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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-1260 & Lexmark MS417dn⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1260 and MS417dn within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-1260⁩

⁦HL-1260⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦Lexmark MS417dn⁩

⁦MS417dn⁩

Lexmark

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-1260⁩ ⁦MS417dn⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB — Yes
Ethernet — Yes
Mobile Printing — Lexmark Mobile Print
Security Features — ⁦IPsec, SNMPv3, 802.1X, TLS, HTTPS⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦371.6 mm⁩ ⁦399 mm⁩
Depth ⁦393 mm⁩ ⁦382 mm⁩
Height ⁦326.5 mm⁩ ⁦263 mm⁩
Weight ⁦15 kg⁩ ⁦14.2 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦110-120 / 220-240 V⁩ —
Power Consumption Printing ⁦290 W⁩ ⁦560 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦16 W⁩ ⁦3 W⁩
Warranty — ⁦4-year guarantee upon registration (UK)⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Lexmark
Product Model ⁦HL-1260⁩ ⁦MS417dn⁩
Product Series HL ⁦Lexmark MS410 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-9000⁩ ⁦51B2000 / 51B2H00 / 51B0HA0⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦6000 pages⁩ ⁦2500 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦6000 pages⁩ ⁦8500 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-6000⁩ ⁦50F0Z00 / 50F0ZA0⁩
Drum Yield ⁦20000 pages⁩ ⁦60000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive⁩ ⁦A6, Oficio, 7 3/4 Envelope, 9 Envelope, JIS-B5, A4, Legal, A5, Letter, Statement, Executive, Universal, DL Envelope, Folio, 10 Envelope⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦90 mm⁩ —
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦216 mm⁩ —
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦148 mm⁩ —
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦356 mm⁩ —
Supported Media Types Plain, Bond, Transparency, Label, Envelope Paper Labels, Card Stock, Plain Paper, Transparencies, Envelopes
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦135 g/m²⁩ ⁦163 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦650 sheets⁩ ⁦300 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦1150 sheets⁩ ⁦850 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦50 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦250 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes Yes
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦12 ppm⁩ ⁦38 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed — ⁦16 ipm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦20 s⁩ ⁦6.5 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦100000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦750-7200 pages/month⁩
Warm-up Time ⁦60 s⁩ —
Processor Speed ⁦20 MHz⁩ ⁦800 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 ⁦PCL 5e, PCL 6, Microsoft XPS, PPDS, PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, Direct Image⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-1260 if you need:

  • Higher Depth: ⁦393 mm⁩ vs ⁦382 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦326.5 mm⁩ vs ⁦263 mm⁩
  • Higher Weight: ⁦15 kg⁩ vs ⁦14.2 kg⁩
  • Input Voltage: ⁦110-120 / 220-240 V⁩

Choose MS417dn if you need:

  • USB
  • Ethernet
  • Mobile Printing: Lexmark Mobile Print
  • Security Features: ⁦IPsec, SNMPv3, 802.1X, TLS, HTTPS⁩

Overall, choosing between HL-1260 and MS417dn 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 MS417dn?

HL-1260 and MS417dn share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), Product Type (Monochrome Laser Printer).

The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1260: ⁦12 ppm⁩, MS417dn: ⁦38 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (HL-1260: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩, MS417dn: ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩).

HL-1260 may suit users who need its differing values, while MS417dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.