Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Brother MFC-8710DW multifunction printer Laser A4 vs Brother MFC-8950DWT multifunction printer Laser A4

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  • 90specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 65identical
  • 62known for one product only

Key differences

  • N-in-1 copy function (N=)
    • MFC-8710DW multifunction printer Laser A4:2, 4
    • MFC-8950DWT multifunction printer Laser A4:2, 4, 9, 16, 25
  • Image formats supported
    • MFC-8710DW multifunction printer Laser A4:JPG, PNG, TIF
    • MFC-8950DWT multifunction printer Laser A4:BMP, JPG
  • Fax broadcasting
    • MFC-8710DW multifunction printer Laser A4:366 locations
    • MFC-8950DWT multifunction printer Laser A4:20 locations
  • Recommended duty cycle
    • MFC-8710DW multifunction printer Laser A4:500 - 3500 pages per month
    • MFC-8950DWT multifunction printer Laser A4:1000 - 5000 pages per month
  • Total input capacity
    • MFC-8710DW multifunction printer Laser A4:250 sheets
    • MFC-8950DWT multifunction printer Laser A4:1000 sheets
  • Internal memory
    • MFC-8710DW multifunction printer Laser A4:64 MB
    • MFC-8950DWT multifunction printer Laser A4:128 MB
  • Maximum internal memory
    • MFC-8710DW multifunction printer Laser A4:320 MB
    • MFC-8950DWT multifunction printer Laser A4:384 MB
  • Display
    • MFC-8710DW multifunction printer Laser A4:LCD
    • MFC-8950DWT multifunction printer Laser A4:TFT

