Choose HL-1240 if you need:
- Higher First Page Out Black: 15 s vs 12 s
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-1240 & HL-1850
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1240 and HL-1850 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-1240 | HL-1850 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | — | Secure Print |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 360 mm | 425 mm |
| Depth | 370 mm | 424 mm |
| Height | 235 mm | 275 mm |
| Weight | 9.2 kg | 14.5 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | 110-120 / 220-240 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 340 W | 410 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 5 W | 9 W |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Brother |
| Product Model | HL-1240 | HL-1850 |
| Product Series | HL | HL |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-6300 / TN-6600 | TN-560 (US) / TN-7600 (EU) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 3000 pages | 6500 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6000 pages | 6500 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-6000 | DR-500 (US) / DR-7000 (EU) |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | 20000 pages |
| Fuser Life | 50000 pages | 80000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive |
| 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 | 350 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 600 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 12 ppm | 18 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | 8.5 ipm |
| First Page Out Black | 15 s | 12 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 600 dpi |
| Warm-up Time | 45 s | 45 s |
| Processor Speed | 66 MHz | 100 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 2 MB | 16 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 2 MB | 144 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | 0 GB |
| Print Languages | PCL 4 | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose HL-1850 if you need:
- Security Features: Secure Print
- Higher Width: 425 mm vs 360 mm
- Higher Depth: 424 mm vs 370 mm
- Higher Height: 275 mm vs 235 mm
What is the difference between HL-1240 and HL-1850?
HL-1240 and HL-1850 share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Input Voltage (110-120 / 220-240 V).
The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1240: 12 ppm, HL-1850: 18 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-1240: 600 x 600 dpi, HL-1850: 1200 x 600 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-1240: —, HL-1850: Yes).
HL-1240 may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-1850 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.