A full comparison of Canon MF3010 Black & White Laser Printer and Brother HL-L2461DW Monochrome Laser Printer on price, Printer Functions, Technical Features, Display, Maximum Print Resolution, and technical specs.
Canon MF3010 printer, monochrome laser, print, copy, scan, USB 2.0, 18 ppm, 1200 × 600 dpi, Canon Cartridge 72…
$185.00
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A monochrome laser printer with speeds up to 34 ppm on A4, automatic duplex printing, Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Direct c…
$140.00
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| Specification | MF3010 Black & White Laser Printer | HL-L2461DW Monochrome Laser Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $185.00 | $140.00 |
| Features | ||
| Printer Functions | Print, Copy, Scan | |
| Technical Features | Quick First Print, ID Card Copy, Toner Saver, Poster, Watermark and Page Composer | Setting Lock, Network Security |
| Display | 1-digit LED | 1-line LCD, 16 characters |
| Printer Specifications | ||
| تقنية الطباعة | Monochrome Laser | Monochrome Laser |
| Printing | ||
| Print Colour | Black and white | Black and white |
| Maximum Print Resolution | 1200 × 600 dpi | 1200 × 1200 dpi |
| Duplex Printing | Manual | Automatic |
| Print Modes | Poster, Watermark, Page Composer, Toner Saver | — |
| Maximum Print Size | 8.5 × 14 in | Up to A4 and Letter in |
| Paper size | A4 | A4 |
| Performance | ||
| ISO Black Print Speed A4 | 18 ppm | 34 ppm |
| ISO Black Print Speed Letter | 19 ppm | 36 ppm |
| First Page Out Time Black A4 | 7.8 sec | 8.5 sec |
| Warm-up Time | Approx. 10 sec | — |
| Duplex Print Speed A4 | — | 16 sides/min |
| Duplex Print Speed Letter | — | 17 sides/min |
| Software | ||
| Included Software | Presto! PageManager, MF Toolbox | — |
| Printer Management Utility | — | BRAdmin Light; BRAdmin Professional 4 |
| Power | ||
| Printing Power Consumption | 450 W | 470 W |
| Sleep Mode Power | 1.4 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 |
| Supplies | ||
| Replacement Toner Cartridge | Canon Cartridge 725 | TN2500, TN2500XL, TN2500XXL |
| Replacement Toner Yield | 1600 pages | TN2500: 1200 pages; TN2500XL: 3000 pages; TN2500XXL: 5000 pages pages |
| Starter Toner Yield | 700 pages | — |
| Cartridge System | Single 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 |
| Connectivity | ||
| Standard Connectivity | USB | USB , LAN , WIFI |
| Wireless Connectivity | — | Yes |
| Wireless Frequency Band | — | 2.4 GHz |
| Wireless Standards | — | IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Direct | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing Services | — | Brother Mobile Connect; Apple AirPrint; Mopria |
| USB Functions | Print, Scan | Printing via Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Compatibility | ||
| Compatible Operating Systems | Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008–2022; macOS; Linux | Windows 10, Windows 11; Linux: CUPS, LPD/LPRng in 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 | 18 cpm | — |
| Black Copy Speed Letter | 19 cpm | — |
| Copy Resolution | 600 × 600 dpi | — |
| Maximum Copies | 9 copies | — |
| Copy Scaling | 50–200 % | — |
| Copy Halftones | 256 levels | — |
| First Copy Time | Approx. 12 sec | — |
| Maximum Copy Size | 8.27 × 11.69 (A4) / 8.5 × 11 (Letter) in | — |
| Copy Features | 2-on-1, ID Card Copy | — |
| Scanning | ||
| Scan File Formats | JPG, BMP, PNG, TIFF, PDF | — |
| Scan Input Modes | TWAIN, WIA | — |
| Scan Technology | CIS | — |
| Scanner Type | Flatbed | — |
| Scanner Colour Bit Depth | 24 | — |
| Colour Scanning | Yes | — |
| Optical Scan Resolution | Up to 600 × 600 dpi | — |
| Maximum Scan Document Size | 216 × 297 mm | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Width | 372 mm | 356 mm |
| Depth | 276 mm | 360 mm |
| Height | 254 mm | 183 mm |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 8.2 kg | 7.1 kg |
| Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | — |
| Product Information | ||
