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Epson WorkForce DS-50000N Network Ready A3 Document Scanner
The Epson WorkForce DS-50000N is a Network Ready, A3 document scanner with a flatbed design and 600 x 600 DPI resolution. Suitable for white paper, it offers efficient and high-quality scanning capabilities for your professional needs
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Epson WorkForce DS-50000N Network Ready A3 Document Scanner
The Epson WorkForce DS‑50000N is a high‑performance, network‑ready flatbed scanner designed for demanding office environments. With its robust build quality and advanced imaging capabilities, it delivers exceptional speed, clarity, and reliability for all your document digitization needs.
Key Features & Technical Highlights
- Maximum Scan Size: Supports ISO A‑series up to A3 (297 × 420 mm), making it ideal for large documents, blueprints, and architectural drawings.
- Optical Resolution: Offers a native resolution of 600 × 600 DPI with an interpolated maximum of 9600 dpi for ultra‑high detail when needed.
- Color Depth: Captures images in 48‑bit color depth, ensuring rich, accurate color reproduction across a wide gamut.
- Scanning Speed: ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) delivers up to 15 pages per minute (ppm) for both black‑and‑white and color documents at A4 size.
- Image Sensor: Equipped with a high‑resolution Charge Coupled Device (CCD) sensor, providing superior image quality and low noise performance.
- Light Source: Utilizes Epson’s ReadyScan LED illumination for consistent lighting and reduced power consumption.
- Network Connectivity: Features a built‑in Gigabit Ethernet (RJ‑45) port, supporting TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, SNMP, SLP, HTTP protocols for seamless integration into any networked environment.
- Operating System Compatibility: Fully supported on a wide range of Windows and Mac OS platforms, including Windows Server editions, ensuring broad compatibility across corporate infrastructures.
- Driver Support: Comes with industry‑standard drivers such as TWAIN, WIA, ISIS, and offers additional driver downloads for specialized applications.
- Power Efficiency: Energy Star certified with a power consumption of 28.5 W during operation and only 4.1 W in standby mode, reducing operational costs.
- Durability & Build: Constructed from high‑quality materials with dimensions of 640 mm (width) × 468 mm (depth) × 156 mm (height), weighing 15.3 kg. The device is designed to operate reliably in environments ranging from 10 % to 80 % relative humidity.
- File Formats: Supports output in JPG, PDF, TIFF, allowing easy integration into document management systems and workflows.
Advanced Scanning Capabilities
The DS‑50000N’s flatbed design accommodates a variety of media types, including:
- Standard paper (A3–A6)
- Recycled paper and other specialty papers
- Plastic cards for ID or access card digitization
- Transparencies for slide or film scanning (though not a dedicated film scanner, it can handle transparencies with appropriate settings)
Its 48‑bit input color depth ensures that even the most subtle hues are captured accurately, while the 24‑bit output color depth balances file size and visual fidelity for everyday use.
Network Ready Design
The DS‑50000N’s built‑in network card supports 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet, enabling high‑throughput scanning to shared drives or cloud storage. The device can be managed remotely via standard SNMP and HTTP interfaces, allowing administrators to monitor status, update firmware, and configure settings without physical access.
Energy Efficiency & Environmental Compliance
As an Energy Star certified product, the DS‑50000N meets stringent energy efficiency standards. Its low standby consumption of 4.1 W and power‑save mode at 12.5 W help reduce overall electricity usage in busy office settings.
Operating Environment & Reliability
The scanner is engineered to function reliably across a wide range of environmental conditions:
- Operating temperature: Not specified, but typical for office equipment.
- Humidity tolerance: 10 %–80 %, ensuring stable performance in most indoor climates.
- Storage humidity: 10 %–85 %, allowing safe storage when not in use.
Driver & Software Ecosystem
The DS‑50000N supports a comprehensive suite of drivers and software interfaces:
- TWAIN – Standard for Windows-based scanning applications.
- WIA (Windows Image Acquisition) – Simplifies image capture on Windows platforms.
- ISIS (Image Scripting Interface System) – Enables advanced scripting and automation for high‑volume environments.
These drivers are available directly from Epson’s support portal, ensuring that users can quickly install or update software as needed.
Physical Dimensions & Handling
The scanner’s compact footprint (640 mm × 468 mm) and moderate weight (15.3 kg) make it suitable for placement on standard office desks or in dedicated scanning bays. The device’s depth of 468 mm allows easy access to the flatbed area without compromising stability.
