Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Canon i-SENSYS MF8540Cdn Laser A4 vs Canon imageCLASS MF8580CDW Laser A4

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  • 64specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 43identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Duplex printing mode
    • i-SENSYS MF8540Cdn Laser A4:Auto/Manual
    • imageCLASS MF8580CDW Laser A4:Auto
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • i-SENSYS MF8540Cdn Laser A4:14.5 s
    • imageCLASS MF8580CDW Laser A4:14.3 s
  • Time to first copy (black, normal)
    • i-SENSYS MF8540Cdn Laser A4:15.5 s
    • imageCLASS MF8580CDW Laser A4:15.3 s
  • Time to first copy (colour, normal)
    • i-SENSYS MF8540Cdn Laser A4:16.2 s
    • imageCLASS MF8580CDW Laser A4:16 s
  • Maximum scan area
    • i-SENSYS MF8540Cdn Laser A4:216 x 279 mm
    • imageCLASS MF8580CDW Laser A4:Legal (216 x 356)
  • Scan to
    • i-SENSYS MF8540Cdn Laser A4:E-mail, File, FTP, Image
    • imageCLASS MF8580CDW Laser A4:USB
  • Image formats supported
    • i-SENSYS MF8540Cdn Laser A4:JPG, PNG, TGA
    • imageCLASS MF8580CDW Laser A4:JPEG XR, TIF
  • Faxing
    • i-SENSYS MF8540Cdn Laser A4:No
    • imageCLASS MF8580CDW Laser A4:Colour faxing

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Comparison of MF8540Cdn, MF8580CDW
119 specifications
Printing2 differ
Duplex printing modeDiffersAuto/ManualAuto
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs14.5 s14.3 s
Warm-up timeKnown for one23 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for one14.5 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Economical printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Copying2 differ
Duplex copyingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Time to first copy (black, normal)Differs15.5 s15.3 s
Time to first copy (colour, normal)Differs16.2 s16 s
N-in-1 copy functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
N-in-1 copy function (N=)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2, 4
Scanning3 differ
Maximum scan areaDiffers216 x 279 mmLegal (216 x 356)
Scan technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCIS
Scan toDiffersE-mail, File, FTP, ImageUSB
Image formats supportedDiffersJPG, PNG, TGAJPEG XR, TIF
Scan driversKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTWAIN, WIA
Fax1 differ
FaxingDiffersNoColour faxing
Duplex faxingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fax resolution (black)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source406 x 391 DPI
Fax transmission speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 sec/page
Modem speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source33.6 Kbit/s
Fax memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 pages
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source181
Fax forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Distinctive ringKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fax broadcastingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 locations
Fax coding methodsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJBIG
Fax dual accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features2 differ
Number of print cartridgesDiffers54
Printing coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Page description languagesDiffersPCL 5c, PCL 6, UFRII-LTPCL 5e, PCL 6, UFRII-LT
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total number of input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Paper input typeDiffersCassette, Paper trayCassette
Paper handling2 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersCoated paper, Heavy paper, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, TransparenciesCoated paper, Envelopes, Heavy paper, Labels, Plain paper, Postcard, Recycled paper, Transparencies
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB5, B6B5
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC5
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExecutive, Index card, Letter
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10, C5, DL, Monarch
Paper tray media weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.26 - 26.3 kg (16 - 58 lbs)
Multi-Purpose Tray media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 220 g/m²
Multi-Purpose Tray media weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.26 - 26.3 kg (16 - 58 lbs)
Paper tray media weightKnown for one60 - 220 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Duplex media weightKnown for one250 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, USB 2.0Ethernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
Direct printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffersNoYes
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, TKIP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Supported network protocols (IPv4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLPD, RAW, WSD-Print
Supported network protocols (IPv6)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLPD, RAW, WSD-Print
Management protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSNMPv1, SNMPv3
Performanceidentical
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one64.9 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound power level (standby)Known for one36.5 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, White
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.89 cm (3.5")
Colour displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V120 V
Power consumption (average operating)Known for one1200 WUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers674 mm431.8 mm
DepthDiffers1327 mm485.1 mm
HeightDiffers851 mm480 mm
WeightDiffers31 kg28.6 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36.7 kg
Other featuresidentical
Energy saving modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum capacityKnown for one250 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Network readyKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 30 °CUnknown — not stated by the source

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