A full comparison of Canon MF237WN Black & White Laser 3 in 1 Printer and Brother MFC-L2885DW Monochrome Laser 4 in 1 Printer on price, Technical Features, Display, Duplex Printing, ISO Black Print Speed A4, and technical specs.
A monochrome laser multifunction printer for printing, copying, scanning, and faxing at up to 23 ppm, with Wi-…
$225.00
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A monochrome laser multifunction printer for printing, copying, scanning and faxing, with speeds up to 34 ppm…
$260.00
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| Specification | MF237WN Black & White Laser 3 in 1 Printer | MFC-L2885DW Monochrome Laser 4 in 1 Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $225.00 | $260.00 |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Copy, Scan, Fax | Print, Copy, Scan, Fax |
| Technical Features | Scan to Cloud, scan to PC | Network Security |
| Display | 6-line touchscreen | 2.7-inch TFT colour LCD |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | Monochrome Laser | Monochrome Laser |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colour | Black and white | Black and white |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 1200 × 1200 dpi | 1200 × 1200 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | No | Automatic |
| Maximum Print Size | — | Up to A4 and Letter in |
| Paper size | A4 | A4 |
| Performance | ||
| ISO Black Print Speed A4 | 23 ppm | 34 ppm |
| ISO Black Print Speed Letter | 23 ppm | 36 ppm |
| First Page Out Time Black A4 | 6.0 sec | 8.5 sec |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 2000 pages | — |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle | 15000 pages | — |
| First Print Out Time Black | 6 sec | — |
| Software | ||
| Included Software | Drivers & Utilities, Presto! PageManager | — |
| Printer Management Utility | — | BRAdmin Light; BRAdmin Professional 4 |
| Power | ||
| Printing Power Consumption | — | 470 W |
| Ready Mode Power | 5.1 W | — |
| Sleep Mode Power | 1.2 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 |
| Input Voltage | AC 230 V, 50/60 Hz | — |
| Operational Power Consumption | 1120 W | — |
| Supplies | ||
| Replacement Toner Cartridge | — | TN2500, TN2500XL, TN2500XXL |
| Replacement Toner Yield | — | TN2500: 1200 pages; TN2500XL: 3000 pages; TN2500XXL: 5000 pages pages |
| Cartridge System | — | Separate toner and drum system |
| Standard-Yield Toner | — | TN2500 |
| High-Yield Toner | — | TN2500XL |
| Super High-Yield Toner | — | TN2500XXL |
| Drum Unit | — | DR2500 |
| Drum Yield | — | 15000 pages |
| Print Cartridge Count | 1 cartridge | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Standard Connectivity | USB , LAN , WIFI | USB , LAN , WIFI |
| Wireless Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Frequency Band | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Wireless Standards | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Direct | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing Services | Apple AirPrint | Brother Mobile Connect; Apple AirPrint; Mopria |
| USB Functions | — | Printing, scanning and PC faxing via Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Near-Field Connectivity | — | Yes; Card Reader/NFC Shortcut |
| Network Printing | Yes | — |
| Wireless Printing | Yes | — |
| Ethernet Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Compatibility | ||
| Compatible Operating Systems | Linux, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Android, iOS, Mac OS X 10.6 or later | 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 Server Support | Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit, 2012 64-bit, 2012 R2 64-bit and 2016 64-bit with print driver only | Windows Server 2008 R2 64-bit, 2012 64-bit, 2012 R2 64-bit and 2016 64-bit with print driver only |
| Copy | ||
| Black Copy Speed A4 | 23 cpm | 34 cpm |
| Black Copy Speed Letter | 23 cpm | 36 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 × 600 dpi | 600 × 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 999 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Scaling | 25–400 % | 25–400 % |
| Copy Halftones | 256 levels | — |
| First Copy Time | 9 sec | — |
| Copy Features | Toner Save, 2-on-1, 4-on-1, ID Card Copy, Memory Sort | Multi Copy, Sort/Stack, N-in-1 |
| Scanning | ||
| Scan File Formats | JPG, BMP, PNG, TIFF, PDF | JPG, BMP, PNG, TIFF, PDF |
| Scan Input Modes | — | SharePoint for Windows only, E-mail, E-mail Server, Image, OCR, File, FTP, FTPS, HTTPS |
| Scan Technology | CIS | CIS |
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed with ADF |
| Scan Speed A4 | Up to 20 ipm monochrome and up to 15 ipm colour at 300 dpi | 22.5 ipm monochrome; 7.5 ipm colour |
| Scanner Colour Bit Depth | 24 | — |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 600 × 600 dpi | Up to 1200 × 1200 dpi |
| Maximum Scan Document Size | A4 (210 × 297 mm), Legal (216 × 356 mm) | — |
| Digital Sending Features | Scan to Cloud, scan to PC | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 390 mm | 410 mm |
| Depth | 371 mm | 399 mm |
| Height | 360 mm | 319 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 11.4 kg | 11.8 kg |
| Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | — |
| Product Information | ||
| Product Number | 1418C105 | — |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity | 35 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Paper Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 120 sheets |
| Supported Paper Weight | — | 60–163 g/m² (16–43 lb) lb bond |
