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Brother ADS-4550W ADF scanner vs Ricoh fi-8250U ADF + Manual feed scanner

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  • 38specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 19identical
  • 68known for one product only

Key differences

The Ricoh fi-8250U ADF + Manual feed scanner has 2,750 pages more daily duty cycle (max) than the Brother ADS-4550W ADF scanner (8000 pages vs 5250 pages). The Ricoh fi-8250U ADF + Manual feed scanner has 40 sheets more auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity than the Brother ADS-4550W ADF scanner (100 sheets vs 60 sheets). The Ricoh fi-8250U ADF + Manual feed scanner has 0.08 mm more card thickness (max) than the Brother ADS-4550W ADF scanner (1.4 mm vs 1.32 mm). Only the Brother ADS-4550W ADF scanner has built-in display. Scanner type: ADF scanner on the Brother ADS-4550W ADF scanner, ADF + Manual feed scanner on the Ricoh fi-8250U ADF + Manual feed scanner.

  • Scanner type
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:ADF scanner
    • fi-8250U ADF + Manual feed scanner:ADF + Manual feed scanner
  • Built-in display
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:Yes
    • fi-8250U ADF + Manual feed scanner:No
  • Sensor type
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:Dual CIS
    • fi-8250U ADF + Manual feed scanner:Dual CIS/CCD
  • Daily duty cycle (max)
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:5250 pages
    • fi-8250U ADF + Manual feed scanner:8000 pages
  • Scan drivers
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:SANE, TWAIN, WIA
    • fi-8250U ADF + Manual feed scanner:ICA, SANE, TWAIN, WIA
  • Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:60 sheets
    • fi-8250U ADF + Manual feed scanner:100 sheets
  • Card thickness (max)
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:1.32 mm
    • fi-8250U ADF + Manual feed scanner:1.4 mm
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • ADS-4550W ADF scanner:25 W
    • fi-8250U ADF + Manual feed scanner:21 W

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Comparison of ADS-4550W, fi-8250U
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ADS-4550W ADF scanner

Model ADS-4550W

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Scanningidentical
Optical scanning resolution600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Colour scanningKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex scanningYesYes
Input colour depthKnown for one48 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Output colour depth24 bit24 bit
Output greyscale depth8 bit8 bit
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 355.6 mm
Output monochrome depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 bit
Design2 differ
Scanner typeDiffersADF scannerADF + Manual feed scanner
Built-in displayDiffersYesNo
Product colourBlack, WhiteBlack, White
Display diagonalKnown for one7.11 cm (2.8")Unknown — not stated by the source
TouchscreenKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Control typeKnown for oneButtons, TouchUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
Sensor typeDiffersDual CISDual CIS/CCD
Scan file formatsKnown for oneJPEG, PDF, TIFFUnknown — not stated by the source
Daily duty cycle (max)Differs5250 pages8000 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 driversDiffersSANE, TWAIN, WIAICA, SANE, TWAIN, WIA
Sound pressure level (max)Known for one59 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Light sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRGB LED
Ultrasonic sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Input capacity1 differ
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers60 sheets100 sheets
Paper handling1 differ
Scanning media types supportedKnown for oneBusiness Card, Plain paper, Plastic Card, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thin paperUnknown — not stated by the source
Long-paper modeYesYes
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA3, A4Unknown — not stated by the source
Card thickness (max)Differs1.32 mm1.4 mm
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weightKnown for one40 - 200 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4
Paper tray media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 465 g/m²
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portYesYes
USB version3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Socket connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC5
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs25 W21 W
Power supply typeDiffersDCAC
Power consumption (standby)Differs2.3 W0.2 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
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
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17 W
Weight & dimensions3 differ
Width300 mm300 mm
DepthDiffers630 mm577 mm
HeightDiffers290 mm234 mm
WeightDiffers2.7 kg8.8 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 data4 differ
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthDiffers391 mm500 mm
Package depthDiffers243 mm700 mm
Package heightDiffers320 mm375 mm
Package weightDiffers4.5 kg13 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter includedYesYes
ADF paper chuteKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedAC, USBAC, USB
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 11Windows 10, Windows 11
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Cardboard packaging weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.2 kg
Foil packaging weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 g
Glass packaging weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8471607000
Metal packaging weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source102 cm
Pallet height (air)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source124.5 cm
Pallet height (sea)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source199.5 cm
Paper packaging weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4 kg
Plastic packaging weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 g
Polystyrene (EPS/EPP) packaging weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 g
Products per pallet (air)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 pc(s)
Products per pallet (sea)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 pc(s)
Wood packaging weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g

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