Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Sharp AL-1566 multifunction printer Laser A4 vs Sharp AL-1644 Laser A3

18specifications compared
9differ
9identical
22known for one product only

Key differences

Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
- AL-1566 multifunction printer Laser A4:15 ppm
- AL-1644 Laser A3:12 ppm
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)
- AL-1566 multifunction printer Laser A4:9.6 cpm
- AL-1644 Laser A3:16 cpm
Faxing
- AL-1566 multifunction printer Laser A4:Mono faxing
- AL-1644 Laser A3:No
Maximum ISO A-series paper size
- AL-1566 multifunction printer Laser A4:A4
- AL-1644 Laser A3:A3
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
- AL-1566 multifunction printer Laser A4:A4, A5, A6
- AL-1644 Laser A3:A3, A4, A5, A6
Standard interfaces
- AL-1566 multifunction printer Laser A4:USB 2.0
- AL-1644 Laser A3:USB 1.1
Weight
- AL-1566 multifunction printer Laser A4:22 kg
- AL-1644 Laser A3:41.5 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
- AL-1566 multifunction printer Laser A4:520 x 480 x 380 mm
- AL-1644 Laser A3:590 x 577 x 653 mm

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Comparison of AL-1566, AL-1644
40 specifications	A Sharp AL-1566 multifunction printer Laser A4 Model AL-1566 View product	B Sharp AL-1644 Laser A3 Model AL-1644 View product
Printing1 differ
Print technology	Laser	Laser
Printing	No	No
Maximum resolution	600 x 600 DPI	600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs	15 ppm	12 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.2 s
Warm-up timeKnown for one	25 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Copying1 differ
Copying	Mono copying	Mono copying
Maximum copy resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	600 x 600 DPI
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Differs	9.6 cpm	16 cpm
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	999 copies
Copier resizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 - 400%
Scanningidentical
Scanning	Colour scanning	Colour scanning
Input colour depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	24 bit
Fax1 differ
FaxingDiffers	Mono faxing	No
Modem speedKnown for one	33.6 Kbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Digital sender	No	No
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Input & output capacityidentical
Total input capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for one	50 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacityKnown for one	300 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum output capacityKnown for one	250 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeDiffers	A4	A3
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Differs	A4, A5, A6	A3, A4, A5, A6
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	210 x 297 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	USB 2.0	USB 1.1
USB port	Yes	Yes
USB 1.1 ports quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Performanceidentical
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Designidentical
Market positioning	Business	Business
Poweridentical
Power consumption (average operating)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1200 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	22 kg	41.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Sharpdesk, Button Manager
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	520 x 480 x 380 mm	590 x 577 x 653 mm
All-in-one functionsDiffers	Copy, Fax, Scan	Copy, Scan
Colour all-in-one functions	Scan, No	Scan, No
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows NT 4.0 (Workstation SP), Windows2000 (Professional), WindowsXP (Home/Professional), Windows95/98/Me
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC voltage (+/-10%), 50/60 Hz
Page yield high capacity (black & white)Known for one	4000	Unknown — not stated by the source

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