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Comparison Canon PIXMA TS8340 vs Canon PIXMA TS9540

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Canon PIXMA TS8340
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Printing stickers for nails.
Printing stickers for nails.
Paper sizeA4A3
Print Typeinkjetinkjet
Output Typecolourcolour
Number of colors66
Printing and copying
Max resolution4800x1200 dpi4800x1200 dpi
First page print19 с
B/W printing15 ppm15 ppm
Colour printing10 ppm10 ppm
Photo printing
17 sec/page /10x15 cm borderless/
21 sec/page /10x15 cm borderless/
Double-side printing
Autofeed20 sheets
Printing Supplies
Black Ink Page Yield200 pages200 pages
Colour Ink Page Yield250 pages250 pages
Ink Typepigmented / water solublepigmented / water soluble
Number of cartridges66
Cartridge model
PGI-480PGBK, CLI-481BK, CLI-481C, CLI-481M, CLI-481Y, CLI-481PB /PGI-480PGBK XL, CLI-481BK XL, CLI-481C XL, CLI-481M XL, CLI-481Y XL, CLI-481PB XL, PGI-480PGBK XXL, CLI-481BK XXL, CLI-481C XXL, CLI-481M XXL, CLI-481Y XXL, CLI-481PB XXL/
PGI-480PGBK, CLI-481BK, CLI-481C, CLI-481M, CLI-481Y, CLI-481PB /PGI-480PGBK XL, CLI-481BK XL, CLI-481C XL, CLI-481M XL, CLI-481Y XL, CLI-481PB XL, PGI-480PGBK XXL, CLI-481BK XXL, CLI-481C XXL, CLI-481M XXL, CLI-481Y XXL, CLI-481PB XXL/
Features
Data transfer
PC connection (USB)
 
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11aс)
card reader
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi Direct
AirPrint
PC connection (USB)
network connection (LAN)
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
card reader
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi Direct
AirPrint
Displaytouch colortouch color
Diagonal4.3 "4.3 "
More Features
Amazon Alexa
disc label printing
Amazon Alexa
disc label printing
Hardware
Grammage (min)64 g/m²64 g/m²
Grammage (max)300 g/m²300 g/m²
Scan resolution2400x4800 dpi1200х2400 dpi
Scanner Colour Depth16 bit16 bit
General
Feed tray100 sheets100 sheets
Noise level45 dB50 dB
Power consumption16 W14 W
Dimensions (WxDxH)373x319x141 mm468x366x193 mm
Weight6.6 kg9.7 kg
Added to E-Catalognovember 2019march 2019

Paper size

The largest paper size that the MFP can work with. Most often, the formats are marked from A0 to A10; it is from here that the famous “A4” is taken, denoting a standard landscape sheet. The main formats used in modern MFPs:

A3 — 297x420 mm (2 times larger than the landscape sheet). They are commonly used in offices for printing large forms, brochures, announcements, posters, copying large-format printed materials, etc.

A4 — 210x297 mm, standard landscape sheet. The most common paper size for home and office use — usually this size is sufficient for non-specialized printing.

A separate category are the large-size models for A0 format. The standard size of such a sheet is 1189x841, however, MFPs of this format, usually, are industrial-grade devices that work with media on rolls.

First page print

The time passed from pressing the Copy button to the completion of the first copy in MFPs. Typically specified for low quality black and white printing on A4 paper. The time for the first copy to be released is the longest (because of the time to prepare for work and scan the document); subsequent copies of the same document are printed much faster. Fast first copy time is important if you have to copy documents frequently.

Photo printing

Printer's print rate in photographic (highest) quality. Unlike other similar parameters, in this case the speed is usually indicated for a 10x15 sheet (A6 as the most popular format for photos). In addition, photo printing speed is not expressed in pages per minute, but in seconds per page, because such printing takes a lot of time. This option is worth paying attention to if you plan to print photos frequently.

Autofeed

The maximum amount of sheets that can be loaded into the MFP's document autofeed at one time. The autofeed makes it easy to scan and copy a large amount of documents - just load a stack of sheets and turn on the programme, after which each document will be automatically fed for scanning. An auto-feed MFP is worth considering if you frequently scan or copy a large amount of documents.

Data transfer

Connection to PC (USB). USB is a universal interface used to connect various devices in computer technology, and it is the most popular among these standards nowadays. In this case, it is used to connect the MFP to a computer.

