Choose HL-1270N if you need:
- Higher Depth: 429 mm vs 396 mm
- Input Voltage: 110-120 / 220-240 V
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 340 W
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 12 W
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-1270N & MFC-7840W
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1270N and MFC-7840W within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-1270N | MFC-7840W |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | — | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES), LEAP |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 360 mm | 428 mm |
| Depth | 429 mm | 396 mm |
| Height | 235 mm | 304 mm |
| Weight | 9.3 kg | 10 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | — |
| Power Consumption Printing | 340 W | — |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 12 W | — |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | — | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Resolution | — | 203 x 392 dpi |
| Fax Memory | — | 500 pages |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Brother |
| Product Model | HL-1270N | MFC-7840W |
| Product Series | HL | — |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-430 / TN-460 | TN-2110, TN-2120 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 3000 pages | 1000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6000 pages | 2600 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-400 | DR-2100 |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | 12000 pages |
| Fuser Life | 50000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter, Envelopes |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.8 mm | 69.9 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 216 mm | 215.9 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | 116 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 356 mm | 406.4 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency | Plain, Recycled, Bond, Thick, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 161 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 500 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 1 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed + ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 600 x 2400 dpi |
| ADF Capacity | — | 35 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 12 ppm | 22 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 15 s | — |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | 2400 x 600 dpi |
| Warm-up Time | 45 s | — |
| Processor Speed | 66 MHz | — |
| Standard Memory | 4 MB | 32 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 36 MB | 32 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, PostScript 2, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL | PCL 6, BR-Script 3 |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 22 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose MFC-7840W if you need:
- Wi-Fi
- Security Features: WEP 64/128-bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES), LEAP
- Higher Width: 428 mm vs 360 mm
- Higher Height: 304 mm vs 235 mm
What is the difference between HL-1270N and MFC-7840W?
HL-1270N and MFC-7840W share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes), Product Brand (Brother).
The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-1270N: Print, MFC-7840W: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1270N: 12 ppm, MFC-7840W: 22 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-1270N: 1200 x 600 dpi, MFC-7840W: 2400 x 600 dpi).
HL-1270N may suit users who need its differing values, while MFC-7840W benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.