Choose MFC-8300 if you need:
- Higher Width: 435 mm vs 375 mm
- Higher Depth: 442 mm vs 393 mm
- Higher Height: 323 mm vs 272 mm
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 850 W vs 620 W
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother MFC-8300 & Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dn
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MFC-8300 and ECOSYS P2235dn within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | MFC-8300 | ECOSYS P2235dn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | KYOCERA Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | — | IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, SSL/TLS |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 435 mm | 375 mm |
| Depth | 442 mm | 393 mm |
| Height | 323 mm | 272 mm |
| Weight | 12 kg | 14 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 120 V | 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 850 W | 620 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 9 W | 0.8 W |
| Warranty | — | 1-year standard manufacturer warranty; long-life components up to 3 years/100,000 pages (regional terms) |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | Yes | — |
| Fax Modem Speed | 14.4 kbps | — |
| Fax Resolution | 203 x 391 dpi | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Kyocera |
| Product Model | MFC-8300 | ECOSYS P2235dn |
| Product Series | — | ECOSYS P2235 Family |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Copy, Fax | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Kyocera ECOSYS laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-430, TN-460 | TK-1150 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | — | 1000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6000 pages | 3000 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-400 | DK-1150 |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | 100000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, Legal, Letter | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, custom sizes |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | — | 70 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | — | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | — | 148 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | — | 356 mm |
| Supported Media Types | — | Plain, recycled, preprinted, bond, color, prepunched, letterhead, envelopes, labels, thick paper |
| Minimum Media Weight | — | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | — | 220 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 350 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 500 sheets | 850 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 12 ppm | 35 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 15 s | 6.8 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 20000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | 45 s | 15 s |
| Processor Speed | — | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 2 MB | 256 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 2 MB | 256 MB |
| Print Languages | Brother Printing System, PCL 4 | PRESCRIBE IIc, PCL 6 (PCL 5e/PCL-XL), KPDL 3 (PostScript 3), PDF Direct Print, XPS/OpenXPS |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 12 cpm | — |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | — |
| Copy Zoom Range | 25-400 % | — |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose ECOSYS P2235dn if you need:
- Ethernet
- Mobile Printing: KYOCERA Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria
- Apple AirPrint
- Mopria
What is the difference between MFC-8300 and ECOSYS P2235dn?
MFC-8300 and ECOSYS P2235dn share specifications such as USB (Yes), Maximum Paper Size (Legal).
The main differences: Printer Functions (MFC-8300: Print, Copy, Fax, ECOSYS P2235dn: Print); Print Technology (MFC-8300: Laser, ECOSYS P2235dn: Kyocera ECOSYS laser); Black Print Speed A4 (MFC-8300: 12 ppm, ECOSYS P2235dn: 35 ppm); Print Resolution (MFC-8300: 600 x 600 dpi, ECOSYS P2235dn: 1200 x 1200 dpi).
MFC-8300 may suit users who need its differing values, while ECOSYS P2235dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.