Choose HL-1260 if you need:
- Higher Multipurpose Tray Capacity: 150 sheets vs 100 sheets
- Higher First Page Out Black: 20 s vs 8 s
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-1260 & HP M9050
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1260 and M9050 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-1260 | M9050 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | — | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | No native mobile-print standard |
| Security Features | — | Secure disk erase, private printing, authentication, IPsec, SNMPv3 |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 371.6 mm | Blocked mm |
| Depth | 393 mm | Blocked mm |
| Height | 326.5 mm | Blocked mm |
| Weight | 15 kg | Blocked kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | 110-127 / 220-240 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 290 W | 1130 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 16 W | 36 W |
| Warranty | — | One-year onsite warranty |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Modem Speed | — | Not Applicable kbps |
| Fax Resolution | — | Not Applicable dpi |
| Fax Memory | — | Not Applicable pages |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | HP |
| Product Model | HL-1260 | LaserJet M9050 Multifunction |
| Product Series | HL | HP LaserJet M9050 MFP |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-9000 | HP 43X (C8543X) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 6000 pages | 30000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6000 pages | 30000 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-6000 | Not Applicable |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | Not Applicable pages |
| Fuser Life | — | Blocked pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | A3 |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive | A3, A4, A5, B4, B5, C5, C6, DL, custom |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 90 mm | 98 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 216 mm | 312 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 148 mm | 191 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 356 mm | 470 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Transparency, Label, Envelope | Paper, envelopes, labels, transparencies, cardstock |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 135 g/m² | 200 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 650 sheets | 3100 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 1150 sheets | 3100 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 150 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 250 sheets | Blocked sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed with ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | — | Blocked ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | — | Blocked ipm |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| ADF Capacity | — | 100 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 12 ppm | 50 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | Blocked ipm |
| First Page Out Black | 20 s | 8 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600; HP FastRes 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 300000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 15000-50000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | 60 s | Blocked s |
| Processor Speed | 20 MHz | 533 MHz |
| Standard Memory | — | 384 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 66 MB | 512 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | 40 GB |
| Print Languages | PCL 5e, BR-Script 2, HP-GL, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL | HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, PostScript 3 emulation, PDF 1.3 |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 50 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 9999 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M9050 if you need:
- USB
- Ethernet
- Mobile Printing: No native mobile-print standard
- Security Features: Secure disk erase, private printing, authentication, IPsec, SNMPv3
What is the difference between HL-1260 and M9050?
HL-1260 and M9050 share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), Minimum Media Weight (60 g/m²).
The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-1260: Print, M9050: Print, Scan, Copy); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1260: 12 ppm, M9050: 50 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-1260: 600 x 600 dpi, M9050: 600 x 600; HP FastRes 1200 dpi).
HL-1260 may suit users who need its differing values, while M9050 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.