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Experts prefer Canon imageCLASS LBP6030w over Canon Imageclass LBP6230dw

On 6 Jan 2025 (1 month ago) we went through 60 Laser Printer expert endorsements .

Currently, Canon imageCLASS LBP6030w received 1 endorsement from Popular Mechanics (8 Jun 2021). Meanwhile, Canon Imageclass LBP6230dw did not receive any endorsements this month.

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N/A $158
Canon imageCLASS LBP6030w
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Endorsement summary:

  • On 8 Jun 2021 Popular Mechanics ranked Canon imageCLASS LBP6030w as #5
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    #5 out of 6 Canon imageCLASS LBP6030w
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MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, in Jan 2025 neither Canon imageCLASS LBP6030w nor Canon Imageclass LBP6230dw were recommended by key experts who publish Laser Printers recommendations.
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- $850
Canon imageClass MF743Cdw
The Canon imageClass MF743Cdw laser printer is a high-performance printer suitable for small to medium-sized businesses that require a printer that can handle different paper sizes and types, with a fast print speed, high-quality prints, and a wide range of connectivity options.
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Brother HL-L2460DW
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HP Neverstop MFP 1202w
The HP Neverstop MFP 1202w is a monochrome laser printer that offers high-quality black-and-white prints, Wi-Fi and USB connectivity options, and a refillable toner tank system for a lower per-page cost of consumables.
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Brother MFCL2750DW
The Brother MFCL2750DW is a monochrome laser printer that offers fast and efficient printing of black and white documents, automatic duplex printing, a range of connectivity options, and a single-pass Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) that supports automatic duplexing on up to 50 sheets at a time, making it a convenient option for small businesses or home offices that need to print large volumes of documents.
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.

Expert reviews [2]

60
Total expert reviews: 2
  • with a score: 1
  • without a score: 1
Highest score by PCMag
60
Average score based on 2 reviews
60
Lowest score by PCMag
60

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The Canon imageClass LBP6030w is a little pricey, but it offers suitable speed and output quality for a personal monochrome laser printer and is smaller than most inkjets.
+ pros
  • Small and light, even for a personal printer.
  • Wi-Fi.
- cons
  • Low paper capacity.
  • No duplexer.
  • Lacks Ethernet connection.
  • High initial and running costs.
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Expert reviews [3]

