MFC-L2885DW Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer
A monochrome laser multifunction printer for printing, copying, scanning and faxing, with speeds up to 34 ppm…
$260.00
in stock
Compare Brother MFC-L2885DW Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer vs HL-L2461DW Monochrome Laser Printer
A full comparison of Brother printers on price, Printer Functions, Technical Features, Display, Paper size, and technical specs.
HL-L2461DW Monochrome Laser Printer
A monochrome laser printer with speeds up to 34 ppm on A4, automatic duplex printing, Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct c…
$135.00
in stock
| Specification | MFC-L2885DW Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer | HL-L2461DW Monochrome Laser Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $260.00 | $135.00 |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print only |
| Technical Features | Network Security | Setting Lock, Network Security |
| Display | 2.7-inch TFT colour LCD | 1-line LCD, 16 characters |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | — | Laser |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colour | Monochrome | Monochrome |
| Best Black Print Quality | Up to 1200 × 1200 dpi dpi | Up to 1200 × 1200 dpi dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic 2-sided printing | Automatic 2-sided printing |
| Maximum Print Size | Up to A4 and Letter in | Up to A4 and Letter in |
| Paper size | A4, Letter, B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), A5, A5 Long Edge, B6 (JIS), A6, Executive, Legal, A4 Short, Folio, Mexico Legal, India Legal | A4, Letter, B5 JIS, B5 ISO, A5, A5 Long Edge, B6 JIS, A6, Executive, Legal, A4 Short, Folio, Mexico Legal, India Legal |
| Performance | ||
| ISO Black Print Speed A4 | 34 ppm | 34 ppm |
| ISO Black Print Speed Letter | 36 ppm | 36 ppm |
| First Page Out Time Black A4 | Less than 8.5 seconds sec | Less than 8.5 seconds sec |
| Duplex Print Speed A4 | — | 16 sides/min |
| Duplex Print Speed Letter | — | 17 sides/min |
| Software | ||
| Printer Management Utility | BRAdmin Light for Windows; BRAdmin Professional 4 for Windows | BRAdmin Light for Windows; BRAdmin Professional 4 for Windows |
| Power | ||
| Printing Power Consumption | 470 W | 470 W |
| Power Supply Type | 220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz | 220–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Quiet Mode Printing Power Consumption | 270 W | 270 W |
| Supplies | ||
| Replacement Toner Cartridge | TN2500, TN2500XL, TN2500XXL | TN2500, TN2500XL, TN2500XXL |
| Replacement Toner Yield | TN2500: 1200 pages; TN2500XL: 3000 pages; TN2500XXL: 5000 pages pages | TN2500: 1200 pages; TN2500XL: 3000 pages; TN2500XXL: 5000 pages pages |
| Cartridge System | Separate toner and drum system | Separate toner and drum system |
| Standard-Yield Toner | TN2500 | TN2500 |
| High-Yield Toner | TN2500XL | TN2500XL |
| Super High-Yield Toner | TN2500XXL | TN2500XXL |
| Drum Unit | DR2500 | DR2500 |
| Drum Yield | 15000 pages | 15000 pages |
| Connectivity | ||
| Standard Connectivity | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX, Wi-Fi Direct, Wireless LAN 2.4 GHz | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Wi-Fi Direct, Wireless LAN 2.4 GHz |
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Wireless Standards | — | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing Services | Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Brother Mobile Connect | Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Brother Mobile Connect |
| USB Functions | Printing, scanning and PC faxing via Hi-Speed USB 2.0 | Printing via Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Near-Field Connectivity | Yes; Card Reader/NFC Shortcut | — |
| Compatibility | ||
| Compatible Operating Systems | Windows 10, Windows 11; Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 2022 via network connection only; Linux: CUPS and LPD/LPRng for x86/x64 environments | Windows 10, Windows 11; Linux: CUPS, LPD/LPRng in x86/x64 environments |
| Windows Server Support | Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022; network connection only | Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022 |
| Copy | ||
| Black Copy Speed A4 | 34 cpm | — |
| Black Copy Speed Letter | 36 cpm | — |
| Copy Resolution | 600 × 600 dpi dpi | — |
| Copy Scaling | 25%–400% in 1% increments % | — |
| Copy Features | Multi Copy, Sort/Stack, N-in-1 | — |
| Scanning | ||
| Scan Input Modes | SharePoint for Windows only, E-mail, E-mail Server, Image, OCR, File, FTP, FTPS, HTTPS | — |
| Scan Technology | Dual CIS | — |
| Scanner Type | Dual CIS scanner with 50-sheet Automatic Document Feeder | — |
| Scan Speed A4 | 22.5 ipm monochrome; 7.5 ipm colour | — |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | — |
| Optical Scan Resolution | Up to 1200 × 1200 dpi dpi | — |
| Interpolated Scan Resolution | Up to 19200 × 19200 dpi dpi | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 410 mm | 356 mm |
| Depth | 399 mm | 360 mm |
| Height | 319 mm | 183 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 11.8 kg kg | 7.1 kg kg |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | 50 sheets | — |
| Paper Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 120 sheets, face down sheets | 150 sheets, face down sheets |
| Supported Paper Weight | 60–163 g/m² (16–43 lb) lb bond | 16 to 43 lb lb bond |