Conclusion
The Epson WorkForce DS‑50000N Network Ready A3 Document Scanner combines high‑resolution imaging, robust network connectivity, and energy‑efficient operation into a single, reliable solution. Whether you need to digitize large architectural drawings, legal documents, or everyday paperwork, this scanner delivers consistent performance with minimal downtime.
Its extensive compatibility with Windows and Mac operating systems, coupled with industry‑standard drivers and file formats, ensures seamless integration into any existing document management workflow. With its durable construction and Energy Star certification, the DS‑50000N stands out as a smart investment for businesses seeking dependable, high‑quality scanning capabilities.
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| Tags | Flatbed scanner Document Capture Pro ReadyScan LED Epson Scan Scan features Interface Panel Epson WorkForce DS-50000N Scanner and its features Scanning results A3 document |
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| Brand | ![]() Epson is a Japanese electronics company that produces printers, scanners, projectors, and other imaging products. The company has a wide range of products for both personal and business use, and its printers are known for their quality and reliability. |
| Model | Epson B11B204131BU |
| MPN | Epson B11B204131BU |
| ID | 7621264 |
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AC input frequency The frequency of the alternating current supplied to a power supply or charger, expressed in hertz (Hz). It indicates the acceptable operating range for the electrical mains that powers the device, ensuring proper functionality and safety.
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50/60 Hz |
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ADF scan speed b/w A4 The maximum number of black‑and‑white pages a scanner can process per minute when using its automatic document feeder (ADF) with A4 paper. This value indicates the speed at which documents are scanned and is useful for comparing throughput across models.
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15 ppm |
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Built-in display Indicates whether the product includes a built‑in screen or display unit that can be used directly for viewing content, such as an integrated monitor on a laptop or a built-in display on appliances. A value of "Yes" means the device has such a display; a value of "No" means it does not.
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Yes |
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Certifications A list of formal recognitions, compliance marks, or standards that a product meets. Each entry may be a single certification (e.g., "RoHS") or a group of related certifications separated by commas (e.g., "CE, FCC, RoHS"). The attribute captures all applicable regulatory, environmental, safety, and quality approvals for the item.
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Energy Star Compliant |
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Colour The colour or combination of colours that a product is available in, expressed as common names such as "Black", "Silver" or comma‑separated lists like "Black, White". It indicates the visual appearance of the item for consumers.
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White |
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Colour depth The number of bits used to represent each pixel’s colour on a display or image, indicating how many distinct colours can be shown. A higher bit count allows smoother gradients and more accurate colour reproduction.
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48 bit |
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Colour scanning Indicates whether a scanner can perform color scans. The value is "Yes" if the device supports color scanning, and "No" if it only performs monochrome scans.
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Yes |
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Country of origin The country where the product was manufactured or its primary geographic source. This attribute indicates the nation responsible for the production or assembly of the item.
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China |
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Depth The linear measurement of an object from front to back or top to bottom, expressed in a physical unit such as millimeters, centimeters, inches, etc. It indicates how deep the item is and can be used for fitting, compatibility, or spatial planning.
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468 mm |
| Display | LCD |
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Drivers A list of software driver types that the product supports or includes, such as TWAIN, WIA, ISIS, or other platform‑specific driver interfaces. Each entry indicates a distinct driver protocol that can be used to communicate with the device or software.
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TWAIN, WIA, ISIS (Web download) |
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Drivers included Indicates whether the product comes with drivers included in the package or available for download. A value of "Yes" means that drivers are supplied, while a value of "No" indicates they are not provided and must be obtained separately.
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Yes |
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Duplex Scanning Indicates whether a device can scan both sides of a sheet in a single pass. A value of "Yes" means the scanner automatically captures the front and back of each page, while "No" indicates that only one side can be scanned at a time.
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No |
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Electrical Power Consumption The amount of electrical power that a device consumes during operation, expressed in watts (W). It represents the typical energy draw of the product while it is active and can be used to estimate operating costs or compare efficiency across similar devices.
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25.50 W |
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Electrical Power Consumption Standby The electrical power drawn by a device while it is in standby mode, expressed in watts (W). It represents the minimal energy usage when the product is powered on but not actively performing tasks, and can be used to estimate idle consumption or compare efficiency across similar products.
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1.50 W |
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Electrical Voltage The range of alternating current voltage that the product accepts from its power source, expressed in volts (V). It indicates the minimum and maximum mains supply voltages compatible with the device across different regions.
