Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Epson Colorio EP-710A multifunction printer Inkjet A4 vs Epson Colorio EP-979A3 multifunction printer Inkjet A3

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 25identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum ISO A-series paper size
    • Colorio EP-710A multifunction printer Inkjet A4:A4
    • Colorio EP-979A3 multifunction printer Inkjet A3:A3
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • Colorio EP-710A multifunction printer Inkjet A4:A4, A5, A6
    • Colorio EP-979A3 multifunction printer Inkjet A3:A3, A4, A6
  • Ethernet LAN
    • Colorio EP-710A multifunction printer Inkjet A4:No
    • Colorio EP-979A3 multifunction printer Inkjet A3:Yes
  • Display diagonal
    • Colorio EP-710A multifunction printer Inkjet A4:3.66 cm (1.44")
    • Colorio EP-979A3 multifunction printer Inkjet A3:10.9 cm (4.3")
  • AC input voltage
    • Colorio EP-710A multifunction printer Inkjet A4:100 - 240 V
    • Colorio EP-979A3 multifunction printer Inkjet A3:100 V
  • Mac operating systems supported
    • Colorio EP-710A multifunction printer Inkjet A4:Yes
    • Colorio EP-979A3 multifunction printer Inkjet A3:Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan
  • Width
    • Colorio EP-710A multifunction printer Inkjet A4:390 mm
    • Colorio EP-979A3 multifunction printer Inkjet A3:479 mm
  • Depth
    • Colorio EP-710A multifunction printer Inkjet A4:504 mm
    • Colorio EP-979A3 multifunction printer Inkjet A3:356 mm

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Comparison of EP-710A, EP-979A3
66 specifications
Printingidentical
Print technologyInkjetInkjet
PrintingColour printingColour printing
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto
Maximum resolution5760 x 1440 DPI5760 x 1440 DPI
DVD/CD printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)Known for one3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Copyingidentical
CopyingColour copyingColour copying
Maximum number of copies99 copies99 copies
Copier resizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 - 400%
Book copy functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Scanningidentical
ScanningColour scanningColour scanning
Scan technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCIS
Input colour depth16 bit16 bit
Output colour depth8 bit8 bit
Maximum scan areaKnown for one216 x 297 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Faxidentical
FaxingNoNo
Featuresidentical
Printing coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack, Cyan, Light Cyan, Light magenta, Magenta, Yellow
Page description languagesESC P, ESC/P-RESC P, ESC/P-R
Digital senderKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeDiffersA4A3
Paper tray media typesDiffersArt paper, Envelopes, Photo paper, PostcardEnvelopes, Postcard
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A5, A6A3, A4, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB5
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2L, L
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB, Wireless LANEthernet, IrDA, USB, Wireless LAN
Direct printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB portYesYes
Infrared data portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Cabling technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10/100Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Security algorithmsDiffers64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson IPrint
Performance1 differ
Card reader integratedYesYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, MiniSD, MiniSDHC, SD, SDHC, SDXCCF, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, MicroDrive, MicroSD (TransFlash), MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC, MiniSD, MiniSDHC, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Memory slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourWhiteWhite
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonalDiffers3.66 cm (1.44")10.9 cm (4.3")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouch
Power1 differ
Power consumption (average operating)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17 W
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V100 V
Power consumption (copying)Known for one15 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP ProfessionalYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac OS X 10.11 El Capitan
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers390 mm479 mm
DepthDiffers504 mm356 mm
HeightDiffers163 mm148 mm
WeightDiffers5.9 kg8.8 kg
Packaging contentidentical
ManualYesYes
Power cord includedYesYes
Quick installation guideYesYes
Warranty cardYesYes
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Software CDYesYes
Input & output capacityidentical
Total input capacityKnown for one100 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper input typeKnown for onePaper trayUnknown — not stated by the source

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