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Epson WorkForce ES-550W ADF scanner vs Fujitsu ScanSnap iX2500

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  • 32specifications compared
  • 21differ
  • 11identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

The Epson WorkForce ES-550W ADF scanner has 50 sheets more auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity than the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX2500 (100 sheets vs 50 sheets). The Fujitsu ScanSnap iX2500 has 4 W more power consumption (typical) than the Epson WorkForce ES-550W ADF scanner (17 W vs 13 W). The Epson WorkForce ES-550W ADF scanner has 4 mm more width than the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX2500 (296 mm vs 292 mm). Only the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX2500 has built-in display. Maximum scan size: 215.9 x 6069 mm on the Epson WorkForce ES-550W ADF scanner, 216 x 3000 mm on the Fujitsu ScanSnap iX2500.

  • Maximum scan size
    • WorkForce ES-550W ADF scanner:215.9 x 6069 mm
    • ScanSnap iX2500:216 x 3000 mm
  • Optical scanning resolution
    • WorkForce ES-550W ADF scanner:600 x 600 DPI
    • ScanSnap iX2500:300 x 300 DPI
  • Scanner type
    • WorkForce ES-550W ADF scanner:ADF scanner
    • ScanSnap iX2500:ADF + Manual feed scanner
  • Built-in display
    • WorkForce ES-550W ADF scanner:No
    • ScanSnap iX2500:Yes
  • Sensor type
    • WorkForce ES-550W ADF scanner:CIS
    • ScanSnap iX2500:Dual CIS
  • Light source
    • WorkForce ES-550W ADF scanner:ReadyScan LED
    • ScanSnap iX2500:RGB LED
  • Scan to
    • WorkForce ES-550W ADF scanner:E-mail, Network folder
    • ScanSnap iX2500:Cloud
  • Scan drivers
    • WorkForce ES-550W ADF scanner:TWAIN, SANE, ICA
    • ScanSnap iX2500:ISIS, ScanSnap

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Comparison of ES-550W, ScanSnap iX2500
60 specifications
Scanning2 differ
Maximum scan sizeDiffers215.9 x 6069 mm216 x 3000 mm
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers600 x 600 DPI300 x 300 DPI
Colour scanningYesYes
Duplex scanningYesYes
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
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
Design2 differ
Scanner typeDiffersADF scannerADF + Manual feed scanner
Built-in displayDiffersNoYes
Product colourBlackBlack
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
Performance4 differ
Sensor typeDiffersCISDual CIS
Light sourceDiffersReadyScan LEDRGB LED
Scan file formatsKnown for oneBMP, JPEG, TIFF, PDF, PNGUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan toDiffersE-mail, Network folderCloud
Scan driversDiffersTWAIN, SANE, ICAISIS, ScanSnap
Ultrasonic sensorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Input capacity1 differ
Standard input capacityKnown for one100 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers100 sheets50 sheets
Paper handling3 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Scanning media types supportedDiffersPost Card(JPN), Business Card, Plastic CardPlain paper, Plastic Card
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A5, A6A4
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB5, B6B4
LegalYesYes
LetterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media weightKnown for one27 - 413 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Long-paper modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multi feed detectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ID-card slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum scan lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3 m
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portYesYes
USB versionKnown for one3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
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
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs13 W17 W
Power supply typeACAC
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.1 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyDiffers50/60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Input voltage100 - 240 V100 - 240 V
Sleep modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers296 mm292 mm
DepthDiffers169 mm161 mm
HeightDiffers176 mm152 mm
WeightDiffers3.7 kg3.4 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Quantity per packKnown for one1 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedAC, USBAC, USB
System requirements2 differ
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac 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 10.2 Jaguar, Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra
Mobile operating systems supportedKnown for oneAndroid 10.0, Android 11.0, Android 12.0, Android 13.0, Android 14.0, Android 7.1, Android 7.1.2, Android 8.0, Android 8.1, Android 9.0, Android 10, Android 4.1, Android 4.2, Android 4.2.1, Android 4.2.2, Android 4.3, Android 4.4, Android 5.0, Android 5.1, Android 6.0, Android 7.0Unknown — not stated by the source
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
Operational conditions1 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)5 - 35 °C5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-25 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs15 - 80%20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one15 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR

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