Choose LBP151dw if you need:
- Wi-Fi
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 1.2 W vs 1 W
- Higher Black Duplex Print Speed: 16 ipm
- Higher First Page Out Black: 8 s vs 6.4 s
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Canon LBP151dw & Kyocera ECOSYS M2040dn
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models LBP151dw and ECOSYS M2040dn within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | LBP151dw | ECOSYS M2040dn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| Mobile Printing | Canon PRINT Business, Mopria Print Service, Google Cloud Print | KYOCERA Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | Yes | Yes |
| Security Features | IP/MAC address filtering, IEEE 802.1X, SNMPv3, HTTPS/IPPS | IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, SSL/TLS |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 391.2 mm | 417 mm |
| Depth | 335.3 mm | 412 mm |
| Height | 246.4 mm | 437 mm |
| Weight | 8.6 kg | 19 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 120 V | 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 280 W | 661 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 1.2 W | 1 W |
| Warranty | 1-year exchange/carry-in warranty (U.S.) | 1-year standard manufacturer warranty; long-life components up to 3 years/100,000 pages (regional terms) |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Canon | Kyocera |
| Product Model | imageCLASS LBP151dw | ECOSYS M2040dn |
| Product Series | imageCLASS LBP150 Series | ECOSYS M2040/M2540 Family |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, copy, color scan | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Kyocera ECOSYS laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | Cartridge 137 | TK-1170 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 1700 pages | 3600 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2400 pages | 7200 pages |
| Drum Model | — | DK-1150 |
| Drum Yield | — | 100000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, A5, B5, Executive, Statement | 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, Heavy, Bond, Label, Envelope, Index Card | Plain, recycled, preprinted, bond, color, prepunched, letterhead, envelopes, labels, thick paper |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 163 g/m² | 220 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 251 sheets | 350 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 251 sheets | 850 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed scanner with 50-sheet automatic document feeder |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | — | 40 ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | — | 23 ipm |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| ADF Capacity | — | 50 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 28 ppm | 40 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | 16 ipm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 8 s | 6.4 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 15000 pages/month | 50000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | — | 17 s |
| Processor Speed | — | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Maximum Memory | — | 1536 MB |
| Print Languages | UFR II LT, PCL 6 | PRESCRIBE IIc, PCL 6 (PCL 5e/PCL-XL), KPDL 3 (PostScript 3), PDF Direct Print, XPS/OpenXPS |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 40 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 999 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400% |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose ECOSYS M2040dn if you need:
- Apple AirPrint
- Higher Width: 417 mm vs 391.2 mm
- Higher Depth: 412 mm vs 335.3 mm
- Higher Height: 437 mm vs 246.4 mm
What is the difference between LBP151dw and ECOSYS M2040dn?
LBP151dw and ECOSYS M2040dn share specifications such as Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes), Mopria (Yes).
The main differences: Printer Functions (LBP151dw: Print, ECOSYS M2040dn: Print, copy, color scan); Print Technology (LBP151dw: Laser, ECOSYS M2040dn: Kyocera ECOSYS laser); Black Print Speed A4 (LBP151dw: 28 ppm, ECOSYS M2040dn: 40 ppm); Print Resolution (LBP151dw: 600 x 600 dpi, ECOSYS M2040dn: 1200 x 1200 dpi).
LBP151dw may suit users who need its differing values, while ECOSYS M2040dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.