Choose DCP-8045D if you need:
- Ethernet
- Security Features: Optional print-server access controls and Web-based management
- Higher Width: 532 mm vs 364.7 mm
- Higher Depth: 444 mm vs 247.3 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother DCP-8045D & HP M104a
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models DCP-8045D and M104a within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | DCP-8045D | M104a |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Mobile Printing | — | None (native mobile printing) |
| Security Features | Optional print-server access controls and Web-based management | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 532 mm | 364.7 mm |
| Depth | 444 mm | 247.3 mm |
| Height | 469 mm | 190.6 mm |
| Weight | 18.1 kg | 4.7 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 220-240 V | 220-240 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 450 W | 380 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 14 W | 0.5 W |
| Warranty | — | One-year limited warranty |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | HP |
| Product Model | DCP-8045D | LaserJet M104a |
| Product Series | DCP | LaserJet Pro |
| 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 | CF218A |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 3500 pages | 1400 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6700 pages | 1400 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-3000 | CF219A |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | 12000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | 216 x 356 mm (custom) |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, A5, A6, B5, B6 | A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS) |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.9 mm | 76 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 | Cardstock, Envelopes, Labels, Laser paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, Postcards, Rough paper, Vellum |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 163 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 300 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 550 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 50 sheets | 150 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 | 22 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 12 s | 7.3 s |
| Print Resolution | 2400 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 10000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 150-1500 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | 18 s | — |
| Processor Speed | — | 600 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 32 MB | 128 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 160 MB | 128 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | 0 GB |
| Print Languages | GDI, PCL 6, BR-Script 3 | PCLmS, PWG, URF |
| 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 M104a if you need:
- Mobile Printing: None (native mobile printing)
- Warranty: One-year limited warranty
- Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: 76 mm vs 69.9 mm
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: 216 mm vs 215.9 mm
What is the difference between DCP-8045D and M104a?
DCP-8045D and M104a share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Input Voltage (220-240 V), Minimum Media Weight (60 g/m²).
The main differences: Printer Functions (DCP-8045D: Print, Scan, Copy, M104a: Print); Black Print Speed A4 (DCP-8045D: 20 ppm, M104a: 22 ppm); Print Resolution (DCP-8045D: 2400 x 600 dpi, M104a: 600 x 600 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (DCP-8045D: Yes, M104a: —).
DCP-8045D may suit users who need its differing values, while M104a benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.