Product comparison · 2 laser printers

Canon i-SENSYS LBP212dw vs Canon imageCLASS LBP214dw

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  • 40specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 24identical
  • 40known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • i-SENSYS LBP212dw:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • imageCLASS LBP214dw:600 x 600 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • i-SENSYS LBP212dw:33 ppm
    • imageCLASS LBP214dw:40 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • i-SENSYS LBP212dw:5.5 s
    • imageCLASS LBP214dw:6 s
  • Total output capacity
    • i-SENSYS LBP212dw:150 sheets
    • imageCLASS LBP214dw:65 sheets
  • Custom media width
    • i-SENSYS LBP212dw:76.2 - 215.9 mm
    • imageCLASS LBP214dw:104.1 - 147.3 mm
  • Custom media length
    • i-SENSYS LBP212dw:127 - 355.6 mm
    • imageCLASS LBP214dw:215.9 - 355.6 mm
  • Internal memory
    • i-SENSYS LBP212dw:1024 MB
    • imageCLASS LBP214dw:1000 MB
  • Power consumption (max)
    • i-SENSYS LBP212dw:1300 W
    • imageCLASS LBP214dw:1320 W

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Comparison of LBP212dw, LBP214dw
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i-SENSYS LBP212dw

Model LBP212dw

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Printing3 differ
ColourNoNo
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers1200 x 1200 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs33 ppm40 ppm
Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one26.4 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Warm-up timeKnown for one14 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs5.5 s6 s
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)Known for one5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Warm-up time (from sleep mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 s
Features1 differ
Maximum duty cycleKnown for one80000 pages per monthUnknown — not stated by the source
Recommended duty cycle750 - 4000 pages per month750 - 4000 pages per month
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesDiffersPCL 5e, PCL 6, UFRIIPCL 5, PCL 6, PostScript 3, UFRII
Number of printer fontsKnown for one181Unknown — not stated by the source
Average cartridge yield (black)Known for one3100 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum cartridge yield (black)Known for one9200 pagesUnknown — not stated by the source
Replacement cartridgesKnown for one052, 052HUnknown — not stated by the source
Printing coloursKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBlack
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total number of input traysKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Total input capacity250 sheets250 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers150 sheets65 sheets
Paper input typeCassette, Paper trayCassette, Paper tray
Multi-Purpose trayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityKnown for one100 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacityKnown for one550 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling4 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneA4Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesDiffersEnvelopes, Heavy paper, Labels, Plain paper, Postcard, Recycled paper, Thin paperBond paper, Envelopes, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thin paper
Multi-purpose tray media typesKnown for oneEnvelopes, Executive, Legal, LetterUnknown — not stated by the source
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA4, A5, A6Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffers16K, Index cardExecutive, Legal, Letter, Statement
Envelopes sizesC5, Com-10, DL, MonarchC5, Com-10, DL, Monarch
Custom media widthDiffers76.2 - 215.9 mm104.1 - 147.3 mm
Custom media lengthDiffers127 - 355.6 mm215.9 - 355.6 mm
Paper tray media weight52 - 120 g/m²52 - 120 g/m²
Multi-Purpose Tray media weightKnown for one52 - 163 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Duplex media weightKnown for one60 - 120 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneEthernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LANUnknown — not stated by the source
Direct printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Network readyKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cabling technology10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100/1000Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi DirectKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Mobile printing technologiesApple AirPrint, Canon PRINT Business, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print ServiceApple AirPrint, Canon PRINT Business, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print Service
Security algorithmsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, AES, TKIP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Performance1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers1024 MB1000 MB
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one72.2 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourBlack, WhiteBlack, White
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display number of lines5 lines5 lines
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceBusiness
Power4 differ
Power consumption (max)Differs1300 W1320 W
Power consumption (standby)10 W10 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Differs1.1 kWh/week1.3 kWh/week
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V120 - 127 V
AC input frequencyDiffers50 - 60 Hz60 Hz
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.10 Yosemite, Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 MavericksYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width401 mm401 mm
Depth373 mm373 mm
Height250 mm250 mm
WeightDiffers9.5 kg8.8 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Print resolutionKnown for one600 x 600 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 30 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STAR
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source13 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC

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