Compare Brother DCP-T236 vs Canon Pixma TS3720
In this technical comparison between the Brother DCP-T236 and the Canon Pixma TS3720, 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 $60 - $80 USD.
| Specifications |
Brother DCP-T236 |
Canon Pixma TS3720 |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | 2025 | July 2024 |
| Sensor Technology | ||
| Technology | Refillable Ink Tank System | Inkjet (FINE Hybrid Ink System) |
| 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) | 7.7 ipm (Mono) / 4.0 ipm (Color) |
| Image Resolution | Up to 1200 x 6000 dpi (Windows) / 1200 x 3600 dpi (Mac) | Up to 4800 x 1200 dpi |
| Duplex printing | No (Manual Only) | No (Manual Only) |
| Max paper size | A4, Letter, Legal, Mexico Legal, India Legal, Folio, Executive | Legal (8.5" x 14") |
| Scan & Copy | ||
| Scanner type | Flatbed (CIS) | Flatbed (CIS) |
| 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. 3.0 ipm (Color); First copy out in ~28 seconds |
| Ink / Toner | ||
| Ink type | BTD100BK (Black) and BT5000 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) | 2-Cartridge System (PG-275 Pigment Black & CL-276 Dye Color) |
| Ink cost / page yield | Black: ~7,500 pages | Color: ~5,000 pages | Standard: ~100 pages | XL: ~300-400 pages (Black) / ~300 pages (Color) |
| Number of colors | 4 Colors (CMYK) | 4 Colors (CMYK using a tri-color cartridge) |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Input tray capacity | Up to 150 sheets (80 gsm) + 1-sheet Manual Feed Slot | 60 Sheets (Rear tray) |
| Output tray capacity | Up to 50 sheets | typically ~25-30 sheets |
| Supported media | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled (64-220 gsm) | Plain Paper, Glossy Photo Paper, Magnetic Photo Paper, Restickable Photo Paper |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | No | Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz / 5.0GHz), 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) | 1.5" Segment LCD (Monochrome) |
| Buttons | Physical buttons (Power, Mono Copy, Color Copy, Stop/Shortcut) | Physical buttons for Power, Setup, Wi-Fi, Color Copy, Black Copy, and Stop |
| Power & Noise | ||
| Power consumption | Copying: ~13W | Ready: 2.0W | Sleep: 0.6W | Off: 0.15W | ~8W (Copying) | ~1.3W (Standby) | ~0.3W (Off) |
| Noise level | Approx. 55.0 dB(A) | Approx. 48.0 dB(A) (Quiet Mode available) |
| Body Dimensions | ||
| Size | 390 mm (W) x 343 mm (D) x 148.5 mm (H) | 437 mm (W) x 328 mm (D) x 147 mm (H) |
| Weight | 6.3 kg | 3.9 kg (8.7 lbs) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | DCP-T236 Printer, 1 set of Ink Bottles (BK/C/M/Y), USB Cable, Power Cord, Quick Setup Guide | PIXMA TS3720 Printer, Starter Ink Cartridges (PG-275/CL-276), Power Cord, 3 sheets of 4x6 Photo Paper. |
| Price | Approximately $120 - $145 USD | Approximately $60 - $80 USD |
| Full Details | DCP-T236 - Full Specifications | Pixma TS3720 - Full Specifications |