Canon
lbp226dw

vs

Epson
xp970

Canon lbp226dw

Epson xp970

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Canon lbp226dw alternatives

Epson xp970 alternatives

specs

Canon
lbp226dw

Display
compared

Epson
xp970

not available
Display Type:
Lcd
Lcd
Display:
4.3"

Canon
lbp226dw

System Requirements
compared

Epson
xp970

not available
Compatible Operating Systems:
Mac: OS X 10.6.8 or Later. PC: Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3, XP Professional X64 Edition SP2
not available
Minimum System Requirements:
Mac OS X 10.6.8 or Later

Canon
lbp226dw

Operational Conditions
compared

Epson
xp970

10°C
Operating Temperature (T-T):
not available

Canon
lbp226dw

Consumables
compared

Epson
xp970

not available
EP-Cartridge:
Elephant 24

Canon
lbp226dw

Power
compared

Epson
xp970

50/60 HzHz (50/60 Hz)
AC Input Frequency:
50/60 HzHz (50/60 Hz)
220V
AC Input Voltage:
220V
0.9W
Power Consumption (Off):
not available
1330 W
Power Consumption (Printing):
not available
9W
Power Consumption (Standby):
1.2W
not available
Typical Power Consumption:
120W
1 KWh/week
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC):
not available

Canon
lbp226dw

Packaging Data
compared

Epson
xp970

not available
Bundled Software:
Epson Document Capture Pro
not available
Manual:
Yes

Canon
lbp226dw

Paper Handling
compared

Epson
xp970

A4, A5, A6
ISO A-Series Sizes (A0...A9):
A3, A4, A5, A6
B5
ISO B-Series Sizes (B0...B9):
B5
A4
Maximum ISO A-Series Paper Size:
A3
A4 / letter
Maximum Print Size:
A3
L, Executive, Legal, Letter, Oficio, Statement
Non-ISO Print Media Sizes:
L, Legal, Letter
Envelopes, Heavy paper, Labels, Plain paper, Postcard, Recycled paper, Thin paper
Paper Tray Media Types:
Envelopes, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Plain paper
60 - 120 G/m
Paper Tray Media Weight:
not available
not available
Standard Media Sizes:
A3, A4, A5, A6, B5, C6 (Envelope), DL (Envelope), No. 10 (Envelope), Letter, 10 X 15 Cm, 13 X 18 Cm, 16:9, User Defined, Legal
not available
Standard Tray Media Types:
DVD, Envelopes, Matte paper, Matte), Ph, Photo paper, Plain, Plain paper, Printable CD

Canon
lbp226dw

Weight & Dimensions
compared

Epson
xp970

9.5kg
Weight:
8.7kg
250mm
Height:
148mm
373mm
Depth:
356mm
401mm
Width:
479mm

Canon
lbp226dw

Output Capacity
compared

Epson
xp970

not available
Standard Output Capacity:
30 Sheets

Canon
lbp226dw

Ports & Interfaces
compared

Epson
xp970

not available
Direct Printing (PictBridge):
Yes
not available
Optional Connectivity:
Usb
not available
Standard Interfaces:
Ethernet
Yes
USB Port:
Yes

Canon
lbp226dw

Input & Output Capacity
compared

Epson
xp970

not available
Maximum Number of Input Trays:
2
Yes
Multi-Purpose Tray:
not available
100 Sheets
Multi-Purpose Tray Input Capacity:
not available
not available
Paper Input Type:
Paper tray
150 Sheets
Total Output Capacity:
not available

Canon
lbp226dw

Input Capacity
compared

Epson
xp970

not available
Number of Standard Paper Trays:
2
not available
Standard Input Capacity:
100 Sheets

Canon
lbp226dw

Features
compared

Epson
xp970

Yes
Colour Printing:
Yes
Yes
Duplex Printing:
Yes
4,000 Pages Per Month
Maximum Duty Cycle:
not available
1
Print Cartridge:
not available
Black
Printing Colours:
Y, Black, Cyan, Ligh, Light cyan, Light magenta, Magenta, Yellow
No
Separate Cartridges:
Yes

Canon
lbp226dw

Network
compared

Epson
xp970

Yes
Ethernet LAN Support:
Yes
Apple airprint, Canon print business, Google cloud print, Mopria print service
Mobile Printing Technologies:
Apple airprint, Epson connect, Epson email print, Epson iprint, Epson remote print, Google cloud print
not available
Security Algorithms:
Aes, Tkip, Wep, Wpa
802.11b, Wi-fi 4 (802.11n), G
Wi-Fi Standards:
not available
not available
Bluetooth:
No
not available
Wi-Fi Direct:
Yes

Canon
lbp226dw

Performance
compared

Epson
xp970

Yes
Built-in Processor:
not available
not available
Compatible Memory Cards:
Microsd (TransFlash), Microsdhc, Microsdxc, Minisd, Minisdhc, Sd, Sdhc, Sdxc, X
not available
Integrated Card Reader:
Yes
1GB
Internal Memory:
not available
1GB
Maximum Internal Memory:
not available
54dB
Printing Noise Level:
not available
54 DB
Sound Pressure Level (Printing):
not available

Canon
lbp226dw

Printing
compared

Epson
xp970

not available
Borderless Printing:
Yes
not available
Print Speed (Black):
28ppm
5.5s
Time to First Page (Black):
not available
14 S
Warm-Up Time:
not available

Canon
lbp226dw

Other Features
compared

Epson
xp970

not available
All-In-One-Multitasking:
Yes
not available
Approximate Page Yield (A4, Colour):
3,400 Pages
not available
Box Contents:
Epson Expression XP-970 All-in-One Wireless A3 Photo Printer (C11CH45401) - Software (CD) - Main Unit - Power Cable - Full Set of Ink Cartridges - Quick Start Quide - User Manual - Warranty Document
not available
Category:
Printers
not available
Colour Faxing:
No
not available
Compatible Ink Types, Supplies:
Epson Claria Photo HD 24 & 24XL (Elephant) Inks: Magenta, Yellow, Cyan, Light Cyan, Black & Light Magenta
not available
Duplex Print Options:
Automatic Duplex
not available
Functions:
Print
not available
Interface:
USB 2.0, LAN, Wi-Fi(n), USB Host
Yes
Network Ready:
not available
not available
Optical Scanning Resolution:
1,200 DPI
Laser
Print Technology:
C
not available
Scan Technology:
CIS
not available
Scanner Features:
CIS
not available
Scanner Type:
Flatbed
not available
Send to Email Capability:
Yes
not available
Type:
Inkjet
not available
Wireless Technology:
Yes
not available
Dimensions (WxDxH):
(H)14.8 x (W)47.9 x (D)35.6mm

Canon
lbp226dw

Design
compared

Epson
xp970

Yes
Built-in Display:
Yes
not available
Colour Display:
Yes
not available
Display Diagonal:
4.29"
not available
Touchscreen:
Yes
Black, White
Colour:
Black

Canon
lbp226dw

Key Features
compared

Epson
xp970

1200 x 1200 DPI
Maximum Resolution:
Up to 5760 x 1400 dpi (mono) / up to 5760 x 1400 dpi (colour) DPI
38ppm
Print Speed (Colour):
28ppm
Yes
Wi-Fi:
Yes