Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Epson Stylus SX438W vs Epson TX730WD Inkjet A4

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  • 49specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 28identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • Stylus SX438W:33 ppm
    • TX730WD Inkjet A4:40 ppm
  • Copying
    • Stylus SX438W:No
    • TX730WD Inkjet A4:Colour copying
  • Optical scanning resolution
    • Stylus SX438W:1200 x 2400 DPI
    • TX730WD Inkjet A4:2400 x 2400 DPI
  • Maximum scan area
    • Stylus SX438W:A4 (210 x 297)
    • TX730WD Inkjet A4:A4 / Letter (216 x 297)
  • Number of print cartridges
    • Stylus SX438W:4
    • TX730WD Inkjet A4:6
  • Total input capacity
    • Stylus SX438W:100 sheets
    • TX730WD Inkjet A4:120 sheets
  • Non-ISO print media sizes
    • Stylus SX438W:Legal
    • TX730WD Inkjet A4:Executive, Statement
  • Ethernet LAN
    • Stylus SX438W:No
    • TX730WD Inkjet A4:Yes

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Comparison of SX438W, TX730WD
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Stylus SX438W

Model SX438W

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Printing1 differ
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs33 ppm40 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one15 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Economical printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Copying1 differ
CopyingDiffersNoColour copying
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39 cpm
Copy speed (colour, draft, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 cpm
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source99 copies
Scanning2 differ
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers1200 x 2400 DPI2400 x 2400 DPI
Maximum scan areaDiffersA4 (210 x 297)A4 / Letter (216 x 297)
Maximum scan resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9600 x 9600 DPI
Scanner typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFlatbed scanner
Features2 differ
Number of print cartridgesDiffers46
Printing coloursDiffersBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowBlack, Cyan, Light Cyan, Light magenta, Magenta, Yellow
Country of originKnown for oneIndonesiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total number of input traysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Total input capacityDiffers100 sheets120 sheets
Paper handling2 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersPhoto paper, Plain paperBond paper, Coated paper, Glossy paper, Matte paper
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffersLegalExecutive, Statement
Photo paper sizesKnown for one9x13,10x15,13x18,20x25Unknown — not stated by the source
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x6,5x7,8x10
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x6, 5x7, A4, Letter
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB 2.0, Wireless LANEthernet, USB 1.1, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
Direct printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Network1 differ
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
Security algorithmsKnown for one128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, TKIP, WPA-PSK, WPA2Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Internal memoryKnown for one0 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MicroSD (TransFlash), microSDHC, microSDXC, miniSD, miniSDHC, MMC, MMC+, MMCmicro, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXCCF, Memory Stick (MS), MicroDrive, microSDHC, microSDXC, miniSD, miniSDHC, MMC, MMC+, MMCmicro, MS Duo, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, MS Pro-HG, SDHC, SDXC, xD
Sound power level (standby)Differs38 dB35 dB
Design1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers9.14 cm (3.6")6.35 cm (2.5")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouch
Power2 differ
Power consumption (average operating)Differs15 W23 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs3 W5 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers4.1 kg9.8 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one375 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one451 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one195 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one5.25 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross widthKnown for one80 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross lengthKnown for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one2.1 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one40 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet width (UK)Known for one100 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet length (UK)Known for one120 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet height (UK)Known for one2.1 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for one6 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per pallet (UK)Known for one60 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features4 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs390 x 300 x 145 mm445 x 458 x 150 mm
All-in-one functionsDiffersPrint, ScanCopy, Print, Scan
Colour all-in-one functionsDiffersPrint, ScanCopy, Print, Scan
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows XP (32/64-bit) Windows Vista Windows 7 Mac OS X 10.4.11+Windows 7 Windows Vista Windows XP (32/64-bit) Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.8 - 10.6.x
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one464 x 380 x 200 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Network readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of power supply unitsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
PictBridgeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power supply typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC/DC
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 85%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 40 °C
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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