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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-1660e & HL-2240D⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1660e and HL-2240D within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-1660e⁩

⁦HL-1660e⁩

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Reference model ⁦Brother HL-2240D⁩

⁦HL-2240D⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-1660e⁩ ⁦HL-2240D⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Mobile Printing — —
Security Features — —
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦371.6 mm⁩ ⁦368 mm⁩
Depth ⁦393 mm⁩ ⁦360 mm⁩
Height ⁦326.5 mm⁩ ⁦183 mm⁩
Weight ⁦15 kg⁩ ⁦7 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦110-120 / 220-240 V⁩ ⁦220-240 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦340 W⁩ —
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦16 W⁩ ⁦0.9 W⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Brother
Product Model ⁦HL-1660e⁩ ⁦HL-2240D⁩
Product Series HL HL Series
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-9000⁩ ⁦TN-2220⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦9000 pages⁩ ⁦700 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦9000 pages⁩ ⁦2600 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-6000⁩ ⁦DR-2200⁩
Drum Yield ⁦20000 pages⁩ ⁦12000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal ⁦A4⁩
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive⁩ ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Letter⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦90 mm⁩ ⁦76.2 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦216 mm⁩ ⁦216 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦148 mm⁩ ⁦116 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦356 mm⁩ ⁦406.4 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Plain, Bond, Transparency, Label, Envelope Plain, Thin, Thick, Recycled, Bond, Label, Envelope
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦135 g/m²⁩ ⁦163 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦650 sheets⁩ ⁦250 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦1150 sheets⁩ —
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦1 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦250 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes Yes
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦16 ppm⁩ —
First Page Out Black ⁦16 s⁩ —
Print Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩
Warm-up Time ⁦60 s⁩ ⁦7 s⁩
Processor Speed ⁦100 MHz⁩ ⁦200 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦8 MB⁩ ⁦8 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦72 MB⁩ —
Internal Storage ⁦0 GB⁩ —
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, PCL 5e, BR-Script 2, HP-GL, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL⁩ —

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-1660e if you need:

  • Higher Width: ⁦371.6 mm⁩ vs ⁦368 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦393 mm⁩ vs ⁦360 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦326.5 mm⁩ vs ⁦183 mm⁩
  • Higher Weight: ⁦15 kg⁩ vs ⁦7 kg⁩

Choose HL-2240D if you need:

  • Higher Maximum Custom Media Length: ⁦406.4 mm⁩ vs ⁦356 mm⁩
  • Higher Maximum Media Weight: ⁦163 g/m²⁩ vs ⁦135 g/m²⁩
  • Higher Processor Speed: ⁦200 MHz⁩ vs ⁦100 MHz⁩

Overall, choosing between HL-1660e and HL-2240D depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print) and Print Technology (Laser). They differ mainly on Width. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-1660e and HL-2240D?

HL-1660e and HL-2240D share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes).

The main differences: Print Resolution (HL-1660e: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩, HL-2240D: ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩).

HL-1660e may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-2240D benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.