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Comparison of MFC-8710DW, MFC-8950DWT
152 specifications
Printingidentical
Print technologyLaserLaser
PrintingMono printingMono printing
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto
Maximum resolution1200 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)40 ppm40 ppm
Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)8.5 s8.5 s
Economical printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Secure printingYesYes
Copying1 differ
CopyingMono copyingMono copying
Duplex copyingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum copy resolution1200 x 600 DPI1200 x 600 DPI
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)40 cpm40 cpm
Time to first copy (black, normal)10.5 s10.5 s
Maximum number of copies99 copies99 copies
Copier resize25 - 400%25 - 400%
N-in-1 copy function (N=)Differs2, 42, 4, 9, 16, 25
PC free copyingYesYes
Scanning2 differ
ScanningColour scanningColour scanning
Duplex scanningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Optical scanning resolution1200 x 1200 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Maximum scan resolution19200 x 19200 DPI19200 x 19200 DPI
Maximum scan areaLegal (216 x 356)Legal (216 x 356)
Scanner typeFlatbed & ADF scannerFlatbed & ADF scanner
Scan technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual CIS
Scan toDiffersCIFS, E-mail, E-mail Server, File, FTP, Image, OCR, USBE-mail, E-mail Server, File, FTP, Image, OCR, USB
Image formats supportedDiffersJPG, PNG, TIFBMP, JPG
Document formats supportedPDFPDF
Input colour depth48 bit48 bit
Output colour depth24 bit24 bit
Greyscale levels256256
Scan driversKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceISIS, TWAIN, WIA
Fax1 differ
FaxingMono faxingMono faxing
Duplex faxingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Modem speed33.6 Kbit/s33.6 Kbit/s
Fax memory500 pages500 pages
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)300300
Fax forwardingYesYes
Auto reductionYesYes
Caller IDNoNo
Error Correction Mode (ECM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fax broadcastingDiffers366 locations20 locations
Fax coding methodsJBIG, JPEG, MH, MMR, MRJBIG, JPEG, MH, MMR, MR
Fax dual accessYesYes
Fax resolution (black)Known for one203 x 203 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax transmission speedKnown for one2.5 sec/pageUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto-redialingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Distinctive ringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features1 differ
Recommended duty cycleDiffers500 - 3500 pages per month1000 - 5000 pages per month
Digital senderNoNo
Number of print cartridges11
Printing coloursBlackBlack
Page description languagesBR-Script 3, Epson FX, IBM ProPrinter, PCL 6BR-Script 3, Epson FX, IBM ProPrinter, PCL 6
All-In-One-multitaskingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Country of originKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceVietnam
Maximum duty cycleKnown for one50000 pages per monthUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total number of input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Total input capacityDiffers250 sheets1000 sheets
Total output capacity150 sheets150 sheets
Multi-Purpose trayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 sheets
Paper input typePaper trayPaper tray
Auto document feeder (ADF)YesYes
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity50 sheets50 sheets
Maximum number of input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Maximum input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1050 sheets
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print size216 x 356 mm216 x 356 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersBond paper, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paperBond paper, Plain paper, Pre-printed, Recycled paper, Thin paper
Multi-purpose tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes, Heavyweight paper, Plain paper, Preprinted forms, Recycled paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5, B6B5, B6
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffersExecutive, Folio, Legal, LetterLegal
Custom media length127 - 355.6 mm127 - 355.6 mm
Custom media width76.2 - 215.9 mm76.2 - 215.9 mm
Paper tray media weight60 - 105 g/m²60 - 105 g/m²
Multi-Purpose Tray media weight60 - 163 g/m²60 - 163 g/m²
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source64 - 90 g/m²
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media weight (imperial)Known for one7.26 - 12.7 kg (16 - 28 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose Tray media weight (imperial)Known for one7.26 - 19.5 kg (16 - 43 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weight (imperial)Known for one7.71 - 10.9 kg (17 - 24 lbs)Unknown — not stated by the source
Duplex media weightKnown for one60 - 105 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Duplex media weight (imperial)Known for one16 - 28 lbsUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB 2.0Ethernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
Direct printingYesYes
USB portYesYes
Network1 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Security algorithmsDiffers128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, 802.1x RADIUS, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, LEAP, MD5, PEAP, TKIP, WPA-AES, WPA-EAP, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-EAP, WPA2-PSK128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, 802.1x RADIUS, EAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, MD5, PEAP, SSL/TLS, TKIP, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK
Email over SSLKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supported network protocols (IPv4)Known for oneARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA (Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS, DNS, mDNS, LLMNR, LPR/LPD, Raw Port/Port9100, POP3, SMTP, IPP/IPPS, FTP, LDAP, CIFS, TELNET, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP/HTTPS, TFTP, ICMP, Web Services (Print/Scan), SNTPUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocols (IPv6)Known for oneNDP, RA, DNS, mDNS, LLMNR, LPR/LPD, Raw Port/Port9100, IPP/IPPS, FTP, LDAP, CIFS, TELNET, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP/HTTPS, TFTP, SMTP, ICMPv6, SNTP, Web Services (Print/Scan)Unknown — not stated by the source
Management protocolsKnown for oneSNMPv1/v2c/v3Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance2 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 MB128 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers320 MB384 MB
Memory slots11
Card reader integratedNoNo
Processor familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStar Sapphire
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source59 dB
Sound pressure level (quiet mode)54 dB54 dB
Sound power level (standby)37 dB37 dB
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Sound pressure level (copying)Known for one59 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Market positioningBusinessBusiness
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayDiffersLCDTFT
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.4 cm (4.9")
TouchscreenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Control typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTouch
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Display number of linesKnown for one5 linesUnknown — not stated by the source
Display number of charactersKnown for one22Unknown — not stated by the source
Power4 differ
Power consumption (average operating)Differs702 W695 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs8.1 W9.8 W
Power consumption (off)Differs1.4 W1.6 W
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers120 V220 - 240 V
System requirements2 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vista Business x64, Windows ViYes
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 LionYes
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Server operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers490.2 mm560 mm
DepthDiffers414 mm920 mm
HeightDiffers447 mm760 mm
WeightDiffers16.2 kg21 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers20 kg31.5 kg
Package widthKnown for one594.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one533.4 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one604.5 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Bundled softwareKnown for oneNuance PaperPort SE Presto! PageManagerUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source491 x 415 x 607 mm
All-in-one functionsCopy, Fax, Print, ScanCopy, Fax, Print, Scan
Colour all-in-one functionsScanScan
Energy saving modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Networking standardsDiffersIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n, IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3uIEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
PictBridgeNoNo
Web-based managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source764 x 563 x 942 mm
Scan speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.68 sec/page
Networking featuresKnown for oneFast EthernetUnknown — not stated by the source
Connectivity technologyKnown for oneWired & WirelessUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one20 - 80%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one50 - 91 °FUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source

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