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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
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
Scanning1 differ
ScanningDiffersColour scanningMono scanning
Featuresidentical
Number of print cartridgesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6
Input & output capacity1 differ
Maximum input capacityDiffers100 sheets150 sheets
Paper handling2 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Glossy paper, Photo paperEnvelopes, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Plain paper
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffersLegalLetter
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDL
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance2 differ
Compatible memory cardsDiffersCF, Microdrive, MMC, SD, SDHC, xDMicrodrive, SD, SDHC, xD
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs45.5 dB47 dB
Designidentical
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
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
Colour all-in-one functionsDiffersPrint, ScanPrint
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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