Choose LaserWriter Select 360 if you need:
- Higher Depth: 464.8 mm vs 396 mm
- Higher Weight: 13.15 kg vs 10 kg
- Input Voltage: 100-115 V
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 20 W
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Apple LaserWriter Select 360 & Brother MFC-7840W
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models LaserWriter Select 360 and MFC-7840W within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | LaserWriter Select 360 | MFC-7840W |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | — | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | — | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES), LEAP |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 381 mm | 428 mm |
| Depth | 464.8 mm | 396 mm |
| Height | 203.2 mm | 304 mm |
| Weight | 13.15 kg | 10 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 100-115 V | — |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 20 W | — |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | — | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Resolution | — | 203 x 392 dpi |
| Fax Memory | — | 500 pages |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Apple | Brother |
| Product Model | LaserWriter Select 360 | MFC-7840W |
| Product Series | LaserWriter Select | — |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | — | TN-2110, TN-2120 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | — | 1000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | — | 2600 pages |
| Drum Model | — | DR-2100 |
| Drum Yield | — | 12000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, B5 | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter, Envelopes |
| 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, Textured, Transparency, Label, Envelope | Plain, Recycled, Bond, Thick, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 135 g/m² | 161 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 2400 dpi |
| ADF Capacity | — | 35 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 10 ppm | 22 ppm |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 2400 x 600 dpi |
| Processor Speed | 16 MHz | — |
| Standard Memory | 7 MB | 32 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 16 MB | 32 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | PostScript Level 2, PCL 5 | PCL 6, BR-Script 3 |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 22 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose MFC-7840W if you need:
- USB
- Ethernet
- Wi-Fi
- Security Features: WEP 64/128-bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES), LEAP
What is the difference between LaserWriter Select 360 and MFC-7840W?
LaserWriter Select 360 and MFC-7840W share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Maximum Paper Size (Legal), Minimum Media Weight (60 g/m²).
The main differences: Printer Functions (LaserWriter Select 360: Print, MFC-7840W: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax); Black Print Speed A4 (LaserWriter Select 360: 10 ppm, MFC-7840W: 22 ppm); Print Resolution (LaserWriter Select 360: 600 x 600 dpi, MFC-7840W: 2400 x 600 dpi).
LaserWriter Select 360 may suit users who need its differing values, while MFC-7840W benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.