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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-1230 & HP M1537dnf⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1230 and M1537dnf within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-1230⁩

⁦HL-1230⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet M1537dnf MFP⁩

⁦M1537dnf⁩

HP

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-1230⁩ ⁦M1537dnf⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB — Yes
Ethernet — Yes
Mobile Printing — —
Security Features — —
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦360 mm⁩ —
Depth ⁦370 mm⁩ —
Height ⁦235 mm⁩ —
Weight ⁦9.2 kg⁩ —
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦110-120 / 220-240 V⁩ —
Power Consumption Printing ⁦340 W⁩ —
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦5 W⁩ —
Fax
Fax — Yes
General
Product Brand Brother HP
Product Model ⁦HL-1230⁩ ⁦LaserJet M1537dnf MFP⁩
Product Series HL ⁦LaserJet Pro M1530⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome laser multifunction printer
Printer Functions Print Print; Scan; Copy; Fax
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-6300 / TN-6600⁩ ⁦CE278A (78A)⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦3000 pages⁩ —
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦6000 pages⁩ ⁦2100 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-6000⁩ —
Drum Yield ⁦20000 pages⁩ —
Fuser Life ⁦50000 pages⁩ —
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive⁩ ⁦A4; A5; B5 (JIS); C5; DL; Executive; Legal; Letter; Monarch⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦69.8 mm⁩ —
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦216 mm⁩ ⁦215.9 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦116 mm⁩ —
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦356 mm⁩ ⁦355.6 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Plain, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency Envelopes; Labels; Letterhead; Plain paper; Preprinted paper; Prepunched paper; Recycled paper; Rough paper; Transparencies
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ —
Maximum Media Weight ⁦161 g/m²⁩ —
Standard Input Capacity ⁦250 sheets⁩ —
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦250 sheets⁩ —
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦1 sheets⁩ —
Output Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ —
Automatic Duplex Printing — Yes
Scanning
Scanner Type — Flatbed; ADF
Optical Scan Resolution — ⁦1200 dpi⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦12 ppm⁩ —
First Page Out Black ⁦15 s⁩ —
Print Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦600 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 ⁦PostScript 3⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-1230 if you need:

  • Higher Width: ⁦360 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦370 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦235 mm⁩
  • Higher Weight: ⁦9.2 kg⁩

Choose M1537dnf if you need:

  • USB
  • Ethernet
  • Fax
  • Automatic Duplex Printing

Overall, choosing between HL-1230 and M1537dnf depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Print Technology (Laser) and Print Resolution (⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩). They differ mainly on USB. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-1230 and M1537dnf?

HL-1230 and M1537dnf share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Print Resolution (⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩), Maximum Paper Size (Legal).

The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-1230: Print, M1537dnf: Print; Scan; Copy; Fax); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-1230: —, M1537dnf: Yes).

HL-1230 may suit users who need its differing values, while M1537dnf benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.