Choose DCP-8025D if you need:
- Ethernet
- Security Features: Optional print-server access controls and Web-based management
- Higher Width: 532 mm vs 371 mm
- Higher Depth: 444 mm vs 361 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother DCP-8025D & HL-2030
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models DCP-8025D and HL-2030 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | DCP-8025D | HL-2030 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | Optional print-server access controls and Web-based management | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 532 mm | 371 mm |
| Depth | 444 mm | 361 mm |
| Height | 469 mm | 165.5 mm |
| Weight | 18.8 kg | 6.5 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 220-240 V | 110-120 / 220-240 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 450 W | 450 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 14 W | 5 W |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Brother |
| Product Model | DCP-8025D | HL-2030 |
| 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-2000 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 3500 pages | 1500 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6700 pages | 2500 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-3000 | DR-2000 |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | 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, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.9 mm | 69.9 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | 215.9 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | 116 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 406.4 mm | 406.4 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Recycled, Bond, Transparency, Label, Envelope, Thick | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Thick, Card Stock, Envelope, Label, Transparency |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 161 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 300 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 550 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 50 sheets | 1 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 100 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 | 16 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 12 s | 10 s |
| Print Resolution | 2400 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 600 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 10000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | 18 s | 18 s |
| Processor Speed | — | 96 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 32 MB | 8 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 128 MB | 8 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | 0 GB |
| Print Languages | GDI, PCL 6, BR-Script 3 | Brother Printing System |
| 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-2030 if you need:
- Higher Monthly Duty Cycle: 10000 pages/month
- Higher Processor Speed: 96 MHz
What is the difference between DCP-8025D and HL-2030?
DCP-8025D and HL-2030 share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Black Print Speed A4 (16 ppm), USB (Yes), Power Consumption Printing (450 W).
The main differences: Printer Functions (DCP-8025D: Print, Scan, Copy, HL-2030: Print); Print Resolution (DCP-8025D: 2400 x 600 dpi, HL-2030: 1200 x 600 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (DCP-8025D: Yes, HL-2030: —).
DCP-8025D may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-2030 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.