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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Apple LaserWriter Pro 630 & Canon MF247dw⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models LaserWriter Pro 630 and MF247dw within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Apple LaserWriter Pro 630⁩

⁦LaserWriter Pro 630⁩

Apple

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Reference model ⁦Canon imageCLASS MF247dw⁩

⁦MF247dw⁩

Canon

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦LaserWriter Pro 630⁩ ⁦MF247dw⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB — Yes
Ethernet Yes Yes
Wi-Fi — Yes
Wi-Fi Direct — Yes
Mobile Printing — Canon PRINT Business, Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service, Google Cloud Print
Apple AirPrint — Yes
Mopria — Yes
Security Features — ⁦IP/MAC address filtering, IEEE 802.1X, SNMPv3, HTTPS/IPPS⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦426.7 mm⁩ ⁦391.2 mm⁩
Depth ⁦429.3 mm⁩ ⁦373.4 mm⁩
Height ⁦307.3 mm⁩ ⁦360.7 mm⁩
Weight ⁦17.69 kg⁩ ⁦12.8 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦90-110 V⁩ ⁦120 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing — ⁦480 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep — ⁦1.2 W⁩
Warranty — ⁦1-year limited exchange/carry-in warranty (U.S.)⁩
Fax
Fax — Yes
Fax Modem Speed — ⁦33.6 kbps⁩
Fax Resolution — ⁦200 x 400 dpi⁩
Fax Memory — ⁦256 pages⁩
General
Product Brand Apple Canon
Product Model ⁦LaserWriter Pro 630⁩ ⁦imageCLASS MF247dw⁩
Product Series LaserWriter Pro ⁦imageCLASS MF240 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer
Printer Functions Print Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model — ⁦Cartridge 137⁩
Included Black Toner Yield — ⁦1700 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield — ⁦2400 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦Letter, Legal, A4, B5, Executive⁩ Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement
Supported Media Types Plain, Bond, Colored, Transparency, Label, Envelope Plain, Color, Recycled, Heavy, Bond, Label, Envelope
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦135 g/m²⁩ ⁦163 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦350 sheets⁩ ⁦251 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦850 sheets⁩ ⁦251 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦1 sheets⁩
Output Capacity — ⁦100 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing — Yes
Scanning
Scanner Type — Flatbed + ADF
Optical Scan Resolution — ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
ADF Capacity — ⁦35 sheets⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦8 ppm⁩ ⁦28 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed — ⁦16 ipm⁩
First Page Out Black — ⁦6 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦15000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦750-3000 pages/month⁩
Warm-up Time — ⁦14 s⁩
Processor Speed ⁦25 MHz⁩ —
Standard Memory ⁦8 MB⁩ ⁦512 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦32 MB⁩ —
Internal Storage ⁦0 GB⁩ —
Print Languages ⁦PostScript Level 2, PCL 4+⁩ ⁦UFR II LT, PCL 5e, PCL 6⁩
Copying
Black Copy Speed — ⁦28 cpm⁩
Copy Resolution — ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Maximum Copies — ⁦999 copies⁩
Copy Zoom Range — 25-400 %

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose LaserWriter Pro 630 if you need:

  • Higher Width: ⁦426.7 mm⁩ vs ⁦391.2 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦429.3 mm⁩ vs ⁦373.4 mm⁩
  • Higher Weight: ⁦17.69 kg⁩ vs ⁦12.8 kg⁩
  • Higher Standard Input Capacity: ⁦350 sheets⁩ vs ⁦251 sheets⁩

Choose MF247dw if you need:

  • USB
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Mobile Printing: Canon PRINT Business, Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service, Google Cloud Print

Overall, choosing between LaserWriter Pro 630 and MF247dw depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Print Technology (Laser) and Print Resolution (⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩). 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 MF247dw?

LaserWriter Pro 630 and MF247dw share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Print Resolution (⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩), Ethernet (Yes), Maximum Paper Size (Legal).

The main differences: Printer Functions (LaserWriter Pro 630: Print, MF247dw: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax); Black Print Speed A4 (LaserWriter Pro 630: ⁦8 ppm⁩, MF247dw: ⁦28 ppm⁩); Automatic Duplex Printing (LaserWriter Pro 630: —, MF247dw: Yes).

LaserWriter Pro 630 may suit users who need its differing values, while MF247dw benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.