Canon
mb5450

vs

Epson
xp970

Canon mb5450

Epson xp970

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Canon mb5450 alternatives

Epson xp970 alternatives

specs

Canon
mb5450

Technical Details
compared

Epson
xp970

Mono: Up to 300 X 300 Dpi Colour: 200 X 200 Dpi
Fax Resolution Fine Mode (Colour):
not available
12.9 Kg
Product Weight Optional (Metric):
not available
23 Ipm
Scan Speed (OCR, A4):
not available

Canon
mb5450

Display
compared

Epson
xp970

not available
Display Type:
Lcd
3.5
Display:
4.3"

Canon
mb5450

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
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 - OS X V10.8.5 Onwards
Minimum System Requirements:
Mac OS X 10.6.8 or Later

Canon
mb5450

Operational Conditions
compared

Epson
xp970

10-80%RH (No Dew Condensation)
Recommended Humidity Operating Range:
not available
15°C
Recommended Operating Temperature Range (T-T):
not available

Canon
mb5450

Consumables
compared

Epson
xp970

Black: PGI-2500 XL - Cyan: PGI-2500 XL - Magenta: PGI-2500 XL - Yellow: PGI-2500 XL
EP-Cartridge:
Elephant 24

Canon
mb5450

Power
compared

Epson
xp970

not available
AC Input Frequency:
50/60 HzHz (50/60 Hz)
not available
AC Input Voltage:
220V
not available
Power Consumption (Standby):
1.2W
26W
Typical Power Consumption:
120W

Canon
mb5450

Paper Handling
compared

Epson
xp970

not available
ISO A-Series Sizes (A0...A9):
A3, A4, A5, A6
not available
ISO B-Series Sizes (B0...B9):
B5
216 x 297 mm, A4, Lgl, Ltr
Maximum ISO A-Series Paper Size:
A3
A4 / letter
Maximum Print Size:
A3
not available
Non-ISO Print Media Sizes:
L, Legal, Letter
not available
Paper Tray Media Types:
Envelopes, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Plain paper
A4, A5, B5, Letter, Legal
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
mb5450

Packaging Data
compared

Epson
xp970

Printer Driver and Fax Driver - Quick Utility Toolbox - IJ Network Device Setup Utility - Easy-WebPrint EX
Bundled Software:
Epson Document Capture Pro
Yes
Drivers Included:
not available
not available
Manual:
Yes

Canon
mb5450

Output Capacity
compared

Epson
xp970

not available
Standard Output Capacity:
30 Sheets

Canon
mb5450

Weight & Dimensions
compared

Epson
xp970

12.9kg
Weight:
8.7kg
351mm
Height:
148mm
394mm
Depth:
356mm
463mm
Width:
479mm

Canon
mb5450

Ports & Interfaces
compared

Epson
xp970

not available
Direct Printing (PictBridge):
Yes
Ethernet, Usb 2
Optional Connectivity:
Usb
Ethernet, Usb, Usb 2
Standard Interfaces:
Ethernet
not available
USB Port:
Yes

Canon
mb5450

Input Capacity
compared

Epson
xp970

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

Canon
mb5450

Input & Output Capacity
compared

Epson
xp970

not available
Maximum Number of Input Trays:
2
Plain Paper:
Paper Input Type:
Paper tray

Canon
mb5450

Features
compared

Epson
xp970

Yes
Colour Printing:
Yes
Yes
Duplex Printing:
Yes
Dual resistant high density ink
Ink Type:
not available
30,000 Pages Per Month
Maximum Duty Cycle:
not available
Black, Light cyan, Pigment blue
Printing Colours:
Y, Black, Cyan, Ligh, Light cyan, Light magenta, Magenta, Yellow
not available
Separate Cartridges:
Yes

Canon
mb5450

Network
compared

Epson
xp970

not available
Ethernet LAN Support:
Yes
not available
Mobile Printing Technologies:
Apple airprint, Epson connect, Epson email print, Epson iprint, Epson remote print, Google cloud print
WPA2, Aes, Tkip, Wep, Wpa
Security Algorithms:
Aes, Tkip, Wep, Wpa
not available
Bluetooth:
No
not available
Wi-Fi Direct:
Yes

Canon
mb5450

Printing
compared

Epson
xp970

Yes
Borderless Printing:
Yes
48 Bit
Colour Depth:
not available
Top: 3mm, Bottom: 5mm, Left & Right: 3.4mm
Print Margins (Top, Bottom, Right, Left):
not available
24ppm
Print Speed (Black):
28ppm
Document Print Speed On Plain Paper is Measured Based On Average of ESAT in Office Category Test of ISO/IEC 24734 Standard.
Print Speed Footnote:
not available
6s
Time to First Page (Colour):
not available

Canon
mb5450

Performance
compared

Epson
xp970

not available
Compatible Memory Cards:
Microsd (TransFlash), Microsdhc, Microsdxc, Minisd, Minisdhc, Sd, Sdhc, Sdxc, X
not available
Integrated Card Reader:
Yes

Canon
mb5450

Other Features
compared

Epson
xp970

not available
All-In-One-Multitasking:
Yes
not available
Approximate Page Yield (A4, Colour):
3,400 Pages
Power Cable - Starter Ink Tanks - Windows Set Up CD - Manuals - Fax/phone Cable
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
ADF Colour: 11.5 Ipm ADF Mono: 22.0 Ipm
Copy Speed (Black, Normal Quality, A4):
not available
Automatic
Duplex Print Options:
Automatic Duplex
Up to 250 Pages
Fax Memory:
not available
10/100Mbps (Auto Switchable)
Fax Speed (A4):
not available
Print, Copy, Scan, Fax, Wi-Fi, Ethernet + Cloud Link
Functions:
Print
not available
Interface:
USB 2.0, LAN, Wi-Fi(n), USB Host
1,200 DPI
Optical Scanning Resolution:
1,200 DPI
Standby (Scanning Lamp is Off) USB Connection to PC : Approx. 0.9? OFF : Approx. 0.2 W Copying (USB Connection to PC): Approx. 27 W 8
Power Consumption:
not available
AC Power
Power Requirements:
not available
100-240V AC, 50/60Hz
Power Supply:
not available
Inkjet
Print Technology:
C
Approx. 463 x 351 x 394 mm"
Product Dimensions When Open (LxWxD):
not available
not available
Scan Technology:
CIS
Scan to Email - Scan to Network Folder - Scan to Cloud - Scan to USB
Scanner Features:
CIS
Colour Flatbed Scanner
Scanner Type:
Flatbed
not available
Send to Email Capability:
Yes
Office Printer
Type:
Inkjet
not available
Wireless Technology:
Yes
351mm
Dimensions (WxDxH):
(H)14.8 x (W)47.9 x (D)35.6mm

Canon
mb5450

Design
compared

Epson
xp970

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

Canon
mb5450

Key Features
compared

Epson
xp970

1200 x 600 DPI
Maximum Resolution:
Up to 5760 x 1400 dpi (mono) / up to 5760 x 1400 dpi (colour) DPI
15.5ppm
Print Speed (Colour):
28ppm
Yes
Wi-Fi:
Yes