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Brother HL-4050CDNLT Colour vs HP Color LaserJet 2605dn

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  • 35specifications compared
  • 24differ
  • 11identical
  • 112known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • HL-4050CDNLT Colour:2400 x 600 DPI
    • Color LaserJet 2605dn:600 x 600 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • HL-4050CDNLT Colour:20 ppm
    • Color LaserJet 2605dn:12 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • HL-4050CDNLT Colour:20 ppm
    • Color LaserJet 2605dn:10 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • HL-4050CDNLT Colour:16 s
    • Color LaserJet 2605dn:20 s
  • Time to first page (colour, normal)
    • HL-4050CDNLT Colour:17 s
    • Color LaserJet 2605dn:20 s
  • Total input capacity
    • HL-4050CDNLT Colour:800 sheets
    • Color LaserJet 2605dn:250 sheets
  • Total output capacity
    • HL-4050CDNLT Colour:150 sheets
    • Color LaserJet 2605dn:125 sheets
  • Maximum input capacity
    • HL-4050CDNLT Colour:800 sheets
    • Color LaserJet 2605dn:500 sheets

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HL-4050CDNLT Colour

Model HL-4050CDNLT

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Printing5 differ
ColourYesYes
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Maximum resolutionDiffers2400 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs20 ppm12 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs20 ppm10 ppm
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs16 s20 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Differs17 s20 s
Economical printingYesYes
Warm-up timeKnown for one33 sUnknown — not stated by the source
N-up printingKnown for one4, 9, 16, 25Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Maximum duty cycleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source35000 pages per month
Number of print cartridgesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Input & output capacity3 differ
Total input capacityDiffers800 sheets250 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers150 sheets125 sheets
Maximum input capacityDiffers800 sheets500 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source125 sheets
Total number of input traysKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose trayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityKnown for one50 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling6 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Maximum print sizeDiffers210 x 297 mm216 x 356 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersBond paper, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paperBond paper, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A5, A6A4, A5
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)DiffersB5, B6B5
Non-ISO print media sizesDiffersExecutive, Folio, Letter, LegalLetter
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB5
Duplex media weight60 - 105 g/m²60 - 105 g/m²
Media size (tray 1)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4, A5, B5 (ISO, JIS), 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm
Media types supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePaper (bond, brochure, color, glossy, letterhead, photo, plain, preprinted, prepunched, recycled, rough), transparencies, labels, envelopes, cardstock
Media weight (tray 1)Differs60 - 105 gsm60 to 176 g/m²
Multi-Purpose Tray media weightKnown for one60 - 163 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
Network readyYesYes
Supported network protocols (IPv4)DiffersTCP/IP (IPv4 & IPv6)Via embedded network solution: TCP/IP (IP Direct Mode, LPD, SLP, Bonjour, BOOTP/DHCP/AutoIP, WINS, SNMP v 1, HTTP)
Wi-FiKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ethernet LANKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Internal memory64 MB64 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers576 MB320 MB
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFreescale Coldfire V5e
Processor frequency300 MHz300 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one54 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Powersave acoustic emissionKnown for one6.6 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound power level (standby)Known for one30 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
Power consumption (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source18 W
Power consumption (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.01 W
Power consumption (printing)Known for one510 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one20 WUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Minimum RAMKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source128 MB
Minimum processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePentium II
Minimum storage drive spaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source150 MB
Minimum system requirements for MacintoshKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceG3 processor, 150 MB available hard disk space, CD-ROM drive, USB or network port & cable
Operational conditionsidentical
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-20 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 90%
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STARENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers29.1 kg19.9 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs419 x 475 x 317 mm407 x 453 x 395 mm
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source407 x 453 x 415 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1000 x 2250 mm
Packaging data1 differ
Package weightDiffers33.4 kg23.6 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP PCL 6 HP PostScript Level 3 Toolbox HP Photosmart Premier
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source398.2 kg
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 pc(s)
Other features5 differ
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePentium II processor (Pentium III or greater recommended), 192 MB RAM (full install) or G3 processor (G4 processor recommended) 128 MB RAM, 150 MB available hard disk space, CD-ROM, USB or network port & cable
Printer managementKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Toolbox, HP Web JetAdmin, HP Embedded Web server
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source110 - 127 VAC (+/- 10%), 60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz); 220 - 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCISPR 22:1993 +A1 +A2/EN 55022:1994 +A1 +A2 Class B, EN 61000-3-2:2000, EN 61000-3-3:1995+A1, EN 55024:1998+A1 +A2 FCC Title 47 CFR, Part 15 Class B (USA), ICES-003, Issue 4, (Canada), GB9254-1998, EMC Directive 89/336/EEC with CE Marking (Europe) other EMC approvals as required by individual countr
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 2000/XP/2003/Vista, Mac OS X 10.2.4 +Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Professional, Server 2003, Vista Mac OS X v 10.2.8, v 10.3, v 10.4 +
Downloadable softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDownload HP Universal Print Driver for Windows, Windows CD image, Windows XP Home, XP Professional, and XP Professional x64 drivers (PCL 6 and PostScript Level 3 emulation), Mac CD Image, Web JetAdmin
