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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-730 & Canon imageCLASS MF249dw⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-730 and imageCLASS MF249dw within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-730⁩

⁦HL-730⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦Canon imageCLASS MF249dw⁩

⁦imageCLASS MF249dw⁩

Canon

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-730⁩ ⁦imageCLASS MF249dw⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB — Yes
Ethernet — 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 — ⁦391.2 mm⁩
Depth — ⁦378.5 mm⁩
Height — ⁦360.7 mm⁩
Weight — ⁦13.7 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage — ⁦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 Brother Canon
Product Model ⁦HL-730⁩ ⁦imageCLASS MF249dw⁩
Product Series — ⁦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 ⁦TN-200⁩ ⁦Cartridge 137⁩
Included Black Toner Yield — ⁦1700 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦2200 pages⁩ ⁦2400 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-200⁩ —
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size — Legal
Supported Paper Sizes — Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement
Supported Media Types — Plain, Color, Recycled, Heavy, Bond, Label, Envelope
Minimum Media Weight — ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight — ⁦163 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity — ⁦251 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity — ⁦251 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity — ⁦1 sheets⁩
Output Capacity — ⁦100 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing — Yes
Scanning
Scanner Type — Flatbed + Duplex ADF
Optical Scan Resolution — ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Duplex Scanning — Yes
ADF Capacity — ⁦50 sheets⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦6 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
Standard Memory — ⁦512 MB⁩
Print Languages — ⁦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 HL-730 if you need:

  • Drum Model: ⁦DR-200⁩

Choose imageCLASS MF249dw if you need:

  • USB
  • Ethernet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Overall, choosing between HL-730 and imageCLASS MF249dw 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 HL-730 and imageCLASS MF249dw?

HL-730 and imageCLASS MF249dw share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Print Resolution (⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩).

The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-730: Print, imageCLASS MF249dw: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-730: ⁦6 ppm⁩, imageCLASS MF249dw: ⁦28 ppm⁩); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-730: —, imageCLASS MF249dw: Yes).

HL-730 may suit users who need its differing values, while imageCLASS MF249dw benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.