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Epson DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner vs Ricoh fi-8950 ADF scanner

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  • 31specifications compared
  • 22differ
  • 9identical
  • 45known for one product only

Key differences

The Ricoh fi-8950 ADF scanner has 123,500 pages more daily duty cycle (max) than the Epson DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner (130000 pages vs 6500 pages). The Ricoh fi-8950 ADF scanner has 60 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner (70 W vs 10 W). The Ricoh fi-8950 ADF scanner has 36 W more power consumption (PowerSave) than the Epson DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner (40 W vs 4 W). Only the Ricoh fi-8950 ADF scanner has built-in display. Maximum scan size: 215.9 x 5588 mm on the Epson DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner, 305 x 431.8 mm on the Ricoh fi-8950 ADF scanner.

  • Maximum scan size
    • DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner:215.9 x 5588 mm
    • fi-8950 ADF scanner:305 x 431.8 mm
  • Scanner type
    • DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner:ADF + Sheet-fed scanner
    • fi-8950 ADF scanner:ADF scanner
  • Built-in display
    • DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner:No
    • fi-8950 ADF scanner:Yes
  • Product colour
    • DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner:Black, White
    • fi-8950 ADF scanner:Black, Grey
  • Control type
    • DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner:Buttons
    • fi-8950 ADF scanner:Touch
  • Light source
    • DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner:ReadyScan LED
    • fi-8950 ADF scanner:RGB LED
  • Daily duty cycle (max)
    • DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner:6500 pages
    • fi-8950 ADF scanner:130000 pages
  • Scan drivers
    • DS-C490 ADF + Sheet-fed scanner:ICA, ISIS, SANE, WIA
    • fi-8950 ADF scanner:ISIS, TWAIN

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Comparison of DS-C490, fi-8950
76 specifications
Scanning1 differ
Maximum scan sizeDiffers215.9 x 5588 mm305 x 431.8 mm
Optical scanning resolution600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Colour scanningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Duplex scanningYesYes
ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 ppm
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
Design4 differ
Scanner typeDiffersADF + Sheet-fed scannerADF scanner
Built-in displayDiffersNoYes
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteBlack, 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 typeDiffersButtonsTouch
Performance3 differ
Sensor typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual CIS
Light sourceDiffersReadyScan LEDRGB LED
Scan file formatsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePDF
Daily duty cycle (max)Differs6500 pages130000 pages
Scan driversDiffersICA, ISIS, SANE, WIAISIS, TWAIN
Ultrasonic sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2048 MB
Scan toKnown for oneE-mail, FTP, Network folder, PrintUnknown — not stated by the source
Input capacityidentical
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source750 sheets
Standard input capacityKnown for one20 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling4 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeDiffersA4A3
Scanning media types supportedDiffersBusiness Card, Plastic Card, Post Card(JPN)Business Card, Post Card(JPN)
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A5, A6A3, A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5, B6B5, B6
LegalYesYes
LetterYesYes
Paper tray media weightDiffers40 - 413 g/m²20 - 570 g/m²
Maximum scan lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.1 m
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB portYesYes
USB versionDiffers2.03.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Socket connector typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC5
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs10 W70 W
Power supply typeACAC
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50/60 Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs4 W40 W
Sleep modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Power consumption (standby)Known for one1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers296 mm460 mm
DepthDiffers104 mm430 mm
HeightDiffers125 mm315 mm
WeightDiffers1.9 kg23 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 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
Sustainability complianceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
System requirements2 differ
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2012 x64, Windows Server 2016Windows Server 2012 R2 x64, Windows Server 2012 x64
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 11, Windows 7, Windows 8Windows 10, Windows 11 x64
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
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
Other featuresidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
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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