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Epson DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner vs Fujitsu ScanSnap iX2500

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  • 25specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 7identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The Fujitsu ScanSnap iX2500 has 7 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner (17 W vs 10 W). The Epson DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner has 4 mm more width than the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX2500 (296 mm vs 292 mm). The Fujitsu ScanSnap iX2500 has 57 mm more depth than the Epson DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner (161 mm vs 104 mm). Only the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX2500 has built-in display. Maximum scan size: 215.9 x 5588 mm on the Epson DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner, 216 x 3000 mm on the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX2500.

  • Maximum scan size
    • DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner:215.9 x 5588 mm
    • ScanSnap iX2500:216 x 3000 mm
  • Optical scanning resolution
    • DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner:600 x 600 DPI
    • ScanSnap iX2500:300 x 300 DPI
  • Scanner type
    • DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner:ADF + Sheet-fed scanner
    • ScanSnap iX2500:ADF + Manual feed scanner
  • Built-in display
    • DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner:No
    • ScanSnap iX2500:Yes
  • Product colour
    • DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner:Black, White
    • ScanSnap iX2500:Black
  • Light source
    • DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner:ReadyScan LED
    • ScanSnap iX2500:RGB LED
  • Scan drivers
    • DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner:ICA, ISIS, SANE, WIA
    • ScanSnap iX2500:ISIS, ScanSnap
  • ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)
    • DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner:A4, A5, A6
    • ScanSnap iX2500:A4

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Comparison of DS-C490, ScanSnap iX2500
59 specifications
Scanning2 differ
Maximum scan sizeDiffers215.9 x 5588 mm216 x 3000 mm
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers600 x 600 DPI300 x 300 DPI
Colour scanningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30 ppm
Duplex ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 ipm
Black/white scanning colour modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGrayscale, Monochrome
Input colour depthKnown for one30 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Output colour depthKnown for one24 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Output monochrome depthKnown for one8 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Scanner typeDiffersADF + Sheet-fed scannerADF + Manual feed scanner
Built-in displayDiffersNoYes
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTFT
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10.9 cm (4.3")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Colour displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Control typeKnown for oneButtonsUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance3 differ
Sensor typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual CIS
Light sourceDiffersReadyScan LEDRGB LED
Scan toDiffersE-mail, FTP, Network folder, PrintCloud
Scan driversDiffersICA, ISIS, SANE, WIAISIS, ScanSnap
Daily duty cycle (max)Known for one6500 pagesUnknown — 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 one20 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling3 differ
Scanning media types supportedDiffersBusiness Card, Plastic Card, Post Card(JPN)Plain paper, Plastic Card
Long-paper modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multi feed detectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A5, A6A4
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB5, B6B4
ID-card slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum scan lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 m
LetterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media weightKnown for one40 - 413 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs10 W17 W
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Sleep modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power consumption (standby)Known for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers296 mm292 mm
DepthDiffers104 mm161 mm
HeightDiffers125 mm152 mm
WeightDiffers1.9 kg3.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC, USB
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
System requirements1 differ
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8Windows 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
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012 x64, Windows Server 2016Unknown — 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 one15 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source

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