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Compare LaserJet Pro MFP 136w 3 in 1 Printer MFC-L2885DW Monochrome Laser 4 in 1 Printer

A full comparison of HP LaserJet Pro MFP 136w 3 in 1 Printer and Brother MFC-L2885DW Monochrome Laser 4 in 1 Printer on price, Printer Functions, Automatic Document Feeder Capacity, Duplex Printing, Ethernet Connectivity, and technical specs.

Specifications

Specification ⁦LaserJet Pro MFP 136w 3 in 1 Printer⁩ ⁦MFC-L2885DW Monochrome Laser 4 in 1 Printer⁩
Price $170.00 $280.00
Features
Printer Functions Print, Scan, Copy Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
Technical Features — Network Security
Display ⁦2-line LCD, 16 characters per line⁩ ⁦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 Manual Automatic
Maximum Print Size — ⁦Up to A4 and Letter in⁩
Paper size ⁦A4⁩ ⁦A4⁩
Performance
ISO Black Print Speed A4 ⁦20 ppm⁩ ⁦34 ppm⁩
ISO Black Print Speed Letter ⁦21 ppm⁩ ⁦36 ppm⁩
First Page Out Time Black A4 ⁦8.3 sec⁩ ⁦8.5 sec⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume ⁦2000 pages⁩ —
Software
Printer Smart Software Features HP Auto-On/Auto-Off, HP app —
Included Software Software available by download from HP —
Printer Management Utility HP Embedded Web Server (EWS) ⁦BRAdmin Light; BRAdmin Professional 4⁩
Power
Energy Saving Technology HP Auto-Off Technology; Power save —
Printing Power Consumption ⁦300 W⁩ ⁦470 W⁩
Ready Mode Power ⁦38 W⁩ ⁦43 W⁩
Sleep Mode Power ⁦1.9 W⁩ ⁦4.1 W⁩
Manual-Off Power Consumption ⁦0.2 W⁩ —
Auto-Off Manual-On Power Consumption ⁦0.2 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
Supplies
Replacement Toner Cartridge ⁦HP 110A ( W1110A or W1112A)⁩ ⁦TN2500, TN2500XL, TN2500XXL⁩
Replacement Toner Yield ⁦1500 pages⁩ ⁦TN2500: 1200 pages; TN2500XL: 3000 pages; TN2500XXL: 5000 pages⁩
Starter Toner Yield ⁦1500 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 , Wifi ⁦Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX, Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g/n, IEEE 802.11g/n (Wi-Fi Direct), NFC⁩
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 (Infrastructure), IEEE 802.11g/n (Wi-Fi Direct)⁩
Wi-Fi Direct Yes Yes
Mobile Printing Services Apple AirPrint;; Mobile Apps; Mopria Certified; Wi-Fi Direct Printing 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
Wireless Printing Yes Yes
Ethernet Connectivity — Yes
Compatibility
Compatible Operating Systems ⁦Windows 8; Windows 8.1; Windows 10; macOS 10.11 El Capitan; macOS 10.12 Sierra; macOS 10.13 High Sierra; macOS 10.14 Mojave⁩ ⁦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
Mac Compatible Yes —
Copy
Black Copy Speed A4 ⁦20 cpm⁩ ⁦34 cpm⁩
Black Copy Speed Letter ⁦21 cpm⁩ ⁦36 cpm⁩
Copy Resolution ⁦600 × 600 dpi⁩ ⁦600 × 600 dpi⁩
Maximum Copies ⁦99 copies⁩ ⁦99 copies⁩
Copy Scaling 25–400 % 25–400 %
Maximum Copy Size ⁦8.27 × 11.69 (A4) / 8.5 × 11 (Letter) in⁩ —
Copy Features ⁦Copies; Original Size; Reduce/Enlarge; Darkness; Original Type; Collation; 2-Up; 4-Up; ID Copy; Adjust Background; Auto Fit Copy⁩ ⁦Multi Copy, Sort/Stack, N-in-1⁩
Scanning
Scan File Formats JPG, BMP, PNG, TIFF, PDF JPG, BMP, PNG, TIFF, PDF
Scan Input Modes HP LaserJet Software Scan, TWAIN, WIA SharePoint for Windows only, E-mail, E-mail Server, Image, OCR, File, FTP, FTPS, HTTPS
Scan Technology CIS CIS
Scanner Type Flatbed Flatbed with ADF
Scan Speed A4 — ⁦22.5 ipm monochrome; 7.5 ipm colour⁩
Colour Scanning — Yes
Optical Scan Resolution ⁦Up to 600 × 600 dpi⁩ ⁦Up to 1200 × 1200 dpi⁩
Maximum Scan Document Size ⁦216 × 297 mm⁩ —
Digital Sending Features Scan to WSD; WSD Scan; PC Scan —
Hardware Scan Resolution ⁦Up to 4800 × 4800 dpi⁩ —
Dimensions
Width ⁦406 mm⁩ ⁦410 mm⁩
Depth ⁦359.6 mm⁩ ⁦399 mm⁩
Height ⁦253 mm⁩ ⁦319 mm⁩
Maximum Dimensions ⁦406 × 424 × 253 mm⁩ —
Physical
Weight ⁦7.46 kg⁩ ⁦11.8 kg⁩
Sustainability
Ecolabels CECP —
Product Information
Product Number ⁦4ZB86A⁩ —
Paper Handling
Automatic Document Feeder Capacity ⁦40 sheets⁩ ⁦50 sheets⁩
Paper Input Capacity ⁦150 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 ⁦A4; A5; A5 LEF; B5 (JIS); Oficio; DL envelope; C5 envelope⁩ ⁦A4, Letter, B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), A5, A5 Long Edge, B6 (JIS), A6, Executive, Legal, A4 Short, Folio, Mexico Legal, India Legal⁩
Manual Feed Slot Capacity — ⁦1 sheet⁩
Standard Tray Media Weight — ⁦60–163 g/m²⁩
Paper Trays ⁦1 tray⁩ ⁦1 tray⁩
Finished Output Handling Sheetfed —
Custom Media Size Range ⁦76 × 127 to 216 × 356 mm⁩ —
Noise
Printing Sound Pressure — ⁦49 dB(A)⁩
Quiet Mode Printing Sound Pressure — ⁦44 dB(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
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 SPL ⁦PCL6, BR-Script3, PDF Version 1.7⁩
Shared Print Memory — ⁦256 MB⁩
CPU Speed ⁦600 MHz⁩ ⁦600 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦128 MB⁩ —
Maximum Memory ⁦128 MB⁩ —
Printer Memory — ⁦256 MB⁩
Media Handling
Supported Media Types Plain, Thick, Thin, Cotton, Color, Preprinted, Recycled, Labels, CardStock, Bond, Archive, Envelope —
Environment
Operating Temperature ⁦10–30 °C⁩ —
Operating Humidity 10–80 % —
Storage Temperature ⁦-20 to 60 °C⁩ —
Recommended Operating Temperature ⁦17.5 to 25 °C⁩ —
Recommended Operating Humidity 20–70 % —
Security
Security Management ⁦Password-protected network embedded web server; enable or disable network ports; SNMPv1 community password change; SNMPv2 and SNMPv3; IPsec; MAC, IPv4 and IPv6 filtering⁩ —
Package Contents
USB Cable Included Yes —
Safety
Safety Compliance ⁦GB4943.1-2011; IS 13252 (Part 1): 2010⁩ —
Dimensions and Weight
Product Dimensions ⁦406 × 359.6 × 253 in⁩ ⁦410 × 399 × 319 mm in⁩

