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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-1260 & HP M104w⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1260 and M104w within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-1260⁩

⁦HL-1260⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet M104w⁩

⁦M104w⁩

HP

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-1260⁩ ⁦M104w⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB — Yes
Wi-Fi — Yes
Wi-Fi Direct — Yes
Mobile Printing — Apple AirPrint, HP ePrint, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct
Apple AirPrint — Yes
Mopria — Yes
Security Features — EWS password, Network port control, SNMP community password
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦371.6 mm⁩ ⁦364.7 mm⁩
Depth ⁦393 mm⁩ ⁦247.3 mm⁩
Height ⁦326.5 mm⁩ ⁦190.6 mm⁩
Weight ⁦15 kg⁩ ⁦4.7 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦110-120 / 220-240 V⁩ ⁦220-240 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦290 W⁩ ⁦380 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦16 W⁩ ⁦0.5 W⁩
Warranty — One-year limited warranty
General
Product Brand Brother HP
Product Model ⁦HL-1260⁩ ⁦LaserJet M104w⁩
Product Series HL LaserJet Pro
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-9000⁩ ⁦CF218A⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦6000 pages⁩ ⁦1400 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦6000 pages⁩ ⁦1400 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-6000⁩ ⁦CF219A⁩
Drum Yield ⁦20000 pages⁩ ⁦12000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal ⁦216 x 356 mm (custom)⁩
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive⁩ ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS)⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦90 mm⁩ ⁦76 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦216 mm⁩ ⁦216 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦148 mm⁩ ⁦127 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦356 mm⁩ ⁦356 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Plain, Bond, Transparency, Label, Envelope Cardstock, Envelopes, Labels, Laser paper, Photo paper, Plain paper, Postcards, Rough paper, Vellum
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦135 g/m²⁩ ⁦163 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦650 sheets⁩ ⁦160 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦1150 sheets⁩ ⁦160 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦250 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes —
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦12 ppm⁩ ⁦22 ppm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦20 s⁩ ⁦7.3 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦10000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦150-1500 pages/month⁩
Warm-up Time ⁦60 s⁩ —
Processor Speed ⁦20 MHz⁩ ⁦600 MHz⁩
Standard Memory — ⁦128 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦66 MB⁩ ⁦128 MB⁩
Internal Storage ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL 5e, BR-Script 2, HP-GL, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL⁩ PCLmS, PWG, URF

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-1260 if you need:

  • Higher Width: ⁦371.6 mm⁩ vs ⁦364.7 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦393 mm⁩ vs ⁦247.3 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦326.5 mm⁩ vs ⁦190.6 mm⁩
  • Higher Weight: ⁦15 kg⁩ vs ⁦4.7 kg⁩

Choose M104w if you need:

  • USB
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Mobile Printing: Apple AirPrint, HP ePrint, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct

Overall, choosing between HL-1260 and M104w depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print) and Print Technology (Laser). They differ mainly on USB. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-1260 and M104w?

HL-1260 and M104w share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Print Resolution (⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩), Product Type (Monochrome Laser Printer).

The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1260: ⁦12 ppm⁩, M104w: ⁦22 ppm⁩); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-1260: Yes, M104w: —).

HL-1260 may suit users who need its differing values, while M104w benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.