Choose HL-1240 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-1240 & MFC-8380DN
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1240 and MFC-8380DN within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-1240 | MFC-8380DN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | Brother iPrint&Scan |
| Security Features | — | IPPS, HTTPS, SSL/TLS, SMTP-AUTH, SNMPv3 |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 360 mm | 390 mm |
| Depth | 370 mm | 443 mm |
| Height | 235 mm | 442 mm |
| Weight | 9.2 kg | 15.3 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | — |
| Power Consumption Printing | 340 W | — |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 5 W | — |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | — | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Resolution | — | 203 x 392 dpi |
| Fax Memory | — | 500 pages |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Brother |
| Product Model | HL-1240 | MFC-8380DN |
| Product Series | HL | — |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-6300 / TN-6600 | TN-3230, TN-3280 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 3000 pages | — |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6000 pages | 8000 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-6000 | DR-3200 |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | 25000 pages |
| Fuser Life | 50000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive | A4, Letter, B5 (ISO), A5, A5 Long Edge, B6, A6, Executive, Legal, Folio |
| 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 | 406.4 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency | Plain, Thin, Thick, Recycled, Bond, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 163 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 300 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 550 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed + ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 600 x 2400 dpi |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| ADF Capacity | — | 20 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 12 ppm | 30 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 15 s | 8.5 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Warm-up Time | 45 s | — |
| Processor Speed | 66 MHz | 300 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 2 MB | 64 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 2 MB | 576 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | PCL 4 | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM Proprinter XL, Epson FX-850 |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 30 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 1200 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose MFC-8380DN if you need:
- Ethernet
- Mobile Printing: Brother iPrint&Scan
- Security Features: IPPS, HTTPS, SSL/TLS, SMTP-AUTH, SNMPv3
- Higher Width: 390 mm vs 360 mm
What is the difference between HL-1240 and MFC-8380DN?
HL-1240 and MFC-8380DN share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Brand (Brother), Maximum Paper Size (Legal).
The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-1240: Print, MFC-8380DN: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1240: 12 ppm, MFC-8380DN: 30 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-1240: 600 x 600 dpi, MFC-8380DN: 1200 x 1200 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-1240: —, MFC-8380DN: Yes).
HL-1240 may suit users who need its differing values, while MFC-8380DN benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.