Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Canon PIXMA MP540 vs HP Premium e-All-in-One Printer - C310a

44specifications compared
23differ
21identical
55known for one product only

Key differences

Print technology
- PIXMA MP540:Inkjet
- Premium e-All-in-One Printer - C310a:Thermal inkjet
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
- PIXMA MP540:12.8 ppm
- Premium e-All-in-One Printer - C310a:33 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
- PIXMA MP540:10.5 ppm
- Premium e-All-in-One Printer - C310a:32 ppm
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)
- PIXMA MP540:24 cpm
- Premium e-All-in-One Printer - C310a:5.5 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)
- PIXMA MP540:16 cpm
- Premium e-All-in-One Printer - C310a:6 cpm
Optical scanning resolution
- PIXMA MP540:2400 x 4800 DPI
- Premium e-All-in-One Printer - C310a:1200 x 2400 DPI
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
- PIXMA MP540:A4, A5
- Premium e-All-in-One Printer - C310a:A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)
- PIXMA MP540:B5
- Premium e-All-in-One Printer - C310a:B5, B6

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Comparison of PIXMA MP540, Premium e-All-in-One Printer - C310a
99 specifications	A Canon PIXMA MP540 View product	B HP Premium e-All-in-One Printer - C310a View product
Printing3 differ
Print technologyDiffers	Inkjet	Thermal inkjet
Printing	Colour printing	Colour printing
Duplex printingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum resolution	9600 x 2400 DPI	9600 x 2400 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs	12.8 ppm	33 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs	10.5 ppm	32 ppm
Economical printingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Copying2 differ
Copying	Colour copying	Colour copying
Maximum copy resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	600 x 1200 DPI
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Differs	24 cpm	5.5 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Differs	16 cpm	6 cpm
Maximum number of copies	99 copies	99 copies
Copier resizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 - 400%
PC free copyingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Maximum copy speed (black, A4)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33 cpm
Scanning1 differ
Scanning	Colour scanning	Colour scanning
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers	2400 x 4800 DPI	1200 x 2400 DPI
Maximum scan areaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	216 x 297 mm
Scanner type	Flatbed scanner	Flatbed scanner
Scan technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CIS
Input colour depth	48 bit	48 bit
Greyscale levelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256
Maximum scan resolutionKnown for one	19200 x 19200 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Faxidentical
Faxing	No	No
Featuresidentical
Recommended duty cycleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1250
Digital sender	No	No
Number of print cartridges	5	5
Page description languagesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	PML
All-In-One-multitaskingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Input & output capacityidentical
Total input capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	125 sheets
Total output capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for one	150 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper size	A4	A4
Maximum print size	216 x 297 mm	216 x 297 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffers	Envelopes, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Plain paper	Card stock, Envelopes, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Differs	A4, A5	A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Differs	B5	B5, B6
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	C5
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	B5
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for one	Legal	Unknown — not stated by the source
Envelopes sizesKnown for one	DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for one	A4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB 2.0
Direct printing	Yes	Yes
USB portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffers	No	Yes
Ethernet LAN	No	No
Performanceidentical
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Memory Stick (MS), MMC, SD
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one	43 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Market positioning	Home & office	Home & office
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
DisplayDiffers	TFT	LCD
Display diagonalDiffers	5 cm (1.97")	10.9 cm (4.3")
TouchscreenKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Control typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Touch
Power2 differ
Power consumption (average operating)Differs	17 W	28, 20.5
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.4 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	2.4 W	7.2 W
Power consumption (off)	0.5 W	0.5 W
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	10 - 90%	15 - 85%
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	5 - 35 °C	15 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	13 - 35 °C
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 35 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	455 mm
DepthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	450 mm
HeightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	199 mm
WeightDiffers	7.8 kg	7.7 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	510 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	243 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	514 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9.3 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffers	Canon MP Navigator EX, Canon Easy-PhotoPrint EX	HP Photo Creations
Other features5 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	450 x 366 x 157 mm	455 x 450 x 199 mm
All-in-one functions	Copy, Scan	Copy, Scan
Colour all-in-one functions	Copy, Print, Scan	Copy, Print, Scan
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows Vista/XP SP2/2000 Pro SP4, Mac OS X v.10.3.9 - v.10.5	Windows 7, Vista, Windows XP SP2+ Mac OS X v10.5 - v10.6
PictBridgeDiffers	Yes	No
Power requirementsDiffers	AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz	100 - 240 V, 50 - 60 Hz
Power supply typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC
Supported media weight(s)Differs	64/105	60 - 280 g/m²
Wireless technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	802.11b/g/n
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	510 x 243 x 514 mm
Automatic paper sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Custom media sizesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 x 130, 220 x 360, 90 x 130, 130 x 180
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	455 x 554 x 430 mm
Photo proofsheets supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Print quality (black, best quality)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	600 x 600 DPI
SureSupply supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Video action printing supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Wireless option typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Standard media sizesKnown for one	10 x 15cm, 10 x 18cm, 13 x 18cm, 20 x 25cm	Unknown — not stated by the source

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