Choose HL-1440 if you need:
- Higher Width: 360 mm
- Higher Depth: 370 mm
- Higher Height: 235 mm
- Higher Weight: 9.2 kg
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-1440 & HL-5170DN
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1440 and HL-5170DN within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-1440 | HL-5170DN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | — | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 360 mm | — |
| Depth | 370 mm | — |
| Height | 235 mm | — |
| Weight | 9.2 kg | — |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | — |
| Power Consumption Printing | 340 W | 460 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 6 W | 6 W |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Brother |
| Product Model | HL-1440 | HL-5170DN |
| Product Series | HL | HL Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-6300 / TN-6600 | TN-3060 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 3000 pages | — |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6000 pages | 6700 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-6000 | DR-3000 |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | 20000 pages |
| Fuser Life | 50000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | — |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter |
| 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, Bond, Recycled, Transparency, Envelope, Label |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 161 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 300 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 550 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 14 ppm | 20 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | 9 ipm |
| First Page Out Black | 15 s | 10 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | 2400 x 600 dpi |
| Warm-up Time | 45 s | — |
| Processor Speed | 66 MHz | 133 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 2 MB | 32 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 34 MB | 160 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | PCL 4 | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM ProPrinter XL, Epson FX-850 |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose HL-5170DN if you need:
- Ethernet
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 460 W vs 340 W
- Higher Replacement Black Toner Yield: 6700 pages vs 6000 pages
- Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: 69.9 mm vs 69.8 mm
What is the difference between HL-1440 and HL-5170DN?
HL-1440 and HL-5170DN share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Power Consumption Sleep (6 W).
The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1440: 14 ppm, HL-5170DN: 20 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-1440: 1200 x 600 dpi, HL-5170DN: 2400 x 600 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-1440: —, HL-5170DN: Yes).
HL-1440 may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-5170DN benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.