Choose DCP-7030 if you need:
- Higher Width: 428 mm vs 425 mm
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 8 W vs 2.9 W
- Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: 76.2 mm
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: 215.9 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother DCP-7030 & Lexmark MS818dn
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models DCP-7030 and MS818dn within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | DCP-7030 | MS818dn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | Lexmark Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | — | IPSec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X authentication |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 428 mm | 425 mm |
| Depth | 396 mm | 510 mm |
| Height | 257 mm | 419 mm |
| Weight | 8.7 kg | 23.66 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 220-240 V | 100-127 V / 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz (regional variants) V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 320 W | 770 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 8 W | 2.9 W |
| Warranty | — | 4-year guarantee upon registration (UK configuration) |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Lexmark |
| Product Model | DCP-7030 | MS818dn |
| 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-2110 / TN-2120 | 53B2X00 / 53B2H00 / 53B2000 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 1000 pages | 10000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2600 pages | 45000 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-2100 | 52D0Z00 / 52D0ZA0 |
| Drum Yield | 12000 pages | 100000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, A5, A6, B5, B6 | A4, A5, A6, JIS B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement, Oficio, Folio, Universal, envelopes |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 76.2 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, Thin, Thick, Recycled, Bond, Transparency, Label, Envelope | Integrated labels, paper labels, card stock, plain paper, dual-web labels, transparencies, envelopes |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 163 g/m² | 176 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 251 sheets | 650 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 251 sheets | 4400 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 550 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed | — |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 600 x 2400 dpi | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 22 ppm | 60 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | 36 ipm |
| First Page Out Black | 10 s | 4.4 s |
| Print Resolution | 2400 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200; 2400 IQ (2400 x 600); 600 x 600; 1200 IQ (1200 x 600) dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 300000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 5,000-75,000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | 18 s | — |
| Processor Speed | — | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 16 MB | 512 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 16 MB | 2560 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | GDI | PCL 5e, PCL 6, Microsoft XPS, PPDS, PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, Direct Image |
| 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 MS818dn if you need:
- Ethernet
- Mobile Printing: Lexmark Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria
- Apple AirPrint
- Mopria
What is the difference between DCP-7030 and MS818dn?
DCP-7030 and MS818dn share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Maximum Paper Size (Legal), Minimum Media Weight (60 g/m²).
The main differences: Printer Functions (DCP-7030: Print, Scan, Copy, MS818dn: Print); Black Print Speed A4 (DCP-7030: 22 ppm, MS818dn: 60 ppm); Print Resolution (DCP-7030: 2400 x 600 dpi, MS818dn: 1200 x 1200; 2400 IQ (2400 x 600); 600 x 600; 1200 IQ (1200 x 600) dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (DCP-7030: —, MS818dn: Yes).
DCP-7030 may suit users who need its differing values, while MS818dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.