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Canon PIXMA MP490 Inkjet A4 vs Canon PIXMA MP640 Inkjet A4

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 11differ
  • 23identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • PIXMA MP490 Inkjet A4:4800 x 1200 DPI
    • PIXMA MP640 Inkjet A4:9600 x 2400 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • PIXMA MP490 Inkjet A4:8.4 ppm
    • PIXMA MP640 Inkjet A4:9.2 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • PIXMA MP490 Inkjet A4:4.8 ppm
    • PIXMA MP640 Inkjet A4:8.1 ppm
  • Maximum input capacity
    • PIXMA MP490 Inkjet A4:100 sheets
    • PIXMA MP640 Inkjet A4:150 sheets
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PIXMA MP490 Inkjet A4:45.5 dB
    • PIXMA MP640 Inkjet A4:47 dB
  • Display diagonal
    • PIXMA MP490 Inkjet A4:4.57 cm (1.8")
    • PIXMA MP640 Inkjet A4:7.62 cm (3")
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • PIXMA MP490 Inkjet A4:1.9 W
    • PIXMA MP640 Inkjet A4:1.3 W
  • Weight
    • PIXMA MP490 Inkjet A4:5.5 kg
    • PIXMA MP640 Inkjet A4:8.8 kg

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Comparison of MP490, MP640
45 specifications
Printing3 differ
Maximum resolutionDiffers4800 x 1200 DPI9600 x 2400 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs8.4 ppm9.2 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs4.8 ppm8.1 ppm
Featuresidentical
Number of print cartridgesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5
Input & output capacity1 differ
Maximum input capacityDiffers100 sheets150 sheets
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Glossy paper, Photo paperEnvelopes, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Plain paper
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDL
Media weight (tray 1)Known for one64 - 105 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocols (IPv4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE802.3u (100BASE-TX), IEEE802.3(10BASE-T), 10/100Mbps
Performance2 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersCF, Microdrive, MMC, SD, SDHC, xDMicrodrive, SD, SDHC, xD
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs45.5 dB47 dB
Design1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers4.57 cm (1.8")7.62 cm (3")
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs1.9 W1.3 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers5.5 kg8.8 kg
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs450 x 335 x 155 mm450 x 368 x 176 mm
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi (IEEE802.11g/IEEE802.11b)
System requirementsidentical
Minimum RAMKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Minimum processorKnown for one1GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneCanon MP Navigator EX, Canon Easy-PhotoPrint EXUnknown — not stated by the source

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