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Brother HL-L8260CDWLT laser printer Colour vs HP Color LaserJet Pro M254dw Colour

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  • 43specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 18identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

  • Maximum resolution
    • HL-L8260CDWLT laser printer Colour:2400 x 600 DPI
    • Color LaserJet Pro M254dw Colour:600 x 600 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • HL-L8260CDWLT laser printer Colour:31 ppm
    • Color LaserJet Pro M254dw Colour:22 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • HL-L8260CDWLT laser printer Colour:31 ppm
    • Color LaserJet Pro M254dw Colour:22 ppm
  • Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • HL-L8260CDWLT laser printer Colour:14 ppm
    • Color LaserJet Pro M254dw Colour:12 ppm
  • Duplex print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • HL-L8260CDWLT laser printer Colour:14 ppm
    • Color LaserJet Pro M254dw Colour:12 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • HL-L8260CDWLT laser printer Colour:15 s
    • Color LaserJet Pro M254dw Colour:10.2 s
  • Recommended duty cycle
    • HL-L8260CDWLT laser printer Colour:0 - 3000 pages per month
    • Color LaserJet Pro M254dw Colour:150 - 2500 pages per month
  • Number of print cartridges
    • HL-L8260CDWLT laser printer Colour:2
    • Color LaserJet Pro M254dw Colour:4

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Comparison of HL-L8260CDWLT, M254dw
98 specifications
Printing6 differ
ColourYesYes
Print technologyLaserLaser
Duplex printingYesYes
Duplex printing modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAuto
Maximum resolutionDiffers2400 x 600 DPI600 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs31 ppm22 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs31 ppm22 ppm
Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs14 ppm12 ppm
Duplex print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs14 ppm12 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs15 s10.2 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source11.8 s
Secure printingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Features3 differ
Maximum duty cycleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source40000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleDiffers0 - 3000 pages per month150 - 2500 pages per month
Printing coloursBlack, Cyan, Magenta, YellowBlack, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
Number of print cartridgesDiffers24
Page description languagesDiffersBR-Script 3, PCL 6, PDF 1.7, XPSPCL 5c, PCL 6, PCLm, PostScript 3, URF
HP segmentKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome, Home office
Input & output capacity2 differ
Total number of input trays22
Total input capacityDiffers500 sheets250 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers150 sheets100 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 sheets
Maximum output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 sheets
Multi-Purpose trayKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityKnown for one50 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum ISO A-series paper sizeA4A4
Paper tray media typesDiffersLetterhead, Plain paper, Recycled paperBond paper, Card stock, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Heavy paper, Labels, Letterhead, Lightweight paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, Postcard, Pre-printed, Recycled paper, Rough paper, Transparencies
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)A4, A5, A6A4, A5, A6
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB5, B6
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10, B5, C5, DL, Monarch
Multi-purpose tray media typesKnown for oneBond paper, Glossy paper, Letterhead, Plain paper, Recycled paperUnknown — not stated by the source
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneExecutive, Legal, LetterUnknown — not stated by the source
Custom media widthKnown for one76.2 - 215.9 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Custom media lengthKnown for one127 - 355.6 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper tray media weightKnown for one60 - 105 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose Tray media weightKnown for one60 - 163 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Standard interfacesEthernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LANEthernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN
USB 2.0 ports quantity11
USB connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A
Network4 differ
Wi-FiYesYes
Ethernet LANYesYes
Cabling technologyDiffers10/100/1000Base-T(X)10/100Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data ratesDiffers10,100,1000 Mbit/s10,100 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi DirectYesYes
Wi-Fi standards802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Security algorithmsDiffers64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, 802.1x RADIUS, IPSEC, SMTP-AUTH, SNMPv3, SSL/TLS, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSKAES, TKIP, WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPS
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersApple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print ServiceApple AirPrint, HP ePrint, Mopria Print Service
Performanceidentical
Internal memory256 MB256 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256 MB
Memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDDR
Built-in processorYesYes
Processor frequency800 MHz800 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for one49 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Design1 differ
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHome & office
Product colourDiffersBlack, WhiteWhite
Built-in displayYesYes
Colour displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6.86 cm (2.7")
DisplayKnown for oneLCDUnknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs580 W381 W
Power consumption (ready)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 W
Power consumption (off)Differs0.02 W0.1 W
AC input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 - 240 V
AC input frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 32 °C15 - 30 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%30 - 70%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one10 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesBlue Angel, ENERGY STARBlue Angel, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers410 mm392 mm
DepthDiffers486 mm419 mm
HeightDiffers313 mm247.5 mm
WeightDiffers25.4 kg14.8 kg
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1000 x 2190 mm
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source498 mm
Package depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source298 mm
Package heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source510 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source17.4 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Included cartridge capacity (black)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source800 pages
Included cartridge capacity (CMY)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source700 pages
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Brand-specific featuresidentical
HP ePrintKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP JetAdvantage Private PrintKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP JetAdvantage Secure PrintKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Auto-On/Auto-OffKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
HP Management toolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Printer Assistant (UDC); HP Utility (Mac); HP Device Toolbox; HP JetAdvantage Security Manager
HP Software providedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHP Smart App
Logistics dataidentical
Harmonized System (HS) codeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84433210
Pallet gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source579.5 g
Layers per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 pc(s)
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 pc(s)
Technical detailsidentical
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 pc(s)

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