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Summary: which fits better?

HP LaserJet Pro MFP 136w 3 in 1 Printer vs Brother MFC-L2885DW Monochrome Laser 4 in 1 Printer — choose by the use case in the table (role/paper, document features, connectivity, speed).

When to pick which:

Pick HP LaserJet Pro MFP 136w 3 in 1 Printer if you need: the simpler footprint shown in the table.

Pick Brother MFC-L2885DW Monochrome Laser 4 in 1 Printer if you need: fax or a fuller print/scan/copy set in the table, automatic duplex, network / wireless printing (including 5 GHz when present).

Key differences:

  • Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy vs Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
  • Duplex Printing: Manual vs Automatic
  • Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n vs IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure), IEEE 802.11g/n (Wi-Fi Direct)
  • Automatic Document Feeder Capacity: 40 vs 50
  • Iso Black Print Speed A4: 20 vs 34

Based on the specs table, Brother MFC-L2885DW Monochrome Laser 4 in 1 Printer fits most office needs better thanks to: Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy vs Print, Scan, Copy, Fax; Duplex Printing: Manual vs Automatic; Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n vs IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure), IEEE 802.11g/n (Wi-Fi Direct).

Maximum dpi and ink bottle series numbers alone do not settle the buy.

What differs?

Material differences (most important first)

  • Printer Functions: Print, Scan, Copy vs Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
  • Duplex Printing: Manual vs Automatic
  • Wireless Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n vs IEEE 802.11b/g/n (Infrastructure), IEEE 802.11g/n (Wi-Fi Direct)
  • Automatic Document Feeder Capacity: 40 vs 50
  • Iso Black Print Speed A4: 20 vs 34
  • Iso Black Print Speed Letter: 21 vs 36
  • Paper Input Capacity: 150 vs 250
  • Mobile Printing Services: Apple AirPrint;; Mobile Apps; Mopria Certified; Wi-Fi Direct Printing vs Brother Mobile Connect, Apple AirPrint, Mopria

Minor deltas

  • Width: 406 vs 410

One-sided data (missing ≠ unsupported)

  • Ethernet Connectivity: Not listed vs 1

Similarities

Paper Size: A4, Scanner Type: Flatbed, Tkny Altbaaa: Monochrome Laser, Wi Fi Direct: 1, Wireless Connectivity: 1

Frequently asked questions

Specs reviewed: 27 Oct 2026

Sources: HP LaserJet Pro MFP 136w 3 in 1 Printer، Brother MFC-L2885DW Monochrome Laser 4 in 1 Printer، EvoLink product specifications

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