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Epson DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner vs Plustek A320E Flatbed scanner

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 17differ
  • 6identical
  • 34known for one product only

Key differences

The Plustek A320E Flatbed scanner has 18 bit more input colour depth than the Epson DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner (48 bit vs 30 bit). The Epson DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner has 7 bit more output monochrome depth than the Plustek A320E Flatbed scanner (8 bit vs 1 bit). The Epson DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner has 4,000 pages more daily duty cycle (max) than the Plustek A320E Flatbed scanner (6500 pages vs 2500 pages). Maximum scan size: 215.9 x 5588 mm on the Epson DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner, 304.8 x 431.8 mm on the Plustek A320E Flatbed scanner. Optical scanning resolution: 600 x 600 DPI on the Epson DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner, 800 x 800 DPI on the Plustek A320E Flatbed scanner.

  • Maximum scan size
    • DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner:215.9 x 5588 mm
    • A320E Flatbed scanner:304.8 x 431.8 mm
  • Optical scanning resolution
    • DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner:600 x 600 DPI
    • A320E Flatbed scanner:800 x 800 DPI
  • Input colour depth
    • DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner:30 bit
    • A320E Flatbed scanner:48 bit
  • Output monochrome depth
    • DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner:8 bit
    • A320E Flatbed scanner:1 bit
  • Scanner type
    • DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner:ADF + Sheet-fed scanner
    • A320E Flatbed scanner:Flatbed scanner
  • Product colour
    • DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner:Black, White
    • A320E Flatbed scanner:White
  • Daily duty cycle (max)
    • DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner:6500 pages
    • A320E Flatbed scanner:2500 pages
  • Scan drivers
    • DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner:ICA, ISIS, SANE, WIA
    • A320E Flatbed scanner:TWAIN

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Comparison of DS-C490, A320E
57 specifications
Scanning4 differ
Maximum scan sizeDiffers215.9 x 5588 mm304.8 x 431.8 mm
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers600 x 600 DPI800 x 800 DPI
Colour scanningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Duplex scanningYesYes
Input colour depthDiffers30 bit48 bit
Input greyscale depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 bit
Output colour depth24 bit24 bit
Output greyscale depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 bit
Output monochrome depthDiffers8 bit1 bit
Film scanningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Flatbed scan speed (b/w, A3)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.8 sec/page
Black/white scanning colour modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGrayscale, Monochrome
Design2 differ
Scanner typeDiffersADF + Sheet-fed scannerFlatbed scanner
Built-in displayNoNo
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteWhite
Control typeKnown for oneButtonsUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Sensor typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCCD
Daily duty cycle (max)Differs6500 pages2500 pages
Scan driversDiffersICA, ISIS, SANE, WIATWAIN
Light sourceKnown for oneReadyScan LEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan toKnown for oneE-mail, FTP, Network folder, PrintUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeDiffersA4A3
Scanning media types supportedKnown for oneBusiness Card, Plastic Card, Post Card(JPN)Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA4, A5, A6Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5, B6Unknown — not stated by the source
LegalKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 portYesYes
USB version2.02.0
Networkidentical
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTWAIN Compliant
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs10 W30 W
Power supply typeACAC
Power consumption (standby)Differs1 W0.3 W
Input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V24 V
Power consumption (sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.9 W
CurrentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.25 A
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers296 mm623 mm
DepthDiffers104 mm400 mm
HeightDiffers125 mm140 mm
WeightDiffers1.9 kg7.5 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 pc(s)
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePlustek DocAction Plustek DocTWAIN Plustek MacAction Plustek ICA
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
System requirements1 differ
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, Mac OS X 10.15 Catalina, Mac OS X 10.15.3 Catalina, Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur
Minimum RAMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1024 MB
Minimum processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePentiumR IV 2.4 GHz
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 MB
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8
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
Input capacityidentical
Standard input capacityKnown for one20 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 35 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-25 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one15 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one15 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source

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