statement
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10, B5, C5, DL
Custom media lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source215.9 - 355.6 mm
Custom media widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 - 139.7 mm
Duplex media weightKnown for one250 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Direct printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance1 differ
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs64.9 dB50.3 dB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound power level (standby)Known for one36.5 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, Grey
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.89 cm (3.5")
Poweridentical
Power consumption (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, WinYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain LionYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers674 mm430 mm
DepthDiffers1327 mm484 mm
HeightDiffers851 mm479 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Maximum capacityKnown for one250 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network readyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source

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