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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-1260 & HP M208d⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1260 and M208d within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-1260⁩

⁦HL-1260⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦HP Laserjet M208d⁩

⁦M208d⁩

HP

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-1260⁩ ⁦M208d⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB — Yes
Mobile Printing — —
Security Features — —
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦371.6 mm⁩ ⁦355.1 mm⁩
Depth ⁦393 mm⁩ ⁦250 mm⁩
Height ⁦326.5 mm⁩ ⁦205.45 mm⁩
Weight ⁦15 kg⁩ ⁦5.6 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦110-120 / 220-240 V⁩ —
Power Consumption Printing ⁦290 W⁩ —
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦16 W⁩ —
General
Product Brand Brother HP
Product Model ⁦HL-1260⁩ ⁦Laserjet M208d⁩
Product Series HL ⁦LaserJet M207-M212⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome laser printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-9000⁩ ⁦W1340A/W1340X (North America, Australia, New Zealand); W1350A/W1350X (EEA, Switzerland, UK, Israel); W1360A/W1360X (other listed regions); W1370A/W1370X (China, India)⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦6000 pages⁩ —
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦6000 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 ⁦A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS); Executive; Legal; Letter⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦90 mm⁩ —
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦216 mm⁩ ⁦215.9 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦148 mm⁩ —
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦356 mm⁩ ⁦355.6 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Plain, Bond, Transparency, Label, Envelope Envelopes; Labels; Plain paper
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ —
Maximum Media Weight ⁦135 g/m²⁩ —
Standard Input Capacity ⁦650 sheets⁩ —
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦1150 sheets⁩ —
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ —
Output Capacity ⁦250 sheets⁩ —
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes Yes
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦12 ppm⁩ —
First Page Out Black ⁦20 s⁩ —
Print Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Warm-up Time ⁦60 s⁩ —
Processor Speed ⁦20 MHz⁩ —
Maximum Memory ⁦66 MB⁩ —
Internal Storage ⁦0 GB⁩ —
Print Languages ⁦PCL 5e, BR-Script 2, HP-GL, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL⁩ PCLm

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-1260 if you need:

  • Higher Width: ⁦371.6 mm⁩ vs ⁦355.1 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦393 mm⁩ vs ⁦250 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦326.5 mm⁩ vs ⁦205.45 mm⁩
  • Higher Weight: ⁦15 kg⁩ vs ⁦5.6 kg⁩

Choose M208d if you need:

  • USB

Overall, choosing between HL-1260 and M208d 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 M208d?

HL-1260 and M208d share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Print Resolution (⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes).

The main differences: USB (HL-1260: —, M208d: Yes); Width (HL-1260: ⁦371.6 mm⁩, M208d: ⁦355.1 mm⁩); Depth (HL-1260: ⁦393 mm⁩, M208d: ⁦250 mm⁩); Height (HL-1260: ⁦326.5 mm⁩, M208d: ⁦205.45 mm⁩).

HL-1260 may suit users who need its differing values, while M208d benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.