Choose HL-1270N if you need:
- Higher First Page Out Black: 15 s vs 8 s
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-1270N & HP M5039
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1270N and M5039 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-1270N | M5039 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | Network digital sending; no native mobile-print standard |
| Security Features | — | Private printing, secure disk erase, network authentication |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 360 mm | 739 mm |
| Depth | 429 mm | 739 mm |
| Height | 235 mm | 1181 mm |
| Weight | 9.3 kg | 96.6 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | 110-127 / 220-240 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 340 W | 600 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 12 W | 21 W |
| Warranty | — | One-year next-business-day onsite warranty |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | — | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Resolution | — | 300 x 300 dpi |
| Fax Memory | — | Blocked pages |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | HP |
| Product Model | HL-1270N | LaserJet M5039 Multifunction |
| Product Series | HL | HP LaserJet M5039 MFP |
| 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 | HP 70A (Q7570A) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 3000 pages | 15000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6000 pages | 15000 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-400 | Not Applicable |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | Not Applicable pages |
| Fuser Life | 50000 pages | Blocked pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | A3 |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive | A3, A4, A5, B4, B5, C5, C6, DL, custom |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.8 mm | 76 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 216 mm | 312 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | 127 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 356 mm | 470 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency | Paper, envelopes, labels, transparencies, cardstock |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 199 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 2100 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 500 sheets | 2100 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 750 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed with ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | — | 35 ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | — | 23 ipm |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| ADF Capacity | — | 50 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 12 ppm | 35 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | Blocked ipm |
| First Page Out Black | 15 s | 8 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 200000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 3000-12500 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | 45 s | Blocked s |
| Processor Speed | 66 MHz | 460 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 4 MB | 256 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 36 MB | 512 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | 40 GB |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, PostScript 2, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL | HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, PostScript 3 emulation, PDF 1.4 |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 35 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 1000 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M5039 if you need:
- Mobile Printing: Network digital sending; no native mobile-print standard
- Security Features: Private printing, secure disk erase, network authentication
- Higher Width: 739 mm vs 360 mm
- Higher Depth: 739 mm vs 429 mm
What is the difference between HL-1270N and M5039?
HL-1270N and M5039 share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes), Minimum Media Weight (60 g/m²).
The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-1270N: Print, M5039: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1270N: 12 ppm, M5039: 35 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-1270N: 1200 x 600 dpi, M5039: 1200 x 1200 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-1270N: —, M5039: Yes).
HL-1270N may suit users who need its differing values, while M5039 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.