Product comparison · 2 laser printers

Canon i-SENSYS LBP212dw vs Canon imageCLASS LBP215dw

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  • 45specifications compared
  • 18differ
  • 27identical
  • 42known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • i-SENSYS LBP212dw:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • imageCLASS LBP215dw:600 x 600 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • i-SENSYS LBP212dw:33 ppm
    • imageCLASS LBP215dw:40 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • i-SENSYS LBP212dw:5.5 s
    • imageCLASS LBP215dw:5 s
  • Number of printer fonts
    • i-SENSYS LBP212dw:181
    • imageCLASS LBP215dw:229
  • Total input capacity
    • i-SENSYS LBP212dw:250 sheets
    • imageCLASS LBP215dw:350 sheets
  • Total output capacity
    • i-SENSYS LBP212dw:150 sheets
    • imageCLASS LBP215dw:65 sheets
  • Paper input type
    • i-SENSYS LBP212dw:Cassette, Paper tray
    • imageCLASS LBP215dw:Cassette
  • Maximum input capacity
    • i-SENSYS LBP212dw:550 sheets
    • imageCLASS LBP215dw:900 sheets

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Comparison of LBP212dw, LBP215dw
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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 time14 s14 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs5.5 s5 s
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)Known for one5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex printing modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto
Warm-up time (from sleep mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 s
Secure printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features2 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 cartridges11
Page description languagesDiffersPCL 5e, PCL 6, UFRIIPCL 5, PCL 6, PostScript 3, UFRII
Number of printer fontsDiffers181229
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
Input & output capacity4 differ
Total number of input trays11
Total input capacityDiffers250 sheets350 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers150 sheets65 sheets
Paper input typeDiffersCassette, Paper trayCassette
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 capacityDiffers550 sheets900 sheets
Maximum number of input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Paper handling2 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, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thin paper
Multi-purpose tray media typesEnvelopes, Executive, Legal, LetterEnvelopes, Executive, Legal, Letter
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 sizesKnown for one16K, Index cardUnknown — not stated by the source
Envelopes sizesDiffersC5, Com-10, DL, Monarch10, C5, DL, Monarch
Custom media widthKnown for one76.2 - 215.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Custom media lengthKnown for one127 - 355.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media weight52 - 120 g/m²52 - 120 g/m²
Multi-Purpose Tray media weight52 - 163 g/m²52 - 163 g/m²
Duplex media weightKnown for one60 - 120 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.35 - 14.5 kg (14 - 32 lbs)
Multi-Purpose Tray media weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.35 - 19.5 kg (14 - 43 lbs)
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesEthernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LANEthernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
Direct printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Network readyYesYes
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 DirectYesYes
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, IPSEC, SNMPv3, SSL/TLS, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK
Performanceidentical
Internal memory1024 MB1024 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
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display number of linesKnown for one5 linesUnknown — not stated by the source
Colour displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.7 cm (5")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouch
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
Power consumption (ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.9 W
Current ratingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.5 A
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1
Mac operating systems supportedMac 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 MavericksMac 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 Mavericks
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 & dimensions3 differ
WidthDiffers401 mm438 mm
Depth373 mm373 mm
HeightDiffers250 mm312 mm
WeightDiffers9.5 kg9.2 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

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