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Xerox VersaLink C500/DN
Brother HL-L3280CDW
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TypePrinter Only
TechnologyLaser
SuperTank
No
Wireless
No
ColorYes
Duplex Printing
Automatic
Print Technology
Laser
TypePrinter Only
SuperTank
No
Wireless
Yes
ColorYes
Duplex Printing
Automatic
Our Verdict
Xerox VersaLink C500/DN
Brother HL-L3280CDW
The Brother HL-L3280CDW and the Xerox VersaLink C500/DN are both print-only color laser printers. The Xerox prints much faster, up to 45 pages per minute, and its input tray can hold a lot of paper, making it a better option for high-volume printing. Although the Xerox printer's toner cartridges cost significantly more than the Brother's, they yield considerably more prints, resulting in a lower cost-per-print. However, the Xerox model's connectivity is more of a hassle because you have to buy the wireless adapter separately to use Wi-Fi.
Variants
- VersaLink C500/DN (White)
- VersaLink C500/N (White)
- HL-L3280CDW (White)
- HL-L3220CDW (White)
- HL-L3295CDW (White)
- HL-L3240CDW (White)
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Main Differences for
Home
Home
Threshold
Home
6.9
6.9
Cartridge
10
9.2
Expected Maintenance
9.5
7.5
Connectivity
3.0
8.5
Cost-Per-Print
8.8
8.3
Color Accuracy
4.0
5.5
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
9.5
8.0
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Type
Printer Only
Printer Only
Dimensions
0.0
6.5
ISO View Picture
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Height
17.5" (44.4 cm)
10.8" (27.4 cm)
Width
16.8" (42.7 cm)
15.7" (39.9 cm)
Depth
18.3" (46.5 cm)
15.8" (40.2 cm)
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Max Height
21.7" (55.1 cm)
10.9" (27.7 cm)
Max Width
16.8" (42.7 cm)
15.7" (39.9 cm)
Max Depth
30.5" (77.5 cm)
19.6" (49.9 cm)
Weight
61.1 lbs (27.7 kg)
34.0 lbs (15.4 kg)
Display Screen
9.5
8.0
Display Screen Picture
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Display Screen
Yes
Yes
Display Screen Size
5.0" (12.6 cm)
2.6" (6.7 cm)
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Cartridge
10
9.2
Cartridge Picture In The Printer
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Technology
Laser
SuperTank
No
No
Photo Cartridge
No
No
Color
Yes
Yes
Number Of Color Cartridges
3
3
Black Cartridge Model
Xerox 106R03862
TN229BK
Tested Black Page Yield
325 prints
78 prints
Estimated Black Page Yield
6,175 prints
1,482 prints
Color Cartridge Model
Xerox 106R03859/60/61 (C/M/Y)
TN229C/M/Y
Tested Color Page Yield
150 prints
57 prints
Estimated Color Page Yield
3,191 prints
1,212 prints
Third-Party Cartridge
Purchased One Worked
Not Found At Time Of The Review
Ink Type
Toner
Toner
High Yield Cartridge
Yes
Yes
Expected Maintenance
9.5
7.5
Ink Related Maintenance
Not Needed
Not Needed
Drum Unit
A Separate Unit
A Separate Unit
Risk Of Clogging
10
Print Technology
Laser
Scanner Features
0.0
0.0
Scanner Flatbed Picture
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Scanner
No Scanner
No Scanner
ADF Capacity
N/A
N/A
Scan Speed
N/A
N/A
Duplex Scanning
No
No Scanner
Max Flatbed Scan Size
No Flatbed
No Scanner
Max ADF Scan Size
No Scanner
No Scanner
Flatbed Hinge Adjustability
N/A
N/A
Fax
No
No
Copy
No
No
OCR Included
No Scanner
No Scanner
Ease Of Unclogging
Printhead Location
No Printhead
Printhead Serviceability
No Printhead
High Flushing Volume
No
In The Box
In the Box Picture
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Scan Quality
N/A
N/A
Scan Quality Photo
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Max Scan Resolution
N/A
N/A
Max Scan Color Depth
N/A
N/A
Battery
Advertised Battery Life
N/A
N/A
Tested Charging Time
N/A
N/A
Efficiency
Cost-Per-Print
8.8
8.3
Printer Total Cost
