The catch
Brother HL-L6210DW
It has no scanner, and its tall body takes up room of its own.
Side by side
Brother HL-L6210DW vs Canon LBP246dw II: Beyond 4,000 pages a month, Brother is the fit
Quick verdict
Long print runs and a workload above 4,000 pages a month point to the HL-L6210DW. A lower-volume office that wants fast monochrome output from a shorter body is better matched by the LBP246dw II.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
The refill count shifts with a five-hundred-page job
With every standard tray filled with suitable paper, the Brother has room for a 500-sheet simplex job. At least one reload is needed on the Canon. Duplex output changes how many sheets you use, so count physical sheets and not document pages.
Where this comes from
Standard input is 620 sheets against 350. The example assumes simplex, the same stock in both trays and no covers.
The catch
Canon LBP246dw II
You will need another device to scan.
Brother HL-L6210DW
- Why pick it
- You want more paper loaded than one ream
- Monthly output for you tops 4,000 pages
- The catch
- It has no scanner, and its tall body takes up room of its own.
Canon LBP246dw II
- Why pick it
- You care about a lower printer body
- You do not go beyond 4,000 pages in a month
- The catch
- You will need another device to scan.
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What this page compares
Paper refills, recommended monthly workload and closed height are where these two differ. Find the print-only laser that suits long monochrome jobs and your workspace.
Long print runs and a workload above 4,000 pages a month point to the HL-L6210DW. A lower-volume office that wants fast monochrome output from a shorter body is better matched by the LBP246dw II.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
Five hundred single-sided sheets printed in one run
Under the stated loading assumptions, Brother’s standard input capacity is enough.
- Brother HL-L6210DW
- Better fit
- Canon LBP246dw II
- Caution
Every month, six thousand pages
Brother alone has this within its recommended monthly range.
- Brother HL-L6210DW
- Better fit
- Canon LBP246dw II
- Caution
A low open shelf over the printer
Closed, the Canon is shorter, but access clearances still have to be checked.
- Brother HL-L6210DW
- Depends
- Canon LBP246dw II
- Better fit
Paper originals to scan
Print-only describes both models.
- Brother HL-L6210DW
- Not suitable
- Canon LBP246dw II
- Not suitable
In practice
Differences you will notice
The refill count shifts with a five-hundred-page job
With every standard tray filled with suitable paper, the Brother has room for a 500-sheet simplex job. At least one reload is needed on the Canon. Duplex output changes how many sheets you use, so count physical sheets and not document pages.
How we worked this out
Standard input is 620 sheets against 350. The example assumes simplex, the same stock in both trays and no covers.
The Canon’s closed body is lower
Listed height is 11.4 inches for the Brother and 9.8 for the Canon, a 1.6-inch difference. Either still needs the working clearance specified for trays, paper access and ventilation.
How we worked this out
The exact Brother DW brochure gives 11.4 inches and Canon gives 9.8, a difference of 1.6 inches. The 16.6-inch field on the Brother website belongs to a different extra-tray configuration, so it is not used.
Only one recommendation covers six thousand pages
Canon’s 4,000-page recommended ceiling is exceeded by a regular 6,000-page month. Brother’s 8,000-page recommendation still covers it, and that is a clearer reason to upgrade than an occasional large job.
How we worked this out
Recommended monthly maximum from the manufacturer: 8,000 against 4,000.
Option A
Brother, HL-L6210DW
HL-L6210DW
Big black-and-white jobs without stopping often to reload paper.
- Best for
- You want more paper loaded than one ream
Facts we checked
- Standard paper input: Holds 620 sheets
- Monthly ceiling recommended: 8,000 pages
- Output on Letter: Up to 50 ppm
- Height when closed: 11.4 inches
Option B
Canon, LBP246dw II
LBP246dw II
A 100-sheet multipurpose tray, kept separate, for frequent print runs.
- Best for
- You care about a lower printer body
Facts we checked
- Standard paper input: Holds 350 sheets
- Monthly ceiling recommended: 4,000 pages
- Output on Letter: Up to 42 ppm
- Height when closed: 9.8 inches
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | Brother HL-L6210DW | Canon LBP246dw II | In practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard paper input | 620 sheets | 350 sheets | Longer jobs need fewer paper reloads on the Brother. |
| Recommended monthly ceiling | 8,000 pages | 4,000 pages | Use this figure, not the maximum duty cycle, to size recurring workloads. |
| Letter output | Up to 50 ppm | Up to 42 ppm | Continuous batches are where rated throughput counts most. |
| Closed height | 11.4 inches | 9.8 inches | Before trays and access clearance, the Canon stands 1.6 inches lower. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With Brother HL-L6210DW
- Color charts end up printed in black and white.
With Canon LBP246dw II
- Canon’s recommended range is exceeded by regular workloads above 4,000 pages a month.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
Printing each month regularly goes beyond 4,000 pages
Go with Brother HL-L6210DW. The published workload recommendation fits the Brother.
A shorter body appeals to you for moderate-volume printing
Go with Canon LBP246dw II. A lower unit on the Canon keeps duplex output fast.
On top of printing, you need scanning
Neither model fits. A multifunction printer is the better choice.
Decision guide
How to decide
If your jobs run long and your workload is above 4,000 pages a month, the HL-L6210DW is the right one. The LBP246dw II suits an office with lower volume that still wants fast monochrome output and a shorter body.
Judge by a typical month
Printing one large job once is not like an office that repeats it each week, and Brother’s higher recommended monthly volume suits the repeating office. A busy desk with moderate total output can still live within Canon’s lower recommendation.
Tally the sheets in the tray
Printed on both sides, a 500-page document may take 250 sheets. A 620-sheet input matters more when jobs are single-sided or when several people print without anyone refilling in between.
Optional trays change the picture
An optional 550-sheet cassette is available for the Canon. It can erase the standard-capacity gap, though it costs more and makes the machine taller. Compare what is really in your basket.
Neither one handles paper coming in
Two-sided output is possible on both, but neither can scan a signed form. When your office digitizes documents every day, factor in the cost and space of a separate scanner before settling on a print-only model.
What this page can’t tell you
- Speeds are rated by the manufacturers and have not been compared in matched hands-on tests.
- Real content changes toner yields, which come from standardized test documents.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the laser printers we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
Show the facts and the math
| Product | Needs it meets | Facts we checked | Sources |
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| Brother HL-L6210DW |
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| Canon LBP246dw II |
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