| Product Number | 5252B004 | — |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Paper Input Capacity | 150 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Paper Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Supported Paper Weight | 16–43 lb bond | 16 to 43 lb lb bond |
| Supported Media Sizes | A4, B5, A5, Executive, Letter, Legal, Statement, envelopes, custom sizes | A4, Letter, B5 JIS, B5 ISO, A5, A5 Long Edge, B6 JIS, A6, Executive, Legal, A4 Short, Folio, Mexico Legal, India Legal |
| Envelope Capacity | 10 envelopes | — |
| Supported Envelope Types | COM10, Monarch, DL, B5, C5 | COM-10, DL, C5, Monarch |
| Manual Feed Slot Capacity | — | 1 sheet |
| Standard Tray Media Weight | — | 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 |
| Paper Trays | 1 tray | 1 tray |
| Noise | ||
| Printing Sound Pressure | — | 49 dB(A) |
| Quiet Mode Printing Sound Pressure | — | 44 dB(A) |
| Quiet Mode Printing Sound Power | — | 6.06 B(A) |
| Printer | ||
| Printer Language | UFRII-LT | — |
| Shared Print Memory | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| CPU Speed | — | 600 MHz |
| Media Handling | ||
| Supported Media Types | Plain, heavy, recycled, transparency, labels, envelopes | Plain paper, thin paper, thick paper, thicker paper, recycled paper, bond paper, labels and envelopes |
| Environment | ||
| Operating Temperature | — | 10–32.5 °C |
| Operating Humidity | — | 20–80 % |
| Storage Temperature | — | 0–40 °C |
| Storage Humidity | — | 35–85 % |
| Dimensions and Weight | ||
| Product Dimensions | 372 × 276 × 254 in | 356 × 360 × 183 mm in |
Decision: The Brother HL-L2461DW is the better overall printing solution because of its higher speed, broader connectivity, and larger paper capacity. The Canon MF3010 is the more suitable choice when copying and scanning are required.
Both the Canon MF3010 Black & White Laser Printer and Brother HL-L2461DW Monochrome Laser Printer use monochrome laser technology and support A4 paper, USB 2.0, and 64 MB of shared print memory. They also handle several media types, including plain, thick, recycled paper, labels, and envelopes.
The main difference is functionality: the MF3010 can print, copy, and scan, whereas the HL-L2461DW is print-only. In return, the Brother prints at 34 ppm on A4 compared with 18 ppm and provides automatic duplex printing instead of manual two-sided printing. It also supports Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, and mobile printing services, while the Canon relies on USB. Paper capacity is higher at 250 sheets input and 150 sheets output, compared with 150 and 100 sheets. Its maximum black print resolution is also higher at 1200 × 1200 dpi versus 1200 × 600 dpi.
The MF3010 benefits users who need to scan and copy documents as well as print. The HL-L2461DW suits users who prioritize faster printing, automatic duplex, wireless access, and larger paper capacity.
The Canon MF3010 prints, copies, and scans, while the Brother HL-L2461DW is print-only. The Brother offers faster 34 ppm printing, automatic duplex, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, and larger input and output paper capacities.
Based on current prices, HL-L2461DW Monochrome Laser Printer is the cheaper option and the better value. It costs 140 USD versus 185 USD for MF3010 Black & White Laser Printer. The price difference is 45 USD, about 24.3% less. Prices are live and subject to change.
The Canon MF3010 is more suitable when copying and scanning are needed alongside printing. The Brother HL-L2461DW is better suited to users focused on faster document printing, automatic two-sided output, and wireless printing from computers or mobile devices.
Both are monochrome laser printers supporting A4 paper, Hi-Speed USB 2.0, and 64 MB of shared print memory. Both handle plain, thick, recycled paper, labels, and envelopes, and neither model includes fax functionality or an Ethernet port.
The Brother HL-L2461DW is faster at 34 ppm on A4, compared with 18 ppm for the Canon MF3010. It also holds 250 sheets in its input tray and 150 sheets in its output area, versus 150-sheet input and 100-sheet output capacities on the Canon.
Yes — MF3010 Black & White Laser Printer and HL-L2461DW Monochrome Laser 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.
