Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Brother DCP-L6600DWT multifunction printer Laser A4 vs Brother MFC-J985DW multifunction printer Inkjet A4

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  • 56specifications compared
  • 37differ
  • 19identical
  • 88known for one product only

Key differences

  • Print technology
    • DCP-L6600DWT multifunction printer Laser A4:Laser
    • MFC-J985DW multifunction printer Inkjet A4:Inkjet
  • Printing
    • DCP-L6600DWT multifunction printer Laser A4:Mono printing
    • MFC-J985DW multifunction printer Inkjet A4:Colour printing
  • Maximum resolution
    • DCP-L6600DWT multifunction printer Laser A4:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • MFC-J985DW multifunction printer Inkjet A4:6000 x 1200 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • DCP-L6600DWT multifunction printer Laser A4:46 ppm
    • MFC-J985DW multifunction printer Inkjet A4:12 ppm
  • Copying
    • DCP-L6600DWT multifunction printer Laser A4:Mono copying
    • MFC-J985DW multifunction printer Inkjet A4:Colour copying
  • Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)
    • DCP-L6600DWT multifunction printer Laser A4:46 cpm
    • MFC-J985DW multifunction printer Inkjet A4:6 cpm
  • Optical scanning resolution
    • DCP-L6600DWT multifunction printer Laser A4:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • MFC-J985DW multifunction printer Inkjet A4:1200 x 2400 DPI
  • Scanner type
    • DCP-L6600DWT multifunction printer Laser A4:Flatbed & ADF scanner
    • MFC-J985DW multifunction printer Inkjet A4:Flatbed scanner