| Supported Media Sizes | Letter (216 × 279 mm), Legal (216 × 356 mm), Executive (184 × 267 mm), A4 (210 × 297 mm), A5 (148 × 210 mm), B5 (176 × 250 mm), Statement (139.7 × 215.9 mm), 76.2 × 127 mm, Oficio (216 × 343 mm), Foolscap (216 × 343 mm), 76.2 × 210 mm | 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 | International DL, Com-10, International C5, Monarch | — |
| Manual Feed Slot Capacity | 1 sheet | 1 sheet |
| Standard Tray Media Weight | — | 60–163 g/m² g/m² |
| Minimum Custom Media Size | 76.2 × 127 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Size | 216 × 356 mm | — |
| Paper Trays | — | 1 tray |
| ADF Media Weight | 50–105 g/m² | — |
| Cassette and Bypass Media Weight | 60–163 g/m² | — |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | 51 dB(A) | 49 dB(A) |
| Quiet Mode Printing Sound Pressure | — | 44 dB(A) |
| Fax | ||
| Faxing | Yes | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | 33600 bps | 33600 bps |
| Fax Transmission Speed | — | Approximately 2.5 seconds per page sec/page |
| Fax Memory Capacity | Up to 256 pages | Up to 500 pages pages |
| Fax Speed Dial Locations | 104 locations | 200 locations |
| Fax Group Dial Groups | — | 20 groups |
| Fax Broadcasting Locations | 114 locations | 250 locations |
| PC Fax Functions | Send only | Receiving on Windows only; sending on Windows and Linux using the LPR/CUPS PC-FAX Send Driver |
| Fax Resolution | 200 × 400, 200 × 200, 200 × 100 dpi | — |
| Fax Smart Software Features | Error Correction Mode, telephone/fax switch, fax forwarding, Distinctive Ring Pattern Detection, automatic redialing, remote reception, Dual Access, fax memory backup, fax activity reports | — |
| Fax Type | Super G3, plain paper | — |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Language | UFRII LT | PCL6, BR-Script3, PDF Version 1.7 |
| Shared Print Memory | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| CPU Speed | — | 600 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 256 MB | — |
| Media Handling | ||
| Supported Media Types | Envelopes, plain paper, cards, labels, recycled paper, bond paper, heavyweight paper | — |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | 10–30 °C | — |
| Operating Humidity | 20–80, % | — |
| Storage Temperature | -20–40 °C | — |
| Storage Humidity | 35–85 % | — |
| Security | ||
| Security Management | WEP, WPA-PSK, 802.1X, WPA2-PSK, TKIP, AES, IP filtering, MAC address filtering | — |
| Dimensions and Weight | ||
| Product Dimensions | 390 × 371 × 360 in | 410 × 399 × 319 mm in |
The Brother MFC-L2885DW is the best overall choice because it offers stronger speed, document handling, duplex capability, scanning resolution, and connectivity. The Canon remains relevant when first-page response and colour scan speed matter more.
The Canon MF237WN Black & White Laser Multifunction Printer and Brother MFC-L2885DW Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer are monochrome laser models that print, copy, scan, and fax. Both have a 250-sheet input tray, up to 1200 × 1200 dpi print quality, 600 × 600 dpi copy resolution, and standard interfaces that include USB, Wi-Fi, and network connectivity.
The MFC-L2885DW is faster, delivering 34 pages or copies per minute compared with 23 for the MF237WN. It also provides automatic duplex printing, a 50-sheet ADF instead of 35 sheets, and 1200 × 1200 dpi optical scanning versus 600 × 600. Its mobile options include Wi-Fi Direct, AirPrint, Mopria, and Brother Mobile Connect, while the Canon lists AirPrint. Brother also has a 500-page fax memory compared with 256 pages and a 120-sheet output capacity instead of 100.
The Brother model benefits users handling larger document batches or seeking less manual paper handling. The Canon may suit users who prioritise its 6-second first-page time or faster colour scanning.
The Brother prints and copies at 34 pages per minute compared with 23 for the Canon, and it supports automatic duplex printing and Wi-Fi Direct. It also has a 50-sheet ADF and 1200 × 1200 dpi optical scanning. The Canon has a 35-sheet ADF and 600 × 600 dpi scanning, but offers a 6-second first page and faster colour scanning.
Based on current prices, MF237WN Black & White Laser 3 in 1 Printer is the cheaper option. It costs 225 USD versus 260 USD for MFC-L2885DW Monochrome Laser 4 in 1 Printer. The price difference is 35 USD, about 13.5% less. Prices are live and subject to change.
The Brother MFC-L2885DW better suits users handling larger document batches who need higher speed, automatic duplex printing, a larger ADF, and more mobile-printing options. The Canon MF237WN may suit users who prioritise a quicker start, with its 6-second first-page time, or faster colour scanning at up to 15 images per minute.
Both are monochrome multifunction laser printers with printing, copying, colour scanning, and faxing. Each has a 250-sheet input tray, 600 × 600 dpi copy resolution, up to 1200 × 1200 dpi black print quality, and 256 MB shared memory. Both also provide USB, Wi-Fi, network connectivity, and Apple AirPrint.
The Brother MFC-L2885DW is stronger for sustained document processing, printing and copying at 34 pages per minute compared with 23 for the Canon. It also has a 50-sheet ADF instead of 35 sheets and supports automatic duplex printing. The Canon responds faster for the first page, taking 6 seconds compared with under 8.5 seconds for the Brother.
Yes — MF237WN Black & White Laser 3 in 1 Printer and MFC-L2885DW Monochrome Laser 4 in 1 Printer are available at EvoLink in Damascus, with shipping to all Syrian governorates.
Address: Syria, Damascus, Halbouni, Musalam Barudi street, Building 1020, 1st floor.
Contact: +963 96 44 007 44 or via WhatsApp.
