Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Brother DCP-315CN multifunction printer Inkjet A4 vs Dell 2135cn Laser

21specifications compared
17differ
4identical
33known for one product only

Key differences

Print technology
- DCP-315CN multifunction printer Inkjet A4:Inkjet
- 2135cn Laser:Laser
Maximum resolution
- DCP-315CN multifunction printer Inkjet A4:1200 x 600 DPI
- 2135cn Laser:600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
- DCP-315CN multifunction printer Inkjet A4:20 ppm
- 2135cn Laser:16 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
- DCP-315CN multifunction printer Inkjet A4:15 ppm
- 2135cn Laser:12 ppm
Copying
- DCP-315CN multifunction printer Inkjet A4:Colour copying
- 2135cn Laser:Mono copying
Maximum copy resolution
- DCP-315CN multifunction printer Inkjet A4:1200 x 1200 DPI
- 2135cn Laser:600 x 600 DPI
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)
- DCP-315CN multifunction printer Inkjet A4:17 cpm
- 2135cn Laser:16 cpm
Scanning
- DCP-315CN multifunction printer Inkjet A4:Colour scanning
- 2135cn Laser:Mono scanning

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Comparison of DCP-315CN, 2135cn
54 specifications	A Brother DCP-315CN multifunction printer Inkjet A4 Model DCP-315CN View product	B Dell 2135cn Laser Model 2135cn View product
Printing4 differ
Print technologyDiffers	Inkjet	Laser
Maximum resolutionDiffers	1200 x 600 DPI	600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs	20 ppm	16 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs	15 ppm	12 ppm
Copying3 differ
CopyingDiffers	Colour copying	Mono copying
Maximum copy resolutionDiffers	1200 x 1200 DPI	600 x 600 DPI
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Differs	17 cpm	16 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Known for one	11 cpm	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC free copyingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scanning1 differ
ScanningDiffers	Colour scanning	Mono scanning
Scanner typeKnown for one	Flatbed scanner	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scan input modesKnown for one	e-mail, image, OCR, file, card	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax1 differ
FaxingDiffers	No	Mono faxing
Modem speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33.6 Kbit/s
Fax memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	320 pages
Error Correction Mode (ECM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Featuresidentical
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum duty cycleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40000 pages per month
Input & output capacityidentical
Total input capacityKnown for one	100 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	150 sheets
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for one	A4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	210 x 297 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Envelopes, Plain paper, Recycled paper
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffers	Ethernet, USB 2.0	USB 2.0
Performance1 differ
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SmartMedia	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityDiffers	Yes	No
Internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	128 MB
Processor frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 MHz
Design1 differ
Market positioningDiffers	Home & office	Business
Built-in displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WidthKnown for one	200 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	445 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	500 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers	5.73 kg	30 kg
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for one	7.13 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features4 differ
Networking featuresKnown for one	10/100BaseTX Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	373 x 347 x 165 mm	436 x 497 x 580 mm
All-in-one functionsDiffers	Scan	Copy, Fax, Scan
Colour all-in-one functionsDiffers	Copy, Print, Scan	Print
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP/XP64 Mac OS 9.x Mac OS X 10.2.4 Linux	Microsoft Windows 2000 SP2-4, Windows XP SP1-2, Windows XP 64-bit, Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Vista (32 & 64-bit), Windows Server 2008 x64.
Image scaling/enlargement rangeKnown for one	25 - 400%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC 120 V 50/60 Hz
Poweridentical
Power consumption (average operating)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	310 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	37 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16.8 W
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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