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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Apple LaserWriter 16/600 & Brother HL-2040⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models LaserWriter 16/600 and HL-2040 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Apple LaserWriter 16/600⁩

⁦LaserWriter 16/600⁩

Apple

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Reference model ⁦Brother HL-2040⁩

⁦HL-2040⁩

Brother

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦LaserWriter 16/600⁩ ⁦HL-2040⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB — Yes
Ethernet Yes —
Mobile Printing — —
Security Features — —
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦424.2 mm⁩ ⁦371 mm⁩
Depth ⁦429.3 mm⁩ ⁦361 mm⁩
Height ⁦307.3 mm⁩ ⁦165.5 mm⁩
Weight ⁦18.14 kg⁩ ⁦6.5 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦100-120 V⁩ ⁦110-120 / 220-240 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦390 W⁩ ⁦450 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦26 W⁩ ⁦5 W⁩
General
Product Brand Apple Brother
Product Model ⁦LaserWriter 16/600⁩ ⁦HL-2040⁩
Product Series LaserWriter HL
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model — ⁦TN-2000⁩
Included Black Toner Yield — ⁦1500 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦6000 pages⁩ ⁦2500 pages⁩
Drum Model — ⁦DR-2000⁩
Drum Yield — ⁦12000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦Letter, Legal, A4, B5⁩ ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width — ⁦69.9 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width — ⁦215.9 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length — ⁦116 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length — ⁦406.4 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Plain, Bond, Textured, Colored, Transparency, Label, Envelope Plain, Bond, Recycled, Thick, Card Stock, Envelope, Label, Transparency
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦120 g/m²⁩ ⁦161 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦350 sheets⁩ ⁦250 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦850 sheets⁩ ⁦250 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦1 sheets⁩
Output Capacity — ⁦100 sheets⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦16 ppm⁩ ⁦20 ppm⁩
First Page Out Black — ⁦10 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 600 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦10000 pages/month⁩
Warm-up Time — ⁦18 s⁩
Processor Speed ⁦25 MHz⁩ ⁦96 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦8 MB⁩ ⁦8 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦32 MB⁩ ⁦8 MB⁩
Internal Storage ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PostScript Level 2, PCL 5⁩ Brother Printing System

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose LaserWriter 16/600 if you need:

  • Ethernet
  • Higher Width: ⁦424.2 mm⁩ vs ⁦371 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦429.3 mm⁩ vs ⁦361 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦307.3 mm⁩ vs ⁦165.5 mm⁩

Choose HL-2040 if you need:

  • USB
  • Higher Power Consumption Printing: ⁦450 W⁩ vs ⁦390 W⁩
  • Black Toner Model: ⁦TN-2000⁩
  • Higher Included Black Toner Yield: ⁦1500 pages⁩

Overall, choosing between LaserWriter 16/600 and HL-2040 depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print) and Print Technology (Laser). They differ mainly on USB. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between LaserWriter 16/600 and HL-2040?

LaserWriter 16/600 and HL-2040 share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Product Type (Monochrome Laser Printer), Maximum Paper Size (Legal).

The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (LaserWriter 16/600: ⁦16 ppm⁩, HL-2040: ⁦20 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (LaserWriter 16/600: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩, HL-2040: ⁦1200 x 600 dpi⁩).

LaserWriter 16/600 may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-2040 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.