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Product comparison · 2 laser printers

Brother HL-2170W Wireless Laser Printer vs Brother HL-5240 laser printer

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  • 28specifications compared
  • 19differ
  • 9identical
  • 22known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • 2400 x 600 DPI
    • 1200 x 1200 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • 22 ppm
    • 28 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • 10 s
    • 8.5 s
  • Total output capacity
    • 100 sheets
    • 150 sheets
  • Media weight (tray 1)
    • 60-105 g/m²
    • 60 - 105 g/m2
  • Network ready
    • Yes
    • No
  • Internal memory
    • 32 MB
    • 16 MB
  • Processor frequency
    • 181 MHz
    • 266 MHz

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Brother

HL-2170W Wireless Laser PrinterView product
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Brother

HL-5240 laser printer

Model HL-5240

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Printing3 differ
ColourNoNo
Print technologyLaserLaser
Maximum resolutionDiffers2400 x 600 DPI1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs22 ppm28 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs10 s8.5 s
N-up printingKnown for one2, 4, 9, 16, 25
Duplex printingKnown for oneNo
Featuresidentical
Printer fontsKnown for oneBitmap, Scalable
Number of bitmap fontsKnown for one12
Number of scalable fontsKnown for one49
Country of originChinaChina
Input & output capacity1 differ
Total input capacity250 sheets250 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers100 sheets150 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for one500 sheets
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5, B6B5, B6
Multi-Purpose Tray media weightKnown for one60 - 163 g/m²
Media weight (tray 1)Differs60-105 g/m²60 - 105 g/m2
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneLetter
Network2 differ
Network readyDiffersYesNo
Supported network protocols (IPv4)DiffersIPv4: TCP/IP, ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA, WINS/NetBIOS, DNS resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Port 9100, IPP, FTP Server, POP before SMTP, SMTP AUTH, APOP, TELNET, SNMP, HTTP, TFTP, SMTP Client, ICMP. IPv6: TCP/IP, NDP, RA, DNS, LLMNR responderTCP/IP, ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, WINS/NetBIOS, LPR/LPD,Port9100, POP3/SMTP, SMBPrint, TELNET, SNMP, HTTP, TFTP
Embedded web serverKnown for oneYes
Performance4 differ
Internal memoryDiffers32 MB16 MB
Processor frequencyDiffers181 MHz266 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs51 dB50 dB
Sound power level (standby)Differs27 dB30 dB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one512 MB
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)80 W80 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one8 W
Power consumption (printing)Known for one610 W
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WidthDiffers450 mm485 mm
DepthDiffers350 mm460 mm
HeightDiffers465 mm490 mm
WeightDiffers7.1 kg8.64 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs368 x 361 x 170.5 mm371 x 383 x 246 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers8.49 kg11.1 kg
Other features2 differ
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Power requirementsKnown for oneAC 220V 50/60 Hz
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows Vista, XP(32 & 64 bit), Server 2003, 2000 Professional. Mac 10.2.4 - recenter, LinuxWindows 95 / 98 /Me & NT4.0 / 2000 / XP Mac OS Linux DOS
EmulationsDiffersPCL6PCL6, BR-Script 3 *3, IBM Pro-Printer XL, Epson FX-850
Fonts includedKnown for oneYes
Wireless technologyKnown for oneYes
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one475 x 454 x 360 mm
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)Known for one20 - 80%
Power consumption (active)Known for one460 W
Networking featuresKnown for oneNC-2100p
Toner cartridgeKnown for oneTN-3130,TN-3170
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for one- PCL Printer Driver & BR Script 3 (PPD file)~ Windows 95 / 98 / Me, & NT4.0 / 2000 / XP - Brother Laser Driver ~ Mac 9.1-9.2, Mac OS X 10.2.4 ~ - GDI Printer Driver - BR-Script 3 (PPD) - Interactive Help

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