Networking featuresDiffers10/100Base-TX10/100Base-TX, RJ45
Product dimensions when open (LxWxD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40.9 cm (16.1")
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEC 60950-1 (International), EN 60950-1 (EU), IEC 60825-1+A1+A2, UL/cUL Listed (US/Canada), GS License (Europe), EN 60825-1+A11+A2 Class 1, 21 CFR Ch. 1/SubCh. J (Class 1 Laser/LED Device) GB4943-2001, Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC with CE Marking (Europe). Other safety approvals as required by in
Size (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40.9 cm (16.1")
Standard input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs568 x 624 x 565 mm598 x 523 x 498 mm
Print quality (black, draft quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 DPI
Print quality (black, normal quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 DPI
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 27 °C
I/O portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 Hi-Speed USB (compatible with USB 2.0 specifications) port, 1 built-in Fast Ethernet Print Server (10/100Base-TX, RJ45)
Custom media sizesDiffers(69.9 - 215.9mm) - (116 - 406.4mm)Priority feed slot, 250-sheet input trays: 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4 (210 x 297 mm), A5 (148 x 210 mm), B5 (176 x 250 mm)
Memory upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.320 GB
Print margin bottom (A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Print margin left (A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Print margin right (A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
Print margin top (A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 mm
TypefacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80
Media weights by paper pathKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray 1, 2: 60 to 176 g/m2 (up to 200 g/m2 with HP laser cover papers, up to 220 g/m2 with HP laser glossy photo papers); optional 250-sheet input tray: 60 to 163 g/m2
Recommended media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 105 g/m²
Standard output capacity for envelopesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 sheets
Envelope feederKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.1 B(A)
Acoustic pressure emissionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47 dB
Print quality (colour, best quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 DPI
Duplex print optionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAutomatic (standard)
Print speed (colour, full-page colour, normal quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 ppm
Print speed (colour, best quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 ppm
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12 ppm
Colour printing technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLaser
Paper handlingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSingle-sheet priority feed slot, 250-sheet input tray, 125-sheet face-down output bin
Acoustic power emissions (ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source46 dB
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (active, print, copy or scan)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source47 dB(A)
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 dB
Control panelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2-line, 16-character front panel display, 4 buttons (Cancel job, Left arrow, Right arrow, Select); 2 LEDs (Attention, Ready)
Driver updatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcehttp://www.hp.com/support/CLJ2605
Duplex bindingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Duplex supported media sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4
First page out (black&white, A4, ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 s
First page out (black&white, letter, ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 s
Maximum input capacity (tray 1)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 sheets
Maximum paper traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Media handlingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSheetfed
Media size (tray 2)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4, A5, B5 (ISO, JIS), 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm
Media sizes supported (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLetter, legal, executive, envelopes (No 10, Monarch)
Media type and capacity (tray 2)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcesheets: 250
Media weight (tray 2)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 to 176 g/m²
Media weight (tray 3)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 to 163 g/m²
Memory technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory Enhancement technology (MEt)
Operating altitude (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10000 ft
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source597.9 x 523 x 497.8 mm (23.5 x 20.6 x 19.6")
Package weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23.6 kg (52 lbs)
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1198.9 x 1000.8 x 2250.4 mm (47.2 x 39.4 x 88.6")
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source397.3 kg (876 lbs)
Paper handling optional/inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250-sheet input tray
Paper handling standard/inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSingle-sheet priority feed slot, 250-sheet input tray
Paper handling standard/outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source125-sheet face-down output bin
Power consumption (active)Differs85 W255 W
Print quality (black, best quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, best quality, letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 12 ppm
Print speed (colour, best quality, letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 10 ppm
Recommended media weight (duplex, imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 to 28 lb
Security management descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePassword-protected network embedded Web server
Standard input capacity for envelopesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 sheets
Standard output capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 sheets
SureSupply connection typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDirect and Network
SureSupply supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
UNSPSC-codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43212105
Upgrade typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMemory upgradeable to 320 MB; 250-sheet tray, only one additional tray may be added
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source43.8 lb
EmulationsKnown for onePCL 6, BR-Script 3Unknown — not stated by the source
PictBridgeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesKnown for oneFireWire 400, Parallel, USB 2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Direct printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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