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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother DCP-L5500DN & DCP-L5650DN⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models DCP-L5500DN and DCP-L5650DN within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother DCP-L5500DN⁩

⁦DCP-L5500DN⁩

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Reference model ⁦Brother DCP-L5650DN⁩

⁦DCP-L5650DN⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦DCP-L5500DN⁩ ⁦DCP-L5650DN⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet Yes Yes
Mobile Printing ⁦AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace⁩ ⁦AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace⁩
Apple AirPrint Yes Yes
Mopria Yes Yes
Security Features Active Directory, Setting Lock, Secure Function Lock, Secure Print, Lock Slot, SSL/TLS, IPsec Active Directory, Setting Lock, Secure Function Lock, Secure Print, Lock Slot, SSL/TLS, IPsec
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦434.3 mm⁩ ⁦495.3 mm⁩
Depth ⁦426.7 mm⁩ ⁦426.7 mm⁩
Height ⁦485.1 mm⁩ ⁦485.1 mm⁩
Weight ⁦16.3 kg⁩ ⁦17.1 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦120 V⁩ ⁦120 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦630 W⁩ ⁦630 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦8.4 W⁩ ⁦8.4 W⁩
Warranty ⁦1-year limited warranty (U.S.)⁩ ⁦1-year limited warranty (U.S.)⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Brother
Product Model ⁦DCP-L5500DN⁩ ⁦DCP-L5650DN⁩
Product Series ⁦DCP-L5000 Series⁩ ⁦DCP-L5000 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer
Printer Functions Print, Scan, Copy Print, Scan, Copy
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-820 / TN-850⁩ ⁦TN-820 / TN-850⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦2000 pages⁩ ⁦3000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦8000 pages⁩ ⁦8000 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-820⁩ ⁦DR-820⁩
Drum Yield ⁦30000 pages⁩ ⁦30000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio⁩ ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦76.2 mm⁩ ⁦76.2 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦215.9 mm⁩ ⁦215.9 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦127 mm⁩ ⁦127 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦355.6 mm⁩ ⁦355.6 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Plain, Thin, Thick, Thicker, Recycled, Bond, Labels, Envelopes Plain, Thin, Thick, Thicker, Recycled, Bond, Labels, Envelopes
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦200 g/m²⁩ ⁦200 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦300 sheets⁩ ⁦300 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦1340 sheets⁩ ⁦1340 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦50 sheets⁩ ⁦50 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes Yes
Scanning
Scanner Type Flatbed + ADF Flatbed + ADF
Optical Scan Resolution ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Black Scan Speed ⁦24 ipm⁩ ⁦28 ipm⁩
Color Scan Speed ⁦20 ipm⁩ ⁦20 ipm⁩
Duplex Scanning — Yes
ADF Capacity ⁦40 sheets⁩ ⁦70 sheets⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦42 ppm⁩ ⁦42 ppm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦7.5 s⁩ ⁦7.5 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle ⁦50000 pages/month⁩ ⁦50000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume ⁦Up to 3500 pages/month⁩ ⁦Up to 3500 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed ⁦800 MHz⁩ ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦256 MB⁩ ⁦512 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦256 MB⁩ —
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, PDF, XPS⁩ ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, PDF, XPS⁩
Copying
Black Copy Speed ⁦42 cpm⁩ ⁦42 cpm⁩
Copy Resolution ⁦1200 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 600 dpi⁩
Maximum Copies ⁦99 copies⁩ ⁦99 copies⁩
Copy Zoom Range 25-400 % 25-400 %

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose DCP-L5500DN if you need:

  • Higher Maximum Memory: ⁦256 MB⁩

Choose DCP-L5650DN if you need:

  • Higher Width: ⁦495.3 mm⁩ vs ⁦434.3 mm⁩
  • Higher Weight: ⁦17.1 kg⁩ vs ⁦16.3 kg⁩
  • Higher Included Black Toner Yield: ⁦3000 pages⁩ vs ⁦2000 pages⁩
  • Higher Black Scan Speed: ⁦28 ipm⁩ vs ⁦24 ipm⁩

Overall, choosing between DCP-L5500DN and DCP-L5650DN depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print, Scan, Copy) and Print Technology (Laser). They differ mainly on Width. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between DCP-L5500DN and DCP-L5650DN?

DCP-L5500DN and DCP-L5650DN share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print, Scan, Copy), Print Technology (Laser), Black Print Speed A4 (⁦42 ppm⁩), Print Resolution (⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩).

The main differences: Width (DCP-L5500DN: ⁦434.3 mm⁩, DCP-L5650DN: ⁦495.3 mm⁩); Weight (DCP-L5500DN: ⁦16.3 kg⁩, DCP-L5650DN: ⁦17.1 kg⁩); Product Model (DCP-L5500DN: ⁦DCP-L5500DN⁩, DCP-L5650DN: ⁦DCP-L5650DN⁩); Included Black Toner Yield (DCP-L5500DN: ⁦2000 pages⁩, DCP-L5650DN: ⁦3000 pages⁩).

DCP-L5500DN may suit users who need its differing values, while DCP-L5650DN benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.