Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Epson Stylus TX420W Inkjet A4 vs Epson TX600FW Laser A4

40specifications compared
20differ
20identical
23known for one product only

Key differences

Print technology
- Stylus TX420W Inkjet A4:Inkjet
- TX600FW Laser A4:Laser
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
- Stylus TX420W Inkjet A4:35 ppm
- TX600FW Laser A4:27 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
- Stylus TX420W Inkjet A4:15 ppm
- TX600FW Laser A4:19 ppm
Optical scanning resolution
- Stylus TX420W Inkjet A4:1200 x 2400 DPI
- TX600FW Laser A4:2400 x 2400 DPI
Faxing
- Stylus TX420W Inkjet A4:No
- TX600FW Laser A4:Mono faxing
Total input capacity
- Stylus TX420W Inkjet A4:100 sheets
- TX600FW Laser A4:120 sheets
Maximum print size
- Stylus TX420W Inkjet A4:216 x 356 mm
- TX600FW Laser A4:210 x 1219 mm
Non-ISO print media sizes
- Stylus TX420W Inkjet A4:Executive
- TX600FW Laser A4:Legal

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Comparison of TX420W, TX600FW
63 specifications	A Epson Stylus TX420W Inkjet A4 Model TX420W View product	B Epson TX600FW Laser A4 Model TX600FW View product
Printing3 differ
Print technologyDiffers	Inkjet	Laser
Printing	Colour printing	Colour printing
Maximum resolution	5760 x 1440 DPI	5760 x 1440 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs	35 ppm	27 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs	15 ppm	19 ppm
Economical printingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Copyingidentical
Copying	Colour copying	Colour copying
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Known for one	35 cpm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Known for one	10 cpm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copies	99 copies	99 copies
Copy speed (black, draft, A4)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	38 cpm
Scanning1 differ
Scanning	Colour scanning	Colour scanning
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers	1200 x 2400 DPI	2400 x 2400 DPI
Maximum scan resolution	9600 x 9600 DPI	9600 x 9600 DPI
Maximum scan area	216 x 297 mm	216 x 297 mm
Scanner type	Flatbed scanner	Flatbed scanner
Scan technologyKnown for one	CIS	Unknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedKnown for one	JPG	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input colour depth	48 bit	48 bit
Fax1 differ
FaxingDiffers	No	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	180 pages
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60
Featuresidentical
Digital sender	No	No
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total input capacityDiffers	100 sheets	120 sheets
Total output capacityKnown for one	50 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total number of input traysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper size	A4	A4
Maximum print sizeDiffers	216 x 356 mm	210 x 1219 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffers	Bond paper, Matte paper, Plain paper	Bond paper, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Labels, Matte paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)	A4, A5, A6	A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)	B5	B5
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffers	Executive	Legal
Envelopes sizesKnown for one	10, C6, DL	Unknown — not stated by the source
Envelope feederKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfaces	USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Direct printingDiffers	No	Yes
USB port	Yes	Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LANDiffers	No	Yes
Performance2 differ
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Compatible memory cardsDiffers	Memory Stick (MS), microSDHC, miniSD, MMC, MMCmicro, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, xD	CF, Memory Stick (MS), MicroDrive, microSDHC, miniSD, MMC, MS PRO Duo, SDHC, xD
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	38 dB	39 dB
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Market positioning	Home & office	Home & office
Display diagonalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.35 cm (2.5")
Power2 differ
Power consumption (average operating)Differs	14 W	20 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	4.5 W	5.5 W
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	5.6 kg	8.3 kg
Other features4 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	450 x 342 x 1872 mm	461 x 346 x 236 mm
All-in-one functionsDiffers	Copy, Scan	Copy, Fax, Scan
Buffer sizeKnown for one	132 KB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour all-in-one functions	Copy, Print, Scan	Copy, Print, Scan
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows XP/Vista/7 Mac OS X 10.4 - 10.6	Windows Vista/XP/2000 Macintosh OS X 10.3.9/10.4.11/10.5.x
Power requirementsKnown for one	110 - 240 VAC / 50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supply typeKnown for one	AC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyDiffers	802.11b/g/n	802.11b/g
Standard media sizesKnown for one	100 x 150 mm (4 "x 6") 200 x 250 mm (8 "x 10")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fast Ethernet
Compatible productsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	T103120/T103220/T103320/T103420

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