Choose HL-1250 if you need:
- Higher Fuser Life: 50000 pages
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: 216 mm vs 215.9 mm
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Length: 356 mm vs 355.6 mm
- Higher First Page Out Black: 15 s vs 7.5 s
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-1250 & HL-L6400DWX
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1250 and HL-L6400DWX within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-1250 | HL-L6400DWX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | — | Yes |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | — | Integrated NFC Card Reader, Active Directory, Setting Lock, Secure Function Lock, Secure Print, Lock Slot, SSL/TLS, IPsec |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 360 mm | 398.8 mm |
| Depth | 370 mm | 396.2 mm |
| Height | 235 mm | 287 mm |
| Weight | 9.2 kg | 13.3 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | 120 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 340 W | 700 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 6 W | 7.2 W |
| Warranty | — | 1-year limited warranty (U.S.) |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Brother |
| Product Model | HL-1250 | HL-L6400DWX |
| Product Series | HL | HL-L6400 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-6300 / TN-6600 | TN-880 / TN-890 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 3000 pages | 20000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6000 pages | 20000 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-6000 | DR-890 |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | 50000 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, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 216 mm | 215.9 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | 127 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 356 mm | 355.6 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency | Plain, Thin, Thick, Thicker, Recycled, Bond, Labels, Envelopes |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 200 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 570 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 500 sheets | 2650 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 12 ppm | 52 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 15 s | 7.5 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 150000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | Up to 10000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | 45 s | — |
| Processor Speed | 66 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 4 MB | 512 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 36 MB | 512 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, PDF, XPS |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose HL-L6400DWX if you need:
- Ethernet
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Direct
- NFC
What is the difference between HL-1250 and HL-L6400DWX?
HL-1250 and HL-L6400DWX share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Brand (Brother).
The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1250: 12 ppm, HL-L6400DWX: 52 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-1250: 1200 x 600 dpi, HL-L6400DWX: 1200 x 1200 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-1250: —, HL-L6400DWX: Yes).
HL-1250 may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-L6400DWX benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.