Choose HL-1440 if you need:
- Higher Included Black Toner Yield: 3000 pages vs 1000 pages
- Higher Replacement Black Toner Yield: 6000 pages vs 2000 pages
- Drum Model: DR-6000
- Higher Drum Yield: 20000 pages
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-1440 & HP M1522nf
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1440 and M1522nf within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-1440 | M1522nf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | — | EWS password, Kensington lock |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 360 mm | 496 mm |
| Depth | 370 mm | 406 mm |
| Height | 235 mm | 402 mm |
| Weight | 9.2 kg | 11 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | 110-127 / 220-240 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 340 W | 410 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 6 W | 10.5 W |
| Warranty | — | One-year limited warranty |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | — | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Resolution | — | 300 x 300 dpi |
| Fax Memory | — | 300 pages |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | HP |
| Product Model | HL-1440 | LaserJet M1522nf Multifunction |
| Product Series | HL | LaserJet M1522 |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print; Scan; Copy; Fax | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-6300 / TN-6600 | CB436A |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 3000 pages | 1000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6000 pages | 2000 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-6000 | — |
| Drum Yield | 20000 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, B5, C5, C6, DL, 16K, Letter, Legal |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.8 mm | 76 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 216 mm | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | 127 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 356 mm | 356 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency | Bond paper, Cardstock, Colored paper, Envelopes, Heavy paper, Labels, Letterhead, Light paper, Plain paper, Preprinted paper, Prepunched paper, Recycled paper, Rough paper, Transparencies |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 163 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 260 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 250 sheets | — |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 125 sheets |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed, ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| ADF Capacity | — | 50 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 14 ppm | 23 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 15 s | 9.5 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 8000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 250-2000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | 45 s | — |
| Processor Speed | 66 MHz | 450 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 2 MB | 64 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 34 MB | — |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | PCL 4 | HP PCL 5, HP PCL 6, HP PostScript level 3 emulation |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 23 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M1522nf if you need:
- Ethernet
- Security Features: EWS password, Kensington lock
- Higher Width: 496 mm vs 360 mm
- Higher Depth: 406 mm vs 370 mm
What is the difference between HL-1440 and M1522nf?
HL-1440 and M1522nf share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Maximum Paper Size (Legal), Maximum Custom Media Width (216 mm).
The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-1440: Print, M1522nf: Print; Scan; Copy; Fax); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1440: 14 ppm, M1522nf: 23 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-1440: 1200 x 600 dpi, M1522nf: 600 x 600 dpi).
HL-1440 may suit users who need its differing values, while M1522nf benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.