Choose HL-1270N if you need:
- USB
- Higher Width: 360 mm
- Higher Depth: 429 mm
- Higher Height: 235 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-1270N & HL-3260N
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1270N and HL-3260N within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-1270N | HL-3260N |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | — |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | — | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 360 mm | — |
| Depth | 429 mm | — |
| Height | 235 mm | — |
| Weight | 9.3 kg | — |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | — |
| Power Consumption Printing | 340 W | 1000 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 12 W | 40 W |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Brother |
| Product Model | HL-1270N | HL-3260N |
| Product Series | HL | HL Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-430 / TN-460 | — |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 3000 pages | — |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6000 pages | — |
| Drum Model | DR-400 | — |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | — |
| Fuser Life | 50000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | A3 |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive | — |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.8 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 216 mm | — |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 356 mm | — |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency | — |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | — |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | — |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 1000 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 500 sheets | 3100 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 500 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 12 ppm | 32 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 15 s | 5 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Warm-up Time | 45 s | — |
| Processor Speed | 66 MHz | 200 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 4 MB | 16 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 36 MB | 272 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, PostScript 2, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL | PCL 6, PostScript 3, Epson FX-850, IBM ProPrinter XL, HP-GL |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose HL-3260N if you need:
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 1000 W vs 340 W
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 40 W vs 12 W
- Higher Standard Input Capacity: 1000 sheets vs 250 sheets
- Higher Maximum Input Capacity: 3100 sheets vs 500 sheets
What is the difference between HL-1270N and HL-3260N?
HL-1270N and HL-3260N share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Ethernet (Yes), Product Brand (Brother).
The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1270N: 12 ppm, HL-3260N: 32 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-1270N: 1200 x 600 dpi, HL-3260N: 600 x 600 dpi).
HL-1270N may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-3260N benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.