Compare Brother DCP-T236 vs Canon Pixma G4270
In this technical comparison between the Brother DCP-T236 and the Canon Pixma G4270, 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 $249 – $299.
| Specifications |
Brother DCP-T236 |
Canon Pixma G4270 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | 2025 | 2023 |
| Type | ||
| Technology | Refillable Ink Tank System | Refillable Ink Tank (FINE Print Head technology) |
| Function | Print, Scan, Copy | 4-in-1 (Print, Scan, Copy, Fax) |
| Color / Monochrome | Color & Monochrome | Color |
| Print speed | Up to 16.0 ipm (Mono) / 9.0 ipm (Color); Draft speeds up to 27 ppm (Mono) / 11 ppm (Color) | 11.0 ipm (Black) / 6.0 ipm (Color) |
| Resolution | Up to 1200 x 6000 dpi (Windows) / 1200 x 3600 dpi (Mac) | Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi |
| Duplex printing | No (Manual Only) | Yes (Manual only |
| Max paper size | A4, Letter, Legal, Mexico Legal, India Legal, Folio, Executive | A4 / Letter / Legal (up to 8.5" x 47" banners) |
| Scan & Copy | ||
| Scanner type | Flatbed (CIS) | Flatbed (CIS) + 35-Sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) |
| Scan resolution | Optical: Up to 1200 x 2400 dpi | 600 x 1200 dpi (Optical) |
| Copy speed | Up to 8.0 ipm (Mono) / 3.0 ipm (Color) | Approx. 3.2 ipm (Color ESAT) |
| Ink / Toner | ||
| Ink type | BTD100BK (Black) and BT5000 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) | GI-21 Series (Pigment Black, Dye-based Color) |
| Ink cost / page yield | Black: ~7,500 pages | Color: ~5,000 pages | * Black: ~6,000 pages (up to 7,600 in Economy mode) Color (CMY): ~7,700 pages (up to 8,100 in Economy mode) |
| Number of colors | 4 Colors (CMYK) | 4 (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Input tray capacity | Up to 150 sheets (80 gsm) + 1-sheet Manual Feed Slot | 100 Sheets (Rear Tray) |
| Output tray capacity | Up to 50 sheets | ~50 Sheets |
| Supported media | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled (64-220 gsm) | Plain paper, Photo Paper Plus Glossy II, Magnetic Photo Paper, Envelopes, Cardstock (up to 265 g/m²) |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | No | Dual-band (2.4/5.0 GHz) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac & Wi-Fi Direct |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Mobile printing | No | Canon PRINT app, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, PIXMA Cloud Link |
| Display & Controls | ||
| Screen | No LCD (Status LED indicators for Power and Ink) | 1.35" Square LCD (Monochrome with Backlight) |
| Buttons | Physical buttons (Power, Mono Copy, Color Copy, Stop/Shortcut) | Full numeric keypad (for Fax/Copy count) and dedicated function buttons |
| Power & Noise | ||
| Power consumption | Copying: ~13W | Ready: 2.0W | Sleep: 0.6W | Off: 0.15W | 15W (Printing/Copying), 0.6W (Standby), 0.1W (Off) |
| Noise level | Approx. 55.0 dB(A) | Approx. 48.0 dB(A) |
| Dimensions | ||
| Size | 390 mm (W) x 343 mm (D) x 148.5 mm (H) | 416 x 337 x 212 mm (Trays closed) |
| Weight | 6.3 kg | 7.16 kg (Approx. 15.8 lbs) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | DCP-T236 Printer, 1 set of Ink Bottles (BK/C/M/Y), USB Cable, Power Cord, Quick Setup Guide | Printer, Full set of GI-21 Ink Bottles, Print Heads, Fax Cable, Power Cord, Documentation |
| Price | Approximately $120 - $145 USD | $249 – $299 |
| Full Details | DCP-T236 - Full Specifications | Pixma G4270 - Full Specifications |