Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Canon i-SENSYS MF8550Cdn Laser A4 vs Canon imageCLASS MF8580CDW Laser A4

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  • 62specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 42identical
  • 53known for one product only

Key differences

  • Duplex printing mode
    • i-SENSYS MF8550Cdn Laser A4:Auto/Manual
    • imageCLASS MF8580CDW Laser A4:Auto
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • i-SENSYS MF8550Cdn Laser A4:14.5 s
    • imageCLASS MF8580CDW Laser A4:14.3 s
  • Maximum scan area
    • i-SENSYS MF8550Cdn Laser A4:A4 / Letter (216 x 297)
    • imageCLASS MF8580CDW Laser A4:Legal (216 x 356)
  • Faxing
    • i-SENSYS MF8550Cdn Laser A4:Mono faxing
    • imageCLASS MF8580CDW Laser A4:Colour faxing
  • Fax resolution (black)
    • i-SENSYS MF8550Cdn Laser A4:200 x 100 DPI
    • imageCLASS MF8580CDW Laser A4:406 x 391 DPI
  • Page description languages
    • i-SENSYS MF8550Cdn Laser A4:PCL 5c, PCL 6, UFRII-LT
    • imageCLASS MF8580CDW Laser A4:PCL 5e, PCL 6, UFRII-LT
  • Paper input type
    • i-SENSYS MF8550Cdn Laser A4:Cassette, Paper tray
    • imageCLASS MF8580CDW Laser A4:Cassette
  • ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)
    • i-SENSYS MF8550Cdn Laser A4:B5, B6
    • imageCLASS MF8580CDW Laser A4:B5

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Comparison of MF8550Cdn, MF8580CDW
115 specifications
Printing2 differ
Duplex printing modeDiffersAuto/ManualAuto
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs14.5 s14.3 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for one14.5 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Copyingidentical
Time to first copy (black, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15.3 s
Time to first copy (colour, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 s
Copier resizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 - 400%
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
Scanning2 differ
Maximum scan areaDiffersA4 / Letter (216 x 297)Legal (216 x 356)
Scanner typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFlatbed & ADF scanner
Scan technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCIS
Scan toDiffersE-mail, E-mail Server, FTP, ImageUSB
Image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJPEG XR, TIF
Document formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePDF
Scan driversKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTWAIN, WIA
Duplex scanningKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax2 differ
FaxingDiffersMono faxingColour faxing
Fax resolution (black)Differs200 x 100 DPI406 x 391 DPI
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
Features1 differ
Number of print cartridgesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
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 handling3 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersCoated paper, Envelopes, 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 sizesDiffers10, DL10, 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 weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.26 - 26.3 kg (16 - 58 lbs)
Paper tray media weightKnown for one60 - 165 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-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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 protocolsDiffersSNMPv1, SNMPv3 (IPv4,IPv6)SNMPv1, SNMPv3
Performanceidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
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 pressure level (quiet mode)Known for one36.5 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound power level (standby)Known for one50.3 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
Power consumption (off)Known for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 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 8Windows 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, Win
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
WidthDiffers430 mm431.8 mm
DepthDiffers484 mm485.1 mm
HeightDiffers479 mm480 mm
WeightDiffers31 kg28.6 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36.7 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Energy saving modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Full duplexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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