Black Cartridge Price
155.99 US$
64.46 US$
Color Cartridge Price
428.97 US$
209.97 US$
Black-Only Printing Cost
0.025 US$/print
0.043 US$/print
Color Printing Cost
0.134 US$/print
0.173 US$/print
Photo Printing Cost
0.357 US$/print
0.460 US$/print
Ink Subscription
No
Optional
Printing Speed
9.5
8.6
Printing Speed Video
Black Only Text Document
45 PPM
28 PPM
Color Document
45 PPM
28 PPM
Photo Printing Time
16.0 s
15.0 s
Single Page Out Time (Black Only)
8.0 s
12.0 s
Duplex Printing
Automatic
Automatic
Input Tray Capacity
700 pages
250 pages
Document
Black & White Documents
9.0
9.5
B&W Document Picture
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Color Ink Needed For Black & White
No
No
Color Documents
9.5
9.5
Color Document Picture
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Cost-Per-Print
8.8
8.3
Printer Total Cost
Black Cartridge Price
155.99 US$
64.46 US$
Color Cartridge Price
428.97 US$
209.97 US$
Black-Only Printing Cost
0.025 US$/print
0.043 US$/print
Color Printing Cost
0.134 US$/print
0.173 US$/print
Photo Printing Cost
0.357 US$/print
0.460 US$/print
Ink Subscription
No
Optional
Printing Speed
9.5
8.6
Printing Speed Video
Black Only Text Document
45 PPM
28 PPM
Color Document
45 PPM
28 PPM
Photo Printing Time
16.0 s
15.0 s
Single Page Out Time (Black Only)
8.0 s
12.0 s
Duplex Printing
Automatic
Automatic
Input Tray Capacity
700 pages
250 pages
Document Printing Sizes
Letter (8.5" x 11")
Yes
Yes
Legal (8.5" x 14")
Yes
Yes
Tabloid (11" x 17")
No
No
A6 (105mm x 148mm)
Yes
Yes
A5 (148mm x 210mm)
Yes
Yes
A4 (210mm x 297mm)
Yes
Yes
Max Paper Weight
220 g/m²
163 g/m²
Scanner
Scanner Features
0.0
0.0
Scanner Flatbed Picture
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Scanner
No Scanner
No Scanner
ADF Capacity
N/A
N/A
Scan Speed
N/A
N/A
Duplex Scanning
No
No Scanner
Max Flatbed Scan Size
No Flatbed
No Scanner
Max ADF Scan Size
No Scanner
No Scanner
Flatbed Hinge Adjustability
N/A
N/A
Fax
No
No
Copy
No
No
OCR Included
No Scanner
No Scanner
Scan Quality
N/A
N/A
Scan Quality Photo
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Max Scan Resolution
N/A
N/A
Max Scan Color Depth
N/A
N/A
Photo
Color Gamut
4.5
4.0
Parrots Picture
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Color Range Picture
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Color Accuracy
4.0
5.5
Friends Picture
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Color dE Picture
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Color dE Graph
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Average Color dE
11.20
9.16
Small Details
5.5
4.5
Small Details Photo
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Max Print Resolution (DPI)
1200 x 2400
600 x 2400
Photo Printing Sizes
0.0
0.0
Glossy Paper (4" x 6")
No
No
Glossy Paper (5" x 7")
No
No
Glossy Paper (8" x 10")
No
No
Glossy Paper (8.5" x 11")
No
No
Glossy Paper (13" x 19")
No
No
Borderless Printing
No
No
Mobile App And Connectivity
Connectivity
3.0
8.5
Inputs Picture
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Wireless
No
Yes
Wi-Fi via Router
No
Yes
Wi-Fi Direct
No
Yes
Bluetooth
No
No
Ethernet
Yes
Yes
USB Input To Computer
Yes
Yes
External Storage Support
Yes
No
Apple AirPrint
No
Yes
Mopria Print Service
No
Yes
Mobile App
9.5
9.5
App Printscreen
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Mobile App
Yes
Yes
App Name
Xerox Workplace
Brother Mobile Connect
iOS
Yes
Yes
Android
Yes
Yes
Photo (JPEG, PNG)
Android and iOS
Android and iOS
PDF
Android and iOS
Android and iOS
Microsoft Office Files
Android and iOS
Android and iOS
Text Files (TXT)
Android and iOS
Android and iOS
Webpages (HTML)
No
No
OS Compatibility
Windows
Fully
Fully
macOS
Fully
Fully
Chrome OS
Fully
Fully
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