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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-1260 & HP LaserJet Pro MFP M130a⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1260 and LaserJet Pro MFP M130a within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-1260⁩

⁦HL-1260⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet Pro MFP M130a⁩

⁦LaserJet Pro MFP M130a⁩

HP

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-1260⁩ ⁦LaserJet Pro MFP M130a⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB — Yes
Mobile Printing — Not supported
Security Features — —
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦371.6 mm⁩ ⁦398 mm⁩
Depth ⁦393 mm⁩ ⁦288 mm⁩
Height ⁦326.5 mm⁩ ⁦231.1 mm⁩
Weight ⁦15 kg⁩ ⁦6.8 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦110-120 / 220-240 V⁩ ⁦110-127 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦290 W⁩ ⁦255 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦16 W⁩ ⁦1 W⁩
Warranty — ⁦1-year limited hardware warranty (U.S.)⁩
General
Product Brand Brother HP
Product Model ⁦HL-1260⁩ ⁦LaserJet Pro MFP M130a⁩
Product Series HL ⁦LaserJet Pro MFP M130 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer
Printer Functions Print Print, Scan, Copy
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-9000⁩ ⁦HP 17A (CF217A)⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦6000 pages⁩ ⁦700 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦6000 pages⁩ ⁦1600 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-6000⁩ ⁦HP 19A (CF219A)⁩
Drum Yield ⁦20000 pages⁩ ⁦12000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive⁩ ⁦Letter, Legal, Executive, 8.5 x 13 in, A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), Envelope C5, Envelope DL⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦90 mm⁩ ⁦76.2 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦216 mm⁩ ⁦215.9 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦148 mm⁩ ⁦127 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦356 mm⁩ ⁦355.6 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Plain, Bond, Transparency, Label, Envelope Laser paper, Plain paper, Photo paper, Rough paper, Vellum, Envelope, Label, Cardstock, Postcard
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦135 g/m²⁩ ⁦163 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦650 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦1150 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦0 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦250 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes —
Scanning
Scanner Type — Flatbed
Optical Scan Resolution — ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
ADF Capacity — ⁦35 sheets⁩
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 — ⁦256 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦66 MB⁩ ⁦256 MB⁩
Internal Storage ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL 5e, BR-Script 2, HP-GL, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL⁩ PCLmS, URF, PWG
Copying
Black Copy Speed — ⁦22 cpm⁩
Copy Resolution — ⁦600 x 400 dpi⁩
Maximum Copies — ⁦99 copies⁩
Copy Zoom Range — 25-400 %

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-1260 if you need:

  • Higher Depth: ⁦393 mm⁩ vs ⁦288 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦326.5 mm⁩ vs ⁦231.1 mm⁩
  • Higher Weight: ⁦15 kg⁩ vs ⁦6.8 kg⁩
  • Higher Power Consumption Printing: ⁦290 W⁩ vs ⁦255 W⁩

Choose LaserJet Pro MFP M130a if you need:

  • USB
  • Mobile Printing: Not supported
  • Higher Width: ⁦398 mm⁩ vs ⁦371.6 mm⁩
  • Warranty: ⁦1-year limited hardware warranty (U.S.)⁩

Overall, choosing between HL-1260 and LaserJet Pro MFP M130a depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Print Technology (Laser) and Print Resolution (⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩). 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 LaserJet Pro MFP M130a?

HL-1260 and LaserJet Pro MFP M130a share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Print Resolution (⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩), Maximum Paper Size (Legal), Minimum Media Weight (⁦60 g/m²⁩).

The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-1260: Print, LaserJet Pro MFP M130a: Print, Scan, Copy); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1260: ⁦12 ppm⁩, LaserJet Pro MFP M130a: ⁦22 ppm⁩); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-1260: Yes, LaserJet Pro MFP M130a: —).

HL-1260 may suit users who need its differing values, while LaserJet Pro MFP M130a benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.