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Brother DS-640E scanner Handheld scanner vs Ricoh fi-8950 ADF scanner

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 7identical
  • 77known for one product only

Key differences

The Ricoh fi-8950 ADF scanner has 135 ppm more ADF scan speed (b/w, A4) than the Brother DS-640E scanner Handheld scanner (150 ppm vs 15 ppm). The Ricoh fi-8950 ADF scanner has 67.4 W more power consumption (typical) than the Brother DS-640E scanner Handheld scanner (70 W vs 2.6 W). The Ricoh fi-8950 ADF scanner has 159 mm more width than the Brother DS-640E scanner Handheld scanner (460 mm vs 301 mm). Only the Ricoh fi-8950 ADF scanner has duplex scanning. Only the Ricoh fi-8950 ADF scanner has built-in display.

  • Maximum scan size
    • DS-640E scanner Handheld scanner:215.9 x 1828.8 mm
    • fi-8950 ADF scanner:305 x 431.8 mm
  • Duplex scanning
    • DS-640E scanner Handheld scanner:No
    • fi-8950 ADF scanner:Yes
  • ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)
    • DS-640E scanner Handheld scanner:15 ppm
    • fi-8950 ADF scanner:150 ppm
  • Scanner type
    • DS-640E scanner Handheld scanner:Handheld scanner
    • fi-8950 ADF scanner:ADF scanner
  • Built-in display
    • DS-640E scanner Handheld scanner:No
    • fi-8950 ADF scanner:Yes
  • Product colour
    • DS-640E scanner Handheld scanner:Black, White
    • fi-8950 ADF scanner:Black, Grey
  • Sensor type
    • DS-640E scanner Handheld scanner:CIS
    • fi-8950 ADF scanner:Dual CIS
  • Scan file formats
    • DS-640E scanner Handheld scanner:PDF, TIFF, JPEG
    • fi-8950 ADF scanner:PDF

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Comparison of DS-640E, fi-8950
105 specifications
Scanning3 differ
Maximum scan sizeDiffers215.9 x 1828.8 mm305 x 431.8 mm
Optical scanning resolution600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Colour scanningYesYes
Duplex scanningDiffersNoYes
ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)Differs15 ppm150 ppm
Enhanced scan resolutionKnown for one1200 x 1200 DPIUnknown — 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
Output monochrome depthKnown for one1 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Greyscale levelsKnown for one256Unknown — not stated by the source
ADF scan speed (colour, A4)Known for one15 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Black/white scanning colour modesKnown for oneGrayscaleUnknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Scanner typeDiffersHandheld scannerADF scanner
Built-in displayDiffersNoYes
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack, Grey
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.9 cm (4.3")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouch
Performance3 differ
Sensor typeDiffersCISDual CIS
Light sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRGB LED
Scan file formatsDiffersPDF, TIFF, JPEGPDF
Daily duty cycle (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source130000 pages
Scan driversDiffersSANE, TWAIN, WIAISIS, TWAIN
Ultrasonic sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 MB
Scan toKnown for oneE-mail, File, Image, OCRUnknown — not stated by the source
Scanning noise levelKnown for one53 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (max)Known for one42 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Input capacityidentical
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 sheets
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeDiffersA4A3
Scanning media types supportedDiffersPlain paper, Plastic CardBusiness Card, Post Card(JPN)
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA3, A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB5, B6
LegalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LetterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Paper tray media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 570 g/m²
Maximum scan lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.1 m
Long-paper modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Card thickness (max)Known for one1.24 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Plastic card media weightKnown for one35 - 270 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weightKnown for one35 - 270 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
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
USB connector typeKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUSB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs2.6 W70 W
Power supply typeDiffersUSBAC
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 W
Sleep modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one1.4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.01 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers301 mm460 mm
DepthDiffers36.8 mm430 mm
HeightDiffers50.6 mm315 mm
WeightDiffers849 g23 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Package widthKnown for one377 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one162 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one76 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one849 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedDiffersMicro-USBAC
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePaperStream Capture PaperStream IP
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
System requirements2 differ
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019Windows Server 2012 R2 x64, Windows Server 2012 x64
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 IoT Enterprise, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 EnterprisWindows 10, Windows 11 x64
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 MojaveUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Other featuresidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Maximum media lengthKnown for one182.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum media widthKnown for one215.9Unknown — not stated by the source
Scan media weightKnown for one35 - 270 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics data1 differ
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) codeDiffers847160708471607000
Metal packaging weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Pallet gross lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source67 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source136 cm
Pallet height (air)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source140 cm
Pallet height (sea)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source183 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 source6 pc(s)
Products per pallet (sea)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 pc(s)
Wood packaging weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g
Products per palletKnown for one240 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
Layers per palletKnown for one8 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for one80 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for one10 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one16.3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one242 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Pallet typeKnown for one800 x 1200 mmUnknown — not stated by the source

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