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Product comparison · 2 laser printers

Canon i-SENSYS LBP212dw vs Canon i-SENSYS LBP215x

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  • 66specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 58identical
  • 7known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 33 ppm
    • 38 ppm
  • Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 26.4 ppm
    • 30.3 ppm
  • Number of printer fonts
    • 181
    • 229
  • Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)
    • 1.1 kWh/week
    • 1.2 kWh/week
  • Width
    • 401 mm
    • 438 mm
  • Height
    • 250 mm
    • 312 mm
  • Weight
    • 9.5 kg
    • 9.9 kg

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Canon

i-SENSYS LBP212dw

Model LBP212dw

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Canon

i-SENSYS LBP215x

Model LBP215x

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Printing2 differ
ColourNoNo
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Maximum resolution1200 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs33 ppm38 ppm
Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs26.4 ppm30.3 ppm
Warm-up time14 s14 s
Time to first page (black, normal)5.5 s5.5 s
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)5 mm5 mm
Secure printingKnown for oneYes
Features2 differ
Maximum duty cycle80000 pages per month80000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycle750 - 4000 pages per month750 - 4000 pages per month
Number of print cartridges11
Page description languagesDiffersPCL 5e, PCL 6, UFRIIPCL 5e, PCL 6, PostScript, UFRII
Number of printer fontsDiffers181229
Average cartridge yield (black)3100 pages3100 pages
Maximum cartridge yield (black)9200 pages9200 pages
Replacement cartridges052, 052H052, 052H
Input & output capacityidentical
Total number of input trays11
Total input capacity250 sheets250 sheets
Total output capacity150 sheets150 sheets
Paper input typeCassette, Paper trayCassette, Paper tray
Multi-Purpose trayYesYes
Multi-Purpose tray input capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Maximum input capacity550 sheets550 sheets
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Paper tray media typesEnvelopes, Heavy paper, Labels, Plain paper, Postcard, Recycled paper, Thin paperEnvelopes, Heavy paper, Labels, Plain paper, Postcard, Recycled paper, Thin paper
Multi-purpose tray media typesEnvelopes, Executive, Legal, LetterEnvelopes, Executive, Legal, Letter
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5B5
Non-ISO print media sizes16K, Index card16K, Index card
Envelopes sizesC5, Com-10, DL, MonarchC5, Com-10, DL, Monarch
Custom media width76.2 - 215.9 mm76.2 - 215.9 mm
Custom media length127 - 355.6 mm127 - 355.6 mm
Paper tray media weight52 - 120 g/m²52 - 120 g/m²
Multi-Purpose Tray media weight52 - 163 g/m²52 - 163 g/m²
Duplex media weight60 - 120 g/m²60 - 120 g/m²
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesEthernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LANEthernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
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
Performanceidentical
Internal memory1024 MB1024 MB
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequency800 MHz800 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)72.2 dB72.2 dB
Designidentical
Product colourBlack, WhiteBlack, White
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Colour displayKnown for oneYes
Display diagonalKnown for one12.7 cm (5")
TouchscreenKnown for oneYes
Control typeKnown for oneTouch
Display number of linesKnown for one5 lines
Power1 differ
Power consumption (max)1300 W1300 W
Power consumption (standby)10 W10 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Differs1.1 kWh/week1.2 kWh/week
AC input voltage220 - 240 V220 - 240 V
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
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 supportedYesYes
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 kg9.9 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print resolution600 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for one84433210

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