— Network connection ( LAN). Port for wired connection to LAN and/or the Internet. This feature allows you to use the MFP in the format of a network device — getting access to printing, scanning, etc. from any computer of the network, or even use cloud printing (see below). At the same time, some models may require a print server for operating via LAN — a separate PC, router or NAS server responsible for managing the MFP and acting like an intermediary device between the MFP and the rest of the network. However, most modern MFPs can also work in peer-to-peer networks — without a print server, with a direct connection through a simple router.
An alternative to LAN is wireless Wi-Fi (see below); a wired connection is less convenient due to the need to put cables, but it is more reliable and cheaper.

Wi-Fi. A technology used to make wireless connection to LAN and/or the Internet, and to connect devices directly to each other. For the last option, see Wi-Fi Direct below; and a network connection allows the MFP to operate as a network device — similar to the LAN described above. At the same time,...a wireless connection is somewhat more expensive than a wired one, but it is more convenient because of cable absence.
Modern MFPs may use different Wi-Fi standards — most often it is Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). In most cases, you should not pay special attention to this nuance: the standards differ primarily in speed, however, these differences are not significant regarding the tasks MFP are operating with; and there are usually no problems with the compatibility of different standards with each other.

Card Reader. Slot for reading memory cards, usually, with the feature of direct printing (see above). In this case, this function is convenient primarily because memory cards are widely used in modern photo and video cameras; thus, the card reader allows you to quickly and conveniently print the footage — just remove the card from the camera and install it in the MFP. However, this function can be also useful for exchanging data with other devices — for example, laptops; and in some models of the MFP, it is even possible to work in the mode of an external card reader for a PC.

USB. A classic USB connector for connecting various external media — flash drives, digital cameras, external hard drives, etc. The presence of such a connector usually means at least the possibility of direct printing the content from the connected device, without the need to use a PC. However, there may be other purposes of use, such as copying scanned materials to external media.

Bluetooth. The technology of wireless communication between various devices is convenient primarily due to the absence of wires. The specific use of Bluetooth in multifunction devices may vary. Some models use such a connection to connect to a PC; this is especially convenient for laptops — almost all modern laptops have built-in Bluetooth modules. Other MFPs allow you to send files from smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices for printing via Bluetooth, or copy scanned materials to external devices. There are models that combine these functions in one way or another. Such details should be clarified separately.

NFC. Short-range wireless standard with a range limit about 10 cm. Most often used to simplify connection via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth (see above): no need to fiddle with the settings, just bring an NFC-compatible device to the NFC of the MFP and confirm the connection. The other way to use NFC is to automatically send materials for printing when you bring your smartphone or tablet to the device; such feature is usually carried out through a special application released by the MFP's manufacturer.

Wi-Fi Direct. A feature found on models with built-in Wi-Fi modules (see above). Direct support allows you to connect other Wi-Fi devices (laptops, smartphones, cameras, etc.) to such an MFP directly, without using a router and a local network. This can be especially convenient if there is no network equipment, or if it needs to be additionally configured. The functionality of the Wi-Fi Direct connection is generally similar to Bluetooth (see above); the main difference is that Wi-Fi provides a faster and more reliable connection with a greater range. This is especially useful for transferring large volume of data — for example, sending large documents for printing or copying high-resolution scanned materials. In addition, such a connection is better suited for direct printing from cameras — Wi-Fi is the most common type of wireless connection in that devices.

AirPrint. Same function as above (Wi-Fi Direct). Allows you to connect to a device without using a router or installing specialized drivers. However, in this case, we are talking about connecting Apple equipment — iPhones, iPad, Mac laptops. AirPrint-enabled printers are natively compatible with devices running iOS or Mac OS software. Printing can be done via a wireless Wi-Fi connection, an Ethernet cable or via a regular USB connection.

Scan resolution

The maximum resolution of the MFP scanner. It is usually indicated by two numbers indicating the number of dots per inch (dpi) horizontally and vertically, for example 1200x2400. The higher the resolution, the more dots the scanned image consists of and the smoother the lines on the digitalized copy and the better the fine details it displays. There are the following common resolutions: 600x600, 600x1200, 600x2400, 1200x1200, 1200x2400, 2400x4800, 4800x4800 and even more.

Noise level

The maximum noise level coming from the MFP during operation. The smaller this value, the more comfortable the use of the device. For office use, this parameter is not so important, but you should pay attention to it if you are going to use the device at home. It is easiest to evaluate a specific noise level using special comparative tables. For example, the quietest modern MFPs can operate with 34-35 dB noise level which is approximately corresponds to a muffled conversation, and the heaviest and most performant models give out up to 75 dB — this is comparable to a scream or a loud laugh at a distance of 1 m.

Power consumption

The maximum power consumed by the MFP during operation. The lower this indicator, the more energy-efficient the device is.
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