Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Canon PIXMA MP492 vs Canon PIXMA MP550

42specifications compared
17differ
25identical
13known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum resolution
- PIXMA MP492:4800 x 1200 DPI
- PIXMA MP550:9600 x 2400 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
- PIXMA MP492:8.4 ppm
- PIXMA MP550:9.2 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
- PIXMA MP492:4.8 ppm
- PIXMA MP550:6 ppm
Total input capacity
- PIXMA MP492:100 sheets
- PIXMA MP550:150 sheets
Maximum input capacity
- PIXMA MP492:100 sheets
- PIXMA MP550:150 sheets
Direct printing
- PIXMA MP492:Yes
- PIXMA MP550:No
Sound pressure level (printing)
- PIXMA MP492:45.5 dB
- PIXMA MP550:44.5 dB
Display diagonal
- PIXMA MP492:4.57 cm (1.8")
- PIXMA MP550:5.08 cm (2")

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Comparison of PIXMA MP492, PIXMA MP550
55 specifications	A Canon PIXMA MP492 View product	B Canon PIXMA MP550 View product
Printing3 differ
Duplex printingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers	4800 x 1200 DPI	9600 x 2400 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs	8.4 ppm	9.2 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs	4.8 ppm	6 ppm
Copyingidentical
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	99 copies	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scanningidentical
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for one	1200 x 2400 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum scan resolutionKnown for one	19200 x 19200 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total input capacityDiffers	100 sheets	150 sheets
Maximum input capacityDiffers	100 sheets	150 sheets
Paper handling1 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffers	Envelopes, Glossy paper, High resolution paper, Matte paper, Photo paper, Plain paper	Envelopes, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Plain paper
Envelopes sizesKnown for one	DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A4
Media weight (tray 1)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	64 - 105 g/m²
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Direct printingDiffers	Yes	No
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Supported network protocols (IPv4)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Bluetooth 2.0
Performance1 differ
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	CF, Memory Stick (MS), MicroDrive, microSDHC, miniSD, MMC, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	45.5 dB	44.5 dB
Design1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	4.57 cm (1.8")	5.08 cm (2")
Power1 differ
Power consumption (average operating)Differs	12 W	14 W
System requirements2 differ
Minimum RAMDiffers	128 MB	512 MB
Minimum processorDiffers	Intel, PowerPC G3, PowerPC G4, PowerPC G5	1GHz
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for one	750 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	5.5 kg	8.1 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffers	Canon MP Navigator EX, Canon Easy-PhotoPrint EX, Canon Easy-WebPrint EX	Canon MP Navigator EX, Canon Easy-PhotoPrint EX
Other features3 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	450 x 335 x 155 mm	453 x 368 x 160 mm
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows Vista/XP/2000 Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.5	Windows Vista, Vista SP1 / Windows XP SP2, SP3 / Windows 2000 Professional SP4 Mac OS X v.10.3.9 - v.10.5
Power supply typeDiffers	AC	AC 100-240V, 50/60H
PictBridgeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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