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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother DCP-7030 & HL-960⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models DCP-7030 and HL-960 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother DCP-7030⁩

⁦DCP-7030⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦Brother HL-960⁩

⁦HL-960⁩

Brother

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦DCP-7030⁩ ⁦HL-960⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes —
Mobile Printing — —
Security Features — —
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦428 mm⁩ —
Depth ⁦396 mm⁩ —
Height ⁦257 mm⁩ —
Weight ⁦8.7 kg⁩ —
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦220-240 V⁩ ⁦120 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦320 W⁩ —
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦8 W⁩ —
General
Product Brand Brother Brother
Product Model ⁦DCP-7030⁩ ⁦HL-960⁩
Product Series DCP —
Product Type Monochrome Laser All-in-One Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print, Scan, Copy Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-2110 / TN-2120⁩ ⁦TN-9000⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦1000 pages⁩ —
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦2600 pages⁩ ⁦9000 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-2100⁩ —
Drum Yield ⁦12000 pages⁩ —
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, A5, A6, B5, B6⁩ ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter, Envelopes⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦76.2 mm⁩ ⁦76.2 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦215.9 mm⁩ ⁦215.9 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦116 mm⁩ ⁦127 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦406.4 mm⁩ ⁦355.6 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Plain, Thin, Thick, Recycled, Bond, Transparency, Label, Envelope Plain, Bond, Recycled, Envelopes, Labels
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦163 g/m²⁩ ⁦163 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦251 sheets⁩ —
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦251 sheets⁩ —
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦1 sheets⁩ ⁦1 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ —
Scanning
Scanner Type Flatbed —
Optical Scan Resolution ⁦600 x 2400 dpi⁩ —
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦22 ppm⁩ —
First Page Out Black ⁦10 s⁩ —
Print Resolution ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩ —
Warm-up Time ⁦18 s⁩ —
Standard Memory ⁦16 MB⁩ —
Maximum Memory ⁦16 MB⁩ —
Internal Storage ⁦0 GB⁩ —
Print Languages GDI —
Copying
Black Copy Speed ⁦22 cpm⁩ —
Copy Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ —
Maximum Copies ⁦99 copies⁩ —
Copy Zoom Range 25-400 % —

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose DCP-7030 if you need:

  • USB
  • Higher Width: ⁦428 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦396 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦257 mm⁩

Choose HL-960 if you need:

  • Higher Replacement Black Toner Yield: ⁦9000 pages⁩ vs ⁦2600 pages⁩
  • Higher Minimum Custom Media Length: ⁦127 mm⁩ vs ⁦116 mm⁩

Overall, choosing between DCP-7030 and HL-960 depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Print Technology (Laser) and Product Brand (Brother). They differ mainly on USB. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between DCP-7030 and HL-960?

DCP-7030 and HL-960 share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Product Brand (Brother), Maximum Paper Size (Legal), Minimum Custom Media Width (⁦76.2 mm⁩).

The main differences: Printer Functions (DCP-7030: Print, Scan, Copy, HL-960: Print).

DCP-7030 may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-960 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.