Choose HL-1260 if you need:
- Higher Depth: 393 mm vs 378.5 mm
- Higher Weight: 15 kg vs 13.7 kg
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 16 W vs 1.2 W
- Higher Included Black Toner Yield: 6000 pages vs 1700 pages
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-1260 & Canon imageCLASS MF249dw
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1260 and imageCLASS MF249dw within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-1260 | imageCLASS MF249dw |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | — | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | Canon PRINT Business, Apple AirPrint, Mopria Print Service, Google Cloud Print |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | — | IP/MAC address filtering, IEEE 802.1X, SNMPv3, HTTPS/IPPS |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 371.6 mm | 391.2 mm |
| Depth | 393 mm | 378.5 mm |
| Height | 326.5 mm | 360.7 mm |
| Weight | 15 kg | 13.7 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | 120 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 290 W | 480 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 16 W | 1.2 W |
| Warranty | — | 1-year limited exchange/carry-in warranty (U.S.) |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | — | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Resolution | — | 200 x 400 dpi |
| Fax Memory | — | 256 pages |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Canon |
| Product Model | HL-1260 | imageCLASS MF249dw |
| Product Series | HL | imageCLASS MF240 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-9000 | Cartridge 137 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 6000 pages | 1700 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6000 pages | 2400 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-6000 | — |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive | Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 90 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 216 mm | — |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 148 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 356 mm | — |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Transparency, Label, Envelope | Plain, Color, Recycled, Heavy, Bond, Label, Envelope |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 135 g/m² | 163 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 650 sheets | 251 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 1150 sheets | 251 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 150 sheets | 1 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 250 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed + Duplex ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| ADF Capacity | — | 50 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 12 ppm | 28 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | 16 ipm |
| First Page Out Black | 20 s | 6 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 15000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 750-3000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | 60 s | 14 s |
| Processor Speed | 20 MHz | — |
| Standard Memory | — | 512 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 66 MB | — |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | PCL 5e, BR-Script 2, HP-GL, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL | UFR II LT, PCL 5e, PCL 6 |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 28 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 999 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose imageCLASS MF249dw if you need:
- USB
- Ethernet
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Direct
What is the difference between HL-1260 and imageCLASS MF249dw?
HL-1260 and imageCLASS MF249dw share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Print Resolution (600 x 600 dpi), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), Maximum Paper Size (Legal).
The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-1260: Print, imageCLASS MF249dw: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1260: 12 ppm, imageCLASS MF249dw: 28 ppm).
HL-1260 may suit users who need its differing values, while imageCLASS MF249dw benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.