Xerox Phaser 3020 vs Canon imageCLASS LBP236dw

Detailed Technical Comparison & Buying Guide

Xerox Phaser 3020 Xerox Phaser 3020
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Canon imageCLASS LBP236dw Canon imageCLASS LBP236dw

Xerox Phaser 3020

✅ Very small and fits in tight spaces.
❌ Slower than most other laser printers.

Canon imageCLASS LBP236dw

✅ Exceptional first-page speed; the printer is finished before you stand up.
❌ The design is very 'traditional office'—it won't win any beauty contests.
Feature Xerox Phaser 3020 Canon imageCLASS LBP236dw
Print Technology Mono Laser Monochrome Laser
Colour Output N/A Black
Print Resolution N/A 600 x 600 dpi
Black Print Speed (PPM) 20 ppm 40 ppm
Colour Print Speed (PPM) N/A N/A
First Page Out Time 8.5 sec 5.4 sec
Auto Double-Sided Manual Yes
Input Paper Capacity 150 Sheets 250 Sheets
Output Tray Capacity 100 Sheets 150 Sheets
Supported Paper Sizes N/A A4, A5, A6, B5
Paper Weight Support N/A 60-163 g/m2
Scanner Type N/A None
Scan Resolution N/A N/A
Auto Document Feeder N/A None
Copy Speed N/A No
Wi-Fi Connectivity Yes Yes
Ethernet Support N/A Yes
USB Connectivity N/A Yes
Mobile Printing Support N/A Yes
Display Panel N/A N/A
Monthly Duty Cycle 15,000 pages N/A
Ink/Cartridge System 106R02773 Toner N/A
Borderless Printing N/A N/A
Width 331 mm N/A
Depth 215 mm N/A
Height 188 mm N/A
Machine Weight 4.1 kg N/A
Energy Efficiency N/A N/A
Noise Level (dB) N/A N/A
Processor Speed 600 MHz N/A
Internal Memory 128 MB N/A
Cloud Print Support N/A N/A
Security Features N/A N/A
Compatible OS N/A N/A
Included in Box N/A N/A
Warranty Period N/A N/A
Recommended Use N/A N/A

⚖️ Expert Verdict

The Xerox Phaser 3020 is a basic entry-level printer that’s been around for ages. It’s slow, it doesn't do duplex, and it’s a bit 'old school' in all the wrong ways. The Canon LBP236dw is in a different league—faster, smarter, and way more efficient. The Phaser is okay if you only print once a month, but for any real work, the Canon LBP236dw is the winner. It’s a proper investment that won't leave you waiting around for your documents like they’re stuck on the Central Line during rush hour.

What Owners Are Saying?

Xerox Phaser 3020

RetiredTeacher
"It’s okay for the odd letter, but it feels a bit dated. No duplex printing means I’m manually flipping pages like it’s 1999. Frugal on price, but a faff on time."

Canon imageCLASS LBP236dw

Office_Assistant
"The large touchscreen makes this a doddle to use. It’s fast, quiet, and handles heavy duty cycles without a flicker. Strategic win for our team."

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