Choose MF236n if you need:
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 1.1 W vs 1 W
- Higher Fax Memory: 256 pages
- Recommended Monthly Volume: 500-2000 pages/month
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Canon MF236n & Kyocera ECOSYS M2640idw
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MF236n and ECOSYS M2640idw within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | MF236n | ECOSYS M2640idw |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | Canon PRINT Business, Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service | KYOCERA Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | 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 | 373.4 mm | 412 mm |
| Height | 360.7 mm | 437 mm |
| Weight | 12.1 kg | 19 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 120 V | 120 V, 60 Hz (US configuration) V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 420 W | 681 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 1.1 W | 1 W |
| Warranty | 1-year limited exchange/carry-in warranty (U.S.) | 1-year standard manufacturer warranty; long-life components up to 3 years/100,000 pages (regional terms) |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | Yes | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | 33.6 kbps | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Resolution | 200 x 400 dpi | 200 x 100, 200 x 200, 200 x 400, 400 x 400 dpi |
| Fax Memory | 256 pages | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Canon | Kyocera |
| Product Model | imageCLASS MF236n | ECOSYS M2640idw |
| Product Series | imageCLASS MF230 Series | ECOSYS M2640 Family |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, copy, color scan, fax |
| Print Technology | Laser | Kyocera ECOSYS laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | Cartridge 137 | TK-1172 |
| 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, 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, Color, Recycled, Heavy, Bond, Label, Envelope | 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 |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed + ADF | Flatbed scanner with 50-sheet automatic document feeder |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | — | 40 ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | — | 23 ipm |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| ADF Capacity | 35 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 24 ppm | 42 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 6 s | 6.4 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600; up to Fine 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 15000 pages/month | 50000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 500-2000 pages/month | — |
| Warm-up Time | 14 s | 20 s |
| Processor Speed | — | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Maximum Memory | — | 1536 MB |
| Print Languages | UFR II LT | PRESCRIBE IIc, PCL 6 (PCL 5e/PCL-XL), KPDL 3 (PostScript 3), PDF Direct Print, XPS/OpenXPS |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 24 cpm | 42 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 999 copies | 999 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | 25-400 % | 25-400% |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose ECOSYS M2640idw if you need:
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Higher Width: 417 mm vs 391.2 mm
- Higher Depth: 412 mm vs 373.4 mm
What is the difference between MF236n and ECOSYS M2640idw?
MF236n and ECOSYS M2640idw share specifications such as USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes), Apple AirPrint (Yes), Mopria (Yes).
The main differences: Printer Functions (MF236n: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, ECOSYS M2640idw: Print, copy, color scan, fax); Print Technology (MF236n: Laser, ECOSYS M2640idw: Kyocera ECOSYS laser); Black Print Speed A4 (MF236n: 24 ppm, ECOSYS M2640idw: 42 ppm); Print Resolution (MF236n: 600 x 600 dpi, ECOSYS M2640idw: 600 x 600; up to Fine 1200 dpi).
MF236n may suit users who need its differing values, while ECOSYS M2640idw benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.