Choose MFC-L6900DWG if you need:
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Direct
- NFC
- Higher Width: 495.3 mm vs 391.2 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother MFC-L6900DWG & Canon MF236n
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MFC-L6900DWG and MF236n within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | MFC-L6900DWG | MF236n |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| Mobile Printing | AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC | Canon PRINT Business, Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | Yes |
| Mopria | Yes | Yes |
| Security Features | Integrated NFC Card Reader, Active Directory, Setting Lock, Secure Function Lock, Secure Print, Lock Slot, SSL/TLS, IPsec | IP/MAC address filtering, IEEE 802.1X, SNMPv3, HTTPS/IPPS |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 495.3 mm | 391.2 mm |
| Depth | 426.7 mm | 373.4 mm |
| Height | 518.2 mm | 360.7 mm |
| Weight | 19 kg | 12.1 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 120 V | 120 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 730 W | 420 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 8.9 W | 1.1 W |
| Warranty | 1-year limited warranty (U.S.) | 1-year limited exchange/carry-in warranty (U.S.) |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | Yes | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | 33.6 kbps | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Resolution | — | 200 x 400 dpi |
| Fax Memory | 500 pages | 256 pages |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Canon |
| Product Model | MFC-L6900DWG | imageCLASS MF236n |
| Product Series | MFC-L6900 Series | imageCLASS MF230 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-880 / TN-890 | Cartridge 137 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 12000 pages | 1700 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 20000 pages | 2400 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-890 | — |
| Drum Yield | 50000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio | Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 76.2 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | — |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 127 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 355.6 mm | — |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Thin, Thick, Thicker, Recycled, Bond, Labels, Envelopes | Plain, Color, Recycled, Heavy, Bond, Label, Envelope |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 200 g/m² | 163 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 570 sheets | 251 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | — | 251 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 50 sheets | 1 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 250 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | — |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed + ADF | Flatbed + ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | 50 ipm | — |
| Color Scan Speed | 20 ipm | — |
| Duplex Scanning | Yes | — |
| ADF Capacity | 80 sheets | 35 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 52 ppm | 24 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 7.5 s | 6 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 150000 pages/month | 15000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | Up to 10000 pages/month | 500-2000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | — | 14 s |
| Processor Speed | 800 MHz | — |
| Standard Memory | 1024 MB | 256 MB |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, PDF, XPS | UFR II LT |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 52 cpm | 24 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 999 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose MF236n if you need:
- Fax Resolution: 200 x 400 dpi
- Higher Maximum Input Capacity: 251 sheets
- Higher Warm-up Time: 14 s
- Higher Maximum Copies: 999 copies vs 99 copies
What is the difference between MFC-L6900DWG and MF236n?
MFC-L6900DWG and MF236n share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print, Scan, Copy, Fax), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes).
The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (MFC-L6900DWG: 52 ppm, MF236n: 24 ppm); Print Resolution (MFC-L6900DWG: 1200 x 1200 dpi, MF236n: 600 x 600 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (MFC-L6900DWG: Yes, MF236n: —).
MFC-L6900DWG may suit users who need its differing values, while MF236n benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.