Product comparison · 2 scanners

Epson DS-1730 Flatbed & ADF scanner vs Ricoh FI-8040 ADF + Manual feed scanner

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  • 33specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 14identical
  • 47known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson DS-1730 Flatbed & ADF scanner has 5.9 x 297 mm more maximum scan size than the Ricoh FI-8040 ADF + Manual feed scanner (215.9 x 297 mm vs 210 x 297 mm). The Ricoh FI-8040 ADF + Manual feed scanner has 3,000 pages more daily duty cycle (max) than the Epson DS-1730 Flatbed & ADF scanner (6000 pages vs 3000 pages). The Ricoh FI-8040 ADF + Manual feed scanner has 10 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson DS-1730 Flatbed & ADF scanner (19 W vs 9 W). Only the Ricoh FI-8040 ADF + Manual feed scanner has built-in display. Optical scanning resolution: 1200 x 1200 DPI on the Epson DS-1730 Flatbed & ADF scanner, 600 x 600 DPI on the Ricoh FI-8040 ADF + Manual feed scanner.

  • Maximum scan size
    • DS-1730 Flatbed & ADF scanner:215.9 x 297 mm
    • FI-8040 ADF + Manual feed scanner:210 x 297 mm
  • Optical scanning resolution
    • DS-1730 Flatbed & ADF scanner:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • FI-8040 ADF + Manual feed scanner:600 x 600 DPI
  • Scanner type
    • DS-1730 Flatbed & ADF scanner:Flatbed & ADF scanner
    • FI-8040 ADF + Manual feed scanner:ADF + Manual feed scanner
  • Built-in display
    • DS-1730 Flatbed & ADF scanner:No
    • FI-8040 ADF + Manual feed scanner:Yes
  • Product colour
    • DS-1730 Flatbed & ADF scanner:Black, White
    • FI-8040 ADF + Manual feed scanner:Black, Grey
  • Sensor type
    • DS-1730 Flatbed & ADF scanner:CIS
    • FI-8040 ADF + Manual feed scanner:Dual CIS
  • Daily duty cycle (max)
    • DS-1730 Flatbed & ADF scanner:3000 pages
    • FI-8040 ADF + Manual feed scanner:6000 pages
  • Scan drivers
    • DS-1730 Flatbed & ADF scanner:ISIS, SANE, TWAIN, WIA
    • FI-8040 ADF + Manual feed scanner:ISIS, SANE, TWAIN

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Comparison of DS-1730, FI-8040
80 specifications
Scanning2 differ
Maximum scan sizeDiffers215.9 x 297 mm210 x 297 mm
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers1200 x 1200 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Duplex scanningYesYes
Output colour depth24 bit24 bit
Output monochrome depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 bit
ADF scan speed (colour, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 ppm
Duplex ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 ipm
Input colour depthKnown for one30 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Input greyscale depthKnown for one10 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Output greyscale depthKnown for one8 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Scanner typeDiffersFlatbed & ADF scannerADF + Manual feed scanner
Built-in displayDiffersNoYes
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack, Grey
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 sourceRGB LEDRGB LED
Daily duty cycle (max)Differs3000 pages6000 pages
Scan driversDiffersISIS, SANE, TWAIN, WIAISIS, SANE, TWAIN
Ultrasonic sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Scanner smart software featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBackground purifying, Blank page detection
Scan file formatsKnown for oneBMP, JPEG, PDF, PNG, TIFFUnknown — not stated by the source
Input capacityidentical
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 sheets
Standard input capacityKnown for one60 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Scanning media types supportedDiffersBusiness Card, Plastic CardBusiness Card, Plain paper, Plastic Card, Post Card(JPN)
Long-paper modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5, B6B5, B6
LegalYesYes
LetterYesYes
Card thickness (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.76 mm
Paper tray media weightDiffers50 - 120 g/m²40 - 209 g/m²
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB portYesYes
USB versionDiffers2.02.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Socket connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC7
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs9 W19 W
Power supply typeACAC
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.15 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
Sleep modeYesYes
Input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Power consumption (sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.9 W
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers425 mm292 mm
DepthDiffers351 mm157 mm
HeightDiffers135 mm143 mm
WeightDiffers4.82 kg3.1 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per pack1 pc(s)1 pc(s)
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedAC, USBAC, USB
Packaging contentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceADF paper chute, AC adapter, Setup DVD-ROM
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 2008, Windows Server 2012 x64, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2022Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1Windows 10, Windows 11
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneMac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.7.5 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.Unknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs15 - 60%20 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-25 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one15 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Background coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWhite
Logistics dataidentical
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceChina
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 source101.6 cm
Pallet gross widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source121.9 cm
Pallet height (air)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source130.4 cm
Pallet height (sea)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source199 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 source60 pc(s)
Products per pallet (sea)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source96 pc(s)
Wood packaging weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 g

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