Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Brother MFC-685CW multifunction printer Inkjet A4 vs Canon imageCLASS MF4270 Laser

20specifications compared
15differ
5identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Print technology
- MFC-685CW multifunction printer Inkjet A4:Inkjet
- imageCLASS MF4270 Laser:Laser
Printing
- MFC-685CW multifunction printer Inkjet A4:Colour printing
- imageCLASS MF4270 Laser:No
Maximum resolution
- MFC-685CW multifunction printer Inkjet A4:6000 x 12000 DPI
- imageCLASS MF4270 Laser:1200 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
- MFC-685CW multifunction printer Inkjet A4:30 ppm
- imageCLASS MF4270 Laser:21 ppm
Copying
- MFC-685CW multifunction printer Inkjet A4:Colour copying
- imageCLASS MF4270 Laser:Mono copying
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)
- MFC-685CW multifunction printer Inkjet A4:22 cpm
- imageCLASS MF4270 Laser:21 cpm
Scanning
- MFC-685CW multifunction printer Inkjet A4:Colour scanning
- imageCLASS MF4270 Laser:Mono scanning
Faxing
- MFC-685CW multifunction printer Inkjet A4:Colour faxing
- imageCLASS MF4270 Laser:Mono faxing

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Comparison of MFC-685CW, MF4270
58 specifications	A Brother MFC-685CW multifunction printer Inkjet A4 Model MFC-685CW View product	B Canon imageCLASS MF4270 Laser Model MF4270 View product
Printing4 differ
Print technologyDiffers	Inkjet	Laser
PrintingDiffers	Colour printing	No
Maximum resolutionDiffers	6000 x 12000 DPI	1200 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs	30 ppm	21 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one	25 ppm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Duplex printingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Copying2 differ
CopyingDiffers	Colour copying	Mono copying
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Differs	22 cpm	21 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Known for one	20 cpm	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC free copyingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum copy resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	600 x 600 DPI
Copier resizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 200%
Scanning1 differ
ScanningDiffers	Colour scanning	Mono scanning
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for one	600 x 2400 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum scan resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	9600 x 9600 DPI
Maximum scan areaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	216 x 356 mm
Scanner typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Flatbed scanner
Fax3 differ
FaxingDiffers	Colour faxing	Mono faxing
Modem speedDiffers	14.4 Kbit/s	33.6 Kbit/s
Fax memoryDiffers	480 pages	256 pages
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100
Featuresidentical
Maximum duty cycleKnown for one	2500 pages per month	Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total input capacityDiffers	100 sheets	250 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers	50 sheets	100 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	35 sheets
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeKnown for one	A4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Glossy paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, Transparencies	Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for one	A4, A5	Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for one	Executive	Unknown — not stated by the source
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for one	5x7,5x8"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Networkidentical
Ethernet LANKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocols (IPv4)Known for one	USB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Internal memoryKnown for one	32 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sound power level (standby)Known for one	50 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Built-in displayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
DisplayKnown for one	LCD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display diagonalKnown for one	8.38 cm (3.3")	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (average operating)Known for one	34 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	8 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 W
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	20 - 80%	Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	50 - 95 °F	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers	8.4 kg	12.5 kg
Other features2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	557 x 254 x 452 mm	391 x 442 x 455 mm
Colour all-in-one functionsDiffers	Copy, Fax, Print, Scan	No
Power requirementsKnown for one	AC 120V 50/60Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	802.11b/g	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible operating systemsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows Vista, XP, 2000, Server 2003 Mac,OS X 10.2.8 +
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	USB 2.0
USB portKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR

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