Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Kyocera TASKalfa 266ci Laser A4 vs Kyocera ECOSYS M3040idn/KL3 Laser A4

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  • 69specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 37identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Printing
    • TASKalfa 266ci Laser A4:Colour printing
    • ECOSYS M3040idn/KL3 Laser A4:Mono printing
  • Maximum resolution
    • TASKalfa 266ci Laser A4:9600 x 600 DPI
    • ECOSYS M3040idn/KL3 Laser A4:1800 x 600 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • TASKalfa 266ci Laser A4:26 ppm
    • ECOSYS M3040idn/KL3 Laser A4:40 ppm
  • Warm-up time
    • TASKalfa 266ci Laser A4:29 s
    • ECOSYS M3040idn/KL3 Laser A4:21 s
  • Scan to
    • TASKalfa 266ci Laser A4:E-mail, Fax, FTP, SMB, USB
    • ECOSYS M3040idn/KL3 Laser A4:E-mail, FTP, SMB, USB
  • Image formats supported
    • TASKalfa 266ci Laser A4:JPG
    • ECOSYS M3040idn/KL3 Laser A4:JPG, TIF
  • Faxing
    • TASKalfa 266ci Laser A4:Mono faxing
    • ECOSYS M3040idn/KL3 Laser A4:No
  • Number of print cartridges
    • TASKalfa 266ci Laser A4:4
    • ECOSYS M3040idn/KL3 Laser A4:1

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Comparison of 266ci, M3040idn/KL3
111 specifications
Printing4 differ
PrintingDiffersColour printingMono printing
Maximum resolutionDiffers9600 x 600 DPI1800 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs26 ppm40 ppm
Warm-up timeDiffers29 s21 s
Secure printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one26 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for one10.5 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Copyingidentical
CopyingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMono copying
Maximum copy resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 x 600 DPI
Time to first copy (black, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 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
Scanning2 differ
Scanner typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceADF scanner
Scan toDiffersE-mail, Fax, FTP, SMB, USBE-mail, FTP, SMB, USB
Scan speed (black)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 ppm
Scan speed (colour)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 ppm
Image formats supportedDiffersJPGJPG, TIF
Scan driversKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTWAIN, WIA
Fax1 differ
FaxingDiffersMono faxingNo
Fax resolution (black)Known for one400 x 400 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax transmission speedKnown for one2.5 sec/pageUnknown — not stated by the source
Modem speedKnown for one33.6 Kbit/sUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax coding methodsKnown for oneJBIG, MH, MMR, MRUnknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Maximum duty cycleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150000 pages per month
Number of print cartridgesDiffers41
Page description languagesDiffersPCL 5c, PCL 6, PCL XL, PDF 1.7, PostScript 3Epson LQ, IBM ProPrinter, Microsoft XPS, PCL 5c, PCL 6, PCL XL, PDF 1.7, PostScript 3
All-In-One-multitaskingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Printing coloursKnown for oneBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity6 differ
Total number of input traysDiffers12
Total input capacityDiffers250 sheets600 sheets
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityDiffers50 sheets100 sheets
Paper input typeDiffersCassettePaper tray
Auto document feeder (ADF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 sheets
Maximum number of input traysDiffers36
Maximum input capacityDiffers1300 sheets2600 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 sheets
Total output capacityKnown for one150 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffers210 x 297 mm216 x 356 mm
Custom media lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source148 - 356 mm
Custom media widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 - 216 mm
Paper tray media weightDiffers60 - 163 g/m²60 - 120 g/m²
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 120 g/m²
Duplex media weightDiffers60 - 163 g/m²60 - 120 g/m²
Multi-purpose tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB 2.0Ethernet, USB 2.0
Direct printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWireless LAN
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneApple AirPrintUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance4 differ
Card reader integratedDiffersYesNo
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs48.6 dB51.5 dB
Sound pressure level (copying)Differs48.5 dB51.5 dB
Sound pressure level (quiet mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47.9 dB
Sound power level (standby)Differs27.6 dB27.8 dB
Memory slotsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneSD, SDHCUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlack, White
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.8 cm (7")
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power consumption (average operating)Differs445 W684 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs41 W2.4 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs3 W61 W
Power consumption (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 W
System requirementsidentical
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Certificatesidentical
CertificationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTUV/GS, CE
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersENERGY STARBlue Angel, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers514 mm475 mm
DepthDiffers550 mm455 mm
HeightDiffers603 mm575 mm
WeightDiffers38.7 kg22 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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