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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother DCP-8025D & HL-2130⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models DCP-8025D and HL-2130 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother DCP-8025D⁩

⁦DCP-8025D⁩

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Reference model ⁦Brother HL-2130⁩

⁦HL-2130⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦DCP-8025D⁩ ⁦HL-2130⁩
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 ⁦368 mm⁩
Depth ⁦444 mm⁩ ⁦360 mm⁩
Height ⁦469 mm⁩ ⁦183 mm⁩
Weight ⁦18.8 kg⁩ ⁦6.7 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦220-240 V⁩ ⁦220-240 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦450 W⁩ —
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦14 W⁩ ⁦0.8 W⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Brother
Product Model ⁦DCP-8025D⁩ ⁦HL-2130⁩
Product Series DCP HL Series
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-3030 / TN-3060⁩ ⁦TN-2010⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦3500 pages⁩ ⁦700 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦6700 pages⁩ ⁦1000 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-3000⁩ ⁦DR-2200⁩
Drum Yield ⁦20000 pages⁩ ⁦12000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal —
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, A5, A6, B5, B6⁩ ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Letter⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦69.9 mm⁩ ⁦76.2 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦215.9 mm⁩ ⁦216 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, Thin, Thick, Recycled, Bond, Label, Envelope
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦161 g/m²⁩ ⁦163 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦300 sheets⁩ ⁦250 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦550 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 —
First Page Out Black ⁦12 s⁩ —
Print Resolution ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩
Warm-up Time ⁦18 s⁩ ⁦7 s⁩
Processor Speed — ⁦200 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦32 MB⁩ ⁦8 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦128 MB⁩ —
Internal Storage ⁦0 GB⁩ —
Print Languages ⁦GDI, PCL 6, BR-Script 3⁩ —
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 DCP-8025D if you need:

  • Ethernet
  • Security Features: Optional print-server access controls and Web-based management
  • Higher Width: ⁦532 mm⁩ vs ⁦368 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦444 mm⁩ vs ⁦360 mm⁩

Choose HL-2130 if you need:

  • Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: ⁦76.2 mm⁩ vs ⁦69.9 mm⁩
  • Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: ⁦216 mm⁩ vs ⁦215.9 mm⁩
  • Higher Maximum Media Weight: ⁦163 g/m²⁩ vs ⁦161 g/m²⁩
  • Higher Processor Speed: ⁦200 MHz⁩

Overall, choosing between DCP-8025D and HL-2130 depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Print Technology (Laser) and Print Resolution (⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩). They differ mainly on Ethernet. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between DCP-8025D and HL-2130?

DCP-8025D and HL-2130 share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Print Resolution (⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩), USB (Yes), Input Voltage (⁦220-240 V⁩).

The main differences: Printer Functions (DCP-8025D: Print, Scan, Copy, HL-2130: Print).

DCP-8025D may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-2130 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.