Choose LaserWriter Select 360 if you need:
- Higher Depth: 464.8 mm vs 456 mm
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 20 W vs 14 W
- Higher Standard Input Capacity: 300 sheets vs 250 sheets
- Higher Maximum Input Capacity: 800 sheets vs 250 sheets
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Apple LaserWriter Select 360 & Brother DCP-1200
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models LaserWriter Select 360 and DCP-1200 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | LaserWriter Select 360 | DCP-1200 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | — | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 381 mm | 492 mm |
| Depth | 464.8 mm | 456 mm |
| Height | 203.2 mm | 429 mm |
| Weight | 13.15 kg | 17 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 100-115 V | 120 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | — | 850 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 20 W | 14 W |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Apple | Brother |
| Product Model | LaserWriter Select 360 | DCP-1200 |
| Product Series | LaserWriter Select | DCP |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser All-in-One |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | — | TN-430 / TN-460 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | — | 3000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | — | 6000 pages |
| Drum Model | — | DR-400 |
| Drum Yield | — | 20000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, B5 | Letter, Legal, A4, Executive, B5, A5 |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | — | 70 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | — | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | — | 127 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | — | 356 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Textured, Transparency, Label, Envelope | Plain, Bond, Transparency, Label, Envelope |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 64 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 135 g/m² | 158 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 300 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 800 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 50 sheets | 1 sheets |
| Output Capacity | — | 100 sheets |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed + ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| ADF Capacity | — | 50 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 10 ppm | 12 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | — | 15 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Warm-up Time | — | 45 s |
| Processor Speed | 16 MHz | — |
| Standard Memory | 7 MB | 8 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 16 MB | 8 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | 0 GB |
| Print Languages | PostScript Level 2, PCL 5 | Brother Printing System, PCL 4, HP LaserJet IIP |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 12 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose DCP-1200 if you need:
- USB
- Higher Width: 492 mm vs 381 mm
- Higher Height: 429 mm vs 203.2 mm
- Higher Weight: 17 kg vs 13.15 kg
What is the difference between LaserWriter Select 360 and DCP-1200?
LaserWriter Select 360 and DCP-1200 share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Print Resolution (600 x 600 dpi), Maximum Paper Size (Legal), Internal Storage (0 GB).
The main differences: Printer Functions (LaserWriter Select 360: Print, DCP-1200: Print, Scan, Copy); Black Print Speed A4 (LaserWriter Select 360: 10 ppm, DCP-1200: 12 ppm).
LaserWriter Select 360 may suit users who need its differing values, while DCP-1200 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.