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Canon imageFORMULA R30 Driverless Desktop Document Scanner vs Ricoh fi-8820 ADF scanner

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  • 26specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 9identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The Ricoh fi-8820 ADF scanner has 60 W more power consumption (typical) than the Canon imageFORMULA R30 Driverless Desktop Document Scanner (70 W vs 10 W). The Canon imageFORMULA R30 Driverless Desktop Document Scanner has 120 - 240 V more input voltage than the Ricoh fi-8820 ADF scanner (220 - 240 V vs 100 - 240 V). The Ricoh fi-8820 ADF scanner has 167 mm more width than the Canon imageFORMULA R30 Driverless Desktop Document Scanner (460 mm vs 293 mm). Only the Ricoh fi-8820 ADF scanner has built-in display. Maximum scan size: 216 x 356 mm on the Canon imageFORMULA R30 Driverless Desktop Document Scanner, 305 x 431.8 mm on the Ricoh fi-8820 ADF scanner.

  • Maximum scan size
    • imageFORMULA R30 Driverless Desktop Document Scanner:216 x 356 mm
    • fi-8820 ADF scanner:305 x 431.8 mm
  • Scanner type
    • imageFORMULA R30 Driverless Desktop Document Scanner:ADF + Sheet-fed scanner
    • fi-8820 ADF scanner:ADF scanner
  • Built-in display
    • imageFORMULA R30 Driverless Desktop Document Scanner:No
    • fi-8820 ADF scanner:Yes
  • Product colour
    • imageFORMULA R30 Driverless Desktop Document Scanner:White
    • fi-8820 ADF scanner:Black, Grey
  • Sensor type
    • imageFORMULA R30 Driverless Desktop Document Scanner:CIS
    • fi-8820 ADF scanner:Dual CIS
  • Maximum ISO A-series paper size
    • imageFORMULA R30 Driverless Desktop Document Scanner:A4
    • fi-8820 ADF scanner:A3
  • Maximum scan length
    • imageFORMULA R30 Driverless Desktop Document Scanner:35.6 cm
    • fi-8820 ADF scanner:6.1 m
  • USB version
    • imageFORMULA R30 Driverless Desktop Document Scanner:2.0
    • fi-8820 ADF scanner:3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)

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Comparison of R30, fi-8820
58 specifications
Scanning1 differ
Maximum scan sizeDiffers216 x 356 mm305 x 431.8 mm
Optical scanning resolution600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Colour scanningYesYes
Duplex scanningYesYes
ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 ppm
Design3 differ
Scanner typeDiffersADF + Sheet-fed scannerADF scanner
Built-in displayDiffersNoYes
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, 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
Performance2 differ
Sensor typeDiffersCISDual CIS
Light sourceRGB LEDRGB LED
Scan file formatsDiffersBMP, JPEG, PDF, PNG, PPTX, TIFFPDF
Daily duty cycle (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100000 pages
Scan driversKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceISIS, TWAIN
Ultrasonic sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 MB
Input capacityidentical
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 sheets
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeDiffersA4A3
Scanning media types supportedDiffersPlastic 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 lengthDiffers35.6 cm6.1 m
Media thickness (min)Known for one0.04 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Card thickness (max)Known for one1.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum scan widthKnown for one21.6 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB portYesYes
USB versionDiffers2.03.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs10 W70 W
Power supply typeACAC
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 W
Sleep modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers293 mm460 mm
DepthDiffers600 mm430 mm
HeightDiffers382 mm315 mm
WeightDiffers3 kg23 kg
Folded widthKnown for one29.3 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Folded depthKnown for one25.1 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Folded heightKnown for one24.5 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePaperStream Capture PaperStream IP
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
System requirementsidentical
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2012 R2 x64, Windows Server 2012 x64
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 11 x64
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 32.5 °C5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Other featuresidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS

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