Choose MFC-L5850DW if you need:
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Higher Width: 495.3 mm vs 375 mm
- Higher Depth: 426.7 mm vs 393 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother MFC-L5850DW & Kyocera ECOSYS P2235dn
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MFC-L5850DW and ECOSYS P2235dn within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | MFC-L5850DW | ECOSYS P2235dn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | — |
| Mobile Printing | AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct | KYOCERA Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | Yes |
| Mopria | Yes | Yes |
| Security Features | Active Directory, Setting Lock, Secure Function Lock, Secure Print, Lock Slot, SSL/TLS, IPsec | IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, SSL/TLS |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 495.3 mm | 375 mm |
| Depth | 426.7 mm | 393 mm |
| Height | 485.1 mm | 272 mm |
| Weight | 17.2 kg | 14 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 120 V | 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 630 W | 620 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 8.4 W | 0.8 W |
| Warranty | 1-year limited warranty (U.S.) | 1-year standard manufacturer warranty; long-life components up to 3 years/100,000 pages (regional terms) |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | Yes | — |
| Fax Modem Speed | 33.6 kbps | — |
| Fax Memory | 500 pages | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Kyocera |
| Product Model | MFC-L5850DW | ECOSYS P2235dn |
| Product Series | MFC-L5000 Series | ECOSYS P2235 Family |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Kyocera ECOSYS laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-820 / TN-850 | TK-1150 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 3000 pages | 1000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 8000 pages | 3000 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-820 | DK-1150 |
| Drum Yield | 30000 pages | 100000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, custom sizes |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 76.2 mm | 70 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 127 mm | 148 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 355.6 mm | 356 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Thin, Thick, Thicker, Recycled, Bond, Labels, Envelopes | Plain, recycled, preprinted, bond, color, prepunched, letterhead, envelopes, labels, thick paper |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 200 g/m² | 220 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 300 sheets | 350 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 1340 sheets | 850 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 | 1200 x 1200 dpi | — |
| Black Scan Speed | 28 ipm | — |
| Color Scan Speed | 20 ipm | — |
| Duplex Scanning | Yes | — |
| ADF Capacity | 70 sheets | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 42 ppm | 35 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 7.5 s | 6.8 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 50000 pages/month | 20000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | Up to 3500 pages/month | — |
| Warm-up Time | — | 15 s |
| Processor Speed | 800 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Maximum Memory | — | 256 MB |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, PDF, XPS | PRESCRIBE IIc, PCL 6 (PCL 5e/PCL-XL), KPDL 3 (PostScript 3), PDF Direct Print, XPS/OpenXPS |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 42 cpm | — |
| Copy Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | — |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | — |
| Copy Zoom Range | 25-400 % | — |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose ECOSYS P2235dn if you need:
- Higher Drum Yield: 100000 pages vs 30000 pages
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: 216 mm vs 215.9 mm
- Higher Minimum Custom Media Length: 148 mm vs 127 mm
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Length: 356 mm vs 355.6 mm
What is the difference between MFC-L5850DW and ECOSYS P2235dn?
MFC-L5850DW and ECOSYS P2235dn share specifications such as Print Resolution (1200 x 1200 dpi), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes).
The main differences: Printer Functions (MFC-L5850DW: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, ECOSYS P2235dn: Print); Print Technology (MFC-L5850DW: Laser, ECOSYS P2235dn: Kyocera ECOSYS laser); Black Print Speed A4 (MFC-L5850DW: 42 ppm, ECOSYS P2235dn: 35 ppm).
MFC-L5850DW 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.