Product comparison · 2 scanners

Canon imageFORMULA DR-9050C scanner Sheet-fed scanner A3 vs Epson Perfection 1240U

14specifications compared
12differ
2identical
24known for one product only

Key differences

Maximum scan size
- imageFORMULA DR-9050C scanner Sheet-fed scanner A3:305 x 432 mm
- Perfection 1240U:216 x 297 mm
Scanner type
- imageFORMULA DR-9050C scanner Sheet-fed scanner A3:Sheet-fed scanner
- Perfection 1240U:Flatbed scanner
Sensor type
- imageFORMULA DR-9050C scanner Sheet-fed scanner A3:CMOS CIS
- Perfection 1240U:CCD
Maximum ISO A-series paper size
- imageFORMULA DR-9050C scanner Sheet-fed scanner A3:A3
- Perfection 1240U:A4
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
- imageFORMULA DR-9050C scanner Sheet-fed scanner A3:A3, A4
- Perfection 1240U:A4
Weight
- imageFORMULA DR-9050C scanner Sheet-fed scanner A3:22.5 kg
- Perfection 1240U:2.8 kg
Mac compatibility
- imageFORMULA DR-9050C scanner Sheet-fed scanner A3:No
- Perfection 1240U:Yes
Operating temperature (T-T)
- imageFORMULA DR-9050C scanner Sheet-fed scanner A3:10 - 32.5 °C
- Perfection 1240U:5 - 35 °C

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Comparison of DR-9050C, Perfection 1240U
38 specifications	A Canon imageFORMULA DR-9050C scanner Sheet-fed scanner A3 Model DR-9050C View product	B Epson Perfection 1240U View product
Scanning1 differ
Maximum scan sizeDiffers	305 x 432 mm	216 x 297 mm
Enhanced scan resolutionKnown for one	300 x 300 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour scanning	Yes	Yes
Duplex scanningKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input colour depthKnown for one	24 bit	Unknown — not stated by the source
Film scanning	No	No
Greyscale levelsKnown for one	256	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical density (Dmax)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3
Design1 differ
Scanner typeDiffers	Sheet-fed scanner	Flatbed scanner
Performance1 differ
Sensor typeDiffers	CMOS CIS	CCD
Light sourceKnown for one	RGB LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeDiffers	A3	A4
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Differs	A3, A4	A4
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	84 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	3.9 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power supplyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 W
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	480 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	531 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	315 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	22.5 kg	2.8 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Bundled softwareDiffers	ISIS/TWAIN Drivers, CapturePerfect 3.0	EPSON TWAIN Adobe PhotoDeluxe ScanSoft TextBridge Pro NewSoft Presto
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirements2 differ
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows 2000/XP Pro/XP Home/Vista 32-bit & 64-bit	Windows 98/2000/Me Mac 8.5 +
Mac compatibilityDiffers	No	Yes
Minimum RAMKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 MB
Minimum processorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Pentium
Minimum system requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs	10 - 32.5 °C	5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs	20 - 80%	10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 - 85%
Other features1 differ
Power requirementsDiffers	AC220 - 240V, 50/60Hz	100 - 120V, 49.5 - 60.5Hz
Scan media weightKnown for one	40 - 255 g/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
CertificationKnown for one	ROHS, WEEE, ISO9001	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	480 x 718 x 390 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum length of sheet mediaKnown for one	3000 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scan quality (black, normal)Known for one	200 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scan quality (colour, normal)Known for one	300 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	269 x 171.4 x 93 mm

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