Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Kyocera 181 SCAN vs Kyocera 221 SCAN

52specifications compared
12differ
40identical
49known for one product only

Key differences

Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
- 181 SCAN:18 ppm
- 221 SCAN:22 ppm
Print speed (black, normal quality, A3)
- 181 SCAN:8 ppm
- 221 SCAN:10 ppm
Faxing
- 181 SCAN:No
- 221 SCAN:Mono faxing
Total input capacity
- 181 SCAN:300 sheets
- 221 SCAN:600 sheets
Maximum input capacity
- 181 SCAN:1300 sheets
- 221 SCAN:700 sheets
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
- 181 SCAN:A3, A4, A5, A6
- 221 SCAN:A3, A4, A5
Processor frequency
- 181 SCAN:500 MHz
- 221 SCAN:440 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)
- 181 SCAN:65.3 dB
- 221 SCAN:66.7 dB

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Comparison of 181 SCAN, 221 SCAN
101 specifications	A Kyocera 181 SCAN View product	B Kyocera 221 SCAN View product
Printing2 differ
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs	18 ppm	22 ppm
Print speed (black, normal quality, A3)Differs	8 ppm	10 ppm
Copyingidentical
Time to first copy (black, normal)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.7 s
PC free copyingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Scanningidentical
ScanningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Mono scanning
Scanner typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Flatbed scanner
Scan toKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	E-mail, Fax, Image
Scan speed (black)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 ppm
Image formats supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TIF
Greyscale levelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	256
Fax1 differ
FaxingDiffers	No	Mono faxing
Fax transmission speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 sec/page
Modem speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33.6 Kbit/s
Fax memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 MB
Auto-redialingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fax forwardingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto reductionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Caller IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fax coding methodsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	JBIG, MH, MMR, MR
Features1 differ
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Printing coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Page description languagesDiffers	PCL 6, PDF 1.4, PostScript 3	IBM ProPrinter, PCL 6, PostScript 3
All-In-One-multitaskingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total number of input traysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Total input capacityDiffers	300 sheets	600 sheets
Paper input typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Paper tray
Maximum input capacityDiffers	1300 sheets	700 sheets
Paper handling1 differ
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Differs	A3, A4, A5, A6	A3, A4, A5
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Folio
Custom media lengthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	148 - 732 mm
Custom media widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	98 - 297 mm
Media thickness (min)Known for one	0.11 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Direct printingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Networkidentical
Supported network protocols (IPv4)Known for one	TCP/IP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for one	Not supported	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Memory slotsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor frequencyDiffers	500 MHz	440 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	65.3 dB	66.7 dB
Sound pressure level (quiet mode)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 dB
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Processor modelKnown for one	440	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound power level (standby)Known for one	40 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
Product colourKnown for one	Black	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (average operating)Differs	421 W	450 W
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220 - 240 V
System requirementsidentical
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	TUV, GS, CE	TÜV/GS, CE
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	34 kg	40 kg
WidthKnown for one	568 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	594 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	502 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Networking featuresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Fast Ethernet
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	568 x 594 x 607 mm
All-in-one functionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Copy, Fax, Print, Scan
Colour all-in-one functionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 95, 98, Me, NT4.0, 2000, XP, Server 2003 Mac OS
Network readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of power supply unitsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1

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