Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Kyocera TASKalfa 356ci Laser A4 vs Kyocera TASKalfa 406ci Laser A4

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  • 100specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 80identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • TASKalfa 356ci Laser A4:35 ppm
    • TASKalfa 406ci Laser A4:40 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • TASKalfa 356ci Laser A4:35 ppm
    • TASKalfa 406ci Laser A4:40 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • TASKalfa 356ci Laser A4:5.5 s
    • TASKalfa 406ci Laser A4:5.4 s
  • Time to first page (colour, normal)
    • TASKalfa 356ci Laser A4:6.5 s
    • TASKalfa 406ci Laser A4:6.4 s
  • Time to first copy (black, normal)
    • TASKalfa 356ci Laser A4:5.9 s
    • TASKalfa 406ci Laser A4:5.8 s
  • Time to first copy (colour, normal)
    • TASKalfa 356ci Laser A4:7.3 s
    • TASKalfa 406ci Laser A4:6.9 s
  • Maximum scan area
    • TASKalfa 356ci Laser A4:216 x 1900 mm
    • TASKalfa 406ci Laser A4:Legal (216 x 356)
  • Faxing
    • TASKalfa 356ci Laser A4:Colour faxing
    • TASKalfa 406ci Laser A4:Mono faxing

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Comparison of 356ci, 406ci
128 specifications
Printing4 differ
Print resolution colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs35 ppm40 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs35 ppm40 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs5.5 s5.4 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Differs6.5 s6.4 s
N-up printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2, 4, 6, 9, 16
Copying2 differ
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 cpm
Time to first copy (black, normal)Differs5.9 s5.8 s
Time to first copy (colour, normal)Differs7.3 s6.9 s
Scanning1 differ
Duplex scanningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum scan areaDiffers216 x 1900 mmLegal (216 x 356)
Scanner typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFlatbed & ADF scanner
Scan speed (black)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 ppm
Scan speed (colour)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 ppm
Fax1 differ
FaxingDiffersColour faxingMono faxing
Features1 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers100000 pages per month150000 pages per month
Digital senderKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of print cartridgesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total input capacityDiffers500 sheets600 sheets
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 output capacityDiffers500 sheets600 sheets
Paper handling2 differ
Paper tray media typesDiffersBanner, Plain paperBanner, Bond paper, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Pre-printed, Thick paper, Thicker paper, Thin paper, Transparencies
Multi-purpose tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBond paper, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Hole punched paper, Labels, Letterhead, Plain paper, Preprinted forms, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thicker paper, Thin paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A5A4, A5, A6
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 120 g/m²
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceApple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Kyocera Mobile Print, Mopria Print Service
Security featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIPSec, HTTPS, SNMPv3, IPPS, Encrypted PDF Direct Print, Private Print, Secure Print SSL, POP over SSL, SMTP over SSL
Performance5 differ
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 MB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Internal storage capacityDiffers8 GB320 GB
Processor familyDiffersNXP QorIQPowerPC
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs49.6 dB50.8 dB
Sound pressure level (copying)Differs49.6 dB50.8 dB
Sound pressure level (quiet mode)Differs46.4 dB47.2 dB
Sound power level (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25.5 dB
Designidentical
Display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 x 480 pixels
Power1 differ
Power consumption (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1400 W
Power consumption (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source752 W
Power consumption (copying)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source752 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs110 W64 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.3 kWh/week
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersNordic Swan Ecolabel, Blue Angel, ENERGY STARBlue Angel, ENERGY STAR
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
Energy saving modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes

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