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Canon PIXMA MP490 Inkjet A4 vs Canon PIXMA MP990 Inkjet A4

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  • 34specifications compared
  • 13differ
  • 21identical
  • 11known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • PIXMA MP490 Inkjet A4:4800 x 1200 DPI
    • PIXMA MP990 Inkjet A4:9600 x 2400 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • PIXMA MP490 Inkjet A4:8.4 ppm
    • PIXMA MP990 Inkjet A4:11.9 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • PIXMA MP490 Inkjet A4:4.8 ppm
    • PIXMA MP990 Inkjet A4:9.1 ppm
  • Scanning
    • PIXMA MP490 Inkjet A4:Colour scanning
    • PIXMA MP990 Inkjet A4:Mono scanning
  • Maximum input capacity
    • PIXMA MP490 Inkjet A4:100 sheets
    • PIXMA MP990 Inkjet A4:150 sheets
  • Non-ISO print media sizes
    • PIXMA MP490 Inkjet A4:Legal
    • PIXMA MP990 Inkjet A4:Letter
  • Sound pressure level (printing)
    • PIXMA MP490 Inkjet A4:45.5 dB
    • PIXMA MP990 Inkjet A4:47 dB
  • Power consumption (standby)
    • PIXMA MP490 Inkjet A4:1.9 W
    • PIXMA MP990 Inkjet A4:1.7 W

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Comparison of MP490, MP990
45 specifications
Printing3 differ
Print technologyInkjetInkjet
PrintingColour printingColour printing
Maximum resolutionDiffers4800 x 1200 DPI9600 x 2400 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs8.4 ppm11.9 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs4.8 ppm9.1 ppm
Copyingidentical
CopyingMono copyingMono copying
Scanning1 differ
ScanningDiffersColour scanningMono scanning
Scanner typeFlatbed scannerFlatbed scanner
Input colour depth48 bit48 bit
Faxidentical
FaxingNoNo
Featuresidentical
Digital senderNoNo
Number of print cartridgesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Input & output capacity1 differ
Maximum input capacityDiffers100 sheets150 sheets
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print size216 x 297 mm216 x 297 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Glossy paper, Photo paperEnvelopes, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Plain paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5A4, A5
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5B5
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffersLegalLetter
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDL
Borderless printing media sizesA4, LetterA4, Letter
Media weight (tray 1)64 - 105 g/m²64 - 105 g/m²
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance2 differ
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersCF, Microdrive, MMC, SD, SDHC, xDMicrodrive, SD, SDHC, xD
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs45.5 dB47 dB
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Designidentical
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for oneTFTUnknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonalKnown for one4.57 cm (1.8")Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs1.9 W1.7 W
System requirementsidentical
Minimum RAM512 MB512 MB
Minimum processor1GHz1GHz
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 kg10.7 kg
Other features2 differ
Networking featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBluetooth 2.0
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs450 x 335 x 155 mm470 x 385 x 199 mm
All-in-one functionsCopy, ScanCopy, Scan
Colour all-in-one functionsDiffersPrint, ScanPrint
Compatible operating systemsWindows Vista, Vista SP1 / Windows XP SP2, SP3 / Windows 2000 Professional SP4 Mac OS X v.10.3.9 - v.10.5Windows Vista, Vista SP1 / Windows XP SP2, SP3 / Windows 2000 Professional SP4 Mac OS X v.10.3.9 - v.10.5
Power supply typeAC 100-240V, 50/60HzAC 100-240V, 50/60Hz
Wireless technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEEE802.11g/IEEE802.11b
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneCanon MP Navigator EX, Canon Easy-PhotoPrint EXUnknown — not stated by the source

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