Choose DCP-8020 if you need:
- USB
- Ethernet
- Security Features: Optional print-server access controls and Web-based management
- Higher Width: 532 mm vs 371.6 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother DCP-8020 & HL-1260
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models DCP-8020 and HL-1260 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | DCP-8020 | HL-1260 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | — |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | Optional print-server access controls and Web-based management | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 532 mm | 371.6 mm |
| Depth | 444 mm | 393 mm |
| Height | 469 mm | 326.5 mm |
| Weight | 17.3 kg | 15 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 220-240 V | 110-120 / 220-240 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 450 W | 290 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 14 W | 16 W |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Brother |
| Product Model | DCP-8020 | HL-1260 |
| Product Series | DCP | HL |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser All-in-One | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-3030 / TN-3060 | TN-9000 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 3500 pages | 6000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6700 pages | 6000 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-3000 | DR-6000 |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | 20000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, A5, A6, B5, B6 | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | 148 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 406.4 mm | 356 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Recycled, Bond, Transparency, Label, Envelope, Thick | Plain, Bond, Transparency, Label, Envelope |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 135 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 251 sheets | 650 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 501 sheets | 1150 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed + ADF | — |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 600 x 2400 dpi | — |
| ADF Capacity | 50 sheets | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 16 ppm | 12 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 12 s | 20 s |
| Print Resolution | 2400 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Warm-up Time | 18 s | 60 s |
| Processor Speed | — | 20 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 32 MB | — |
| Maximum Memory | 128 MB | 66 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | 0 GB |
| Print Languages | GDI, PCL 6, BR-Script 3 | PCL 5e, BR-Script 2, HP-GL, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 16 cpm | — |
| Copy Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | — |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | — |
| Copy Zoom Range | 25-400 % | — |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose HL-1260 if you need:
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 16 W vs 14 W
- Higher Included Black Toner Yield: 6000 pages vs 3500 pages
- Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: 90 mm vs 69.9 mm
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: 216 mm vs 215.9 mm
What is the difference between DCP-8020 and HL-1260?
DCP-8020 and HL-1260 share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Product Brand (Brother), Drum Yield (20000 pages), Maximum Paper Size (Legal).
The main differences: Printer Functions (DCP-8020: Print, Scan, Copy, HL-1260: Print); Black Print Speed A4 (DCP-8020: 16 ppm, HL-1260: 12 ppm); Print Resolution (DCP-8020: 2400 x 600 dpi, HL-1260: 600 x 600 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (DCP-8020: —, HL-1260: Yes).
DCP-8020 may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-1260 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.