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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother DCP-8045D & HL-1060⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models DCP-8045D and HL-1060 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother DCP-8045D⁩

⁦DCP-8045D⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦Brother HL-1060⁩

⁦HL-1060⁩

Brother

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦DCP-8045D⁩ ⁦HL-1060⁩
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 ⁦390 mm⁩
Depth ⁦444 mm⁩ ⁦365 mm⁩
Height ⁦469 mm⁩ ⁦245 mm⁩
Weight ⁦18.1 kg⁩ ⁦7.2 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦220-240 V⁩ ⁦110-120 / 220-240 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦450 W⁩ ⁦280 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦14 W⁩ ⁦13 W⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Brother
Product Model ⁦DCP-8045D⁩ ⁦HL-1060⁩
Product Series DCP HL
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-300⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦3500 pages⁩ —
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦6700 pages⁩ ⁦2200 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-3000⁩ ⁦DR-300⁩
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, Letter, Legal, Executive, B5, A5, A6⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦69.9 mm⁩ ⁦70 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦215.9 mm⁩ ⁦216 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦116 mm⁩ ⁦127 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, Organizer
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦161 g/m²⁩ ⁦157 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦300 sheets⁩ ⁦200 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦550 sheets⁩ ⁦200 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 ⁦20 ppm⁩ ⁦10 ppm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦12 s⁩ ⁦15 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Warm-up Time ⁦18 s⁩ ⁦30 s⁩
Processor Speed — ⁦20 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦32 MB⁩ ⁦4 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦160 MB⁩ ⁦36 MB⁩
Internal Storage ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
Print Languages ⁦GDI, PCL 6, BR-Script 3⁩ ⁦PCL 5, Epson FX-850, IBM ProPrinter XL, BR-Script (optional)⁩
Copying
Black Copy Speed ⁦20 cpm⁩ —
Copy Resolution ⁦1200 x 600 dpi⁩ —
Maximum Copies ⁦99 copies⁩ —
Copy Zoom Range 25-400 % —

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose DCP-8045D if you need:

  • USB
  • Ethernet
  • Security Features: Optional print-server access controls and Web-based management
  • Higher Width: ⁦532 mm⁩ vs ⁦390 mm⁩

Choose HL-1060 if you need:

  • Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: ⁦70 mm⁩ vs ⁦69.9 mm⁩
  • Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: ⁦216 mm⁩ vs ⁦215.9 mm⁩
  • Higher Minimum Custom Media Length: ⁦127 mm⁩ vs ⁦116 mm⁩
  • Higher First Page Out Black: ⁦15 s⁩ vs ⁦12 s⁩

Overall, choosing between DCP-8045D and HL-1060 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-8045D and HL-1060?

DCP-8045D and HL-1060 share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Product Brand (Brother), Drum Yield (⁦20000 pages⁩), Maximum Paper Size (Legal).

The main differences: Printer Functions (DCP-8045D: Print, Scan, Copy, HL-1060: Print); Black Print Speed A4 (DCP-8045D: ⁦20 ppm⁩, HL-1060: ⁦10 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (DCP-8045D: ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩, HL-1060: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩); Automatic Duplex Printing (DCP-8045D: Yes, HL-1060: —).

DCP-8045D may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-1060 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.