Main trade-off
Brother MFC-L5710DW
The published ADF paper-weight range is narrower. Its taller body needs room to open above the scanner.
Head-to-head
Brother MFC-L5710DW vs Canon MF465dw II: Canon feeds thinner originals, Brother suits more monthly printing
The short answer
Choose MFC-L5710DW for a sustained workload above 4,000 and up to 5,000 printed pages a month, within its recommendation. Choose MF465dw II when approved thinner originals or a lower closed body are the harder constraint. Canon accepts 13-28 lb bond originals through its feeder, compared with Brother brochure range of 17-24 lb. Both hold 50 original sheets and neither has a legal-length glass.
Before you choose
The reasoning and the trade-offs
Thin forms can reverse the faster-printer choice
If your office prints heavily but receives thin application forms, start with the originals rather than the print engine. Canon feeder range includes 13- to 16-pound bond originals that are below Brother brochure minimum of 17 lb. That can keep eligible forms in the automated workflow instead of handling them on the glass. Torn, creased or otherwise unsuitable paper still needs the appropriate manual procedure, regardless of weight.
What this is based on
Canon ADF range 13-28 lb bond. Brother US brochure ADF range 17-24 lb. The exclusive lower range is 13 to below 17 lb. Condition, dimensions and coating remain independent requirements.
Main trade-off
Canon MF465dw II
The recommended monthly maximum is 4,000 pages. The lower closed body still needs at least 4 inches around it and space for opened parts.
Brother MFC-L5710DW
- Choose it for
- Cover sustained 4,001- to 5,000-page months within the published recommended maximum.
- Use a 100-sheet multipurpose print tray while plain paper stays in the main drawer.
- Main trade-off
- The published ADF paper-weight range is narrower. Its taller body needs room to open above the scanner.
Canon MF465dw II
- Choose it for
- Feed approved 13- to 16-pound bond originals that fall below the Brother brochure range. Check condition and size too.
- Use a body nearly 3 inches lower, while preserving required lid and ventilation clearance.
- Main trade-off
- The recommended monthly maximum is 4,000 pages. The lower closed body still needs at least 4 inches around it and space for opened parts.
About this comparison
Choose around monthly printing, thinner scan originals and working clearance. Both feed 50 sheets, but the useful differences go beyond a printing-speed headline.
These current monochrome business all-in-ones both supply fax, duplex scanning and 350-sheet print input. They are close alternatives for a home office that mixes printing with document capture.
Winner by situation
Start with what you need it to do
Approved loose originals are 15 lb bond
Below Brother brochure feeder minimum and within Canon range. Check all remaining original restrictions.
- Brother MFC-L5710DW
- Not suitable
- Canon MF465dw II
- Better fit
Routine printing is 4,500 pages monthly
Brother recommendation reaches 5,000, Canon 4,000.
- Brother MFC-L5710DW
- Better fit
- Canon MF465dw II
- Caution
Sixty-sheet packets must be loaded once
Both document feeders hold 50 sheets.
- Brother MFC-L5710DW
- Not suitable
- Canon MF465dw II
- Not suitable
Ordinary print volume and a lower scanner body matter most
Canon body is lower. Required working space must still be available.
- Brother MFC-L5710DW
- Depends
- Canon MF465dw II
- Better fit
What matters in practice
The differences that matter
Thin forms can reverse the faster-printer choice
If your office prints heavily but receives thin application forms, start with the originals rather than the print engine. Canon feeder range includes 13- to 16-pound bond originals that are below Brother brochure minimum of 17 lb. That can keep eligible forms in the automated workflow instead of handling them on the glass. Torn, creased or otherwise unsuitable paper still needs the appropriate manual procedure, regardless of weight.
How we reached this conclusion
Canon ADF range 13-28 lb bond. Brother US brochure ADF range 17-24 lb. The exclusive lower range is 13 to below 17 lb. Condition, dimensions and coating remain independent requirements.
A faster scan claim will not fix repeated feeder loading
For short packets, Canon higher stated scan rate is a reason to investigate its workflow, especially if scanning dominates your day. But if the frustration is splitting a 60-sheet packet while taking calls, both machines still have a 50-sheet feeder. Neither removes that interruption. Look for a genuinely larger feeder rather than expecting a scan-speed upgrade to solve a capacity problem.
How we reached this conclusion
Both ADFs hold 50 supported sheets. ceiling(60/50) = 2 loads on either. Canon up to 100/80 duplex ipm at 300x300, Brother up to 60/42 under stated ISO conditions. No timed end-to-end result is inferred across different processing settings.
Choose which part of the work is actually growing
If two people now print 4,500 pages every month, Brother recommended 5,000-page ceiling fits that pattern while Canon 4,000-page recommendation does not. If printing stays well below 4,000 and you mainly need more usable space above the scanner, Canon lower body may be more valuable. Its manual still requires working clearance, so a shelf that barely fits the closed printer is not a solved installation.
How we reached this conclusion
4,500 lies between the published recommended maxima. Body heights 17.6 and 14.75 differ by 2.85 inches, nearly 3 inches. Clearance is separate from body height.
