Choose HL-1440 if you need:
- Input Voltage: 110-120 / 220-240 V
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 6 W vs 2.6 W
- Higher Fuser Life: 50000 pages
- Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: 69.8 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-1440 & Lexmark MS617dn
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1440 and MS617dn within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-1440 | MS617dn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | Lexmark Mobile Print |
| Security Features | — | IPsec, SNMPv3, 802.1X, TLS, HTTPS |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 360 mm | 399 mm |
| Depth | 370 mm | 382 mm |
| Height | 235 mm | 306 mm |
| Weight | 9.2 kg | 15.7 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | — |
| Power Consumption Printing | 340 W | 640 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 6 W | 2.6 W |
| Warranty | — | 4-year guarantee upon registration (UK) |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Lexmark |
| Product Model | HL-1440 | MS617dn |
| Product Series | HL | Lexmark MS610 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-6300 / TN-6600 | 51B2000 / 51B2H00 / 51B2X00 / 51B0XA0 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 3000 pages | 5000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6000 pages | 20000 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-6000 | 50F0Z00 / 50F0ZA0 |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | 60000 pages |
| Fuser Life | 50000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive | A6, Oficio, 7 3/4 Envelope, 9 Envelope, JIS-B5, A4, Legal, A5, Letter, Statement, Executive, Universal, DL Envelope, Folio, 10 Envelope |
| 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 | Paper Labels, Card Stock, Plain Paper, Transparencies, Envelopes |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 163 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 650 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 2300 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 14 ppm | 47 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | 20 ipm |
| First Page Out Black | 15 s | 6.5 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 175000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 3000-16000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | 45 s | — |
| Processor Speed | 66 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 2 MB | 256 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 34 MB | 1280 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | 0 GB |
| Print Languages | PCL 4 | PCL 5e, PCL 6, Microsoft XPS, PPDS, PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, Direct Image |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose MS617dn if you need:
- Ethernet
- Mobile Printing: Lexmark Mobile Print
- Security Features: IPsec, SNMPv3, 802.1X, TLS, HTTPS
- Higher Width: 399 mm vs 360 mm
What is the difference between HL-1440 and MS617dn?
HL-1440 and MS617dn share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Type (Monochrome Laser Printer).
The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1440: 14 ppm, MS617dn: 47 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-1440: 1200 x 600 dpi, MS617dn: 1200 x 1200 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-1440: —, MS617dn: Yes).
HL-1440 may suit users who need its differing values, while MS617dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.