Choose HL-1240 if you need:
- Higher Depth: 370 mm vs 335.3 mm
- Higher Weight: 9.2 kg vs 8.6 kg
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 340 W vs 280 W
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 5 W vs 1.2 W
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-1240 & Canon LBP151dw
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1240 and LBP151dw within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-1240 | LBP151dw |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | Canon PRINT Business, Mopria Print Service, Google Cloud Print |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | — | IP/MAC address filtering, IEEE 802.1X, SNMPv3, HTTPS/IPPS |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 360 mm | 391.2 mm |
| Depth | 370 mm | 335.3 mm |
| Height | 235 mm | 246.4 mm |
| Weight | 9.2 kg | 8.6 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | 120 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 340 W | 280 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 5 W | 1.2 W |
| Warranty | — | 1-year exchange/carry-in warranty (U.S.) |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Canon |
| Product Model | HL-1240 | imageCLASS LBP151dw |
| Product Series | HL | imageCLASS LBP150 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-6300 / TN-6600 | Cartridge 137 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 3000 pages | 1700 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6000 pages | 2400 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 | Letter, Legal, A4, A5, B5, Executive, Statement |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.8 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 216 mm | — |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 356 mm | — |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency | Plain, Heavy, Bond, Label, Envelope, Index Card |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 163 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 251 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 251 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 1 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 12 ppm | 28 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | 16 ipm |
| First Page Out Black | 15 s | 8 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 15000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | 45 s | — |
| Processor Speed | 66 MHz | — |
| Standard Memory | 2 MB | 512 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 2 MB | — |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | PCL 4 | UFR II LT, PCL 6 |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose LBP151dw if you need:
- Ethernet
- Wi-Fi
- Mobile Printing: Canon PRINT Business, Mopria Print Service, Google Cloud Print
- Mopria
What is the difference between HL-1240 and LBP151dw?
HL-1240 and LBP151dw share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Print Resolution (600 x 600 dpi), USB (Yes).
The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1240: 12 ppm, LBP151dw: 28 ppm); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-1240: —, LBP151dw: Yes).
HL-1240 may suit users who need its differing values, while LBP151dw benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.