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100 to 240 V AC |
| Energy Star certified | Yes |
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Ethernet LAN Indicates whether the product includes an Ethernet LAN interface for wired network connectivity, allowing data transmission over RJ‑45 or compatible cables.
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Yes |
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Film scanning Indicates whether the device can scan photographic film or other similar media. The value is "Yes" if film scanning is supported, otherwise "No".
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No |
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Form factor Specifies the physical configuration or design of a product, such as ATX, Micro‑ATX, Mini‑ITX, tower, case with cover, etc. It describes how the device is built and what mounting or expansion options it supports.
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Desktop |
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Grade A short textual or alphanumeric code that indicates the overall quality, performance level, or classification of a product. Common values include letter grades (e.g., A‑, B+, C), descriptive terms such as "New" or "OpenBox", and weight or material codes like "1200G" for paper grade. The value is interpreted by buyers to compare products within the same category.
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A- |
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Grayscale Depth The number of distinct gray levels that a device can represent, expressed as an integer value followed by the unit "bit" (e.g., 8 bit). This metric indicates how finely a grayscale image can be rendered and is commonly used for monitors, printers, scanners and imaging devices.
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24 bit |
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Height The vertical dimension of a product measured from its lowest to highest point. It is expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches and applies to any item where height is relevant, including books, electronics, furniture and other objects.
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156 mm |
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Image Sensor The technology or model of the image sensor used in a camera or imaging device, such as CMOS, CCD, CIS, BSI, or other proprietary types. This attribute indicates how light is captured and converted into digital data.
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Charge Coupled Device (CCD) |
| ISO A-series sizes | A3,A4,A5,A6 |
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ISO B-series The largest standard ISO B-series paper format that a device can handle, expressed as an ISO code (e.g., "B0", "B1", …, "B5"). This attribute indicates the maximum sheet size supported by printers, scanners, copiers, and similar equipment.
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B6 |
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Legal Indicates whether the product complies with applicable legal or regulatory requirements, such as safety standards, environmental certifications, or warranty terms. A value of "Yes" confirms compliance; "No" indicates non‑compliance.
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Yes |
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Letter Indicates whether the product supports or is compatible with the Letter paper size (8.5" x 11"), commonly used in North America.
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Yes |
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Light source The main illumination source used by the product, such as LED, laser, CCFL, or other light-emitting technologies. It indicates whether the device uses a single light source or multiple sources and helps users understand the lighting characteristics of the item.
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ReadyScan LED |
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Mac operating systems supported A list of macOS operating system versions that the product supports or is compatible with, such as "macOS 10.15 Catalina", "macOS 11 Big Sur" or newer releases. Each entry represents a distinct OS version that can run on or be supported by the device.
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Yes |
| Maximum ISO A-series paper size | A3 |
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Maximum resolution The highest pixel dimensions that a device can output or support, expressed as width by height (e.g., 1920x1080). It indicates the maximum resolution available for display content on the product.
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9600 dpi (Interpolated) |
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Network card The maximum data transfer rate supported by the network interface card, expressed in bits per second or a commonly used abbreviation such as Gigabit or Megabit. This value indicates how fast the device can send and receive data over a wired connection.
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Gigabit Ethernet |
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Network Card Speeds The maximum data transfer rate supported by the network interface card, expressed in bits per second or common abbreviations such as Gbps or Mbps. This value indicates how fast the device can send and receive data over a wired connection.
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10/100/1000 |
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Network Ports A list of the physical network connectors present on the device, such as RJ‑45 Ethernet ports or other wired interfaces. Each entry describes a port type and its capabilities (e.g., speed, duplex mode). The attribute captures all available network connection points that can be used for data transmission.
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1 x RJ-45 |
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Network ready Indicates whether the product can connect to a network, either wired or wireless, and is capable of transmitting and receiving data over that connection.
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Yes |
| Operating humidity | 10 to 80 % |
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Optical scanning resolution The pixel dimensions of a scanner’s optical sensor, expressed as width by height (e.g., 1200×2400). It indicates how many pixels can be captured per scan and determines the sharpness and detail of scanned images.
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600 x 600 DPI |
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Pallet height The vertical dimension of a pallet measured from its lowest to highest point, expressed in a physical unit such as millimetres, centimetres or inches. It indicates the height of the pallet itself and is useful for determining storage capacity, shipping logistics and compatibility with shelving or handling equipment.
