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HP PageWide Pro 477dw Multifunction Printer vs Kyocera TASKalfa 306ci

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  • 93specifications compared
  • 62differ
  • 31identical
  • 105known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print technology
    • PageWide Pro 477dw Multifunction Printer:Thermal inkjet
    • TASKalfa 306ci:Laser
  • Maximum resolution
    • PageWide Pro 477dw Multifunction Printer:2400 x 1200 DPI
    • TASKalfa 306ci:9600 x 600 DPI
  • Print resolution colour
    • PageWide Pro 477dw Multifunction Printer:2400 x 1200 DPI
    • TASKalfa 306ci:600 x 600 DPI
  • Print resolution black
    • PageWide Pro 477dw Multifunction Printer:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • TASKalfa 306ci:600 x 600 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • PageWide Pro 477dw Multifunction Printer:40 ppm
    • TASKalfa 306ci:30 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • PageWide Pro 477dw Multifunction Printer:40 ppm
    • TASKalfa 306ci:30 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • PageWide Pro 477dw Multifunction Printer:6.5 s
    • TASKalfa 306ci:7 s
  • Time to first page (colour, normal)
    • PageWide Pro 477dw Multifunction Printer:7 s
    • TASKalfa 306ci:8 s

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Comparison of PageWide Pro 477dw Multifunction Printer, TASKalfa 306ci
198 specifications
Printing9 differ
Print technologyDiffersThermal inkjetLaser
PrintingColour printingColour printing
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeAutoAuto
Maximum resolutionDiffers2400 x 1200 DPI9600 x 600 DPI
Print resolution colourDiffers2400 x 1200 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print resolution blackDiffers1200 x 1200 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs40 ppm30 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs40 ppm30 ppm
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one55 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one55 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) blackKnown for one40 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colourKnown for one40 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs6.5 s7 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Differs7 s8 s
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)Differs4.2 mm4 mm
N-in-1 print functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Secure printingYesYes
Cover page printing functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Booklet printing functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 ppm
Duplex print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 ppm
Warm-up timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 s
N-up printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2, 4, 6, 9, 16
Economical printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Copying3 differ
CopyingColour copyingColour copying
Duplex copyingYesYes
Maximum copy resolution600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Differs55 cpm30 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Differs55 cpm30 cpm
Maximum number of copiesDiffers99 copies999 copies
Copier resize25 - 400%25 - 400%
ID-card copy functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto fit functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first copy (black, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.4 s
Time to first copy (colour, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.8 s
N-in-1 copy function (N=)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2, 4
PC free copyingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Scanning7 differ
ScanningColour scanningColour scanning
Duplex scanningYesYes
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers1200 x 1200 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Maximum scan areaDiffers216 x 356 mm210 x 297 mm
Scanner typeFlatbed & ADF scannerFlatbed & ADF scanner
Scan technologyKnown for oneCISUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan toDiffersE-mail Server, Network folder, USB, Software, PCE-mail, FTP, File, Image, PC, SMB, TWAIN, USB, WIA
Scan speed (black)Differs25 inch/min40 ppm
Scan speed (colour)Differs25 inch/min30 ppm
Image formats supportedDiffersBMP, JPEG, JPG, PNG, TIF, TIFFJPG, TIF
Document formats supportedDiffersPDF, RTF, TXTPDF
Input colour depthKnown for one24 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Greyscale levels256256
Scan driversKnown for oneTWAINUnknown — not stated by the source
TWAIN versionKnown for one1.9Unknown — not stated by the source
Duplex scan speed (colour)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 ppm
Duplex scan speed (black)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17 ppm
Fax1 differ
FaxingDiffersColour faxingMono faxing
Duplex faxingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax resolution (black)Known for one300 x 300 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax resolution (colour)Known for one200 x 200 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax transmission speedKnown for one4 sec/pageUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one33.6 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax memoryKnown for one100 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto-redialingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Speed diallingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Known for one199Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax forwardingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto reductionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax broadcastingKnown for one20 locationsUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax delayed sendingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers50000 pages per month100000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleDiffers750 - 4500 pages per month3000 - 5000 pages per month
Duplex functionsKnown for onePrint, Scan, FaxUnknown — not stated by the source
Digital senderYesYes
Number of print cartridges44
Printing coloursBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Page description languagesDiffersPCL 5, PCL 6, PCL XL, PostScript 3, PDFMicrosoft XPS, PCL 5c, PCL 6, PCL XL, PDF 1.7, PDF 1.7+, PostScript 3
All-In-One-multitaskingYesYes
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Replacement cartridgesKnown for oneL0R95AE HP 913A Black Original PageWide Cartridge (~3,500 pages); F6T77AE HP 913A Cyan Original PageWide Cartridge (~3,000 pages); F6T78AE HP 913A Magenta Original PageWide Cartridge (~3,000 pages); F6T78AE HP 913A Yellow Original PageWide Cartridge (~3,000 pages); L0S07AE HP 973X High Yield Black OUnknown — not stated by the source
HP segmentKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity7 differ
Total number of input trays22
Total input capacityDiffers500 sheets600 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers300 sheets500 sheets
Multi-Purpose trayYesYes
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityDiffers50 sheets100 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF)YesYes
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers50 sheets75 sheets
Maximum number of input traysDiffers35
Maximum input capacityDiffers1550 sheets3100 sheets
Maximum output capacityDiffers300 sheets600 sheets
Paper input typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCassette
