Product comparison · 2 scanners

Canon imageFORMULA CR-50 ADF scanner vs Plustek PL 2550

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 11identical
  • 31known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum scan size
    • imageFORMULA CR-50 ADF scanner:108 x 228 mm
    • PL 2550:216 x 297 mm
  • Input colour depth
    • imageFORMULA CR-50 ADF scanner:24 bit
    • PL 2550:48 bit
  • Scanner type
    • imageFORMULA CR-50 ADF scanner:ADF scanner
    • PL 2550:Flatbed & ADF scanner
  • Product colour
    • imageFORMULA CR-50 ADF scanner:Grey, White
    • PL 2550:Black
  • Sensor type
    • imageFORMULA CR-50 ADF scanner:CMOS CIS
    • PL 2550:CIS
  • Daily duty cycle (max)
    • imageFORMULA CR-50 ADF scanner:2500 pages
    • PL 2550:1500 pages
  • Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weight
    • imageFORMULA CR-50 ADF scanner:60 - 120 g/m²
    • PL 2550:50 - 105 g/m²
  • Power consumption (typical)
    • imageFORMULA CR-50 ADF scanner:27 W
    • PL 2550:18 W

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Comparison of CR-50, PL 2550
60 specifications
Scanning2 differ
Maximum scan sizeDiffers108 x 228 mm216 x 297 mm
Optical scanning resolution600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Colour scanningYesYes
Duplex scanningYesYes
Input colour depthDiffers24 bit48 bit
Output colour depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24 bit
Output greyscale depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 bit
Output monochrome depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 bit
Film scanningNoNo
ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source25 ppm
ADF scan speed (colour, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 ppm
Duplex ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 ipm
Duplex ADF scan speed (colour, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 ipm
Design2 differ
Scanner typeDiffersADF scannerFlatbed & ADF scanner
Product colourDiffersGrey, WhiteBlack
Built-in displayKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Sensor typeDiffersCMOS CISCIS
Daily duty cycle (max)Differs2500 pages1500 pages
Scan driversKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTWAIN
Light sourceKnown for oneRGB LEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Input capacityidentical
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity50 sheets50 sheets
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4
Scanning media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCard stock, Plain paper
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weightDiffers60 - 120 g/m²50 - 105 g/m²
Maximum scan widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source21.6 cm
Maximum scan lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35.6 cm
Maximum scan area (ADF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source216 x 356 mm
Minimum scan area (ADF)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13.2 x 13.2 mm
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portYesYes
USB version2.02.0
Standard interfacesUSB 2.0USB 2.0
Power4 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs27 W18 W
Power supply typeDiffersACDC
Power consumption (standby)Differs4 W0.3 W
Power consumption (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 W
Input voltageDiffers220-240 V24 V
CurrentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.75 A
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers140 mm481 mm
DepthDiffers223 mm327 mm
HeightDiffers188 mm203 mm
WeightDiffers2 kg4.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
Calibration sheet includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cleaning clothKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Drivers includedYesYes
System requirements1 differ
Minimum RAMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source512 MB
Minimum processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePentium IV 2.0 GHz
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MB
USB requiredYesYes
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 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 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneWindows XP/Vista/7Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs50 - 90.5 °F5 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Other features1 differ
CertificationDiffersRoHSFCC Class B, CE
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84716070Unknown — not stated by the source

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