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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother MFC-8370DN & Lexmark MS617dn⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MFC-8370DN and MS617dn within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother MFC-8370DN⁩

⁦MFC-8370DN⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦Lexmark MS617dn⁩

⁦MS617dn⁩

Lexmark

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦MFC-8370DN⁩ ⁦MS617dn⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet Yes Yes
Mobile Printing Brother iPrint&Scan Lexmark Mobile Print
Security Features ⁦IPPS, HTTPS, SSL/TLS, SMTP-AUTH, SNMPv3⁩ ⁦IPsec, SNMPv3, 802.1X, TLS, HTTPS⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦390 mm⁩ ⁦399 mm⁩
Depth ⁦443 mm⁩ ⁦382 mm⁩
Height ⁦442 mm⁩ ⁦306 mm⁩
Weight ⁦15.5 kg⁩ ⁦15.7 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Power Consumption Printing — ⁦640 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep — ⁦2.6 W⁩
Warranty — ⁦4-year guarantee upon registration (UK)⁩
Fax
Fax Yes —
Fax Modem Speed ⁦33.6 kbps⁩ —
Fax Resolution ⁦203 x 392 dpi⁩ —
Fax Memory ⁦500 pages⁩ —
General
Product Brand Brother Lexmark
Product Model ⁦MFC-8370DN⁩ ⁦MS617dn⁩
Product Series — ⁦Lexmark MS610 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print, Scan, Copy, Fax Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-3230, TN-3280⁩ ⁦51B2000 / 51B2H00 / 51B2X00 / 51B0XA0⁩
Included Black Toner Yield — ⁦5000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦8000 pages⁩ ⁦20000 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-3200⁩ ⁦50F0Z00 / 50F0ZA0⁩
Drum Yield ⁦25000 pages⁩ ⁦60000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, Letter, B5 (ISO), A5, A5 Long Edge, B6, A6, Executive, Legal, Folio⁩ ⁦A6, Oficio, 7 3/4 Envelope, 9 Envelope, JIS-B5, A4, Legal, A5, Letter, Statement, Executive, Universal, DL Envelope, Folio, 10 Envelope⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦69.8 mm⁩ —
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦216 mm⁩ —
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦116 mm⁩ —
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦406.4 mm⁩ —
Supported Media Types Plain, Thin, Thick, Recycled, Bond, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies Paper Labels, Card Stock, Plain Paper, Transparencies, Envelopes
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦163 g/m²⁩ ⁦163 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦300 sheets⁩ ⁦650 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦550 sheets⁩ ⁦2300 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦50 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦250 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes Yes
Scanning
Scanner Type Flatbed + ADF —
Optical Scan Resolution ⁦600 x 2400 dpi⁩ —
ADF Capacity ⁦20 sheets⁩ —
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦28 ppm⁩ ⁦47 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed — ⁦20 ipm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦8.5 s⁩ ⁦6.5 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦175000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦3000-16000 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed ⁦300 MHz⁩ ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦64 MB⁩ ⁦256 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦576 MB⁩ ⁦1280 MB⁩
Internal Storage — ⁦0 GB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM Proprinter XL, Epson FX-850⁩ ⁦PCL 5e, PCL 6, Microsoft XPS, PPDS, PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, Direct Image⁩
Copying
Black Copy Speed ⁦28 cpm⁩ —
Copy Resolution ⁦1200 x 600 dpi⁩ —
Maximum Copies ⁦99 copies⁩ —
Copy Zoom Range 25-400 % —

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose MFC-8370DN if you need:

  • Higher Depth: ⁦443 mm⁩ vs ⁦382 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦442 mm⁩ vs ⁦306 mm⁩
  • Fax
  • Higher Fax Modem Speed: ⁦33.6 kbps⁩

Choose MS617dn if you need:

  • Higher Width: ⁦399 mm⁩ vs ⁦390 mm⁩
  • Higher Weight: ⁦15.7 kg⁩ vs ⁦15.5 kg⁩
  • Higher Power Consumption Printing: ⁦640 W⁩
  • Higher Power Consumption Sleep: ⁦2.6 W⁩

Overall, choosing between MFC-8370DN and MS617dn depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Print Technology (Laser) and Print Resolution (⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩). They differ mainly on Mobile Printing. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between MFC-8370DN and MS617dn?

MFC-8370DN and MS617dn share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Print Resolution (⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes).

The main differences: Printer Functions (MFC-8370DN: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, MS617dn: Print); Black Print Speed A4 (MFC-8370DN: ⁦28 ppm⁩, MS617dn: ⁦47 ppm⁩).

MFC-8370DN may suit users who need its differing values, while MS617dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.