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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1260 and ECOSYS M2640idw within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-1260 | ECOSYS M2640idw |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | — | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | KYOCERA Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | — | IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, SSL/TLS |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 371.6 mm | 417 mm |
| Depth | 393 mm | 412 mm |
| Height | 326.5 mm | 437 mm |
| Weight | 15 kg | 19 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | 120 V, 60 Hz (US configuration) V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 290 W | 681 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 16 W | 1 W |
| Warranty | — | 1-year standard manufacturer warranty; long-life components up to 3 years/100,000 pages (regional terms) |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | — | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Resolution | — | 200 x 100, 200 x 200, 200 x 400, 400 x 400 dpi |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Kyocera |
| Product Model | HL-1260 | ECOSYS M2640idw |
| Product Series | HL | ECOSYS M2640 Family |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, copy, color scan, fax | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Kyocera ECOSYS laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-9000 | TK-1172 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 6000 pages | 3600 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6000 pages | 7200 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-6000 | DK-1150 |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | 100000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, custom sizes |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 90 mm | 70 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 216 mm | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 148 mm | 148 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 356 mm | 356 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Transparency, Label, Envelope | Plain, recycled, preprinted, bond, color, prepunched, letterhead, envelopes, labels, thick paper |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 135 g/m² | 220 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 650 sheets | 350 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 1150 sheets | 850 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 150 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 250 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed scanner with 50-sheet automatic document feeder |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | — | 40 ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | — | 23 ipm |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| ADF Capacity | — | 50 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 12 ppm | 42 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 20 s | 6.4 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600; up to Fine 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 50000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | 60 s | 20 s |
| Processor Speed | 20 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | — | 512 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 66 MB | 1536 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | PCL 5e, BR-Script 2, HP-GL, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL | PRESCRIBE IIc, PCL 6 (PCL 5e/PCL-XL), KPDL 3 (PostScript 3), PDF Direct Print, XPS/OpenXPS |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 42 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 999 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400% |
HL-1260 and ECOSYS M2640idw share specifications such as Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), Maximum Paper Size (Legal), Maximum Custom Media Width (216 mm), Minimum Custom Media Length (148 mm).
The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-1260: Print, ECOSYS M2640idw: Print, copy, color scan, fax); Print Technology (HL-1260: Laser, ECOSYS M2640idw: Kyocera ECOSYS laser); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1260: 12 ppm, ECOSYS M2640idw: 42 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-1260: 600 x 600 dpi, ECOSYS M2640idw: 600 x 600; up to Fine 1200 dpi).
HL-1260 may suit users who need its differing values, while ECOSYS M2640idw benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
