Choose HL-1040 if you need:
- Input Voltage: 110-120 / 220-240 V
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 13 W vs 8 W
- Black Toner Model: TN-300
- Drum Model: DR-300
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-1040 & HL-6050
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1040 and HL-6050 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-1040 | HL-6050 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | — | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 390 mm | 400 mm |
| Depth | 365 mm | 425 mm |
| Height | 245 mm | 310 mm |
| Weight | 7.2 kg | 20.3 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | — |
| Power Consumption Printing | 280 W | 600 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 13 W | 8 W |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Brother |
| Product Model | HL-1040 | HL-6050 |
| Product Series | HL | HL Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser/LED Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser/LED |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-300 | — |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2200 pages | 7500 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-300 | — |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | 30000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | A4 |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, B5, A5, A6 | A4, Letter, B5 ISO, A5, B6 ISO, A6, Executive, Legal |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.8 mm | 69.9 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 229 mm | 215.9 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 105 mm | 116 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 356 mm | 406.4 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Transparency, Label, Envelope, Organizer | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Transparency, Envelope, Label |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 158 g/m² | 161 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 200 sheets | 600 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 200 sheets | 1100 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 10 ppm | 24 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 15 s | 11 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Warm-up Time | 30 s | — |
| Processor Speed | 16 MHz | 200 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 2 MB | 32 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 2 MB | 160 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | PCL 4, Epson FX-850, IBM ProPrinter XL | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM ProPrinter XL, Epson FX-850 |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose HL-6050 if you need:
- USB
- Higher Width: 400 mm vs 390 mm
- Higher Depth: 425 mm vs 365 mm
- Higher Height: 310 mm vs 245 mm
What is the difference between HL-1040 and HL-6050?
HL-1040 and HL-6050 share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Product Brand (Brother), Minimum Media Weight (60 g/m²).
The main differences: Print Technology (HL-1040: Laser, HL-6050: Laser/LED); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1040: 10 ppm, HL-6050: 24 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-1040: 600 x 600 dpi, HL-6050: 1200 x 1200 dpi).
HL-1040 may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-6050 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.