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Comparison of DCP-L6600DWT, MFC-J985DW
144 specifications
Printing4 differ
Print technologyDiffersLaserInkjet
PrintingDiffersMono printingColour printing
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeKnown for oneAutoUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum resolutionDiffers1200 x 1200 DPI6000 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs46 ppm12 ppm
Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one24 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Warm-up timeKnown for one4.7 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (black, normal)Known for one7.5 sUnknown — not stated by the source
N-up printingKnown for one2, 4, 9, 16, 25Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 ppm
Copying2 differ
CopyingDiffersMono copyingColour copying
Duplex copyingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum copy resolutionKnown for one1200 x 600 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Differs46 cpm6 cpm
Maximum number of copiesKnown for one99 copiesUnknown — not stated by the source
Copier resize25 - 400%25 - 400%
N-in-1 copy function (N=)2, 42, 4
PC free copyingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 cpm
Scanning6 differ
ScanningColour scanningColour scanning
Duplex scanningKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical scanning resolutionDiffers1200 x 1200 DPI1200 x 2400 DPI
Maximum scan resolution19200 x 19200 DPI19200 x 19200 DPI
Maximum scan areaKnown for one216 x 297 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Scanner typeDiffersFlatbed & ADF scannerFlatbed scanner
Scan technologyKnown for oneDual CISUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan toDiffersCloud, E-mail, Image, PC, USBE-mail, File, Image, OCR, USB
Scan speed (black)Known for one50 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Scan speed (colour)Known for one20 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex scan speed (colour)Known for one34 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex scan speed (black)Known for one100 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Image formats supportedDiffersEXIF, JPG, TIFJPG, TIF
Document formats supportedDiffersPDF, TXTPDF
Input colour depthDiffers48 bit30 bit
Output colour depthKnown for one24 bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Greyscale levelsKnown for one256Unknown — not stated by the source
Scan driversKnown for oneICA, ISIS, SANE, TWAIN, WIAUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax1 differ
FaxingDiffersNoColour faxing
Fax transmission speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7 sec/page
Modem speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14.4 Kbit/s
Fax memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 pages
Auto-redialingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fax forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Caller IDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fax broadcastingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 locations
Fax dual accessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Features2 differ
Recommended duty cycleDiffers0 - 7500 pages per month50 - 1000 pages per month
Number of print cartridgesDiffers14
Printing coloursKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Page description languagesKnown for oneBR-Script 3, Epson FX, IBM ProPrinter, Microsoft XPS, PCL 6, PDF 1.7, PostScript 3Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of printer fontsKnown for one66Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum duty cycleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2500 pages per month
All-In-One-multitaskingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePhilippines
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total number of input traysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Total input capacityDiffers520 sheets100 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers250 sheets50 sheets
Paper input typePaper trayPaper tray
Auto document feeder (ADF) output capacityKnown for one80 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of input traysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacityKnown for one1040 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum output capacityKnown for one250 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose trayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 sheets
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Paper tray media typesDiffersPlain paper, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thin paperPhoto paper, Plain paper, Thick paper, Thin paper
Multi-purpose tray media typesKnown for oneBond paper, Envelopes, Labels, Letterhead, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thicker paper, Thin paperUnknown — not stated by the source
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffersExecutive, Folio, Legal, LetterExecutive
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media weightKnown for one60 - 120 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose Tray media weightKnown for one60 - 120 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weightKnown for one64 - 90 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Duplex media weightKnown for one60 - 120 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source215 x 355 mm
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC5
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4x6,8.5x11"
Paper tray media weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.71 - 26.3 kg (17 - 58 lbs)
Multi-Purpose Tray media weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.71 - 35.8 kg (17 - 79 lbs)
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.71 - 10.9 kg (17 - 24 lbs)
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Direct printingYesYes
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantityDiffers21
Standard interfacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEthernet, USB 2.0
Optional connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWireless LAN
Network2 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Cabling technologyKnown for one10/100/1000Base-T(X)Unknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for one10,100,1000 Mbit/sUnknown — 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)
Near Field Communication (NFC)YesYes
Security algorithmsDiffers64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, 802.1x RADIUS, EAP-FAST, EAP-MD5, EAP-PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, PEAP, SMTP-AUTH, SNMP, SSL/TLS, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Supported network protocols (IPv4)DiffersARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, (APIPA IP), WINS / NetBIOS name resolution, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR / LPD, Custom Raw Port / Port9100, SMTP client, IPP / IPPS, FTP Client and Server, CIFS client, TELNET Server, SNMPv1 / v2c / v3, HTTP / HTTPS server, TFTP client and server, ICMP, Web ServicRP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA(Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS name resolution, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, FTP Server, SNMPv1/v2c, TFTP server, ICMP, Web Services (Print/Scan), SNTP Client
Supported network protocols (IPv6)Known for oneNDP, RA, DNS resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR / LPD, Custom Raw Port / Port9100, IPP / IPPS, SMTP Client, FTP Client & Server, CIFS Client, TELNET Server, SNMPv1 / v2c, HTTP / HTTPS server, TFTP client & Server, ICMPv6, SNTP client, LDAP, Web Services (Print / scan)Unknown — not stated by the source
Email protocolsKnown for oneSMTPUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile printing technologiesApple AirPrint, Brother iPrint & Scan, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print ServiceApple AirPrint, Brother iPrint & Scan, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print Service
Performance1 differ
Internal memoryKnown for one512 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Built-in processorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor familyKnown for oneARM Cortex-A9Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one800 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMicroSDHC, MiniSDHC
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 dB
Design3 differ
Product colourDiffersGreyBlack
Market positioningDiffersBusinessHome & office
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonalDiffers12.2 cm (4.8")6.86 cm (2.7")
TouchscreenYesYes
Control typeTouchTouch
Colour displayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (average operating)Known for one745 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one390 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (ready)Known for one34 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (sleep)Known for one8 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.04 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Known for one2.285 kWh/weekUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 120 V
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home BasicYes
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 10.13 High Sierra, Mac OS X 10.14 Mojave, 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 supportedKnown for oneWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2 x64, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2012 R2 x64, Windows Server 2012 x64Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersBlue AngelENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers495 mm250 mm
DepthDiffers427 mm460 mm
HeightDiffers518 mm500 mm
WeightDiffers18.5 kg8.22 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers599 mm498 mm
Package depthDiffers526 mm249 mm
Package heightDiffers659 mm457 mm
Package weightDiffers22.3 kg9.5 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Energy saving modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 40%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80 °C
Technical detailsidentical
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 pc(s)
Pallet typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1000 mm
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source19.5 cm
Pallet gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source322 kg
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 pc(s)
Layers per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 pc(s)

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