Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Epson ET-16500 multifunction printer Thermal inkjet A4 vs Epson WorkForce Pro WF-R4640 multifunction printer Thermal inkjet A4

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  • 68specifications compared
  • 28differ
  • 40identical
  • 14known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) mono
    • ET-16500 multifunction printer Thermal inkjet A4:18 ipm
    • WorkForce Pro WF-R4640 multifunction printer Thermal inkjet A4:20 ipm
  • Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colour
    • ET-16500 multifunction printer Thermal inkjet A4:10 ipm
    • WorkForce Pro WF-R4640 multifunction printer Thermal inkjet A4:20 ipm
  • Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) mono
    • ET-16500 multifunction printer Thermal inkjet A4:8.7 ipm
    • WorkForce Pro WF-R4640 multifunction printer Thermal inkjet A4:11 ipm
  • Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colour
    • ET-16500 multifunction printer Thermal inkjet A4:6 ipm
    • WorkForce Pro WF-R4640 multifunction printer Thermal inkjet A4:11 ipm
  • Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)
    • ET-16500 multifunction printer Thermal inkjet A4:16 cpm
    • WorkForce Pro WF-R4640 multifunction printer Thermal inkjet A4:19 cpm
  • Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)
    • ET-16500 multifunction printer Thermal inkjet A4:8.8 cpm
    • WorkForce Pro WF-R4640 multifunction printer Thermal inkjet A4:19 cpm
  • Maximum number of copies
    • ET-16500 multifunction printer Thermal inkjet A4:99 copies
    • WorkForce Pro WF-R4640 multifunction printer Thermal inkjet A4:999 copies
  • Input colour depth
    • ET-16500 multifunction printer Thermal inkjet A4:30 bit
    • WorkForce Pro WF-R4640 multifunction printer Thermal inkjet A4:48 bit

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Comparison of ET-16500, WF-R4640
82 specifications
Printing4 differ
Print technologyThermal inkjetThermal inkjet
PrintingColour printingColour printing
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeAutoAuto
Maximum resolution4800 x 1200 DPI4800 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) monoDiffers18 ipm20 ipm
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colourDiffers10 ipm20 ipm
Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) monoDiffers8.7 ipm11 ipm
Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colourDiffers6 ipm11 ipm
Copying3 differ
CopyingColour copyingColour copying
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Differs16 cpm19 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Differs8.8 cpm19 cpm
Maximum number of copiesDiffers99 copies999 copies
Copier resizeKnown for one25 - 400%Unknown — not stated by the source
Scanning1 differ
ScanningColour scanningColour scanning
Optical scanning resolution1200 x 2400 DPI1200 x 2400 DPI
Scanner typeFlatbed & ADF scannerFlatbed & ADF scanner
Scan technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCIS
Scan toCloud, E-mail, HTTP, PCCloud, E-mail, HTTP, PC
Input colour depthDiffers30 bit48 bit
Output colour depth24 bit24 bit
Faxidentical
FaxingColour faxingColour faxing
Fax transmission speed3 sec/page3 sec/page
Modem speed33.6 Kbit/s33.6 Kbit/s
Fax memory550 pages550 pages
Speed diallingYesYes
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)200200
Features2 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers20000 pages per month45000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleDiffers0 - 1300 pages per month0 - 2000 pages per month
Number of print cartridgesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Printing coloursBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Page description languagesESC/P-RESC/P-R
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total number of input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Total input capacity500 sheets500 sheets
Total output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 sheets
Paper input typeDiffersCassettePaper tray
Auto document feeder (ADF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35 sheets
Maximum number of input traysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling4 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Photo paper, Plain paperBond paper, Envelopes, Photo paper, Plain paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA3, A3+, A4, A6A4, A6
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffersLetterExecutive
Envelopes sizes1010
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Differs3.5x5,4x6,5x7,8x10,8.5x11,13x194x6,5x7,8x10,8.5x11
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, USB, Wireless LANEthernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
Direct printingYesYes
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersEpson IPrint, Epson Remote Print, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print ServiceApple AirPrint, Epson Remote Print, Epson iPrint, Google Cloud Print
Performanceidentical
Card reader integratedNoNo
Designidentical
Product colourBlackBlack
Market positioningBusinessBusiness
Display diagonal10.9 cm (4.3")10.9 cm (4.3")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouch
Colour displayYesYes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (standby)Differs8.9 W9.6 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs1.9 W3 W
Power consumption (off)0.4 W0.4 W
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Power consumption (copying)Known for one20 WUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 HWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 H
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 MavericksMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 R2, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)10 - 35 °C10 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)5 - 85%5 - 85%
Storage temperature (T-T)-20 - 40 °C-20 - 40 °C
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersUL60950, CSA C22.2 # 60950, EMI FCC 15 B B, CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 BUL60950, CSA C22.2 # 60950 EMI FCC 15 B B, CAN/CSA-CEI/IEC CISPR 22 B
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers665 mm662.9 mm
DepthDiffers817 mm655.3 mm
HeightDiffers419 mm513.1 mm
WeightDiffers23 kg23.8 kg
Other featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one6.4 dBUnknown — not stated by the source

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