Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Dell 926 Inkjet A4 vs Dell 946 Inkjet A4

37specifications compared
17differ
20identical
27known for one product only

Key differences

Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
- 926 Inkjet A4:20 ppm
- 946 Inkjet A4:25 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
- 926 Inkjet A4:15 ppm
- 946 Inkjet A4:19 ppm
Scanner type
- 926 Inkjet A4:Flatbed scanner
- 946 Inkjet A4:Flatbed & ADF scanner
Scan technology
- 926 Inkjet A4:CIS
- 946 Inkjet A4:CIS/CCD
Total output capacity
- 926 Inkjet A4:25 sheets
- 946 Inkjet A4:50 sheets
Card reader integrated
- 926 Inkjet A4:Yes
- 946 Inkjet A4:No
Sound pressure level (printing)
- 926 Inkjet A4:49 dB
- 946 Inkjet A4:53 dB
Sound pressure level (copying)
- 926 Inkjet A4:48 dB
- 946 Inkjet A4:44 dB

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Comparison of 926, 946
64 specifications	A Dell 926 Inkjet A4 Model 926 View product	B Dell 946 Inkjet A4 Model 946 View product
Printing2 differ
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs	20 ppm	25 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs	15 ppm	19 ppm
Copyingidentical
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	99 copies
Copier resizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 - 400%
Scanning2 differ
Maximum scan areaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	218 x 297 mm
Scanner typeDiffers	Flatbed scanner	Flatbed & ADF scanner
Scan technologyDiffers	CIS	CIS/CCD
Faxidentical
FaxingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Mono faxing
Modem speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33.6 Kbit/s
Fax memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	160 pages
Auto-redialingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fax forwardingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Caller IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Distinctive ringKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fax broadcastingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 locations
Fax delayed sendingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total output capacityDiffers	25 sheets	50 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 sheets
Paper handling2 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffers	Banner, Card stock, Coated paper, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Iron-On Transfers, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper, Transparencies	Banner, Card stock, Coated paper, Envelopes, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper, Transparencies
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffers	Executive, Hagaki card, Index card, Letter	2L, Chokei 3, Chokei 4, Chokei 40, Executive, Hagaki card, Index card, Kakugata 3, Kakugata 4, Kakugata 5, Kakugata 6, L, Letter, Statement
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for one	A4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Custom media widthKnown for one	215.9 - 431.8 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Direct printingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Networkidentical
Security featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington Lock
Wi-FiKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance4 differ
Internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 MB
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	49 dB	53 dB
Sound pressure level (copying)Differs	48 dB	44 dB
Sound pressure level (scanning)Differs	42 dB	44 dB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	CF, CF Type II, MMC, Memory Stick (MS), MicroDrive, SD, xD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
Power1 differ
AC input voltageDiffers	110 - 240 V	110 - 220 V
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffers	Windows 2000, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows Vista Enterprise, Windows Vista Enterprise x64, Windows Vista Home Basic, Windows Vista Home Basic x64, Windows Vista Home Premium, Windows Vista Home Premium x64, Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Vis	Windows 2000, Windows XP Home, Windows XP Home x64, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	441 mm	448 mm
DepthDiffers	319 mm	375 mm
HeightDiffers	183 mm	254 mm
WeightDiffers	5.4 kg	9.98 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other featuresidentical
Cartridge typeKnown for one	tricolour, black plus, photo	Unknown — not stated by the source
Printer managementKnown for one	Dell Ink Management System	Unknown — not stated by the source

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