83
Total expert reviews: 3
  • with a score: 3
  • without a score: 0
Highest score by techadvisor
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Average score based on 3 reviews
83
Lowest score by Trusted Reviews
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The Canon imageClass LBP6230dw is a fast and compact monochrome laser printer that is suitable for both personal and shared use in a micro office. It offers mobile printing, Ethernet and Wi-Fi connectivity options, and a balance of speed, paper handling, and output quality, but has a relatively high running cost compared to some other models.
+ pros
  • Small enough to share a desk with, but capable enough to serve as a shared printer in a micro office.
  • Attractive balance of speed, paper handling, and output quality.
  • Convenience of mobile printing and both Ethernet and Wi-Fi as connection options for a network.
- cons
  • Relatively high running cost, at a claimed 4.1 cents per page.
  • Limited mobile printing support, as it can only print from Android and iOS phones and tablets by connecting to the printer through a Wi-Fi access point on your network.
  • Text quality is at the low end of the range that includes the vast majority of monochrome lasers.
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From Seller:
  • FAST PRINT SPEEDS: Print up to 19 pages per minute.
  • COMPACT DESIGN: Space-saving, compact design fits anywhere in your home, school or small office.
  • WIRELESS CONNECTIVITY: Print from almost anywhere in your workspace using your compatible mobile device.
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From Seller:
  • Wireless, Monochrome Laser Printer.
  • Print up to 26ppm.
  • Space-saving, compact design fits almost anywhere in your workspace.
  • Print up to 8.5" x 14".
  • 250-sheet maximum paper capacity.
  • Print from your compatible mobile device.
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Printing
Print Speed Print speed measures how many pages a printer can print in one minute—in pages per minute, or PPM. This is a manufacturer reported number, so keep in mind that it’s in their best interest to report th ... Show more
Up to 19 ppm (1-sided plain paper letter)
Up to 16 ppm (2-sided plain paper letter) Up to 26 ppm (1-sided plain paper letter)
Resolution Resolution, measured in maximum Dots Per Inch or dpi, indicates the relative quality of the print you receive. The more dpi, the sharper the print and the better the quality. Dots per inch quite liter ... Show more
Up to 600 x 600 dpi (2400 x 600 dpi quality)
Up to 16 ppm (2-sided plain paper letter) Up to 26 ppm (1-sided plain paper letter)
Duty Cycle Duty cycle measures the maximum number of pages a device can print per month. It can range from 5,000 pages for low end, personal printers to 100,000 or more for high-tech office printers. If you prin ... Show more
5,000 pages
8,000 pages
Auto-Duplex Printing Duplex printing refers to the printer’s ability to print on both sides of a sheet of paper, or double-sided. When a printer is auto-duplex capable, it can print double-sided automatically. Manual dupl ... Show more
No
Yes
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) The automatic document feeder, or ADF, is a tray that automatically feeds paper into the printer usually for scanning, copying, and sometimes faxing (if the printer has the fax feature). Once a job is ... Show more
No
No
Paper
Paper Handling Not all printers can handle all sizes of paper. If you plan to print photos, envelopes, labels, or other variations from the typical 8.5x11" letter paper, you’ll need a printer that has settings to su ... Show more
  • Letter
  • Legal
  • A4
  • A5
  • B5
  • Executive
  • Letter
  • Legal
  • A4
  • A5
  • B5
  • Executive
Paper Types Not all printers can handle all types of paper. To print with different paper weights and styles, such as glossy photo paper or thicker card stock, your printer must have settings that support that pa ... Show more
  • Plain Paper
  • Heavy Paper
  • Transparency
  • Label
  • Envelope
  • Plain Paper
  • Heavy Paper
  • Transparency
  • Label
  • Index Card
  • Envelope
Number of Trays How many paper trays does the printer have?
1
1
Paper Tray Capacity Paper tray capacity indicates the maximum number of sheets of paper that fit in the tray or document feeder. The main tray will likely hold the most paper; the printer may also have one or more backup ... Show more
150 sheets
250 sheets
Scan, Fax, Photocopy

The four main functions of printers are: printing, scanning, photocopying, and faxing. Either your device will be print only, print/scan/copy, or an all-in-one printer that does printing, scanning, copying, and faxing. Note that scanning and copying almost always come together, since the hardware for these features overlaps significantly. Generally speaking, all-in-one printers are larger, so those with space constraints may find this to be an inconvenience. Additionally, printers with a fax feature are typically more expensive. It would be wise to only consider this feature if you plan to fax often. If not, you’ll be satisfied with a print/scan/copy device.

