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Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Brother MFC-J470DW multifunction printer Inkjet A4 vs Brother MFC-J870DW multifunction printer Inkjet A4

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  • 95specifications compared
  • 34differ
  • 61identical
  • 26known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • 1200 x 6000 DPI
    • 6000 x 1200 DPI
  • Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)
    • 5 cpm
    • 6 cpm
  • Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)
    • 5 cpm
    • 6 cpm
  • N-in-1 copy function (N=)
    • 4
    • 2, 4
  • Scanner type
    • ADF scanner
    • Flatbed & ADF scanner
  • Image formats supported
    • BMP, JPG, PNG, TIF
    • BMP, JPG, PCX, PNG, TIF
  • Fax memory
    • 170 pages
    • 200 pages
  • Maximum print size
    • 210 x 297 mm
    • 216 x 356 mm

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MFC-J470DW multifunction printer Inkjet A4

Model MFC-J470DW

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Brother

MFC-J870DW multifunction printer Inkjet A4

Model MFC-J870DW

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Printing1 differ
Print technologyInkjetInkjet
PrintingColour printingColour printing
Duplex printingYesYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers1200 x 6000 DPI6000 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)33 ppm33 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)27 ppm27 ppm
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) mono12 ipm12 ipm
Print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colour10 ipm10 ipm
DVD/CD printingKnown for oneYes
Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) monoKnown for one3 ipm
Duplex print speed (ISO/IEC 24734) colourKnown for one3 ipm
Copying3 differ
CopyingColour copyingColour copying
Maximum copy resolution1200 x 2400 DPI1200 x 2400 DPI
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Differs5 cpm6 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Differs5 cpm6 cpm
Maximum number of copies99 copies99 copies
Copier resize25 - 400%25 - 400%
N-in-1 copy function (N=)Differs42, 4
PC free copyingYesYes
Scanning3 differ
ScanningColour scanningColour scanning
Optical scanning resolution1200 x 2400 DPI1200 x 2400 DPI
Maximum scan resolution19200 x 19200 DPI19200 x 19200 DPI
Scanner typeDiffersADF scannerFlatbed & ADF scanner
Scan technologyCISCIS
Scan toDiffersCloud, E-mail, File, Image, OCRE-mail, File, Image, Memory card, OCR, USB
Image formats supportedDiffersBMP, JPG, PNG, TIFBMP, JPG, PCX, PNG, TIF
Document formats supportedPDFPDF
Input colour depth30 bit30 bit
Output colour depth24 bit24 bit
Greyscale levels256256
Scan driversKnown for oneICA, TWAIN, WIA
Fax1 differ
FaxingColour faxingColour faxing
Fax resolution (black)Known for one203 x 196 DPI
Fax transmission speed7 sec/page7 sec/page
Modem speed14.4 Kbit/s14.4 Kbit/s
Fax memoryDiffers170 pages200 pages
Auto-redialingYesYes
Fax forwardingKnown for oneYes
Auto reductionYesYes
Caller IDYesYes
Distinctive ringYesYes
Fax broadcasting250 locations250 locations
Fax coding methodsJPEG, MH, MMR, MRJPEG, MH, MMR, MR
Fax delayed sendingKnown for oneYes
Fax dual accessYesYes
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Known for one40
Error Correction Mode (ECM)Known for oneYes
Featuresidentical
Maximum duty cycle2500 pages per month2500 pages per month
Recommended duty cycle50 - 1000 pages per month50 - 1000 pages per month
Digital senderNoNo
Number of print cartridges44
Printing coloursBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Page description languagesGDIGDI
Country of originChinaChina
Input & output capacityidentical
Total input capacity100 sheets100 sheets
Total output capacity50 sheets50 sheets
Paper input typeKnown for onePaper tray
Auto document feeder (ADF)YesYes
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity20 sheets20 sheets
Paper handling5 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print sizeDiffers210 x 297 mm216 x 356 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersCoated paper, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, TransparenciesCoated paper, Glossy paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffers2L, Executive, Index card, L, LetterExecutive, Index card, Letter
Envelopes sizesDiffers10, C5, DL, Monarch7 3/4, 10, C5, DL, Monarch
Photo paper sizesDiffers10x15,13x18 cm9x13,10x15,13x18
Photo paper sizes (imperial)Known for one4x6,5x7,5x8,3.5x5
Borderless printing media sizesKnown for one4x6, 5x7, 2L, A4, A6, Index card, L, Letter
Custom media lengthKnown for one215.9 - 355.6 mm
Custom media widthKnown for one88.9 - 127 mm
Paper tray media weightKnown for one64 - 220 g/m²
Paper tray media weight (imperial)Known for one7.71 - 26.3 kg (17 - 58 lbs)
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weightKnown for one64 - 220 g/m²
Auto Document Feeder (ADF) media weight (imperial)Known for one7.71 - 10.9 kg (17 - 24 lbs)
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)Known for oneC5
Ports & interfaces1 differ
Standard interfacesDiffersUSB 2.0, Wireless LANUSB 2.0
Direct printingYesYes
USB portYesYes
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
Network3 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANDiffersNoYes
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, SSID, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, SSID, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK, WPS
Online services supportedDropbox, Evernote, Facebook, Flickr, Google Drive, Picasa, Sky DriveDropbox, Evernote, Facebook, Flickr, Google Drive, Picasa, Sky Drive
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersApple AirPrint, Brother iPrint & Scan, Google Cloud PrintApple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print
Performance3 differ
Internal memoryDiffers64 MB128 MB
Card reader integratedDiffersNoYes
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMMC Mobile, MMC+, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO, SD, SDHC, SDXCMicroSD (TransFlash), microSDHC, miniSD, miniSDHC, MMC, MMC Mobile, MMC+, MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Sound pressure level (copying)Known for one50 dB
Processor frequencyKnown for one288 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one50 dB
Design1 differ
Product colourBlackBlack
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Built-in displayYesYes
DisplayLCDLCD
Display diagonalDiffers4.57 cm (1.8")6.86 cm (2.7")
TouchscreenKnown for oneYes
Control typeKnown for oneTouch
Power4 differ
Power consumption (average operating)Differs18 W19 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs1.1 W1.2 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs3.5 W4 W
Power consumption (off)0.2 W0.2 W
AC input frequency50 - 60 Hz50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers220 - 240 V100 - 240 V
System requirements1 differ
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 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 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, WinWindows 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 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Win
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain LionMac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard, Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion
Server operating systems supportedWindows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Operating temperature (T-T)10 - 35 °C10 - 35 °C
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesBlue Angel, ENERGY STARBlue Angel, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers478 mm250 mm
DepthDiffers456 mm455 mm
HeightDiffers244 mm484 mm
WeightDiffers9 kg9.19 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers478 mm477.5 mm
Package depthDiffers456 mm243.8 mm
Package heightDiffers244 mm457.2 mm
Package weightDiffers10.7 kg10.4 kg
Other featuresidentical
Fax compatibilityITU-T G3ITU-T G3
PictBridgeKnown for oneYes

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