Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Kyocera ECOSYS M3540dn/KL3 Laser A4 vs Kyocera ECOSYS M3550idn Laser A4

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  • 97specifications compared
  • 20differ
  • 77identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • ECOSYS M3540dn/KL3 Laser A4:40 ppm
    • ECOSYS M3550idn Laser A4:50 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • ECOSYS M3540dn/KL3 Laser A4:9 s
    • ECOSYS M3550idn Laser A4:8 s
  • Time to first copy (black, normal)
    • ECOSYS M3540dn/KL3 Laser A4:9 s
    • ECOSYS M3550idn Laser A4:8 s
  • Scan speed (black)
    • ECOSYS M3540dn/KL3 Laser A4:40 ppm
    • ECOSYS M3550idn Laser A4:60 ppm
  • Scan speed (colour)
    • ECOSYS M3540dn/KL3 Laser A4:30 ppm
    • ECOSYS M3550idn Laser A4:40 ppm
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • ECOSYS M3540dn/KL3 Laser A4:150000 pages per month
    • ECOSYS M3550idn Laser A4:250000 pages per month
  • Paper input type
    • ECOSYS M3540dn/KL3 Laser A4:Cassette, Paper tray
    • ECOSYS M3550idn Laser A4:Paper tray
  • Maximum output capacity
    • ECOSYS M3540dn/KL3 Laser A4:250 sheets
    • ECOSYS M3550idn Laser A4:750 sheets

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Comparison of M3540dn/KL3, M3550idn
104 specifications
Printing2 differ
Print technologyLaserLaser
PrintingMono printingMono printing
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeAutoAuto
Maximum resolution1800 x 600 DPI1800 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs40 ppm50 ppm
Warm-up time21 s21 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs9 s8 s
Secure printingYesYes
Copying1 differ
CopyingMono copyingMono copying
Duplex copyingYesYes
Maximum copy resolution600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Time to first copy (black, normal)Differs9 s8 s
Maximum number of copies999 copies999 copies
Copier resize25 - 400%25 - 400%
N-in-1 copy function (N=)2, 42, 4
PC free copyingYesYes
Scanning2 differ
ScanningColour scanningColour scanning
Duplex scanningYesYes
Optical scanning resolution600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Maximum scan areaLegal (216 x 356)Legal (216 x 356)
Scanner typeADF scannerADF scanner
Scan toE-mail, FTP, SMB, USBE-mail, FTP, SMB, USB
Scan speed (black)Differs40 ppm60 ppm
Scan speed (colour)Differs30 ppm40 ppm
Image formats supportedJPG, TIFJPG, TIF
Document formats supportedPDF, XPSPDF, XPS
Greyscale levels256256
Scan driversTWAIN, WIATWAIN, WIA
Faxidentical
FaxingMono faxingMono faxing
Duplex faxingYesYes
Fax transmission speed3 sec/page3 sec/page
Modem speed33.6 Kbit/s33.6 Kbit/s
Fax memory256 pages256 pages
Fax coding methodsJBIG, MH, MMR, MRJBIG, MH, MMR, MR
Features1 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers150000 pages per month250000 pages per month
Number of print cartridges11
Printing coloursBlackBlack
Page description languagesEpson LQ, IBM ProPrinter, Microsoft XPS, PCL 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-multitaskingYesYes
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total number of input trays22
Total input capacity600 sheets600 sheets
Multi-Purpose trayYesYes
Multi-Purpose tray input capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Paper input typeDiffersCassette, Paper trayPaper tray
Auto document feeder (ADF)YesYes
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity75 sheets75 sheets
Maximum number of input trays66
Maximum input capacity2600 sheets2600 sheets
Maximum output capacityDiffers250 sheets750 sheets
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print size216 x 356 mm216 x 356 mm
Paper tray media typesEnvelopes, Plain paperEnvelopes, Plain paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5B5
Non-ISO print media sizesFolioFolio
Custom media length148 - 356 mm148 - 356 mm
Custom media width70 - 216 mm70 - 216 mm
Paper tray media weight60 - 120 g/m²60 - 120 g/m²
Multi-Purpose Tray media weight60 - 220 g/m²60 - 220 g/m²
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weight50 - 120 g/m²50 - 120 g/m²
Duplex media weight60 - 120 g/m²60 - 120 g/m²
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesEthernet, USB 2.0Ethernet, USB 2.0
Direct printingYesYes
USB portYesYes
Optional connectivityWireless LANWireless LAN
Networkidentical
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
Performance6 differ
Internal memoryDiffers512 MB1024 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers1536 MB2048 MB
Card reader integratedNoNo
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor familyPowerPCPowerPC
Processor model465S465S
Processor frequency667 MHz667 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs51.1 dB52.6 dB
Sound pressure level (copying)Differs51.1 dB52.6 dB
Sound pressure level (quiet mode)Differs48.9 dB49.4 dB
Sound power level (standby)Differs26.5 dB23.6 dB
Designidentical
Product colourBlack, WhiteBlack, White
Market positioningBusinessBusiness
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.8 cm (7")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouch
Built-in displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display number of linesKnown for one5 linesUnknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power consumption (average operating)Differs680 W777 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs2.6 W2.4 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs55 W71 W
Power consumption (off)0 W0 W
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage220 - 240 V220 - 240 V
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedMac 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 MavericksMac 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
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffersTÜV/GS, CETUV/GS, CE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesBlue Angel, ENERGY STARBlue Angel, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Width475 mm475 mm
Depth455 mm455 mm
HeightDiffers575 mm590 mm
WeightDiffers21.5 kg23.3 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedYesYes
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433100

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