Product comparison · 2 laser printers

Brother HL-L1242W 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi vs Brother HLL1240WZU1 laser printer

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  • 70specifications compared
  • 3differ
  • 67identical
  • 6known for one product only

Key differences

  • Weight
    • HL-L1242W 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi:4.76 kg
    • HLL1240WZU1 laser printer:4.6 kg
  • Package weight
    • HL-L1242W 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi:5.73 kg
    • HLL1240WZU1 laser printer:5.7 kg
  • Included cartridge capacity (black)
    • HL-L1242W 2400 x 600 DPI A4 Wi-Fi:450 pages
    • HLL1240WZU1 laser printer:350 pages

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Comparison of HL-L1242W, HLL1240WZU1
76 specifications
Printingidentical
ColourNoNo
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeManualManual
Maximum resolution2400 x 600 DPI2400 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)20 ppm20 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)10 s10 s
Booklet printing functionYesYes
Watermark printingYesYes
Economical printingYesYes
Featuresidentical
Recommended duty cycle0 - 2000 pages per month0 - 2000 pages per month
Printing coloursBlackBlack
Number of print cartridges11
Replacement cartridgesTN1150TN1150
Input & output capacityidentical
Total number of input trays11
Total input capacity150 sheets150 sheets
Total output capacity50 sheets50 sheets
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Paper tray media typesPlain paper, Recycled paperPlain paper, Recycled paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5A4, A5
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)B5B5
Non-ISO print media sizes16K, Executive, Folio, Legal, Letter16K, Executive, Folio, Legal, Letter
Paper tray media weight65 - 105 g/m²65 - 105 g/m²
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portYesYes
Networkidentical
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANNoNo
Wi-Fi DirectYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
BluetoothNoNo
Near Field Communication (NFC)NoNo
Security algorithms64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, SMTP-AUTH, SSL/TLS, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, SMTP-AUTH, SSL/TLS, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE
Supported network protocols (IPv4)ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA (AutoIP), WINS/NetBIOS name resolutions, DNS Resolver, LLMNR Receiver, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, SNMPv1/v2c/v4, TFTP Server, ICMP, Web Services (Print), mDNS, SMTP Client, IPP/IPPS, FTP Server, HTTP/HTTPS Server, TFTP ClientARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA (AutoIP), WINS/NetBIOS name resolutions, DNS Resolver, LLMNR Receiver, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, SNMPv1/v2c/v4, TFTP Server, ICMP, Web Services (Print), mDNS, SMTP Client, IPP/IPPS, FTP Server, HTTP/HTTPS Server, TFTP Client
Supported network protocols (IPv6)NDP, RA, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR Receiver, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port / Port9101, SNMPv1/v2c/v4, TFTP Server, ICMPv7, Web Services (Print), IPP/IPPS, SMTP Client, FTP Server, HTTP/HTTPS Server, TFTP ClientNDP, RA, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR Receiver, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port / Port9101, SNMPv1/v2c/v4, TFTP Server, ICMPv7, Web Services (Print), IPP/IPPS, SMTP Client, FTP Server, HTTP/HTTPS Server, TFTP Client
Mobile printing technologiesApple AirPrint, Brother Mobile Connect, Mopria Print ServiceApple AirPrint, Brother Mobile Connect, Mopria Print Service
Performanceidentical
Internal memory64 MB64 MB
Card reader integratedNoNo
Sound pressure level (printing)52 dB52 dB
Sound pressure level (quiet mode)18 dB18 dB
Sound power level (printing)6.66 dB6.66 dB
Sound power level (standby)4.8 dB4.8 dB
Designidentical
Market positioningHome & officeHome & office
Product colourBlackBlack
Built-in displayNoNo
Poweridentical
Power consumption (printing)380 W380 W
Power consumption (off)0.28 W0.28 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)0.31 kWh/week0.31 kWh/week
AC input voltage220 - 240 V220 - 240 V
AC input frequency50/60 Hz50/60 Hz
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64
Mac operating systems supportedYesYes
Linux operating systems supportedYesYes
Other operating systems supportedChromeOSChromeOS
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)10 - 32.5 °C10 - 32.5 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)0 - 40 °C0 - 40 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Storage relative humidity (H-H)20 - 80%20 - 80%
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Width340 mm340 mm
Depth238 mm238 mm
Height189 mm189 mm
WeightDiffers4.76 kg4.6 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package width418 mm418 mm
Package depth316 mm316 mm
Package height336 mm336 mm
Package weightDiffers5.73 kg5.7 kg
Packaging content1 differ
Cartridge(s) includedYesYes
Included cartridge capacity (black)Differs450 pages350 pages
Warranty cardYesYes
Cables includedACAC
Printer drum includedYesYes
Quick installation guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
All-in-one functionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePrint
Mac compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Colour scanningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
FunctionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePrint
Print speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 mm/sec
PrintingMono printingMono printing

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