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Product comparison · 2 laser printers

Brother HL-2040 laser printer vs Brother HL-6050D laser printer

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 5identical
  • 27known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • 2400 x 600 DPI
    • 1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 20 ppm
    • 24 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • 10 s
    • 11 s
  • Total input capacity
    • 250 sheets
    • 500 sheets
  • Internal memory
    • 8 MB
    • 32 MB
  • Processor model
    • SPARClite
    • Aurora SPARClite
  • Processor frequency
    • 96 MHz
    • 200 MHz
  • Sound power level (standby)
    • 51 dB
    • 39 dB

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Brother

HL-2040 laser printer

Model HL-2040

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B

Brother

HL-6050D laser printer

Model HL-6050D

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Printing3 differ
ColourNoNo
Print technologyKnown for oneLaser
Duplex printingKnown for oneYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers2400 x 600 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs20 ppm24 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs10 s11 s
Featuresidentical
Page description languagesKnown for onePCL 6
Country of originChinaChina
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total input capacityDiffers250 sheets500 sheets
Multi-Purpose trayKnown for oneYes
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityKnown for one100 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for one500 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for one250 sheets
Total output capacityKnown for one100 sheets
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print size210 x 297 mm210 x 297 mm
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneB5, B6
Multi-Purpose Tray media weightKnown for one60 - 161 g/m²
Media weight (tray 1)Known for one60 - 105 g/m2
Media types supportedKnown for onePlain Paper, Bond Paper, Recycled Paper
Networkidentical
Network readyKnown for oneNo
Supported network protocols (IPv4)Known for oneTCP/IP, AppleTalk, IPX/SPX, DLC/LLC, NetBEUI
Performance4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers8 MB32 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one160 MB
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor modelDiffersSPARCliteAurora SPARClite
Processor frequencyDiffers96 MHz200 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one52 dB
Sound power level (standby)Differs51 dB39 dB
Powersave acoustic emissionKnown for one30 dB
Power1 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs450 W600 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one110 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one8 W
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers456 mm550 mm
DepthDiffers355 mm460 mm
HeightDiffers470 mm630 mm
WeightDiffers7.25 kg20.9 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs371 x 361 x 165.5 mm400 x 425 x 310 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers8.59 kg24 kg
Other features1 differ
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneYes
Printer managementKnown for oneBRAdmin Professional, Web BRAdmin
CompatibilityKnown for onePC & Mac
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 95 / 98 /Me / NT4.0 / 2000 / XP Mac OS 9.1- 9.2 Mac OSX 10.2.4 or greaterWindows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000/XP & Vista. Mac OS 8.6-9.2, OS X 10.1-10.2 Linux
Networking featuresKnown for oneEthernet 10/100BaseTx
Custom media sizesKnown for one(69.9 - 215.9mm) x (116 - 406.4mm)
Wireless option typeKnown for one802.11b/g
Toner cartridgeKnown for oneTN-2000

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