Choose HL-1660e if you need:
- Higher Depth: 393 mm vs 383 mm
- Higher Height: 326.5 mm vs 252 mm
- Higher Weight: 15 kg vs 10.5 kg
- Input Voltage: 110-120 / 220-240 V
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-1660e & HL-5140
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1660e and HL-5140 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-1660e | HL-5140 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | — | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 371.6 mm | 382 mm |
| Depth | 393 mm | 383 mm |
| Height | 326.5 mm | 252 mm |
| Weight | 15 kg | 10.5 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | — |
| Power Consumption Printing | 340 W | — |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 16 W | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Brother |
| Product Model | HL-1660e | HL-5140 |
| Product Series | HL | HL Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-9000 | TN-3060 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 9000 pages | — |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 9000 pages | 6700 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-6000 | DR-3000 |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | 20000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | — |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive | — |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 90 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 216 mm | — |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 148 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 356 mm | — |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Transparency, Label, Envelope | — |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | — |
| Maximum Media Weight | 135 g/m² | — |
| Standard Input Capacity | 650 sheets | 251 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 1150 sheets | 501 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 150 sheets | 1 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 250 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 16 ppm | 20 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 16 s | 10 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 2400 x 600 dpi |
| Warm-up Time | 60 s | — |
| Processor Speed | 100 MHz | 133 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 8 MB | 16 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 72 MB | 144 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, PCL 5e, BR-Script 2, HP-GL, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL | PCL 6 |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose HL-5140 if you need:
- Higher Width: 382 mm vs 371.6 mm
- Higher Black Print Speed A4: 20 ppm vs 16 ppm
- Higher Processor Speed: 133 MHz vs 100 MHz
- Higher Standard Memory: 16 MB vs 8 MB
What is the difference between HL-1660e and HL-5140?
HL-1660e and HL-5140 share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Brand (Brother).
The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1660e: 16 ppm, HL-5140: 20 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-1660e: 600 x 600 dpi, HL-5140: 2400 x 600 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-1660e: Yes, HL-5140: —).
HL-1660e may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-5140 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.