Scanning Does this printer include a scanner?
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No
Type of Scanner If the printer comes with scanning capabilities, there are two possible methods to scan documents: on a flatbed scanner or through a feeder. A flatbed scanner is a sheet of glass on top of the scanner ... Show more
n/a
n/a
Scanner Features Do you plan to scan documents, and if so, what do you want to do with your scan? Scan to email allows you to scan a document and email it to yourself or someone else. Scan to image or PDF allows you t ... Show more
n/a
n/a
Photocopying Can this printer be used as a photocopier?
No
No
Faxing Does this printer include the ability to send/receive faxes?
No
No
Connectivity
Network Connectivity Network printers can be wired or wireless. A printer with a wired network connection uses an Ethernet cord that connects directly to your router. A wireless printer connects to your home or office Wi- ... Show more
Yes
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, 802.11 b/g/n Wireless
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USB Device 2.0 Hi-Speed, 10/100 Base-T Ethernet, 802.11 b/g/n Wireless
Wifi Direct Wi-Fi direct allows your Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as your smartphone, computer, or tablet, to connect to your printer without using a wireless router or network. You can connect to your printer dir ... Show more
No
Yes
Cable Connectivity Outside of Wi-Fi, there are a number of ways a device can connect to a printer. If the printer is not wireless, you’ll have to connect to your printer via USB cable. Some people prefer using the wired ... Show more
Power Cord USB Cable
Power Cord USB Cable
Print from Mobile If you would like to be able to print directly from your smartphone or tablet, you will have to do so through software like AirPrint and Google Cloud Print, or from a brand-specific mobile app like Br ... Show more
Canon Mobile Printing app
Canon Mobile Printing app
Bluetooth Bluetooth is an alternative to Wi-Fi as a way to connect your printer to your computer, phone, or other device wirelessly. Some printers have built-in Bluetooth capabilities, though most printers are ... Show more
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No
Print Directly from Media Printing directly from media, such as a memory card, USB hard drive, slides, or negatives, allows you to skip the middleman and print documents or images without uploading them to a computer first.   ... Show more
Other
iOS or Android device
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Mobile device
LCD

Printers with an LCD screen/display give you the option to control some settings directly on the printer, such as a one-touch print, scan, copy, or fax. You may also be able to adjust print quality, preview the print job, and/or view connection settings. Some screens are programmed to offer setup instructions for easy installation. For those who are not particularly tech savvy, this could be helpful.

LCD screens can be color or black and white, touchscreen or not, and vary in size across brands and models. The larger the touch screen, usually the easier it is to use the controls.

LCD Screen Display Does the printer have an LCD display screen to preview the print job and settings?
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No
Touch Screen Commands Does the printer feature a touch screen for easy command input?
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No
Software
Memory Capacity Internal memory, storage, or memory capacity in a printer will all mean the same thing—the amount of print data the printer can store in the print queue. When you send multiple documents to the printe ... Show more
32 MB
64 MB
Cartridges
Cartridge Model Toner cartridges contain the colored powder that is infused onto paper to print your documents. A monochrome printer will have one toner cartridge with black “ink,” or powder, in it for black and whit ... Show more
Cartridge 125 Black
Cartridge 126
Cartridge Yield While it’s hard to generalize how long toner cartridges last because it’s very dependent on how much you print, what you’re printing, the quality of the device, etc., you should get anywhere from one ... Show more
1,600 pages
2,100 pages
Replace Drum In addition to replacing the “ink” in a laser printer (which is delivered via toner cartridge), you may also need to replace the drum. The drum is the part of the printer that applies heat and pressur ... Show more
Replace toner only
Replace toner only
Monochrome or Color A monochrome printer can only print black and white, and therefore has only one black toner cartridge. If you do not need to print in color, you’ll save a lot of money by investing in a monochrome pri ... Show more
Monochrome printing
Monochrome printing
Physical Features
Weight

12 lbs
 

17 lbs
 
Dimensions
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Portability If you need to print on-the-go, such as at a tradeshow or while traveling, you’ll need a printer that is considered portable. These smaller, typically battery-powered devices are easy to carry and wor ... Show more
No
No
Noise Level How loud a printer can be is measured in the standard sound unit called decibels, or dB. The higher the dB rating, the louder the machine is. Also, the closer you are to the machine, the louder it wil ... Show more
49.3 db
52 db
Other Info
Power Consumption For the energy conscious, or those looking to cut down their power bill, the amount of power your printer consumes may be a concern to you. At different stages, such as standby mode, while printing, a ... Show more
  • Max: 840W or less
  • During Operation: Approx. 320W
  • Standby: Approx. 2.8W
  • Energy Saver: Approx. 1.6W
  • Max: 930W or less
  • During Operation: Approx. 400W
  • Standby: USB/Wired = 1.4W
  • Energy Saver: USB/Wired = 0.9W ; Wireless = 1.6W

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