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Brother HL-5270DNLT laser printer vs HP Color LaserJet 3000 Printer

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  • 29specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 4identical
  • 100known for one product only

Key differences

  • Colour
    • HL-5270DNLT laser printer:No
    • Color LaserJet 3000 Printer:Yes
  • Duplex printing
    • HL-5270DNLT laser printer:Yes
    • Color LaserJet 3000 Printer:No
  • Maximum resolution
    • HL-5270DNLT laser printer:1200 x 1200 DPI
    • Color LaserJet 3000 Printer:600 x 600 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • HL-5270DNLT laser printer:28 ppm
    • Color LaserJet 3000 Printer:29 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • HL-5270DNLT laser printer:8.5 s
    • Color LaserJet 3000 Printer:11 s
  • Maximum input capacity
    • HL-5270DNLT laser printer:550 sheets
    • Color LaserJet 3000 Printer:850 sheets
  • Maximum output capacity
    • HL-5270DNLT laser printer:150 sheets
    • Color LaserJet 3000 Printer:250 sheets
  • Media weight (tray 1)
    • HL-5270DNLT laser printer:60 - 105 g/m²
    • Color LaserJet 3000 Printer:60 - 175 g/m2

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Comparison of HL-5270DNLT laser printer, Color LaserJet 3000 Printer
129 specifications
Printing5 differ
ColourDiffersNoYes
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingDiffersYesNo
Maximum resolutionDiffers1200 x 1200 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs28 ppm29 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 ppm
Warm-up timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source62 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs8.5 s11 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 s
Economical printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Maximum duty cycleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60000 pages per month
Number of print cartridgesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4
Page description languagesKnown for oneBR-Script 3Unknown — not stated by the source
Printer fontsKnown for oneBarcode, Bitmap, PCL, PostScript, ScalableUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of PCL fontsKnown for one66Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of PostScript fontsKnown for one66Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of barcode fontsKnown for one11Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of bitmap fontsKnown for one12Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of scalable fontsKnown for one66Unknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source350 sheets
Total output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 sheets
Maximum input capacityDiffers550 sheets850 sheets
Maximum output capacityDiffers150 sheets250 sheets
Paper tray 2 input capacityKnown for one250 sheetsUnknown — 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 handling3 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Paper tray media typesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEnvelopes, Glossy paper, Labels, Plain paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4, A5
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceExecutive
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB5
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB5, C5, DL
Duplex media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 120 g/m²
Media size (tray 1)DiffersA4, Letter, B5(ISO), A5, B6, A6, ExeA4, A5, B5 (JIS), executive (JIS), envelopes (DL, C5, B5), 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm
Media types supportedDiffersPlain Paper, Bond Paper, Recycled Paper, LabelsPaper (plain, glossy), envelopes, labels, cardstock
Media weight (tray 1)Differs60 - 105 g/m²60 - 175 g/m2
Maximum print sizeKnown for one216 x 356 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose Tray media weightKnown for one60 - 163 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Network readyDiffersYesNo
Supported network protocols (IPv4)DiffersARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA (Auto IP), ICMP, WINS/NetBIOS, DNS, mDNS, LPR/LPD, Port9100, IPP, SMB Print, FTP, SNMP, HTTP, TELNET, SMTP, TFTPVia HP Jetdirect Print Servers: TCP/IP (IP Direct Mode; may require software from the NOS vendor or third party vendor: LPD, FTP, IPP), IPX/SPX, DLC/LLC, AppleTalk, Auto-IP, Apple Rendezvous-compatible, NDS, Bindery, NCP, Telnet, SLP, IGMP, BOOTP/DHCP, WINS, SNMP (v 1, 2c, 3), HTTP
Performance2 differ
Internal memory32 MB32 MB
Maximum internal memoryDiffers544 MB512 MB
Built-in processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMIPS 20KC
Processor frequencyDiffers266 MHz533 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one53 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Sound power level (standby)Known for one27 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs9 W15 W
Power consumption (off)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.5 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one80 WUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Minimum system requirements for MacintoshKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMac OS 9.2, Mac OS X v 10.1, 160 MB available hard disk space, USB port or IEEE 1284-B compliant bidirectional parallel port, CD-ROM drive
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 27 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0 - 35 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 70%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 90%
Weight & dimensions2 differ
WeightDiffers10 kg27.1 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs393 x 384 x 355 mm413 x 510 x 430 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source30.1 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePrint drivers and installation software on CD-ROM (HP PCL 5c, HP PCL 6, HP Postscript emulation)
Logistics dataidentical
Layers per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 pc(s)
Other features8 differ
Mac compatibilityYesYes
Minimum system requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000: 133 MHz processor, 64 MB RAM; Windows XP: 233 MHz processor, 64
Printer managementDiffersBRAdmin Professional, Web BRAdmin, Web Based Management, BRAdmin LightHP Web Jetadmin, HP Easy Printer Care Software, HP Embedded Web Server
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 127 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz); 220 - 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 2 Hz)
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCISPR 22:1993/EN 55022:1994 Class B, EN 61000-3-2:2000, EN 61000-3-3:1995, EN 55024:1998, 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 countries
