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Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Epson Stylus NX420 Inkjet A4 vs Samsung CLX-8540ND multifunction printer Laser A4

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  • 41specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 16identical
  • 68known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print technology
    • Inkjet
    • Laser
  • Duplex printing
    • No
    • Yes
  • Maximum resolution
    • 5760 x 1440 DPI
    • 9600 x 600 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 6.4 ppm
    • 38 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 3.3 ppm
    • 38 ppm
  • Maximum number of copies
    • 99 copies
    • 999 copies
  • Optical scanning resolution
    • 1200 x 1200 DPI
    • 600 x 600 DPI
  • Maximum scan resolution
    • 9600 x 9600 DPI
    • 4800 x 4800 DPI

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A

Epson

Stylus NX420 Inkjet A4

Model NX420

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B

Samsung

CLX-8540ND multifunction printer Laser A4

Model CLX-8540ND

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Printing5 differ
Print technologyDiffersInkjetLaser
PrintingColour printingColour printing
Duplex printingDiffersNoYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers5760 x 1440 DPI9600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs6.4 ppm38 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs3.3 ppm38 ppm
Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one33 ppm
Duplex print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one33 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Known for one14 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for one14 s
Copying1 differ
CopyingColour copyingColour copying
Maximum copy resolutionKnown for one1200 x 1200 DPI
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Known for one38 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Known for one38 cpm
Time to first copy (black, normal)Known for one13 s
Time to first copy (colour, normal)Known for one13 s
Maximum number of copiesDiffers99 copies999 copies
Copier resize25 - 400%25 - 400%
Duplex copyingKnown for oneNo
PC free copyingKnown for oneYes
Scanning3 differ
ScanningColour scanningColour scanning
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers1200 x 1200 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Maximum scan resolutionDiffers9600 x 9600 DPI4800 x 4800 DPI
Scan technologyDiffersCISCCDM
Scan toKnown for oneE-mail, File, FTP, USB
Duplex scanningKnown for oneNo
Scanner typeKnown for oneFlatbed scanner
Input colour depthKnown for one48 bit
Output colour depthKnown for one24 bit
Fax1 differ
FaxingDiffersNoColour faxing
Fax resolution (black)Known for one300 x 300 DPI
Modem speedKnown for one33.6 Kbit/s
Fax memoryKnown for one500 pages
Auto-redialingKnown for oneYes
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Known for one200
Fax broadcastingKnown for one40 locations
Duplex faxingKnown for oneNo
Featuresidentical
Maximum duty cycleKnown for one100000 pages per month
Digital senderNoNo
Number of print cartridges44
Printing coloursBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Page description languagesKnown for onePCL 5c, PCL 5e, PCL 6, PDF 1.4, PostScript 3
Optional functionsKnown for oneFax
All-In-One-multitaskingKnown for oneYes
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total number of input traysKnown for one2
Total input capacityKnown for one520 sheets
Total output capacityKnown for one520 sheets
Multi-Purpose trayKnown for oneYes
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityKnown for one100 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF)Known for oneYes
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for one100 sheets
Maximum input capacityDiffers100 sheets2720 sheets
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Paper tray media typesDiffersPhoto paper, Plain paperBond paper, Card stock, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Pre-printed, Recycled paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A5, A6A4
Maximum print sizeKnown for one210 x 297 mm
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for one4x6,8x10,3.5x5
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for oneA4
Ports & interfaces2 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LANEthernet, USB 2.0
Direct printingYesYes
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers12
Network1 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LANYesYes
Security algorithmsKnown for one802.1x RADIUS, HTTPS
Supported network protocols (IPv6)Known for oneYes
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Performance2 differ
Internal memoryKnown for one1024 MB
Internal storage capacityKnown for one160 GB
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Built-in processorKnown for oneYes
Processor familyKnown for oneSamsung
Processor frequencyKnown for one800 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one54 dB
Sound pressure level (copying)Known for one57 dB
Sound power level (standby)Differs38 dB43 dB
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMemory Stick (MS), microSDHC, miniSD, miniSDHC, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, xD
Design2 differ
Market positioningDiffersHome & officeBusiness
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonalDiffers3.81 cm (1.5")17.8 cm (7")
Display resolutionKnown for one800 x 400 pixels
TouchscreenKnown for oneYes
Control typeKnown for oneTouch
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 2000
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersYesMac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers5.58 kg71.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs449 x 541 x 297 mm606.8 x 575 x 815.5 mm
All-in-one functionsCopy, Print, ScanCopy, Print, Scan
Colour all-in-one functionsDiffersCopy, Print, ScanCopy, Fax, Print, Scan
Web-based managementKnown for oneYes
Hardware scan resolutionKnown for one1200 x 2400 DPI
Colour scanningKnown for oneYes
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one- Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP x64 - Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.8, 10.6.x
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWired & Wireless
SafetyKnown for oneUL60950, CSA C22.2 No. 60950, EMI FCC Part 15 subpart B class B, CAN / CSA – CEI / IEC CISPR 22 class B
Poweridentical
Power consumption (average operating)Known for one13 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one0.2 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one100 - 120 V
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one50 - 95 °F
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 85%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 40 °C

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