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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Apple LaserWriter Pro 630 & Brother DCP-8020⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models LaserWriter Pro 630 and DCP-8020 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Apple LaserWriter Pro 630⁩

⁦LaserWriter Pro 630⁩

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Reference model ⁦Brother DCP-8020⁩

⁦DCP-8020⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦LaserWriter Pro 630⁩ ⁦DCP-8020⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB — Yes
Ethernet Yes Yes
Mobile Printing — —
Security Features — Optional print-server access controls and Web-based management
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦426.7 mm⁩ ⁦532 mm⁩
Depth ⁦429.3 mm⁩ ⁦444 mm⁩
Height ⁦307.3 mm⁩ ⁦469 mm⁩
Weight ⁦17.69 kg⁩ ⁦17.3 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦90-110 V⁩ ⁦220-240 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing — ⁦450 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep — ⁦14 W⁩
General
Product Brand Apple Brother
Product Model ⁦LaserWriter Pro 630⁩ ⁦DCP-8020⁩
Product Series LaserWriter Pro DCP
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser All-in-One
Printer Functions Print Print, Scan, Copy
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model — ⁦TN-3030 / TN-3060⁩
Included Black Toner Yield — ⁦3500 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield — ⁦6700 pages⁩
Drum Model — ⁦DR-3000⁩
Drum Yield — ⁦20000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦Letter, Legal, A4, B5, Executive⁩ ⁦A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, A5, A6, B5, B6⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width — ⁦69.9 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width — ⁦215.9 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length — ⁦116 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length — ⁦406.4 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Plain, Bond, Colored, Transparency, Label, Envelope Plain, Recycled, Bond, Transparency, Label, Envelope, Thick
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦135 g/m²⁩ ⁦161 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦350 sheets⁩ ⁦251 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦850 sheets⁩ ⁦501 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦1 sheets⁩
Output Capacity — ⁦150 sheets⁩
Scanning
Scanner Type — Flatbed + ADF
Optical Scan Resolution — ⁦600 x 2400 dpi⁩
ADF Capacity — ⁦50 sheets⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦8 ppm⁩ ⁦16 ppm⁩
First Page Out Black — ⁦12 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩
Warm-up Time — ⁦18 s⁩
Processor Speed ⁦25 MHz⁩ —
Standard Memory ⁦8 MB⁩ ⁦32 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦32 MB⁩ ⁦128 MB⁩
Internal Storage ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PostScript Level 2, PCL 4+⁩ ⁦GDI, PCL 6, BR-Script 3⁩
Copying
Black Copy Speed — ⁦16 cpm⁩
Copy Resolution — ⁦1200 x 600 dpi⁩
Maximum Copies — ⁦99 copies⁩
Copy Zoom Range — 25-400 %

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose LaserWriter Pro 630 if you need:

  • Higher Weight: ⁦17.69 kg⁩ vs ⁦17.3 kg⁩
  • Higher Standard Input Capacity: ⁦350 sheets⁩ vs ⁦251 sheets⁩
  • Higher Maximum Input Capacity: ⁦850 sheets⁩ vs ⁦501 sheets⁩
  • Higher Multipurpose Tray Capacity: ⁦100 sheets⁩ vs ⁦1 sheets⁩

Choose DCP-8020 if you need:

  • USB
  • Security Features: Optional print-server access controls and Web-based management
  • Higher Width: ⁦532 mm⁩ vs ⁦426.7 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦444 mm⁩ vs ⁦429.3 mm⁩

Overall, choosing between LaserWriter Pro 630 and DCP-8020 depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Print Technology (Laser) and Ethernet (Yes). They differ mainly on USB. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between LaserWriter Pro 630 and DCP-8020?

LaserWriter Pro 630 and DCP-8020 share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Ethernet (Yes), Maximum Paper Size (Legal), Minimum Media Weight (⁦60 g/m²⁩).

The main differences: Printer Functions (LaserWriter Pro 630: Print, DCP-8020: Print, Scan, Copy); Black Print Speed A4 (LaserWriter Pro 630: ⁦8 ppm⁩, DCP-8020: ⁦16 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (LaserWriter Pro 630: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩, DCP-8020: ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩).

LaserWriter Pro 630 may suit users who need its differing values, while DCP-8020 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.