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Brother Wireless DCP-L2640DW Compact Monochrome Multi-Function Laser Printer vs Canon PIXMA TR8620a

Buy the Brother DCP-L2640DW if you mostly print black-and-white documents and want low running costs. Buy the Canon PIXMA TR8620a if you need color prints, photos, or fax. The Brother is $209.98 at Best Buy as of November 3, 2026; no current price was given for the Canon.

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Brother Wireless DCP-L2640DW Compact Monochrome Multi-Function Laser Printer

Brother Wireless DCP-L2640DW Compact Monochrome Multi-Function Laser Printer

4.3· 987 ratings
$195.99at eBayVerified

Choose the Brother DCP-L2640DW if you print text documents in volume and want fast, cheap monochrome laser output with duplex printing and a 50-sheet ADF.

Pros
  • 36 ppm print speed handles busy document days
  • Auto duplex printing and copying
  • 250-sheet tray means fewer refills
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB
  • Low toner cost per page for text printing
Cons
  • No color or photo printing

What separates them

Brother Wireless DCP-L2640DW Compact Monochrome Multi-Function Laser PrinterCanon PIXMA TR8620a
Print technologyMonochrome laserColor inkjet
Print speed36 ppm black15 ppm black, 10 ppm color
Color and photo printingNoYes, 4800 x 1200 dpi with photo black tank
Ink and toner cost per pageToner, high-yield cartridges, low cost per pageFive ink tanks, higher cost per page, clogs if idle
Paper input250-sheet tray plus manual feed slot100-sheet cassette plus 100-sheet rear tray
ADF50 sheets, scan and copy35 sheets, duplex scanning
FaxNoYes
Monthly duty cycle

Price history

$209.99$135.99
Oct 31Nov 3
  • Brother Wireless DCP-L2640DW Compact Monochrome Multi-Function Laser Printer: lowest $209.98 on Nov 3 at Best Buy.
  • Canon PIXMA TR8620a: lowest $135.99 on Nov 1 at eBay.

Prices at every store

Brother Wireless DCP-L2640DW Compact Monochrome Multi-Function Laser Printer

  • Best BuyNew

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    $209.98Free shippingObserved at 9:21 AM
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    $209.99Free shippingVerified
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    $209.99Observed at 9:53 AM
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    Availability unknownSold by senarathne_83 (99.3% positive, 282 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

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Specs compared

SpecBrother Wireless DCP-L2640DW Compact Monochrome Multi-Function Laser PrinterCanon PIXMA TR8620a
colorGrayBlack
sizeA4Legal - 8.5” x 14”
Paper TypeEnvelopes, Recycled PaperPlain Paper, Magnetic Photo Paper
Auto Duplex PrintingYesYes
Paper Tray Capacity250 sheets100-Sheet (Rear Paper Tray)
Automatic Document FeederYesYes
Input Capacity250 sheets, 250-sheet200 Sheet Capacity (100 Cassette, 100 Rear Feed)
Color OutputNoYes
Photo QualityNoYes
Depth15.7"13.8 in

Questions and answers

Which is better for a home office that prints mostly documents?
The Brother. It prints black text at 36 ppm, holds 250 sheets, and toner costs less per page than ink. The Canon tops out at 15 ppm black.
Can the Brother print color or photos?
No. It is monochrome only. For color documents or 4x6 photos, the Canon PIXMA TR8620a is the one to pick.
Which has cheaper running costs?
The Brother. Its toner cartridges yield far more pages than the Canon's five ink tanks, and laser toner does not dry out when the printer sits unused.
Does the Canon do anything the Brother cannot?
Yes. It prints in color and photos, has a dedicated photo black tank, and includes fax. The Brother has no color or fax.
Is the Brother worth $209.98?
Yes for heavy text printing. At $209.98 at Best Buy as of November 3, 2026, it is priced in line with its recent range of $209.98 to $209.99, and its low toner cost pays back over time.
Which is better for scanning multi-page documents?
Both have an ADF. The Brother's holds 50 sheets; the Canon's holds 35 but scans both sides automatically. The Brother is faster for long copy jobs.

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No fax
  • Large footprint at 25 lbs and 16.1 inches wide
  • Starter toner lasts only about 700 pages
    • Canon
    Canon PIXMA TR8620a

    Canon PIXMA TR8620a

    Choose the Canon PIXMA TR8620a if you need color and photo printing, a dedicated photo black ink tank, and fax in one compact unit.

    Pros
    • Color and photo printing up to 4800 x 1200 dpi
    • Five separate ink tanks, including photo black
    • Print, copy, scan, and fax
    • Duplex scanning ADF and auto duplex printing
    • Lighter and shorter than the Brother
    Cons
    • Slow at 15 ppm black and 10 ppm color
    • 1,000-page monthly duty cycle
    • Ink costs more per page than toner
    • Inkjet heads can clog if the printer sits idle
    Not stated, built for small workgroups
    1,000 pages
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    Canon PIXMA TR8620a

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    Height12.5"7.5 in
    Weight25 lbs17.4 lbs
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    SpecBrother Wireless DCP-L2640DW Compact Monochrome Multi-Function Laser PrinterCanon PIXMA TR8620a
    Width16.1"17.3 in
    Print Speed36 pages per minute (ppm)15 ppm (B&W), 10 ppm (colour)
    Printing TechnologyLaserInkjet
    actual_colorGrey—
    Paper SizeA4, A5, B5, B6, Executive—
    Output Capacity100 sheets—
    Touch ScreenNo—
    Display TypeLCD—
    Consumable YieldStarter Black Toner Cartridge (700-Pages), DR83…—
    Scan Resolution1200 x 1200 dpi—
    Scanner TypeADF—
    Scan Speed7.9 ipm (color)—
    Memory Capacity256 MB—
    Power Consumption470 W (Printing)—
    Power Source110-120 V AC 50 / 60 Hz—
    Ink system—5 separate tanks (including dedicated photo bla…
    ADF capacity—35 sheets (duplex scanning)
    Rear tray—supports photo paper and specialty media
    Connectivity—Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, AirPrint
    count_per_pack—1
    Supported Functions—Print, Copy, Fax, Scan
    Color Print Speed—10 ipm
    Mono Print Speed—15 ipm
    Max Color Resolution—4800 x 1200 dpi
    Max Mono Resolution—4800 x 1200 dpi
    Time To First Print—~37 seconds (4x6 photos)
    Duty Cycle—1,000 Page Duty Cycle
    Output Type—Color