Choose HL-1230 if you need:
- Input Voltage: 110-120 / 220-240 V
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 340 W
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 5 W
- Higher Included Black Toner Yield: 3000 pages
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-1230 & HL-5070N
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1230 and HL-5070N within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-1230 | HL-5070N |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | — | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | — | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 360 mm | 382 mm |
| Depth | 370 mm | 401 mm |
| Height | 235 mm | 252 mm |
| Weight | 9.2 kg | 11.5 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | — |
| Power Consumption Printing | 340 W | — |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 5 W | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Brother |
| Product Model | HL-1230 | HL-5070N |
| Product Series | HL | HL Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-6300 / TN-6600 | TN-3060 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 3000 pages | — |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6000 pages | 6500 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-6000 | DR-3000 |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | 20000 pages |
| Fuser Life | 50000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | — |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.8 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 216 mm | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | 116 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 356 mm | 356 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 161 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 300 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 250 sheets | — |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 12 ppm | 16 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 15 s | 12 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 2400 x 600 dpi |
| Warm-up Time | 45 s | — |
| Processor Speed | 66 MHz | — |
| Standard Memory | 2 MB | — |
| Maximum Memory | 2 MB | — |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | Brother Printing System | — |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose HL-5070N if you need:
- USB
- Ethernet
- Higher Width: 382 mm vs 360 mm
- Higher Depth: 401 mm vs 370 mm
What is the difference between HL-1230 and HL-5070N?
HL-1230 and HL-5070N share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Product Brand (Brother), Product Type (Monochrome Laser Printer).
The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1230: 12 ppm, HL-5070N: 16 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-1230: 600 x 600 dpi, HL-5070N: 2400 x 600 dpi).
HL-1230 may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-5070N benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.