Product comparison · 2 laser printers

Canon imageCLASS LBP215dw vs Canon i-SENSYS LBP215x

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  • 50specifications compared
  • 15differ
  • 35identical
  • 35known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • imageCLASS LBP215dw:600 x 600 DPI
    • i-SENSYS LBP215x:1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • imageCLASS LBP215dw:40 ppm
    • i-SENSYS LBP215x:38 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • imageCLASS LBP215dw:5 s
    • i-SENSYS LBP215x:5.5 s
  • Total input capacity
    • imageCLASS LBP215dw:350 sheets
    • i-SENSYS LBP215x:250 sheets
  • Total output capacity
    • imageCLASS LBP215dw:65 sheets
    • i-SENSYS LBP215x:150 sheets
  • Paper input type
    • imageCLASS LBP215dw:Cassette
    • i-SENSYS LBP215x:Cassette, Paper tray
  • Maximum input capacity
    • imageCLASS LBP215dw:900 sheets
    • i-SENSYS LBP215x:550 sheets
  • Envelopes sizes
    • imageCLASS LBP215dw:10, C5, DL, Monarch
    • i-SENSYS LBP215x:C5, Com-10, DL, Monarch

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Comparison of LBP215dw, LBP215x
85 specifications
Printing3 differ
ColourNoNo
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers600 x 600 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs40 ppm38 ppm
Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30.3 ppm
Warm-up time14 s14 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs5 s5.5 s
Print margins (top, bottom, right, left)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 mm
Secure printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeKnown for oneAutoUnknown — not stated by the source
Warm-up time (from sleep mode)Known for one4 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Maximum duty cycleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycle750 - 4000 pages per month750 - 4000 pages per month
Number of print cartridges11
Page description languagesDiffersPCL 5, PCL 6, PostScript 3, UFRIIPCL 5e, PCL 6, PostScript, UFRII
Number of printer fonts229229
Average cartridge yield (black)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3100 pages
Maximum cartridge yield (black)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9200 pages
Replacement cartridgesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source052, 052H
Input & output capacity4 differ
Total number of input trays11
Total input capacityDiffers350 sheets250 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers65 sheets150 sheets
Paper input typeDiffersCassetteCassette, Paper tray
Multi-Purpose trayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 sheets
Maximum input capacityDiffers900 sheets550 sheets
Maximum number of input traysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4
Paper tray media typesDiffersBond paper, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thick 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)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB5
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16K, Index card
Envelopes sizesDiffers10, C5, DL, MonarchC5, Com-10, DL, Monarch
Custom media widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source76.2 - 215.9 mm
Custom media lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source127 - 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 weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 120 g/m²
Paper tray media weight (imperial)Known for one6.35 - 14.5 kg (14 - 32 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose Tray media weight (imperial)Known for one6.35 - 19.5 kg (14 - 43 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesEthernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LANEthernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
Direct printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one3Unknown — not stated by the source
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 one64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, IPSEC, SNMPv3, SSL/TLS, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSKUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Internal memory1024 MB1024 MB
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source72.2 dB
Designidentical
Product colourBlack, WhiteBlack, White
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLCD
Colour displayYesYes
Display diagonal12.7 cm (5")12.7 cm (5")
TouchscreenYesYes
Control typeTouchTouch
Power4 differ
Power consumption (max)Differs1320 W1300 W
Power consumption (standby)10 W10 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Differs1.3 kWh/week1.2 kWh/week
AC input voltageDiffers120 - 127 V220 - 240 V
AC input frequencyDiffers60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (ready)Known for one0.9 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Current ratingKnown for one6.5 AUnknown — not stated by the source
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
Width438 mm438 mm
Depth373 mm373 mm
Height312 mm312 mm
WeightDiffers9.2 kg9.9 kg
Other featuresidentical
Print resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 x 600 DPI
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one10 - 30 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneEPEAT Silver, ENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one13 kgUnknown — not stated by the source

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