Canon imageCLASS LBP646Cdw Wireless Color Duplex Laser Printer vs Brother HL-L3290CDW Compact Digital Color Printer
Buy the Canon imageCLASS LBP646Cdw for faster color printing, sharper 1200 x 1200 dpi output and a lower price. The Brother HL-L3290CDW adds copying and a flatbed scanner, which the Canon lacks. The Canon's lowest price since November 1 is $220.99, against $349.95 for the Brother.
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Canon imageCLASS LBP646Cdw Wireless Color Duplex Laser Printer
4Choose the Canon imageCLASS LBP646Cdw if you mainly print and want the lowest price, faster speeds and finer resolution.
Pros
- Fast 26 ppm mono printing
- Sharp 1200 x 1200 dpi color output
- Gigabit Ethernet plus Wi-Fi
- Lower price by about $129
- Handles up to 2,500 pages a month
Cons
- No scanner or copier
- 5-line LCD only, no touchscreen
- Color speed not stated
What separates them
| Canon imageCLASS LBP646Cdw Wireless Color Duplex Laser Printer | Brother HL-L3290CDW Compact Digital Color Printer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $220.99 lowest since November 1 | $349.95 lowest since November 1 |
| Print speed | 26 ppm mono | 25 ppm mono and color |
| Max resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Functions | Print only | Print, copy and scan |
| Recommended monthly volume | 150 to 2,500 pages | Up to 1,500 pages |
| Memory | 1 GB | Not stated |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Gigabit LAN, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi and USB |
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Price history
$349.95$220.99
- Canon imageCLASS LBP646Cdw Wireless Color Duplex Laser Printer: lowest $220.99 on Nov 2 at Insight.
- Brother HL-L3290CDW Compact Digital Color Printer: lowest $349.95 on Nov 1 at Walmart; $349.95 on Nov 2.
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Specs compared
| Spec | Canon imageCLASS LBP646Cdw Wireless Color Duplex Laser Printer | Brother HL-L3290CDW Compact Digital Color Printer |
|---|---|---|
| Ink Type | Laser | Laser toner |
| Color Output | Color | Yes |
| color | White | — |
| size | 10.5" x 16.8" x 16.5" | — |
| Max resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | — |
| Paper capacity | 250 sheets | — |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Gigabit LAN, Wi-Fi(n) | — |
| Duplex printing | Yes | — |
| Memory | 1 GB | — |
| First print out time | 10.3 second | — |
| Max media size |
Questions and answers
- Which is better for a home office that prints color documents?
- The Canon. It prints at 26 ppm mono, reaches 1200 x 1200 dpi and costs less. The Brother matches 25 ppm but tops out at 600 x 600 dpi.
- Do I need the Brother if I only print?
- No. The Brother's main advantage is copying and scanning. If you never copy, the Canon covers printing at a lower price.
- Which handles heavier monthly printing?
- The Canon. Its recommended volume is 150 to 2,500 pages a month, against 1,500 for the Brother.
- Is the Brother worth the extra $129?
- Only if you need a copier and scanner in one machine. For printing alone, the Canon is faster, sharper and cheaper.
- Which connects better to a wired office network?
- The Canon. It has Gigabit Ethernet, USB 2.0 and Wi-Fi. The Brother lists Wi-Fi and USB.
- Which is smaller?
- The Canon. It measures 16.8 x 16.5 x 10.5 in and weighs 27.56 lbs. The Brother is 16.1 x 18.7 x 14.5 in.