Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Kyocera ECOSYS M5526CDW/KL3 Laser A4 vs Kyocera TASKalfa 8052ci

140specifications compared
69differ
71identical
52known for one product only

Key differences

Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
- ECOSYS M5526CDW/KL3 Laser A4:26 ppm
- TASKalfa 8052ci:80 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
- ECOSYS M5526CDW/KL3 Laser A4:26 ppm
- TASKalfa 8052ci:70 ppm
Warm-up time
- ECOSYS M5526CDW/KL3 Laser A4:29 s
- TASKalfa 8052ci:44 s
Time to first page (black, normal)
- ECOSYS M5526CDW/KL3 Laser A4:9.5 s
- TASKalfa 8052ci:4.8 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)
- ECOSYS M5526CDW/KL3 Laser A4:10.5 s
- TASKalfa 8052ci:5.9 s
N-up printing
- ECOSYS M5526CDW/KL3 Laser A4:2, 4, 6, 9, 16, 25
- TASKalfa 8052ci:2, 4, 6, 9, 16, 20, 25
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)
- ECOSYS M5526CDW/KL3 Laser A4:26 cpm
- TASKalfa 8052ci:80 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)
- ECOSYS M5526CDW/KL3 Laser A4:26 cpm
- TASKalfa 8052ci:70 cpm

