Compare Brother DCP-T236 vs Epson EcoTank ET-2860
In this technical comparison between the Brother DCP-T236 and the Epson EcoTank ET-2860, 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 $180 - $220 USD.
| Specifications |
Brother DCP-T236 |
Epson EcoTank ET-2860 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | 2025 | 2024 |
| Type | ||
| Technology | Refillable Ink Tank System | PrecisionCore Heat-Free Inkjet (Refillable Ink Tank) |
| 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) | 10.0 ipm (Mono) / 5.0 ipm (Color); Max Draft: 33 ppm (Mono) / 15 ppm (Color) |
| Resolution | Up to 1200 x 6000 dpi (Windows) / 1200 x 3600 dpi (Mac) | Up to 5760 x 1440 dpi |
| Duplex printing | No (Manual Only) | Yes (Manual only) |
| Max paper size | A4, Letter, Legal, Mexico Legal, India Legal, Folio, Executive | A4 / Letter / Legal (supports long paper up to 1.2 meters) |
| Scan & Copy | ||
| Scanner type | Flatbed (CIS) | Flatbed (CIS) |
| Scan resolution | Optical: Up to 1200 x 2400 dpi | Optical: 1200 x 2400 dpi |
| Copy speed | Up to 8.0 ipm (Mono) / 3.0 ipm (Color) | Approx. 10 sec (Mono) / 16 sec (Color) for a single page |
| Ink / Toner | ||
| Ink type | BTD100BK (Black) and BT5000 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) | Epson 104 Ink Bottles (Dye-based) |
| Ink cost / page yield | Black: ~7,500 pages | Color: ~5,000 pages | Black: ~4,500 pages | Color: ~7,500 pages |
| 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 | 100 Sheets (Rear feed) |
| Output tray capacity | Up to 50 sheets | 30 Sheets |
| Supported media | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled (64-220 gsm) | Plain paper, Photo paper (up to 300g/m²), Envelopes (C6, DL) |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | No | Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n), Wi-Fi Direct |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Mobile printing | No | Epson Smart Panel app, Apple AirPrint, Epson Connect |
| Display & Controls | ||
| Screen | No LCD (Status LED indicators for Power and Ink) | No LCD screen (Status LED indicators only) |
| Buttons | Physical buttons (Power, Mono Copy, Color Copy, Stop/Shortcut) | Physical buttons (Power, Wi-Fi, Network Status, Copy Color/Mono, Stop) |
| Power & Noise | ||
| Power consumption | Copying: ~13W | Ready: 2.0W | Sleep: 0.6W | Off: 0.15W | 12W (Copying) | 4.5W (Ready) | 0.7W (Sleep) |
| Noise level | Approx. 55.0 dB(A) | Approx. 50.0 dB(A) |
| Dimensions | ||
| Size | 390 mm (W) x 343 mm (D) x 148.5 mm (H) | 375 mm (W) x 347 mm (D) x 179 mm (H) |
| Weight | 6.3 kg | 3.9 kg |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | DCP-T236 Printer, 1 set of Ink Bottles (BK/C/M/Y), USB Cable, Power Cord, Quick Setup Guide | ET-2860 Printer, 4x 65ml Ink Bottles (Full set), Power Cable, Setup Guide |
| Price | Approximately $120 - $145 USD | Approximately $180 - $220 USD |
| Full Details | DCP-T236 - Full Specifications | EcoTank ET-2860 - Full Specifications |