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Brother ADS-4550W ADF scanner vs Epson DS-C480W Sheet-fed scanner Black, Grey

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 10identical
  • 64known for one product only

Key differences

The Brother ADS-4550W ADF scanner has 250 pages more daily duty cycle (max) than the Epson DS-C480W Sheet-fed scanner Black, Grey (5250 pages vs 5000 pages). The Brother ADS-4550W ADF scanner has 40 sheets more auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity than the Epson DS-C480W Sheet-fed scanner Black, Grey (60 sheets vs 20 sheets). The Brother ADS-4550W ADF scanner has 12 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson DS-C480W Sheet-fed scanner Black, Grey (25 W vs 13 W). Scanner type: ADF scanner on the Brother ADS-4550W ADF scanner, Sheet-fed scanner on the Epson DS-C480W Sheet-fed scanner Black, Grey. Product colour: Black, White on the Brother ADS-4550W ADF scanner, Black, Grey on the Epson DS-C480W Sheet-fed scanner Black, Grey.

  • Scanner type
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:ADF scanner
    • DS-C480W Sheet-fed scanner Black, Grey:Sheet-fed scanner
  • Product colour
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:Black, White
    • DS-C480W Sheet-fed scanner Black, Grey:Black, Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:7.11 cm (2.8")
    • DS-C480W Sheet-fed scanner Black, Grey:6.1 cm (2.4")
  • Control type
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:Buttons, Touch
    • DS-C480W Sheet-fed scanner Black, Grey:Touch
  • Sensor type
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:Dual CIS
    • DS-C480W Sheet-fed scanner Black, Grey:CIS
  • Daily duty cycle (max)
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:5250 pages
    • DS-C480W Sheet-fed scanner Black, Grey:5000 pages
  • Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:60 sheets
    • DS-C480W Sheet-fed scanner Black, Grey:20 sheets
  • USB version
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
    • DS-C480W Sheet-fed scanner Black, Grey:2.0

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Comparison of ADS-4550W, DS-C480W
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ADS-4550W ADF scanner

Model ADS-4550W

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Scanningidentical
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for one600 x 600 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour scanningKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex scanningYesYes
Input colour depthKnown for one48 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Output colour depthKnown for one24 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Output greyscale depthKnown for one8 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)Known for one35 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
ADF scan speed (colour, A4)Known for one35 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)Known for one70 ipmUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex ADF scan speed (colour, A4)Known for one70 ipmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum scan sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source215.9 x 5588 mm
Roller lifetimeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50000 pages
Design4 differ
Scanner typeDiffersADF scannerSheet-fed scanner
Built-in displayYesYes
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack, Grey
Display diagonalDiffers7.11 cm (2.8")6.1 cm (2.4")
TouchscreenYesYes
Colour displayYesYes
Control typeDiffersButtons, TouchTouch
Performance2 differ
Sensor typeDiffersDual CISCIS
Scan file formatsKnown for oneJPEG, PDF, TIFFUnknown — not stated by the source
Daily duty cycle (max)Differs5250 pages5000 pages
Maximum duty cycleKnown for one105000 pages per monthUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan toKnown for oneE-mail Server, FTP, Image, Network folder, PC, SMB, USBUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan driversKnown for oneSANE, TWAIN, WIAUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (max)Known for one59 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Light sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLED
Input capacity1 differ
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers60 sheets20 sheets
Paper handlingidentical
Scanning media types supportedKnown for oneBusiness Card, Plain paper, Plastic Card, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thin paperUnknown — not stated by the source
Long-paper modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA3, A4Unknown — not stated by the source
Card thickness (max)Known for one1.32 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weightKnown for one40 - 200 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 - 413 g/m²
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB portYesYes
USB versionDiffers3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)2.0
USB connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Security algorithmsKnown for one64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, EAP-FAST, EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, PEAP, SMTP-AUTH, SNMPv3, SSL/TLS, TLS, WPA-PSK, WPA-PSK2, WPA3-SAE, WPSUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile printing technologiesKnown for oneApple AirPrint, Brother Mobile ConnectUnknown — not stated by the source
IPv6 supportKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocols (IPv4)Known for oneDHCP, APIPA (Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS, DNS Resolver, mDNS, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, ICMP, Web Services (Scan), HTTP/HTTPS server, LLMNR responder, SNTP ClientUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocols (IPv6)Known for oneRA, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, Web Services(Scan), SNTP Client, HTTP/HTTPS server, ICMPv6Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs25 W13 W
Power supply typeDiffersDCUSB
Power consumption (standby)Known for one2.3 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)0.1 W0.1 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one50/60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Power consumption (sleep)Known for one1.7 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Output currentKnown for one1.9 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Output voltageKnown for one24 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto power offKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one300 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one630 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one290 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers2.7 kg1.81 kg
Folded widthKnown for one30 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Folded depthKnown for one15.4 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Folded heightKnown for one15.8 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Package widthKnown for one391 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one243 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one320 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one4.5 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
ADF paper chuteKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneAC, USBUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements1 differ
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022Unknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11Yes
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Differs-20 - 60 °C-25 - 60 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%15 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Compliance certificatesDiffersGS mark, RoHSRoHS
Custom media widthKnown for one50.8 - 215.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum media lengthKnown for one5 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum scan resolutionKnown for one1200 x 1200 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Product dimensions when closed (WxDxH)Known for one300 x 216 x 191 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIndonesia

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