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Comparison of M5526CDW/KL3, TASKalfa 8052ci
192 specifications	A Kyocera ECOSYS M5526CDW/KL3 Laser A4 Model M5526CDW/KL3 View product	B Kyocera TASKalfa 8052ci View product
Printing6 differ
Print technology	Laser	Laser
Printing	Colour printing	Colour printing
Duplex printing	Yes	Yes
Duplex printing mode	Auto	Auto
Maximum resolution	1200 x 1200 DPI	1200 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution colour	1200 x 1200 DPI	1200 x 1200 DPI
Print resolution black	1200 x 1200 DPI	1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs	26 ppm	80 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs	26 ppm	70 ppm
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	80 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	70 ppm
Print speed (black, normal quality, A3)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A3)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 ppm
Warm-up timeDiffers	29 s	44 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs	9.5 s	4.8 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Differs	10.5 s	5.9 s
Stored print functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
N-in-1 print functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Skip blank page function	Yes	Yes
Auto tray switching function	Yes	Yes
Tray priority settings function	Yes	Yes
N-up printingDiffers	2, 4, 6, 9, 16, 25	2, 4, 6, 9, 16, 20, 25
Watermark printing	Yes	Yes
Economical printing	Yes	Yes
Secure printing	Yes	Yes
Cover page printing functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Booklet printing functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Poster printing function	Yes	Yes
Secure PDF printing function	Yes	Yes
Auto continue printing functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Eco printing function	Yes	Yes
Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one	13 ppm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Duplex print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one	13 ppm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)Known for one	4.2 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Copying4 differ
Copying	Colour copying	Colour copying
Duplex copying	Yes	Yes
Maximum copy resolution	600 x 600 DPI	600 x 600 DPI
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Differs	26 cpm	80 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Differs	26 cpm	70 cpm
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A3)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A3)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 cpm
Time to first copy (black, normal)Differs	8 s	5.4 s
Time to first copy (colour, normal)Differs	10 s	7.7 s
Maximum number of copies	999 copies	999 copies
Copier resize	25 - 400%	25 - 400%
N-in-1 copy function	Yes	Yes
N-in-1 copy function (N=)	2, 4	2, 4
Copy programming function	Yes	Yes
Book copy functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
ID-card copy function	Yes	Yes
Background adjustment functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Edge erase functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Stamp functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Watermark copyingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Scanning7 differ
Scanning	Colour scanning	Colour scanning
Duplex scanning	Yes	Yes
Optical scanning resolution	600 x 600 DPI	600 x 600 DPI
Scanner type	Flatbed & ADF scanner	Flatbed & ADF scanner
Scan technology	CIS/CCD	CIS/CCD
Scan toDiffers	E-mail, FTP, SMB, USB	E-mail, FTP, File, SMB, TWAIN, USB, WIA
Scan speed (black)Differs	30 ppm	120 ppm
Scan speed (colour)Differs	23 ppm	120 ppm
Duplex scan speed (colour)Differs	16 ppm	220 ppm
Duplex scan speed (black)Differs	24 ppm	220 ppm
Image formats supportedDiffers	JPG, MMR, TIF	JPEG, TIFF
Document formats supported	PDF, XPS	PDF, XPS
Greyscale levels	256	256
Scan speed (ADF, A4)Differs	30 ppm	220 ppm
Scan driversKnown for one	TWAIN, WIA	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax1 differ
Faxing	Mono faxing	Mono faxing
Fax resolution (black)Differs	400 x 400 DPI	600 x 600 DPI
Fax transmission speed	3 sec/page	3 sec/page
Modem speed	33.6 Kbit/s	33.6 Kbit/s
Duplex faxingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax coding methodsKnown for one	JBIG, MH, MMR, MR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features5 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers	50000 pages per month	200000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleDiffers	500 - 2000 pages per month	20000 - 40000 pages per month
Digital senderKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of print cartridges	4	4
Printing coloursDiffers	Cyan, Magenta, Yellow	Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Page description languagesDiffers	Microsoft XPS, PCL 5c, PCL 6, PCL XL, PostScript 3	PCL 5c, PCL 6, PCL XL, PDF 1.7+
All-In-One-multitasking	Yes	Yes
Delay printKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Replacement cartridgesDiffers	TK-5240K, TK-5240C, TK-5240M, TK-5240Y	TK-8725K, TK-8725C, TK-8725M, TK-8725Y
Number of printer fontsKnown for one	93	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity9 differ
Total number of input traysDiffers	1	5
Total input capacityDiffers	250 sheets	4150 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers	150 sheets	70 sheets
Multi-Purpose tray	Yes	Yes
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityDiffers	50 sheets	150 sheets
Paper input typeDiffers	Cassette, Paper tray	Cassette
Auto document feeder (ADF)	Yes	Yes
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers	50 sheets	270 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) output capacityDiffers	50 sheets	270 sheets
Maximum input capacityDiffers	550 sheets	7650 sheets
Maximum output capacityDiffers	150 sheets	4300 sheets
Maximum number of input traysKnown for one	2	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling10 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeDiffers	A4	A3
Paper tray media typesDiffers	Bond paper, Envelopes, Plain paper, Pre-printed	Bond paper, Coated paper, Envelopes, Labels, Letterhead, Plain paper, Pre-printed, Recycled paper, Thick paper
Multi-purpose tray media typesDiffers	Bond paper, Envelopes, Labels, Legal, Letter, Plain paper, Thick paper	Banner, Bond paper, Business cards, Envelopes, Hole punched paper, Labels, Letterhead, Plain paper, Preprinted forms, Recycled paper, Thick paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Differs	A4, A5, A6	A3, A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Differs	B5, B6	B5
Paper tray media weightDiffers	60 - 163 g/m²	60 - 256 g/m²
Multi-Purpose Tray media weightDiffers	60 - 220 g/m²	52 - 300 g/m²
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weightDiffers	50 - 160 g/m²	35 - 220 g/m²
Duplex media weightDiffers	60 - 120 g/m²	64 - 256 g/m²
Scan media weightDiffers	50 - 160 g/m²	35 - 220 g/m²
Media thickness (min)	0.11 mm	0.11 mm
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for one	Legal	Unknown — not stated by the source
Custom media lengthKnown for one	148 - 356 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Custom media widthKnown for one	70 - 216 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Ethernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN	Ethernet, USB 2.0
Direct printing	Yes	Yes
Optional connectivityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Ethernet, Near Field Communication (NFC), Wireless LAN
USB portKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Ethernet LAN	Yes	Yes
Cabling technology	10/100/1000Base-T(X)	10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data rates	10,100,1000 Mbit/s	10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Near Field Communication (NFC)Differs	No	Yes
HDD overwriteKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
IP address filteringKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Number of HDD overwritesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Email over SSL	Yes	Yes
Mobile printing technologies	Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Kyocera Mobile Print, Mopria Print Service	Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Kyocera Mobile Print, Mopria Print Service
Email protocolsKnown for one	POP3, SMTP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance6 differ
Internal memoryDiffers	512 MB	4500 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	1536 MB	4500 MB
Internal storage capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	328 GB
Card reader integrated	Yes	Yes
Built-in processor	Yes	Yes
Processor familyDiffers	ARM Cortex-A9	NXP QorIQ
Processor coresKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Processor frequencyDiffers	800 MHz	1200 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	47.1 dB	54.7 dB
Sound pressure level (copying)Differs	47.1 dB	54.7 dB
Sound power level (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	34.9 dB
Memory slotsKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD, SDHC	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (quiet mode)Known for one	44 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	Black, Blue
Market positioning	Business	Business
Built-in display	Yes	Yes
Display	TFT	TFT
Display diagonalDiffers	10.9 cm (4.3")	22.9 cm (9")
Touchscreen	Yes	Yes
Control type	Touch	Touch
Colour display	Yes	Yes
Display resolutionKnown for one	480 x 272 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power8 differ
Power consumption (max)Differs	1090 W	2400 W
Power consumption (average operating)Differs	375 W	1310 W
Power consumption (printing)Differs	375 W	1360 W
Power consumption (copying)Differs	375 W	1360 W
Power consumption (ready)Differs	41 W	270 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 W
Power consumption (sleep)Differs	1 W	0.3 W
Power consumption (off)Differs	0.2 W	0.1 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Differs	1.024 kWh/week	5.7 kWh/week
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltage	220 - 240 V	220 - 240 V
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffers	Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks	Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks
Linux operating systems supported	Yes	Yes
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating altitude	0 - 3500 m	0 - 3500 m
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 80%	10 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)	10 - 32.5 °C	10 - 32.5 °C
Storage relative humidity (H-H)	10 - 90%	10 - 90%
Storage temperature (T-T)	-20 - 40 °C	-20 - 40 °C
Certificates1 differ
CertificationDiffers	TÜV/GS, CE, ISO 9001, ISO 14001	GS, TÜV, CE
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffers	Blue Angel, EPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR	Nordic Swan Ecolabel, Blue Angel, EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	417 mm	750 mm
DepthDiffers	429 mm	822 mm
HeightDiffers	495 mm	1234 mm
WeightDiffers	26 kg	182 g
Packaging content1 differ
Cartridge(s) includedDiffers	Yes	No
Imaging unit included	Yes	Yes
Power cord included	Yes	Yes
Quick installation guide	Yes	Yes
Included cartridge capacity (black)Known for one	1200 pages	Unknown — not stated by the source
Included cartridge capacity (CMY)Known for one	1200 pages	Unknown — not stated by the source
Drivers includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificates	RoHS	RoHS
Other features1 differ
Safety sheetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Documentation CD	Yes	Yes
Energy saving mode	Yes	Yes
Power managementKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Software CD	Yes	Yes
Finishing optionDiffers	No	Yes
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	529 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	567 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	637 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	33 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source

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