| Supported Media Sizes | A4, Letter, B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), A5, A5 Long Edge, B6 (JIS), A6, Executive, Legal, A4 Short, Folio, Mexico Legal, India Legal | A4, Letter, B5 JIS, B5 ISO, A5, A5 Long Edge, B6 JIS, A6, Executive, Legal, A4 Short, Folio, Mexico Legal, India Legal |
| Supported Envelope Types | — | COM-10, DL, C5, Monarch |
| Manual Feed Slot Capacity | 1 sheet | 1 sheet |
| Standard Tray Media Weight | 60–163 g/m² g/m² | 60–163 g/m² g/m² |
| Manual Feed Media Weight | — | 60–230 g/m² |
| Automatic Duplex Media Weight | — | 60–105 g/m² |
| Face-Up Output Capacity | — | 1 sheet |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 49 dB(A) | 49 dB(A) |
| Quiet Mode Printing Sound Pressure | 44 dB(A) | 44 dB(A) |
| Printing Sound Power | — | 6.65 B(A) |
| Quiet Mode Printing Sound Power | — | 6.06 B(A) |
| Fax | ||
| Faxing | Yes | — |
| Fax Modem Speed | 33600 bps | — |
| Fax Transmission Speed | Approximately 2.5 seconds per page sec/page | — |
| Fax Memory Capacity | Up to 500 pages pages | — |
| Fax Speed Dial Locations | 200 locations | — |
| Fax Group Dial Groups | 20 groups | — |
| Fax Broadcasting Locations | 250 locations | — |
| PC Fax Functions | Receiving on Windows only; sending on Windows and Linux using the LPR/CUPS PC-FAX Send Driver | — |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Language | PCL6, BR-Script3, PDF Version 1.7 | — |
| Shared Print Memory | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| CPU Speed | 600 MHz | 600 MHz |
| Media Handling | ||
| Supported Media Types | — | Plain paper, thin paper, thick paper, thicker paper, recycled paper, bond paper, labels and envelopes |
| Unit Dimensions | 410 × 399 × 319 mm mm | 356 × 360 × 183 mm mm |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | — | 10–32.5 °C |
| Operating Humidity | — | 20–80 % |
| Storage Temperature | — | 0–40 °C |
| Storage Humidity | — | 35–85 % |
The verdict
Choose MFC-L2885DW Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer if you want:
- Best when you need the higher-priced capabilities highlighted in the differences, even if the cost is slightly higher.
HL-L2461DW Monochrome Laser Printer is better if you want:
- Best when you want stronger value for money while covering baseline needs, especially if budget is the main constraint.
What is the difference between MFC-L2885DW Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer and HL-L2461DW Monochrome Laser Printer?
This page compares Brother MFC-L2885DW Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer and HL-L2461DW Monochrome Laser Printer using the price and specifications currently listed on EvoLink. They are alike on Print Colour (Monochrome) and Best Black Print Quality (Up to 1200 × 1200 dpi dpi) and Duplex Printing (Automatic 2-sided printing). They diverge on price, where HL-L2461DW Monochrome Laser Printer is the lower-cost option, Printer Functions (MFC-L2885DW Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, HL-L2461DW Monochrome Laser Printer: Print only), Technical Features (MFC-L2885DW Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer: Network Security, HL-L2461DW Monochrome Laser Printer: Setting Lock, Network Security). If budget leads, start with HL-L2461DW Monochrome Laser Printer; if you need the stronger differing capabilities, MFC-L2885DW Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer may fit better.
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View comparisonFrequently asked questions
The main practical differences are: Price: MFC-L2885DW Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer ($260.00) vs HL-L2461DW Monochrome Laser Printer ($135.00); Printer Functions: MFC-L2885DW Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer (Print, Scan, Copy, Fax) vs HL-L2461DW Monochrome Laser Printer (Print only); Technical Features: MFC-L2885DW Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer (Network Security) vs HL-L2461DW Monochrome Laser Printer (Setting Lock, Network Security); Display: MFC-L2885DW Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer (2.7-inch TFT colour LCD) vs HL-L2461DW Monochrome Laser Printer (1-line LCD, 16 characters). Review the specification table above before buying.
Based on current EvoLink pricing, HL-L2461DW Monochrome Laser Printer is the lower-cost option. MFC-L2885DW Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer is $260.00 and HL-L2461DW Monochrome Laser Printer is $135.00.
Choose MFC-L2885DW Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer if: Best when you need the higher-priced capabilities highlighted in the differences, even if the cost is slightly higher. Choose HL-L2461DW Monochrome Laser Printer if: Best when you want stronger value for money while covering baseline needs, especially if budget is the main constraint.
Yes, they share Print Colour (Monochrome), Best Black Print Quality (Up to 1200 × 1200 dpi dpi), Duplex Printing (Automatic 2-sided printing). These common points make comparison easier within the same use category.
Yes. You can compare and buy MFC-L2885DW Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer and HL-L2461DW Monochrome Laser Printer through EvoLink in Syria. MFC-L2885DW Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer is currently in stock at $260.00, and HL-L2461DW Monochrome Laser Printer is currently in stock at $135.00. Orders are handled from our store in Damascus – Al-Halbouni. Delivery availability, fees, and timing are confirmed based on governorate, order weight, and stock before dispatch.