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Epson WorkForce DS-900WN Sheet-fed scanner vs Ricoh fi-8950 ADF scanner

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  • 22differ
  • 18identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

The Ricoh fi-8950 ADF scanner has 80 ppm more ADF scan speed (b/w, A4) than the Epson WorkForce DS-900WN Sheet-fed scanner (150 ppm vs 70 ppm). The Ricoh fi-8950 ADF scanner has 119,000 pages more daily duty cycle (max) than the Epson WorkForce DS-900WN Sheet-fed scanner (130000 pages vs 11000 pages). The Ricoh fi-8950 ADF scanner has 650 sheets more auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity than the Epson WorkForce DS-900WN Sheet-fed scanner (750 sheets vs 100 sheets). Maximum scan size: 215.9 x 6096 mm on the Epson WorkForce DS-900WN Sheet-fed scanner, 305 x 431.8 mm on the Ricoh fi-8950 ADF scanner. Scanner type: Sheet-fed scanner on the Epson WorkForce DS-900WN Sheet-fed scanner, ADF scanner on the Ricoh fi-8950 ADF scanner.

  • Maximum scan size
    • WorkForce DS-900WN Sheet-fed scanner:215.9 x 6096 mm
    • fi-8950 ADF scanner:305 x 431.8 mm
  • ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)
    • WorkForce DS-900WN Sheet-fed scanner:70 ppm
    • fi-8950 ADF scanner:150 ppm
  • Scanner type
    • WorkForce DS-900WN Sheet-fed scanner:Sheet-fed scanner
    • fi-8950 ADF scanner:ADF scanner
  • Product colour
    • WorkForce DS-900WN Sheet-fed scanner:White
    • fi-8950 ADF scanner:Black, Grey
  • Display diagonal
    • WorkForce DS-900WN Sheet-fed scanner:10.7 cm (4.2")
    • fi-8950 ADF scanner:10.9 cm (4.3")
  • Scan file formats
    • WorkForce DS-900WN Sheet-fed scanner:BMP, JPEG, PDF, PNG, TIFF
    • fi-8950 ADF scanner:PDF
  • Daily duty cycle (max)
    • WorkForce DS-900WN Sheet-fed scanner:11000 pages
    • fi-8950 ADF scanner:130000 pages
  • Scan drivers
    • WorkForce DS-900WN Sheet-fed scanner:ICA, ISIS, SANE, TWAIN, WIA
    • fi-8950 ADF scanner:ISIS, TWAIN

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Comparison of DS-900WN, fi-8950
90 specifications
Scanning2 differ
Maximum scan sizeDiffers215.9 x 6096 mm305 x 431.8 mm
ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)Differs70 ppm150 ppm
Input colour depthKnown for one30 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Input greyscale depthKnown for one10 bitUnknown — 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
ADF scan speed (colour, A4)Known for one70 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)Known for one140 ipmUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex ADF scan speed (colour, A4)Known for one140 ipmUnknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Scanner typeDiffersSheet-fed scannerADF scanner
Product colourDiffersWhiteBlack, Grey
Display diagonalDiffers10.7 cm (4.2")10.9 cm (4.3")
Performance3 differ
Sensor typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual CIS
Light sourceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRGB LED
Scan file formatsDiffersBMP, JPEG, PDF, PNG, TIFFPDF
Daily duty cycle (max)Differs11000 pages130000 pages
Scan driversDiffersICA, ISIS, SANE, TWAIN, WIAISIS, TWAIN
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 MB
Built-in OCRKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan toKnown for oneCloud, E-mail, Network folder, PC, USBUnknown — not stated by the source
Barcode readerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Scanner smart software featuresKnown for oneSkip blank page functionUnknown — not stated by the source
Input capacity1 differ
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers100 sheets750 sheets
Standard input capacityKnown for one100 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeDiffersA4A3
Scanning media types supportedDiffersBusiness Card, Envelopes, Plastic CardBusiness Card, Post Card(JPN)
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB4, B5, B6B5, B6
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
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weightKnown for one27 - 413 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Socket connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC5
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Unknown — not stated by the source
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs19 W70 W
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz50/60 Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs5.6 W40 W
Sleep modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power consumption (standby)Known for one1.2 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers296 mm460 mm
DepthDiffers212 mm430 mm
HeightDiffers217 mm315 mm
WeightDiffers3.7 kg23 kg
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Bundled softwareDiffersDocument Capture Pro, Epson Scan 2PaperStream Capture PaperStream IP
Packaging contentKnown for onePaper Alignment Plate, Carrier Sheet, Cleaning KitUnknown — 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 requirements1 differ
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2012 R2 x64, Windows Server 2012 x64
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersYesWindows 10, Windows 11 x64
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs15 - 80%20 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-25 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one25 - 60%Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
Warranty periodKnown for one1 year(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
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 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

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