Compare Brother DCP-T236 vs Brother DCP-T730DW
In this technical comparison between the Brother DCP-T236 and the Brother DCP-T730DW, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Printers models often comes down to your budget, with prices around Approximately $120 - $145 USD and Approximately $210 - $250 USD.
| Specifications |
Brother DCP-T236 |
Brother DCP-T730DW |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | 2025 | 2025 |
| Sensor Technology | ||
| Technology | Refillable Ink Tank System | Ink Tank System (Refillable) |
| Function | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy |
| Color / Monochrome | Color & Monochrome | Color & Monochrome |
| Print speed | Up to 16.0 ipm (Mono) / 9.0 ipm (Color); Draft speeds up to 27 ppm (Mono) / 11 ppm (Color) | Up to 16.0 ipm (Mono) / 15.5 ipm (Color); Up to 27 ppm (Mono) / 23 ppm (Color) in Eco Mode |
| Image Resolution | Up to 1200 x 6000 dpi (Windows) / 1200 x 3600 dpi (Mac) | Up to 1200 x 6000 dpi (Windows) |
| Duplex printing | No (Manual Only) | Yes (Automatic, up to A4/Letter) |
| Max paper size | A4, Letter, Legal, Mexico Legal, India Legal, Folio, Executive | A4 / Letter / Legal |
| Scan & Copy | ||
| Scanner type | Flatbed (CIS) | Flatbed with CIS (Contact Image Sensor) + 20-sheet ADF |
| Scan resolution | Optical: Up to 1200 x 2400 dpi | Optical: Up to 1200 x 2400 dpi (Flatbed) / Up to 1200 x 600 dpi (ADF) |
| Copy speed | Up to 8.0 ipm (Mono) / 3.0 ipm (Color) | Up to 13.0 ipm (Mono) / 10.5 ipm (Color) |
| Ink / Toner | ||
| Ink type | BTD100BK (Black) and BT5000 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) | BTD100BK (Black) and BT5000 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) |
| Ink cost / page yield | Black: ~7,500 pages | Color: ~5,000 pages | Black: ~7,500 pages | Color: ~5,000 pages per set |
| Number of colors | 4 Colors (CMYK) | 4 Colors (CMYK) |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Input tray capacity | Up to 150 sheets (80 gsm) + 1-sheet Manual Feed Slot | Up to 150 sheets (80 gsm) + 1-sheet Manual Feed Slot |
| Output tray capacity | Up to 50 sheets | Up to 50 sheets |
| Supported media | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled (64-220 gsm) | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled, Envelopes (C5, Com-10, DL, Monarch) |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | No | Dual-band (2.4GHz / 5.0GHz) IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n |
| Ethernet | No | No (Relies on Wireless/USB) |
| Mobile printing | No | Brother Mobile Connect, AirPrint, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Display & Controls | ||
| Screen | No LCD (Status LED indicators for Power and Ink) | 1-Line LCD (16 characters) |
| Buttons | Physical buttons (Power, Mono Copy, Color Copy, Stop/Shortcut) | Physical buttons for Power, Scan, Copy, and Menu navigation |
| Power & Noise | ||
| Power consumption | Copying: ~13W | Ready: 2.0W | Sleep: 0.6W | Off: 0.15W | Ready: 2.5W | Sleep: 0.6W | Off: 0.15W | Copying: ~16W |
| Noise level | Approx. 55.0 dB(A) | Approx. 55.0 dB(A) |
| Body Dimensions | ||
| Size | 390 mm (W) x 343 mm (D) x 148.5 mm (H) | 390 mm (W) × 343 mm (D) × 182.5 mm (H) |
| Weight | 6.3 kg | 8.6 kg |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | DCP-T236 Printer, 1 set of Ink Bottles (BK/C/M/Y), USB Cable, Power Cord, Quick Setup Guide | DCP-T730DW Printer, Full Ink Set (BK/C/M/Y), Power Cord, USB Cable (in some regions), Quick Setup Guide. |
| Price | Approximately $120 - $145 USD | Approximately $210 - $250 USD |
| Full Details | DCP-T236 - Full Specifications | DCP-T730DW - Full Specifications |