Compare Brother DCP-T236 vs HP DeskJet 4222e
In this technical comparison between the Brother DCP-T236 and the HP DeskJet 4222e, 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 $100.00.
| Specifications |
Brother DCP-T236 |
HP DeskJet 4222e |
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| Launch | ||
| Version | 2025 | 2024 |
| Type | ||
| Technology | Refillable Ink Tank System | HP Thermal Inkjet |
| Function | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Copy, Scan, Wireless, Send Mobile 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) | Up to 8.5 ppm (Black) / 5.5 ppm (Color) |
| Resolution | Up to 1200 x 6000 dpi (Windows) / 1200 x 3600 dpi (Mac) | Up to 1200 x 1200 rendered dpi (Black) / 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi (Color) |
| Duplex printing | No (Manual Only) | Manual (driver support provided) |
| Max paper size | A4, Letter, Legal, Mexico Legal, India Legal, Folio, Executive | A4, B5, A6, DL envelope |
| Scan & Copy | ||
| Scanner type | Flatbed (CIS) | Flatbed & 35-page Auto Document Feeder (ADF) |
| Scan resolution | Optical: Up to 1200 x 2400 dpi | Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (Optical) |
| Copy speed | Up to 8.0 ipm (Mono) / 3.0 ipm (Color) | Up to 6 cpm (Black) / 3 cpm (Color) |
| Ink / Toner | ||
| Ink type | BTD100BK (Black) and BT5000 (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) | Pigment-based (Black); Dye-based (Tri-color) |
| Ink cost / page yield | Black: ~7,500 pages | Color: ~5,000 pages | HP 305 Standard: ~120 pages black / ~100 pages color HP 305XL High Yield: ~240 pages black / ~200 pages color |
| Number of colors | 4 Colors (CMYK) | 2 (1 Black, 1 Tri-color) |
| Paper Handling | ||
| Input tray capacity | Up to 150 sheets (80 gsm) + 1-sheet Manual Feed Slot | 60 sheets |
| Output tray capacity | Up to 50 sheets | 25 sheets |
| Supported media | Plain, Inkjet, Glossy, Recycled (64-220 gsm) | Plain paper, Photo paper, Brochure paper |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 | 1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | No | Dual-band Wi-Fi with self-healing capabilities |
| Ethernet | No | No |
| Mobile printing | No | HP app, Apple AirPrint, Mopria Certified |
| Display & Controls | ||
| Screen | No LCD (Status LED indicators for Power and Ink) | Icon LCD Display |
| Buttons | Physical buttons (Power, Mono Copy, Color Copy, Stop/Shortcut) | 7 Buttons (Power, Cancel, Resume, Info, Wi-Fi, Color Copy, Black Copy) |
| Power & Noise | ||
| Power consumption | Copying: ~13W | Ready: 2.0W | Sleep: 0.6W | Off: 0.15W | 2.8 W (Ready), 1.53 W (Sleep), 0.3 W (Off) |
| Noise level | Approx. 55.0 dB(A) | 54 dB(A) (Active printing) |
| Dimensions | ||
| Size | 390 mm (W) x 343 mm (D) x 148.5 mm (H) | 428 ×332 ×200 mm |
| Weight | 6.3 kg | 4.82 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, Setup Black Cartridge, Setup Tri-color Cartridge, Regulatory flyer, Setup guide, Reference guide, Power cord. |
| Price | Approximately $120 - $145 USD | $100.00 |
| Full Details | DCP-T236 - Full Specifications | DeskJet 4222e - Full Specifications |