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162.5 cm |
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Pallet length The linear dimension of a pallet measured in a standard unit such as meters, centimeters or inches. It represents the overall length from one end to the other and is used to compare the size of pallets across different products and logistics contexts.
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120 cm |
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Pallet width The horizontal measurement of a pallet, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the pallet is from one side to the other and helps customers assess fit for storage, shipping, or display.
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80 cm |
| Power consumption | 28.5 W |
| Power consumption (StandBy) | 4.1 W |
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Power consumption powersave The electrical power drawn by a device while it is in powersave mode, expressed in watts (W). It represents the minimal energy usage when the product is powered on but not actively performing tasks, and can be used to estimate idle consumption or compare efficiency across similar products.
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12.5 W |
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Power supply The electrical power consumption or output of the product, expressed in watts (W). It indicates how much energy the device uses during operation or how much power it can deliver to connected equipment.
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AC |
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Quantity per pack The total count of individual units contained within a single package or bundle. This value helps customers understand how many pieces they receive when purchasing the product, and it is useful for inventory, shipping, and comparison purposes.
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1 pc(s) |
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Quantity per pallet Represents the number of individual items or units that can be placed on a single pallet. This value indicates how many pieces, packages, or components are stored or shipped together on one pallet, helping users assess storage capacity and logistics planning.
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5 pc(s) |
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Scan drivers A list of communication interfaces or software protocols that a scanner can use to transfer scanned images to a computer or network, such as TWAIN, WIA, SANE, ICA, ISIS, and others. Each entry represents an available option for connecting the device to capture software.
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ISIS,TWAIN,WIA |
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Scan file formats A list of file extensions that a scanner can produce or accept when digitizing documents, such as JPG, PDF, TIFF, BMP, PNG, RTF, CSV, HTML, OCR, XPS, TXT and XLS. The values are comma‑separated strings representing each supported format.
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JPG,PDF,TIFF |
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Scanner type The functional configuration of a scanner, indicating how documents are fed into the device. Common types include flatbed scanners with automatic document feeders (ADF), sheet‑fed scanners, single‑pass or dual‑pass ADFs, and specialized modes such as 1D/2D barcode readers. This attribute helps users understand whether the scanner can handle single pages, multiple pages automatically, or specific scanning formats.
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Flatbed Scanner |
| Scanning media types supported | Plastic Card,Recycled paper,Transparencies |
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Scanning noise level The sound intensity produced by a device while it is performing scanning operations, expressed in decibels (dB). This value helps users assess how quiet the scanner will be during normal use and compare noise levels across models.
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54.9 dB |
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Server operating systems supported A list of operating systems that the server product can run or support, including specific versions and architectures when relevant. Each value represents a distinct OS compatible with the hardware.
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Windows Server 2003,Windows Server 2003 x64,Windows Server 2008,Windows Server 2008 R2 |
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Standard interfaces A list of the physical or logical interfaces that a device can use to connect with other devices, such as USB, Ethernet, Bluetooth, Wi‑Fi, RS‑232, RJ‑45, Parallel, and similar standards.
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Ethernet |
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Storage relative humidity The range of relative humidity (expressed as a percentage) within which the storage device is designed to operate reliably. Values are given as a minimum–maximum interval such as "10 - 90 %" and indicate the acceptable environmental moisture level for optimal performance.
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10 - 85% |
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Supported network protocols A list of network communication protocols that a device can use or support, such as TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, FTP, DHCP, DNS, and various wireless standards. Each protocol is represented by its standard name and may be separated by commas or slashes in the source data.
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TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS, SNMP, SLP, HTTP |
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Technology The chemical composition of a battery that determines its performance, energy density, and suitability for different applications. Common chemistries include Lithium‑Ion, Nickel‑Metal Hydride, Alkaline, Lead‑Acid, and others.
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Scanner |
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Warranty The length of time for which the manufacturer guarantees that the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, typically expressed in years or months.
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12 Months Warranty |
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Weight The mass of the product expressed in a standard unit such as grams or kilograms. It represents how heavy the item is and can be used for shipping calculations, handling instructions, or consumer information.
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15.3 kg |
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Width The horizontal measurement of a product, expressed in a linear unit such as millimetres or inches. It indicates how wide the item is from one side to the other and is used for sizing, fitting, and compatibility purposes.
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640 mm |


