Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Canon PIXMA MP170 vs Canon PIXMA MP492

32specifications compared
7differ
25identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
- PIXMA MP170:22 ppm
- PIXMA MP492:8.4 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
- PIXMA MP170:17 ppm
- PIXMA MP492:4.8 ppm
Card reader integrated
- PIXMA MP170:No
- PIXMA MP492:Yes
Weight
- PIXMA MP170:5.58 kg
- PIXMA MP492:5.5 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- PIXMA MP170:444.5 x 381 x 183 mm
- PIXMA MP492:450 x 335 x 155 mm

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Comparison of PIXMA MP170, PIXMA MP492
56 specifications	A Canon PIXMA MP170 View product	B Canon PIXMA MP492 View product
Printing2 differ
Duplex printingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs	22 ppm	8.4 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs	17 ppm	4.8 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Known for one	2.7 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for one	3.6 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Copyingidentical
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	99 copies
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Known for one	22 cpm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Known for one	17 cpm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Time to first copy (black, normal)Known for one	2.7 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scanningidentical
Maximum scan resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	19200 x 19200 DPI
Input & output capacityidentical
Maximum input capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 sheets
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffers	Glossy paper, Photo paper	Envelopes, Glossy paper, High resolution paper, Matte paper, Photo paper, Plain paper
Envelopes sizesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	DL
Performance1 differ
Card reader integratedDiffers	No	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CF, Memory Stick (MS), MicroDrive, microSDHC, miniSD, MMC, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, xD
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	45.5 dB
Designidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TFT
Display diagonalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.57 cm (1.8")
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.9 W
System requirementsidentical
Minimum RAMKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 MB
Minimum processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Intel, PowerPC G3, PowerPC G4, PowerPC G5
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	750 MB
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 90%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 - 35 °C
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	5.58 kg	5.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Canon MP Navigator EX, Canon Easy-PhotoPrint EX, Canon Easy-WebPrint EX
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	444.5 x 381 x 183 mm	450 x 335 x 155 mm
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows XP/Me/2000/98	Windows Vista/XP/2000 Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.5
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
PictBridgeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source

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