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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-1260 & HP LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1260 and LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-1260⁩

⁦HL-1260⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw⁩

⁦LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw⁩

HP

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-1260⁩ ⁦LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes
Ethernet Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi Direct Yes
Mobile Printing HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Google Cloud Print, HP Smart
Apple AirPrint Yes
Mopria Yes
Security Features ⁦Password-protected Embedded Web Server, network-port control, SNMP community security, 802.1X⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦371.6 mm⁩ ⁦420 mm⁩
Depth ⁦393 mm⁩ ⁦266 mm⁩
Height ⁦326.5 mm⁩ ⁦254 mm⁩
Weight ⁦15 kg⁩ ⁦8 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦110-120 / 220-240 V⁩ ⁦110-127 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦290 W⁩ ⁦310 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦16 W⁩ ⁦1.1 W⁩
Warranty ⁦1-year limited hardware warranty (U.S.)⁩
General
Product Brand Brother HP
Product Model ⁦HL-1260⁩ ⁦LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw⁩
Product Series HL ⁦LaserJet Pro MFP M26 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 79A (CF279A)⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦6000 pages⁩ ⁦500 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦6000 pages⁩ ⁦1000 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, 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
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦12 ppm⁩ ⁦18 ppm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦20 s⁩ ⁦9.2 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle ⁦5000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume ⁦100-1000 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 Host-based printing
Copying
Black Copy Speed ⁦18 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 ⁦266 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦326.5 mm⁩ vs ⁦254 mm⁩
  • Higher Weight: ⁦15 kg⁩ vs ⁦8 kg⁩
  • Higher Power Consumption Sleep: ⁦16 W⁩ vs ⁦1.1 W⁩

Choose LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw if you need:

  • USB
  • Ethernet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Overall, choosing between HL-1260 and LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw 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 M26nw?

HL-1260 and LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw 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 M26nw: Print, Scan, Copy); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1260: ⁦12 ppm⁩, LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw: ⁦18 ppm⁩); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-1260: Yes, LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw: —).

HL-1260 may suit users who need its differing values, while LaserJet Pro MFP M26nw benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.