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Plustek PS286 Pro vs Ricoh ScanSnap iX2400

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  • 19specifications compared
  • 12differ
  • 7identical
  • 32known for one product only

Key differences

The Ricoh ScanSnap iX2400 has 15 ppm more ADF scan speed (b/w, A4) than the Plustek PS286 Pro (45 ppm vs 30 ppm). The Ricoh ScanSnap iX2400 has 29 mm more width than the Plustek PS286 Pro (292 mm vs 263 mm). The Ricoh ScanSnap iX2400 has 33 mm more depth than the Plustek PS286 Pro (161 mm vs 128 mm). Maximum scan size: 216 x 5080 mm on the Plustek PS286 Pro, 216 x 316 mm on the Ricoh ScanSnap iX2400. Optical scanning resolution: 600 x 1200 DPI on the Plustek PS286 Pro, 600 x 600 DPI on the Ricoh ScanSnap iX2400.

  • Maximum scan size
    • PS286 Pro:216 x 5080 mm
    • ScanSnap iX2400:216 x 316 mm
  • Optical scanning resolution
    • PS286 Pro:600 x 1200 DPI
    • ScanSnap iX2400:600 x 600 DPI
  • ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)
    • PS286 Pro:30 ppm
    • ScanSnap iX2400:45 ppm
  • Product colour
    • PS286 Pro:Silver, Black
    • ScanSnap iX2400:Black
  • Sensor type
    • PS286 Pro:CIS
    • ScanSnap iX2400:Dual CIS
  • USB version
    • PS286 Pro:2.0
    • ScanSnap iX2400:2.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
  • USB connector type
    • PS286 Pro:USB Type-B
    • ScanSnap iX2400:USB Type-A, USB Type-C
  • Power supply type
    • PS286 Pro:DC
    • ScanSnap iX2400:AC

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Comparison of PS286 Pro, ScanSnap iX2400
51 specifications
Scanning3 differ
Maximum scan sizeDiffers216 x 5080 mm216 x 316 mm
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers600 x 1200 DPI600 x 600 DPI
ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)Differs30 ppm45 ppm
Input colour depthKnown for one48 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Input greyscale depthKnown for one16 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
Output monochrome depthKnown for one1 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
ADF scan speed (greyscale, A4)Known for one30 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
ADF scan speed (colour, A4)Known for one30 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex ADF scan speed (b/w, A4)Known for one60 ipmUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex ADF scan speed (colour, A4)Known for one60 ipmUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersSilver, BlackBlack
Performance1 differ
Sensor typeDiffersCISDual CIS
Light sourceKnown for oneLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Daily duty cycle (max)Known for one4000 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan driversKnown for oneTWAINUnknown — not stated by the source
Input capacityidentical
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 sheets
Paper handlingidentical
Scanning media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness Card, Post Card(JPN)
Multi feed detectionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB4, B5, B6
LegalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
LetterKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Paper tray media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40 - 209 g/m²
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB versionDiffers2.02.0/3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
USB connector typeDiffersUSB Type-BUSB Type-A, USB Type-C
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 W
Power supply typeDiffersDCAC
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
Sleep modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Power consumption (sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 W
CurrentKnown for one0.75 AUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers263 mm292 mm
DepthDiffers128 mm161 mm
HeightDiffers148 mm159 mm
WeightDiffers1.66 kg3.2 kg
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceENERGY STAR
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Other featuresidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRoHS
System requirementsidentical
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneWindows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, Windows 11Unknown — not stated by the source

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