Product comparison · 2 photo printers

Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 vs Epson Expression Photo XP-55

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 8identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

The Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 has 4 more print cartridges than the Epson Expression Photo XP-55 (10 vs 6). The Epson Expression Photo XP-55 has 3 W more power consumption (printing) than the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 (19 W vs 16 W). The Epson Expression Photo XP-55 has 120 - 240 V more AC input voltage than the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 (220 - 240 V vs 100 - 240 V). Only the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 has built-in display. Only the Canon imagePROGRAF PRO-300 has direct printing.

  • Maximum resolution
    • imagePROGRAF PRO-300:4800 x 2400 DPI
    • Expression Photo XP-55:5760 x 1440 DPI
  • Market positioning
    • imagePROGRAF PRO-300:Professional
    • Expression Photo XP-55:Home & office
  • Product colour
    • imagePROGRAF PRO-300:Black
    • Expression Photo XP-55:White
  • Number of print cartridges
    • imagePROGRAF PRO-300:10
    • Expression Photo XP-55:6
  • Built-in display
    • imagePROGRAF PRO-300:Yes
    • Expression Photo XP-55:No
  • Maximum print size
    • imagePROGRAF PRO-300:13" x 19" (33x48 cm)
    • Expression Photo XP-55:A4 (210 x 297 mm)
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • imagePROGRAF PRO-300:A3, A3+, A4, A5
    • Expression Photo XP-55:A4, A5, A6
  • ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)
    • imagePROGRAF PRO-300:B4, B5
    • Expression Photo XP-55:B5

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Comparison of imagePROGRAF PRO-300, Expression Photo XP-55
93 specifications
Printing1 differ
Print technologyInkjetInkjet
Borderless printingYesYes
Duplex printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Duplex printing modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto
Maximum resolutionDiffers4800 x 2400 DPI5760 x 1440 DPI
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 s
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 ppm
Print head nozzlesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source180 Nozzles Black, 180 Nozzles per Color
Features5 differ
Market positioningDiffersProfessionalHome & office
Product colourDiffersBlackWhite
Number of print cartridgesDiffers106
Printing coloursDiffersCyan, Grey, Magenta, Matte black, Photo black, Photo cyan, Photo magenta, Red, YellowBlack, Cyan, Light Cyan, Light magenta, Yellow
Built-in displayDiffersYesNo
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonalKnown for one7.62 cm (3")Unknown — not stated by the source
Control typeKnown for oneButtonsUnknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for oneRoHS, WEEEUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacityidentical
Total input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 sheets
Paper input typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePaper tray
Maximum input capacityKnown for one100 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling8 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffers13" x 19" (33x48 cm)A4 (210 x 297 mm)
Paper tray media typesDiffersArt paper, Matte paper, Photo paper, Semi-glossy paperEnvelopes
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA3, A3+, A4, A5A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB4, B5B5
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffers2LLetter, Legal
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10, DL, C6
Printing sizesDiffers10 x 15 cm10 x 15,13 x 18,16 x 9
Borderless printing media sizesDiffersA3+A4, A5, A6, Legal, Letter
Photo paper sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10x15,13x18 cm
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Differs3.5x3.5,12x12,7x1010x15"
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneA3+Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Direct printingDiffersYesNo
PictBridgeYesYes
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB, WiFi, Ethernet
Optional connectivityKnown for oneEthernet, Wireless LANUnknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersApple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print Service, PIXMA Cloud LinkApple AirPrint, Epson Connect, Epson iPrint, Epson Email Print, Epson Remote Print
Performanceidentical
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39 dB
Sound power level (printing)Known for one41.1 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power sourceACAC
Power consumption (printing)Differs16 W19 W
Power consumption (sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.9 W
AC input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V220 - 240 V
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one2.4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1Yes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.15 CatalinaMac 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
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroidUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers639 mm390 mm
DepthDiffers379 mm338 mm
HeightDiffers200 mm141 mm
WeightDiffers14.4 kg5.04 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson Easy Photo Print, Epson Print CD
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source425 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source475 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.46 kg
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 cm
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.13 m
Products per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 pc(s)
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18 pc(s)
Pallet length (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 cm
Pallet height (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.13 m
Products per pallet layer (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Products per pallet (UK)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Safety warningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceContains 1,2-benzisothiazol-3(2H)-one. May produce an allergic reaction.<br>Contains 2,4,7,9-tetramethyldec-5-yne-4,7-diol. May produce an allergic reaction.<br>Contains S186260. May produce an allergic reaction.<br>Always follow the information on the product label.
Box contentsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndividual Ink Cartridges, Main unit, Power cable, Setup guide, Software (CD)
Other featuresidentical
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 10.6.8 or later, Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows XP x64
DVD/CD printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LED indicatorsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEpson Micro PiezoTM print head
Ink dropKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.5 pl, With Variable-Sized Droplet Technology
Colour printing technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClariaTM Photo HD Ink
Maximum input capacity (photo paper)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 sheets
Printer featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePictBridge, Red eye removal, Photo Enhance
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 90 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one0 - 40%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 95%Unknown — not stated by the source

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