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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother DCP-8085DN & HL-3260N⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models DCP-8085DN and HL-3260N within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother DCP-8085DN⁩

⁦DCP-8085DN⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦Brother HL-3260N⁩

⁦HL-3260N⁩

Brother

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦DCP-8085DN⁩ ⁦HL-3260N⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes —
Ethernet Yes Yes
Mobile Printing — —
Security Features ⁦SSL/TLS, Secure Function Lock, Web-based management, IPv4/IPv6⁩ —
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦531 mm⁩ —
Depth ⁦451 mm⁩ —
Height ⁦475 mm⁩ —
Weight ⁦18.4 kg⁩ —
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦110-120 V⁩ —
Power Consumption Printing ⁦680 W⁩ ⁦1000 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦16 W⁩ ⁦40 W⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Brother
Product Model ⁦DCP-8085DN⁩ ⁦HL-3260N⁩
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-620 / TN-650⁩ —
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦3000 pages⁩ —
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦8000 pages⁩ —
Drum Model ⁦DR-620⁩ —
Drum Yield ⁦25000 pages⁩ —
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal ⁦A3⁩
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Folio⁩ —
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦69.8 mm⁩ —
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦216 mm⁩ —
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦116 mm⁩ —
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦406.4 mm⁩ —
Supported Media Types Thin, Plain, Bond, Recycled, Thick, Transparency, Label, Envelope —
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ —
Maximum Media Weight ⁦163 g/m²⁩ —
Standard Input Capacity ⁦300 sheets⁩ ⁦1000 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦550 sheets⁩ ⁦3100 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦50 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦500 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes —
Scanning
Scanner Type Flatbed + ADF —
Optical Scan Resolution ⁦600 x 2400 dpi⁩ —
Duplex Scanning Yes —
ADF Capacity ⁦50 sheets⁩ —
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦30 ppm⁩ ⁦32 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed ⁦14 ipm⁩ —
First Page Out Black ⁦8.5 s⁩ ⁦5 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩ ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Warm-up Time ⁦18 s⁩ —
Processor Speed ⁦300 MHz⁩ ⁦200 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦64 MB⁩ ⁦16 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦576 MB⁩ ⁦272 MB⁩
Internal Storage ⁦0 GB⁩ —
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM ProPrinter XL, Epson FX-850⁩ ⁦PCL 6, PostScript 3, Epson FX-850, IBM ProPrinter XL, HP-GL⁩
Copying
Black Copy Speed ⁦30 cpm⁩ —
Copy Resolution ⁦1200 x 600 dpi⁩ —
Maximum Copies ⁦99 copies⁩ —
Copy Zoom Range 25-400 % —

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose DCP-8085DN if you need:

  • USB
  • Security Features: ⁦SSL/TLS, Secure Function Lock, Web-based management, IPv4/IPv6⁩
  • Higher Width: ⁦531 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦451 mm⁩

Choose HL-3260N if you need:

  • Higher Power Consumption Printing: ⁦1000 W⁩ vs ⁦680 W⁩
  • Higher Power Consumption Sleep: ⁦40 W⁩ vs ⁦16 W⁩
  • Higher Standard Input Capacity: ⁦1000 sheets⁩ vs ⁦300 sheets⁩
  • Higher Maximum Input Capacity: ⁦3100 sheets⁩ vs ⁦550 sheets⁩

Overall, choosing between DCP-8085DN and HL-3260N depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Print Technology (Laser) and Ethernet (Yes). They differ mainly on USB. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between DCP-8085DN and HL-3260N?

DCP-8085DN and HL-3260N share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Ethernet (Yes), Product Brand (Brother).

The main differences: Printer Functions (DCP-8085DN: Print, Scan, Copy, HL-3260N: Print); Black Print Speed A4 (DCP-8085DN: ⁦30 ppm⁩, HL-3260N: ⁦32 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (DCP-8085DN: ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩, HL-3260N: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩).

DCP-8085DN may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-3260N benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.