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Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Epson WorkForce Pro WF-8590 Inkjet A3 vs Kyocera TASKalfa 306ci

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 19identical
  • 91known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print technology
    • Inkjet
    • Laser
  • Maximum resolution
    • 4800 x 1200 DPI
    • 9600 x 600 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 24 ppm
    • 30 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 24 ppm
    • 30 ppm
  • Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 16 ppm
    • 30 ppm
  • Duplex print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 16 ppm
    • 30 ppm
  • Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)
    • 22 cpm
    • 30 cpm
  • Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)
    • 21 cpm
    • 30 cpm

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147 specifications
A

Epson

WorkForce Pro WF-8590 Inkjet A3

Model WF-8590

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B

Kyocera

TASKalfa 306ciView product
Printing6 differ
Print technologyDiffersInkjetLaser
PrintingColour printingColour printing
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeKnown for oneAuto
Maximum resolutionDiffers4800 x 1200 DPI9600 x 600 DPI
Print resolution colourKnown for one600 x 600 DPI
Print resolution blackKnown for one600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs24 ppm30 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs24 ppm30 ppm
Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs16 ppm30 ppm
Duplex print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs16 ppm30 ppm
Warm-up timeKnown for one20 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Known for one7 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for one8 s
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)Known for one4 mm
N-up printingKnown for one2, 4, 6, 9, 16
Economical printingKnown for oneYes
Secure printingKnown for oneYes
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one34 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one34 ppm
Copying2 differ
CopyingColour copyingColour copying
Duplex copyingYesYes
Maximum copy resolutionKnown for one600 x 600 DPI
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Differs22 cpm30 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Differs21 cpm30 cpm
Time to first copy (black, normal)Known for one6.4 s
Time to first copy (colour, normal)Known for one7.8 s
Maximum number of copies999 copies999 copies
Copier resizeKnown for one25 - 400%
N-in-1 copy function (N=)Known for one2, 4
PC free copyingKnown for oneYes
Scanning2 differ
ScanningColour scanningColour scanning
Duplex scanningYesYes
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers1200 x 2400 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Maximum scan areaKnown for one210 x 297 mm
Scanner typeFlatbed & ADF scannerFlatbed & ADF scanner
Scan toDiffersCloud, PCE-mail, FTP, File, Image, PC, SMB, TWAIN, USB, WIA
Scan speed (black)Known for one40 ppm
Scan speed (colour)Known for one30 ppm
Duplex scan speed (colour)Known for one13 ppm
Duplex scan speed (black)Known for one17 ppm
Image formats supportedKnown for oneJPG, TIF
Document formats supportedKnown for onePDF
Greyscale levelsKnown for one256
Maximum scan resolutionKnown for one9600 x 9600 DPI
Scan technologyKnown for oneCIS
Input colour depthKnown for one30 bit
Output colour depthKnown for one24 bit
Fax1 differ
FaxingDiffersColour faxingMono faxing
Fax transmission speedKnown for one3 sec/page
Modem speedKnown for one33.6 Kbit/s
Fax memoryKnown for one550 pages
Speed diallingKnown for oneYes
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Known for one200
Features2 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers75000 pages per month100000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleKnown for one3000 - 5000 pages per month
Digital senderKnown for oneYes
Number of print cartridges44
Printing coloursKnown for oneBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Page description languagesDiffersESC/P-R, PCL 5, PCL 6, PostScript 3Microsoft XPS, PCL 5c, PCL 6, PCL XL, PDF 1.7, PDF 1.7+, PostScript 3
All-In-One-multitaskingKnown for oneYes
Input & output capacity3 differ
Total number of input traysKnown for one2
Total input capacityDiffers250 sheets600 sheets
Total output capacityKnown for one500 sheets
Multi-Purpose trayKnown for oneYes
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityKnown for one100 sheets
Paper input typeKnown for oneCassette
Auto document feeder (ADF)YesYes
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers50 sheets75 sheets
Manual feederKnown for oneYes
Maximum number of input traysKnown for one5
Maximum input capacityDiffers1830 sheets3100 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for one600 sheets
Paper handling5 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeDiffersA3A4
Paper tray media typesDiffersBond paper, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Matte paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, Semi-glossy paperBond paper, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Heavy paper, Labels, Plain paper, Pre-printed, Recycled paper, Semi-glossy paper, Thick paper, Thicker paper, Thin paper, Transparencies
Multi-purpose tray media typesKnown for oneBond paper, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Heavyweight paper, Labels, Letterhead, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thicker paper, Thin paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA3, A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB4, B5B5, B6
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffersExecutiveLegal
Paper tray media weightKnown for one60 - 220 g/m²
Multi-Purpose Tray media weightKnown for one60 - 220 g/m²
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weightKnown for one50 - 120 g/m²
Duplex media weightKnown for one60 - 220 g/m²
Envelopes sizesKnown for one10
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for one3.5x5,4x6,5x7,8x10,8.5x11
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LANEthernet, USB 2.0
Direct printingKnown for oneYes
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernet, Wireless LAN
USB portKnown for oneYes
Network2 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
Ethernet LANYesYes
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Email protocolsKnown for oneSMTP
Email over SSLKnown for oneYes
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersApple AirPrint, Epson IPrint, Epson Remote Print, Google Cloud Print, Kindle Fire PrintingApple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Kyocera Mobile Print, Mopria Print Service
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Security algorithmsKnown for one64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK
Performanceidentical
Internal memoryKnown for one1024 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one2048 MB
Memory slotsKnown for one2
Card reader integratedKnown for oneNo
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHC
Built-in processorKnown for oneYes
Processor familyKnown for onePowerPC
Processor frequencyKnown for one1000 MHz
Sound pressure level (copying)Known for one49.2 dB
Sound pressure level (quiet mode)Known for one45.9 dB
Design3 differ
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, Blue
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayDiffersLCDTFT
Display diagonalDiffers12.7 cm (5")10.9 cm (4.3")
Display resolutionKnown for one480 x 272 pixels
TouchscreenYesYes
Control typeTouchTouch
Colour displayYesYes
Market positioningKnown for oneBusiness
Power5 differ
Power consumption (max)Known for one1300 W
Power consumption (average operating)Known for one533 W
Power consumption (printing)Differs39 W533 W
Power consumption (copying)Known for one533 W
Power consumption (ready)Known for one77 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs17 W38 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs2.4 W2.5 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.4 W0.15 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Known for one1.7 kWh/week
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V220 - 240 V
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, 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
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYes
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneGS, TÜV, CE
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STARBlue Angel, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers589 mm550 mm
DepthDiffers569 mm507.5 mm
HeightDiffers465 mm736.6 mm
WeightDiffers35.3 kg48 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYes
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesRoHSRoHS
Other featuresidentical
Energy saving modeKnown for oneYes
Power managementKnown for oneYes
Finishing optionKnown for oneYes
Noise levelKnown for one52 dB
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 35 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 85%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 40 °C

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