Choose DCP-1200 if you need:
- Higher Width: 492 mm vs 425 mm
- Higher Height: 429 mm vs 419 mm
- Input Voltage: 120 V
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 850 W vs 670 W
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother DCP-1200 & Lexmark MS817dn
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models DCP-1200 and MS817dn within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | DCP-1200 | MS817dn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | Lexmark Mobile Print |
| Security Features | — | IPsec, SNMPv3, 802.1X, TLS, HTTPS |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 492 mm | 425 mm |
| Depth | 456 mm | 510 mm |
| Height | 429 mm | 419 mm |
| Weight | 17 kg | 23.66 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 120 V | — |
| Power Consumption Printing | 850 W | 670 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 14 W | 2.9 W |
| Warranty | — | 4-year guarantee upon registration (South Africa) |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Lexmark |
| Product Model | DCP-1200 | MS817dn |
| Product Series | DCP | Lexmark MS810 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser All-in-One | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-430 / TN-460 | 53B5000 / 53B5H00 / 53B0HA0 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 3000 pages | 10000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6000 pages | 25000 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-400 | 52D0Z00 / 52D0ZA0 |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | 100000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Executive, B5, A5 | A6, Oficio, 7 3/4 Envelope, 9 Envelope, JIS-B5, A4, Legal, A5, Letter, Statement, Executive, Universal, DL Envelope, Folio, 10 Envelope, B5 Envelope, C5 Envelope |
| 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, Bond, Transparency, Label, Envelope | Integrated Labels, Paper Labels, Card Stock, Plain Paper, Dual Web Labels, Transparencies, Envelopes |
| Minimum Media Weight | 64 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 158 g/m² | 203 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 650 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 4400 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 550 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed + ADF | — |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | — |
| ADF Capacity | 50 sheets | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 12 ppm | 52 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | 32 ipm |
| First Page Out Black | 15 s | 4.8 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 250000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 3000-50000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | 45 s | — |
| Processor Speed | — | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 8 MB | 512 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 8 MB | 2560 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | 0 GB |
| Print Languages | Brother Printing System, PCL 4, HP LaserJet IIP | PCL 5e, PCL 6, Microsoft XPS, PPDS, PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, Direct Image |
| 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 MS817dn if you need:
- Ethernet
- Mobile Printing: Lexmark Mobile Print
- Security Features: IPsec, SNMPv3, 802.1X, TLS, HTTPS
- Higher Depth: 510 mm vs 456 mm
What is the difference between DCP-1200 and MS817dn?
DCP-1200 and MS817dn share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Maximum Paper Size (Legal), Internal Storage (0 GB).
The main differences: Printer Functions (DCP-1200: Print, Scan, Copy, MS817dn: Print); Black Print Speed A4 (DCP-1200: 12 ppm, MS817dn: 52 ppm); Print Resolution (DCP-1200: 600 x 600 dpi, MS817dn: 1200 x 1200 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (DCP-1200: —, MS817dn: Yes).
DCP-1200 may suit users who need its differing values, while MS817dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.