Choose DCP-1200 if you need:
- USB
- Higher Width: 492 mm
- Higher Depth: 456 mm
- Higher Height: 429 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother DCP-1200 & HL-2142
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models DCP-1200 and HL-2142 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | DCP-1200 | HL-2142 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | — |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | — | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 492 mm | — |
| Depth | 456 mm | — |
| Height | 429 mm | — |
| Weight | 17 kg | — |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 120 V | — |
| Power Consumption Printing | 850 W | — |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 14 W | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Brother |
| Product Model | DCP-1200 | HL-2142 |
| Product Series | DCP | HL Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser All-in-One | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-430 / TN-460 | — |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 3000 pages | — |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6000 pages | — |
| Drum Model | DR-400 | — |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | — |
| Supported Paper Sizes | Letter, Legal, A4, Executive, B5, A5 | — |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 70 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 216 mm | — |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 127 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 356 mm | — |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Transparency, Label, Envelope | — |
| Minimum Media Weight | 64 g/m² | — |
| Maximum Media Weight | 158 g/m² | — |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheets | — |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 250 sheets | — |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | — |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | — |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed + ADF | — |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | — |
| ADF Capacity | 50 sheets | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 12 ppm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 15 s | — |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | — |
| Warm-up Time | 45 s | — |
| Standard Memory | 8 MB | — |
| Maximum Memory | 8 MB | — |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | Brother Printing System, PCL 4, HP LaserJet IIP | — |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 12 cpm | — |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | — |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | — |
| Copy Zoom Range | 25-400 % | — |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
What is the difference between DCP-1200 and HL-2142?
DCP-1200 and HL-2142 share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Product Brand (Brother).
The main differences: Printer Functions (DCP-1200: Print, Scan, Copy, HL-2142: Print).
DCP-1200 may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-2142 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.