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Brother HL-L8430CDW laser printer Colour vs Xerox C320_DNI laser printer Colour

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  • 63specifications compared
  • 43differ
  • 20identical
  • 61known for one product only

Key differences

The Xerox C320_DNI laser printer Colour has 4 ppm more print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) than the Brother HL-L8430CDW laser printer Colour (35 ppm vs 31 ppm). The Xerox C320_DNI laser printer Colour has 4 ppm more print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) than the Brother HL-L8430CDW laser printer Colour (35 ppm vs 31 ppm). The Brother HL-L8430CDW laser printer Colour has 2.8 s more time to first page (black, normal) than the Xerox C320_DNI laser printer Colour (9.9 s vs 7.1 s). Duplex printing mode: Auto/Manual on the Brother HL-L8430CDW laser printer Colour, Auto on the Xerox C320_DNI laser printer Colour. Maximum resolution: 2400 x 600 DPI on the Brother HL-L8430CDW laser printer Colour, 4800 x 4800 DPI on the Xerox C320_DNI laser printer Colour.

  • Duplex printing mode
    • HL-L8430CDW laser printer Colour:Auto/Manual
    • C320_DNI laser printer Colour:Auto
  • Maximum resolution
    • HL-L8430CDW laser printer Colour:2400 x 600 DPI
    • C320_DNI laser printer Colour:4800 x 4800 DPI
  • Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • HL-L8430CDW laser printer Colour:31 ppm
    • C320_DNI laser printer Colour:35 ppm
  • Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
    • HL-L8430CDW laser printer Colour:31 ppm
    • C320_DNI laser printer Colour:35 ppm
  • Time to first page (black, normal)
    • HL-L8430CDW laser printer Colour:9.9 s
    • C320_DNI laser printer Colour:7.1 s
  • Time to first page (colour, normal)
    • HL-L8430CDW laser printer Colour:9.9 s
    • C320_DNI laser printer Colour:7.6 s
  • Maximum duty cycle
    • HL-L8430CDW laser printer Colour:60000 pages per month
    • C320_DNI laser printer Colour:65000 pages per month
  • Recommended duty cycle
    • HL-L8430CDW laser printer Colour:0 - 5000 pages per month
    • C320_DNI laser printer Colour:0 - 6000 pages per month

