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Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Canon PIXMA MP970 Inkjet A4 vs HP Photosmart C4280 Inkjet A4

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 26differ
  • 17identical
  • 72known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • 9600 x 2400 DPI
    • 4800 x 1200 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 30 ppm
    • 8.9 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 22 ppm
    • 5.3 ppm
  • Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)
    • 30 cpm
    • 7.7 cpm
  • Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)
    • 22 cpm
    • 5.3 cpm
  • Maximum number of copies
    • 99 copies
    • 50 copies
  • Optical scanning resolution
    • 4800 x 9600 DPI
    • 1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Total input capacity
    • 150 sheets
    • 100 sheets

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Canon

PIXMA MP970 Inkjet A4

Model MP970

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HP

Photosmart C4280 Inkjet A4

Model C4280

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Printing3 differ
Print technologyInkjetInkjet
PrintingColour printingColour printing
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeKnown for oneManual
Maximum resolutionDiffers9600 x 2400 DPI4800 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs30 ppm8.9 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs22 ppm5.3 ppm
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one30 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one23 ppm
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)Known for one1.6 ppm
DVD/CD printingKnown for oneYes
Copying3 differ
CopyingColour copyingColour copying
Maximum copy resolutionKnown for one600 x 600 DPI
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Differs30 cpm7.7 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Differs22 cpm5.3 cpm
Copy speed (black, draft, A4)Known for one30 cpm
Copy speed (colour, draft, A4)Known for one23 cpm
Maximum number of copiesDiffers99 copies50 copies
Copier resizeKnown for one50 - 400%
Copy resolution (colour text and graphics)Known for one4800 DPI
Maximum copy speed (black, A4)Known for one30 cpm
Maximum copy speed (colour, A4)Known for one23 cpm
Scanning1 differ
ScanningColour scanningColour scanning
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers4800 x 9600 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Maximum scan resolutionKnown for one1200 x 2400 DPI
Scanner typeFlatbed scannerFlatbed scanner
Scan technologyKnown for oneCIS
Input colour depth48 bit48 bit
Greyscale levelsKnown for one256
Maximum scan areaKnown for one216 x 297 mm
Faxidentical
FaxingNoNo
Distinctive ringKnown for oneNo
Featuresidentical
Maximum duty cycleKnown for one1000 pages per month
Page description languagesKnown for onePCL 3
All-In-One-multitaskingKnown for oneYes
Digital senderKnown for oneNo
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one7
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total input capacityDiffers150 sheets100 sheets
Total output capacityKnown for one50 sheets
Maximum input capacityDiffers150 sheets100 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for one50 sheets
Maximum input capacity for 10 x 15 cm photographsKnown for one20 sheets
Maximum input capacity for transparenciesKnown for one20 sheets
Standard output capacity for envelopesKnown for one10 sheets
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print sizeKnown for one216 x 356 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Plain paperEnvelopes, Iron-On Transfers, Photo paper, Plain paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A5A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5B5
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)Known for oneC6
Non-ISO print media sizesLegalLegal
Envelopes sizesDLDL
Paper tray media weightKnown for one75 - 90 g/m²
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for oneA4
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesUSB 2.0USB 2.0
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Direct printingKnown for oneYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneNo
Ethernet LANDiffersYesNo
Performance1 differ
Internal memoryKnown for one32 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one32 MB
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs32 dB46 dB
Sound pressure level (copying)Known for one45 dB
Sound power level (standby)Known for one21 dB
Card reader integratedKnown for oneYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, xD, Microdrive
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYes
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteWhite
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayDiffersTFTLCD
Display diagonalKnown for one3.81 cm (1.5")
Power2 differ
Power consumption (average operating)Differs22 W70 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs3.6 W7.5 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 240 V
Power consumption (off)Known for one1 W
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 2000, Windows XP
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger
Minimum RAMKnown for one128 MB
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one800 MB
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs10 - 90%15 - 85%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs5 - 35 °C15 - 35 °C
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one15 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers471 mm434 mm
DepthDiffers396 mm587 mm
HeightDiffers214 mm162 mm
WeightDiffers11.9 kg5.09 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one470 mm
Package depthKnown for one196 mm
Package heightKnown for one334 mm
Package weightKnown for one6.5 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross weightKnown for one571.8 kg
Products per palletKnown for one84 pc(s)
Other features1 differ
Colour copy capabilityKnown for oneYes
Colour scanningKnown for oneYes
Network readyKnown for oneNo
PictBridgeDiffersYesNo
Product dimensions when open (LxWxD)Known for one43.4 cm (17.1")
Size (imperial)Known for one43.4 cm (17.1")
Acoustic pressure emissionsKnown for one42 dB
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one434 x 587 x 162 mm
Maximum output capacity for transparenciesKnown for one15 sheets
Maximum scan area (imperial)Known for one21.6 cm (8.5")
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one469.9 x 196.1 x 335.3 mm (18.5 x 7.72 x 13.2")
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one1219.2 x 1016 x 2493 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one1219.2 x 1016 x 2512.1 mm (48 x 40 x 98.9")
Print quality (black, draft quality)Known for one300 DPI
Print quality (black, normal quality)Known for one600 DPI
Print quality (colour, best quality)Known for one4800 DPI
Standard output capacity for transparenciesKnown for one15 sheets
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one471 x 396 x 214 mm
All-in-one functionsKnown for oneCopy, Scan
Colour all-in-one functionsKnown for oneCopy, Print, Scan

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