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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Apple LaserWriter 4/600 & Brother HL-L6250DN⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models LaserWriter 4/600 and HL-L6250DN within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Apple LaserWriter 4/600⁩

⁦LaserWriter 4/600⁩

Apple

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Reference model ⁦Brother HL-L6250DN⁩

⁦HL-L6250DN⁩

Brother

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦LaserWriter 4/600⁩ ⁦HL-L6250DN⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB — Yes
Ethernet — Yes
Mobile Printing — Brother iPrint&Scan, Apple AirPrint, Mopria
Apple AirPrint — Yes
Mopria — Yes
Security Features — ⁦SMTP-AUTH, SSL/TLS, IPPS, HTTPS, SNMPv3, 802.1x, Kerberos, IPsec⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦386.1 mm⁩ ⁦373 mm⁩
Depth ⁦378.5 mm⁩ ⁦388 mm⁩
Height ⁦160 mm⁩ ⁦287 mm⁩
Weight ⁦6.99 kg⁩ ⁦12.4 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦100-115 V⁩ —
Power Consumption Printing — ⁦740 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep — ⁦6.5 W⁩
General
Product Brand Apple Brother
Product Model ⁦LaserWriter 4/600⁩ ⁦HL-L6250DN⁩
Product Series LaserWriter —
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Included Black Toner Yield — ⁦12000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield — ⁦12000 pages⁩
Drum Yield — ⁦30000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦Letter, Legal, A4, B5, Executive⁩ ⁦A4, Letter, A5, A5 Long Edge, A6, Executive, Legal, Folio, Mexico Legal, India Legal⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width — ⁦76.2 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width — ⁦215.9 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length — ⁦127 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length — ⁦355.6 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Plain, Transparency, Label, Envelope Plain, Thin, Thick, Recycled, Bond, Letterhead, Colored, Envelopes, Labels
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦90 g/m²⁩ ⁦200 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦570 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ —
Multipurpose Tray Capacity — ⁦50 sheets⁩
Output Capacity — ⁦150 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing — Yes
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦4 ppm⁩ ⁦46 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed — ⁦24 ipm⁩
First Page Out Black — ⁦7.5 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦100000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦Up to 5000 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed ⁦16 MHz⁩ ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦2 MB⁩ ⁦256 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦6 MB⁩ ⁦256 MB⁩
Internal Storage ⁦0 GB⁩ —
Print Languages ⁦PostScript Level 2⁩ ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM Proprinter XL, Epson FX-850, PDF 1.7, XPS 1.0⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose LaserWriter 4/600 if you need:

  • Higher Width: ⁦386.1 mm⁩ vs ⁦373 mm⁩
  • Input Voltage: ⁦100-115 V⁩
  • Higher Maximum Input Capacity: ⁦100 sheets⁩
  • Higher Internal Storage: ⁦0 GB⁩

Choose HL-L6250DN if you need:

  • USB
  • Ethernet
  • Mobile Printing: Brother iPrint&Scan, Apple AirPrint, Mopria
  • Apple AirPrint

Overall, choosing between LaserWriter 4/600 and HL-L6250DN 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 4/600 and HL-L6250DN?

LaserWriter 4/600 and HL-L6250DN 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 4/600: ⁦4 ppm⁩, HL-L6250DN: ⁦46 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (LaserWriter 4/600: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩, HL-L6250DN: ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩); Automatic Duplex Printing (LaserWriter 4/600: —, HL-L6250DN: Yes).

LaserWriter 4/600 may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-L6250DN benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.