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Comparison of HL-L8430CDW, C320_DNI
124 specifications
Printing6 differ
Duplex printing modeDiffersAuto/ManualAuto
Maximum resolutionDiffers2400 x 600 DPI4800 x 4800 DPI
Print resolution colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4800 x 4800 DPI
Print resolution blackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs31 ppm35 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs31 ppm35 ppm
Warm-up time (from sleep mode)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 s
Time to first page (black, normal)Differs9.9 s7.1 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)Differs9.9 s7.6 s
Print margin bottom (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2 mm
Print margin left (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2 mm
Print margin right (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2 mm
Print margin top (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.2 mm
Booklet printing functionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Secure printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Watermark printingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one20 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Duplex print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one20 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Features6 differ
Maximum duty cycleDiffers60000 pages per month65000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycleDiffers0 - 5000 pages per month0 - 6000 pages per month
Page description languagesDiffersPCL 6, BR-Script 3, PCL XLPCL 5, PCL 6, PDF 1.7, PostScript 3, XPS
Printer fontsDiffersPCL, PostScript, Bitmap, Barcode, ScalableBitmap, PCL, Scalable
Number of PCL fontsDiffers7394
Number of bitmap fontsDiffers122
Number of scalable fontsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source163
Number of PostScript fontsKnown for one66Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of barcode fontsKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
Linear (1D) barcodes supportedKnown for oneInterleaved 2 of 5, Code 39, POSTNET, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A, UPC-E, Codabar, ISBN, Code 128A, Code 128B, Code 128C, EAN 128, Code 93, GS1 DataBar, MSIUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity3 differ
Total number of input traysDiffers23
Total input capacityDiffers300 sheets901 sheets
Total output capacityDiffers150 sheets170 sheets
Paper tray 1 input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source250 sheets
Paper tray 2 input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source650 sheets
Manual feederKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Maximum input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source901 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 handling4 differ
Maximum print sizeDiffers216 x 355 mm216 x 356 mm
Paper tray media typesDiffersPlain paper, Recycled paper, Letterhead, Labels, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Thin paper, Thick paper, Bond paper, Thicker paperBond paper, Card stock, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Heavy media, Labels, Letterhead, Lightweight paper, Plain paper, Pre-printed, Recycled paper, Rough paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A5, A6A4, A5
Custom media widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source98 - 216 mm
Custom media lengthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source148 - 356 mm
Paper tray media weightDiffers60 - 163 g/m²60 - 216 g/m²
Duplex media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source105 g/m²
ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9)Known for oneC5Unknown — not stated by the source
Non-ISO print media sizesKnown for oneExecutive, Legal, Folio, LetterUnknown — not stated by the source
Envelopes sizesKnown for oneC5, Com-10, DL, MonarchUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
USB connectorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-A / USB Type-B
Network3 differ
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Security algorithmsDiffersSSL/TLS, 802.1x RADIUS, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, SMTP-AUTH, SNMP, IPSec, 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, TKIP, AES, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAEEAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, FIPS 140-2, LEAP, PEAP, TLS, WEP, WPA-Personal, WPA2, WPA3
Mobile printing technologiesDiffersMopria Print Service, Apple AirPrint, Brother Mobile ConnectApple AirPrint, Chromebook Native Print, Mopria Print Service
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocols (IPv4)Known for oneARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA(Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS name resolution, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, SMTP Client, IPP/IPPS, FTP Server, CIFS Client, TELNET Server, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP/HTTPS server, TFTP client and server, ICMP, Web Services (Print), SNTP ClieUnknown — not stated by the source
Supported network protocols (IPv6)Known for oneNDP, RA, DNS resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, IPP/IPPS, SMTP Client, FTP Server, CIFS Client, TELNET Server, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP/ HTTPS server, TFTP client and server, ICMPv6, Web Services (Print), SNTP Client, LDAP, LDAPS, SyslogUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Internal memoryDiffers512 MB1000 MB
Internal storage capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Storage mediaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceeMMC
Processor coresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Sound pressure level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source51 dB
Sound power level (printing)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source65 dB
Sound power level (standby)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 dB
Processor frequencyKnown for one1200 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (ready)Known for one31 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Design3 differ
Market positioningDiffersBusinessHome & office
Product colourDiffersGreyWhite
Display diagonalDiffers6.86 cm (2.7")7.11 cm (2.8")
Power3 differ
Power consumption (printing)Differs540 W587 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs7.6 W21.3 W
Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC)Differs0.4 kWh/week0.52 kWh/week
Power consumption (ready)Known for one60 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one330 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (off)Known for one0.04 WUnknown — not stated by the source
System requirements3 differ
Windows operating systems supportedDiffersWindows 10 Education, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 EnterWindows 10, Windows 11
Mac operating systems supportedDiffersMac OS X 15.0 Sequoia, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS 13.1, Mac OS 14.5Mac OS X 11.0 Big Sur, Mac OS X 12.0 Monterey, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura
Server operating systems supportedDiffersWindows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other operating systems supportedKnown for oneChromeOSUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditions2 differ
Operating temperature (T-T)Differs10 - 32.5 °C10 - 32 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Differs20 - 80%15 - 80%
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one0 - 40 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one35 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainability1 differ
Sustainability certificatesDiffersBlue Angel, Nordic Swan Ecolabel, ENERGY STARBlue Angel, ENERGY STAR, EPEAT
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers404 mm455 mm
DepthDiffers473 mm423 mm
HeightDiffers338 mm318 mm
WeightDiffers21.2 kg20.6 kg
Packaging data4 differ
Package widthDiffers606 mm495 mm
Package depthDiffers561 mm595 mm
Package heightDiffers501 mm402 mm
Package weightDiffers26.6 kg23.9 kg
Packaging contentidentical
Cartridge(s) includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Included cartridge capacity (black)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1500 pages
Included cartridge capacity (CMY)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1000 pages
Safety guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Documentation CDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software CDKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Printer drum includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Supported network protocolsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTCP/IP: HTTP/HTTPS, IPP, LPR/LDP, Raw Socket Printing/Port 9100, IPv4/IPv6, MS Web Services WSD-Print, 802.1x, SNMP, ThinPrint, Microsoft Universal Print, Bonjour
Noise levelKnown for one49 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Online services supportedKnown for oneDropbox, Evernote, Google Drive, OneDrive, OneNoteUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for oneGS markUnknown — not stated by the source

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