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows 95/98/Me/NT 4.0/2000 Prof./XP Home Edition/XP Prof., Server 2003 & 2008 Mac OS 9.x, 10.2.4 & recenter LinuxMicrosoft Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Professional, Server 2003, Vista Mac OS 9.2 +
Downloadable softwareKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDownload HP Universal Print Driver Series for Windows 1.0 from http:///go/mpd4w or http:///go/universal_driver
Networking featuresDiffersEthernet 10/100BaseTxVia HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet Embedded Print Server (standard for 3000n, 3000dn, 3000dtn), Gigabit (optional), 802.11g wireless (optional), Bluetooth wireless (optional) Optional HP Jetdirect Fast Ethernet Embedded Print Server
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIEC 60950-1 (International), EN 60950-1 (EU), IEC 60825-1, UL/cUL Listed (US/Canada), GS License (Europe), EN 60825-1 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 individual cou
Size (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.62 cm (3")
Standard input traysDiffersMulti-Purpose Tray, Paper Tray 1&22
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source575 x 570 x 516 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 source17 - 25 °C
I/O portsDiffersIEEE 1284, USB 2.0, Ethernet 10/100Base TX1 USB, 1 EIO
Input capacity for envelopes (primary tray)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 sheets
Custom media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray 1: 76 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm; Tray 2: 148 x 210 to 216 x 356 mm
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4, A5, B5 (JIS), executive (JIS), envelopes (DL, C5, B5)
Memory upgradeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.512 GB
Print margin bottom (A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 mm
Print margin left (A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 mm
Print margin right (A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 mm
Print margin top (A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 mm
TypefacesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source80 built-in fonts available for both PCL and Postscript emulation, printer-matching screen fonts in TrueType format available with the software solution
Recommended media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray 1: 60 - 175; Tray 2: 60 - 120
Standard output capacity for envelopesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 sheets
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.9 B(A)
Acoustic pressure emissionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 dB
Print quality (colour, best quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 DPI
Duplex print optionsDiffersManual Duplex, Auto DuplexManual (driver support provided)
Duty cycle letter size (maximum)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60000 pages per month
Print speed (colour, best quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 ppm
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29 ppm
Colour printing technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP ImageREt 2400
Paper handlingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-sheet multipurpose tray 1, 250-sheet input tray 2, optional 500-sheet paper tray 3, 250-sheet face-down output bin
Acoustic power emissions (ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source53 dB
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (active, print, copy or scan)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source55 dB(A)
Acoustic pressure emissions bystander (ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source39 dB
Control panelDiffersLCD:1 line, 16 digits2-line graphical display, 4 lights (Attention, Data, Ready, Toner), 4 buttons (Help, Menu, Select, Stop), 3 navigation arrow buttons (Back, Down, Up)
Driver updatesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFor a list of printer drivers and updated HP printer software for all supported operating systems, go to http:///support
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 source11 s
First page out (black&white, letter, ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11 s
First page out (black&white, letter, sleep)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source63.5 s
Maximum paper traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Media size (tray 2)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA4, A5, B5 (JIS), 148 x 210 - 216 x 356 mm
Media type and capacity (tray 2)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSheets: 250; labels: 100
Media weight (tray 2)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 120 g/m2
Media weight (tray 3)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 - 120 g/m2
Memory technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR1 SO DIMM
Operating altitude (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8530 ft
Package weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source29.9 kg (66 lbs)
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source499 kg (1100 lbs)
Paper handling optional/inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500-sheet paper tray
Paper handling standard/inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100-sheet multipurpose tray, 250-sheet input tray
Paper handling standard/outputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250-sheet face-down output bin
Power consumption (active)Differs610 W409 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 source30 ppm
Print speed (colour, best quality, letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 ppm
Security management descriptionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceManagement security: SNMP v3, SSL/TLS (HTTPS); Optional network security: IPsec, 802.1x authentication; Wireless network security: Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), WEP encryption (40/64- and 128-bit), 802.1x authentication (EAP-PEAP, LEAP, EAP-TTLS, EAP-TLS, EAP-MD5) with RADIUS servers
Standard output capacity for transparenciesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source60 sheets
Technical featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWork quickly and efficiently with a fast device that delivers black and white and colour in one. Simplify printer maintenance with HP Smart Printing technology in HP supplies and in the printer.* Experience the advantages of colour, but keep its usage in check with HP's colour access controls.
Upgrade typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceColor tables, formatter firmware, software drivers
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27 kg (59.6 lbs)
EmulationsKnown for onePCL6, BR-Script 3, IBM Pro-Printer XL & Epson FX-850Unknown — not stated by the source
Fonts includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source

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