Compare Brother DCP-T236 vs Epson EcoTank L3256
In this technical comparison between the Brother DCP-T236 and the Epson EcoTank L3256, 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 180 USD.
| Specifications |
Brother DCP-T236 |
Epson EcoTank L3256 |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | 2025 | 2021 |
| Type | ||
| Technology | Refillable Ink Tank System | On-demand inkjet (Piezoelectric) / Epson Micro Piezo™ |
| Function | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy |
| Color / Monochrome | Color & Monochrome | Color (4-color system) |
| Print speed | Up to 16.0 ipm (Mono) / 9.0 ipm (Color); Draft speeds up to 27 ppm (Mono) / 11 ppm (Color) | Up to 33 ppm (Black) / 15 ppm (Color) |
| Resolution | Up to 1200 x 6000 dpi (Windows) / 1200 x 3600 dpi (Mac) | 5760×1440 dpi |
| Duplex printing | No (Manual Only) | Manual |
| Max paper size | A4, Letter, Legal, Mexico Legal, India Legal, Folio, Executive | Legal (215.9×355.6 mm) / A4 |
| Scan & Copy | ||
| Scanner type | Flatbed (CIS) | Flatbed color image scanner (CIS) |
| Scan resolution | Optical: Up to 1200 x 2400 dpi | 1200×2400 dpi |
| Copy speed | Up to 8.0 ipm (Mono) / 3.0 ipm (Color) | Up to 7.7 ipm (Black) / 3.8 ipm (Color) |
| Ink / Toner | ||
| Ink type | BTD100BK (Black) and BT5000 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) | Dye Ink (Epson 003 or 103 series depending on region) |
| Ink cost / page yield | Black: ~7,500 pages | Color: ~5,000 pages | ~4,500 pages (Black) / ~7,500 pages (Color) |
| Number of colors | 4 Colors (CMYK) | 4 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Input tray capacity | Up to 150 sheets (80 gsm) + 1-sheet Manual Feed Slot | 100 sheets (Plain paper); 20 sheets (Photo paper) |
| Output tray capacity | Up to 50 sheets | 30 sheets (Plain paper) |
| Supported media | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled (64-220 gsm) | A4, A5, A6, B5, 10×15 cm, Envelopes, Legal, Letter |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 | High-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | No | Wi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Mobile printing | No | Epson Smart Panel, Epson iPrint, Email Print, Remote Print Driver |
| Display & Controls | ||
| Screen | No LCD (Status LED indicators for Power and Ink) | No |
| Buttons | Physical buttons (Power, Mono Copy, Color Copy, Stop/Shortcut) | Physical buttons for Power, Wi-Fi, Network Status, Copy (B&W/Color), and Stop |
| Power & Noise | ||
| Power consumption | Copying: ~13W | Ready: 2.0W | Sleep: 0.6W | Off: 0.15W | 12W (Operating), 4.5W (Ready), 0.7W (Sleep) |
| Noise level | Approx. 55.0 dB(A) | Approx. 50 dB(A) (Plain paper) |
| Dimensions | ||
| Size | 390 mm (W) x 343 mm (D) x 148.5 mm (H) | 375×347×179 mm (Width x Depth x Height) |
| 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 | Printer, 4 individual ink bottles (CMYK) + 1 extra Black bottle (varies by region), Power cable, Setup guide, Driver CD |
| Price | Approximately $120 - $145 USD | 180 USD |
| Full Details | DCP-T236 - Full Specifications | EcoTank L3256 - Full Specifications |