Choice A
Brother, MFC-L5710DW
MFC-L5710DW
Cover sustained 4,001- to 5,000-page months within the published recommended maximum.
- Best matched use
- Cover sustained 4,001- to 5,000-page months within the published recommended maximum.
Checked facts
- Originals the feeder accepts: Brochure ADF range 17-24 lb bond, 50-sheet capacity at 20 lb.
- Scan rate versus stack size: 50-sheet one-pass duplex ADF. Rated duplex scan speed up to 60 black or 42 color images per minute, with advanced features off.
- Closed body and working space: Closed body 16.4 x 18.1 x 17.6 inches. Standard paper input 350 sheets and output 150.
- Recurring printed workload: Recommended monthly maximum 5,000 pages, up to 48 simplex Letter ppm.
Choice B
Canon, MF465dw II
MF465dw II
Feed approved 13- to 16-pound bond originals that fall below the Brother brochure range. Check condition and size too.
- Best matched use
- Feed approved 13- to 16-pound bond originals that fall below the Brother brochure range. Check condition and size too.
Checked facts
- Originals the feeder accepts: 50-sheet automatic two-sided ADF. Originals may be 13-28 lb bond. Duplex scanning is rated up to 100 black or 80 color images per minute at 300 x 300 dpi.
- Scan rate versus stack size: 50-sheet automatic two-sided ADF. Originals may be 13-28 lb bond. Duplex scanning is rated up to 100 black or 80 color images per minute at 300 x 300 dpi.
- Closed body and working space: Closed body 16.5 x 18.125 x 14.75 inches in the US manual. Leave at least 4 inches around the machine and room for opened parts.
- Recurring printed workload: Recommended monthly maximum 4,000 pages, up to 42 simplex Letter ppm.
Meaningful differences
What changes the fit
| What changes | Brother MFC-L5710DW | Canon MF465dw II | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Originals the feeder accepts | Brochure ADF range 17-24 lb bond, 50-sheet capacity at 20 lb. | 50-sheet automatic two-sided ADF. Originals may be 13-28 lb bond. Duplex scanning is rated up to 100 black or 80 color images per minute at 300 x 300 dpi. | Check thin originals before choosing the printer. A feeder capacity does not establish material compatibility. |
| Scan rate versus stack size | 50-sheet one-pass duplex ADF. Rated duplex scan speed up to 60 black or 42 color images per minute, with advanced features off. | 50-sheet automatic two-sided ADF. Originals may be 13-28 lb bond. Duplex scanning is rated up to 100 black or 80 color images per minute at 300 x 300 dpi. | Both hold 50 sheets. Canon quotes a higher scan rate, but this does not remove a reload from a 60-sheet packet. |
| Closed body and working space | Closed body 16.4 x 18.1 x 17.6 inches. Standard paper input 350 sheets and output 150. | Closed body 16.5 x 18.125 x 14.75 inches in the US manual. Leave at least 4 inches around the machine and room for opened parts. | Canon is lower, but its opening and clearance rules still control installation. |
| Recurring printed workload | Recommended monthly maximum 5,000 pages, up to 48 simplex Letter ppm. | Recommended monthly maximum 4,000 pages, up to 42 simplex Letter ppm. | Sustained printing can favor Brother even when the scan workflow favors Canon. |
What you give up
Every choice has a cost
If you choose Brother MFC-L5710DW
- Heavy printed stock above 28 lb bond changes to the half-speed, straight-output procedure, so rear access matters.
If you choose Canon MF465dw II
- Do not confuse MF465dw II, US item 7188C006, with the earlier model or assume every software workflow uses its maximum scan rate.
Recommendation switch
The decision flips if...
Sustained print volume exceeds 4,000 monthly and originals fit the Brother feeder rules
Choose Brother MFC-L5710DW. 5710 offers the higher recommended print workload.
Eligible thinner originals or the lower body determine the setup
Choose Canon MF465dw II. Canon covers those specific constraints, within its workload and clearance limits.
The actual problem is loading more than 50 originals at once
Choose neither. Choose a larger ADF instead of treating scan speed as capacity.
What matters in practice
Before you choose
You print enough to need a business machine, but the originals you receive and the space where you scan may matter more than print speed.
What this comparison cannot tell you
- Different scan claims are not a matched file-completion benchmark.
- Canon body dimensions are taken from the exact manual rather than mixed rounded retailer dimensions.
- Neither model prints in color or has a legal-length glass.
What the facts say
What the comparison shows
Useful conclusions from the current laser printers comparison, followed by the checked facts used to reach them.
See the checked facts and calculation notes
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Brother MFC-L5710DW
Cover sustained 4,001- to 5,000-page months within the published recommended maximum.
Use a 100-sheet multipurpose print tray while plain paper stays in the main drawer.
See price & reviews on AmazonCanon MF465dw II
Feed approved 13- to 16-pound bond originals that fall below the Brother brochure range. Check condition and size too.
Use a body nearly 3 inches lower, while preserving required lid and ventilation clearance.
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