Manual feederKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Paper handling5 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print sizeKnown for one201.6 x 347.1 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesDiffersBond paper, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Heavy paper, Labels, Matte paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Satin paper, Thick paperBond paper, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Heavy paper, Labels, Plain paper, Pre-printed, Recycled paper, Semi-glossy paper, Thick paper, Thicker paper, Thin paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB5B5, B6
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)Known for oneC5, C6Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffersOficioLegal
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5, B6Unknown — not stated by the source
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneB5, C5, C6, DLUnknown — not stated by the source
Photo paper sizesKnown for one10x15 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Custom media lengthKnown for one127 - 356 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Custom media widthKnown for one76 - 216 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media weightDiffers60 - 250 g/m²60 - 220 g/m²
Multi-Purpose Tray media weightDiffers60 - 300 g/m²60 - 220 g/m²
Multi-purpose tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBond paper, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Heavyweight paper, Labels, Letterhead, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thicker paper, Thin paper, Transparencies
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 120 g/m²
Duplex media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 220 g/m²
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersEthernet, RJ-11, USB 2.0, Wireless LANEthernet, USB 2.0
Direct printingYesYes
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
RJ-11 ports quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet, Wireless LAN
Network4 differ
Wi-FiDiffersYesNo
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 DirectKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for oneEAP-TLS, HTTPS, LEAP, PEAP, SSL/TLS, WPA2-EnterpriseUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersApple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, HP ePrint, Mopria Print ServiceApple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Kyocera Mobile Print, Mopria Print Service
Email protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSMTP
Email over SSLKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Performance3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers768 MB1024 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers768 MB2048 MB
Card reader integratedNoNo
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequencyDiffers1200 MHz1000 MHz
Sound power level (printing)Known for one6.9 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSD, SDHC
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePowerPC
Sound pressure level (copying)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source49.2 dB
Sound pressure level (quiet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45.9 dB
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack, Blue
Market positioningKnown for oneBusinessUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayDiffersCGDTFT
Display diagonal10.9 cm (4.3")10.9 cm (4.3")
TouchscreenYesYes
Control typeTouchTouch
Colour displayYesYes
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source480 x 272 pixels
Power8 differ
Power consumption (max)Differs115 W1300 W
Power consumption (average operating)Differs70 W533 W
Power consumption (printing)Differs44.4 W533 W
Power consumption (ready)Differs11 W77 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs2.9 W2.5 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.2 W0.15 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Differs0.646 kWh/week1.7 kWh/week
AC input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage220 - 240 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (copying)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source533 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source38 W
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP Dynamic securityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC)Known for one889296726197, 889296726210, 889296726227Unknown — not stated by the source
HP GTIN (EAN/UPC) with optionsKnown for one(A80) 889296726197; (ABT) 889296726210; (ACQ) 889296726227Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 8, Windows 7, Windows 10Yes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El CapitanMac 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
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneLinuxUnknown — not stated by the source
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditionsidentical
Non-operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 4572 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating altitudeKnown for one0 - 3048 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersCISPR 22:2008-09/EN 55022:2010 (Class B); CISPR 24:2010/EN 55024:2010; EN 61000-3-2:2006 +A1:2009 +A2:2009; EN 61000-3-3:2008; EMC Directive 2004/108/EC with CE Marking (Europe)GS, TÜV, CE
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STARBlue Angel, ENERGY STAR
Sustainable technologies and materialsKnown for oneRoHS, REACHUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers530 mm550 mm
DepthDiffers407 mm507.5 mm
HeightDiffers467 mm736.6 mm
WeightDiffers22.1 kg48 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one600 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one495 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one594 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one26.4 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Included cartridge capacity (black)Known for one2500 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Included cartridge capacity (CMY)Known for one1000 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, PhoneUnknown — not stated by the source
ManualKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick installation guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneWindows Installer and discrete PCL 6 driver; Mac Installer and PS driver; HP Participation Study; IRIS OCRUnknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433100Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one443 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical details1 differ
Compliance certificatesDiffersREACH, RoHSRoHS
Other featuresidentical
Number of usersKnown for one10 user(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of print headsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
PictBridgeKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Recommended system requirementsKnown for oneWindows® 10, 8.1, 8, 7: 32-bit/64-bit, 2 GB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer; Windows Vista®: 32-bit only, 2 GB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer 8Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one1219 x 1016 x 2503 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Energy saving modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Finishing optionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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