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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-1660e & MFC-8370DN⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1660e and MFC-8370DN within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-1660e⁩

⁦HL-1660e⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦Brother MFC-8370DN⁩

⁦MFC-8370DN⁩

Brother

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-1660e⁩ ⁦MFC-8370DN⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet — Yes
Mobile Printing — Brother iPrint&Scan
Security Features — ⁦IPPS, HTTPS, SSL/TLS, SMTP-AUTH, SNMPv3⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦371.6 mm⁩ ⁦390 mm⁩
Depth ⁦393 mm⁩ ⁦443 mm⁩
Height ⁦326.5 mm⁩ ⁦442 mm⁩
Weight ⁦15 kg⁩ ⁦15.5 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦110-120 / 220-240 V⁩ —
Power Consumption Printing ⁦340 W⁩ —
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦16 W⁩ —
Fax
Fax — Yes
Fax Modem Speed — ⁦33.6 kbps⁩
Fax Resolution — ⁦203 x 392 dpi⁩
Fax Memory — ⁦500 pages⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Brother
Product Model ⁦HL-1660e⁩ ⁦MFC-8370DN⁩
Product Series HL —
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer
Printer Functions Print Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-9000⁩ ⁦TN-3230, TN-3280⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦9000 pages⁩ —
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦9000 pages⁩ ⁦8000 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-6000⁩ ⁦DR-3200⁩
Drum Yield ⁦20000 pages⁩ ⁦25000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive⁩ ⁦A4, Letter, B5 (ISO), A5, A5 Long Edge, B6, A6, Executive, Legal, Folio⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦90 mm⁩ ⁦69.8 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, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦135 g/m²⁩ ⁦163 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦650 sheets⁩ ⁦300 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦1150 sheets⁩ ⁦550 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦50 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦250 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes Yes
Scanning
Scanner Type — Flatbed + ADF
Optical Scan Resolution — ⁦600 x 2400 dpi⁩
ADF Capacity — ⁦20 sheets⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦16 ppm⁩ ⁦28 ppm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦16 s⁩ ⁦8.5 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Warm-up Time ⁦60 s⁩ —
Processor Speed ⁦100 MHz⁩ ⁦300 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦8 MB⁩ ⁦64 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦72 MB⁩ ⁦576 MB⁩
Internal Storage ⁦0 GB⁩ —
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, PCL 5e, BR-Script 2, HP-GL, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL⁩ ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM Proprinter XL, Epson FX-850⁩
Copying
Black Copy Speed — ⁦28 cpm⁩
Copy Resolution — ⁦1200 x 600 dpi⁩
Maximum Copies — ⁦99 copies⁩
Copy Zoom Range — 25-400 %

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-1660e if you need:

  • Input Voltage: ⁦110-120 / 220-240 V⁩
  • Higher Power Consumption Printing: ⁦340 W⁩
  • Higher Power Consumption Sleep: ⁦16 W⁩
  • Higher Included Black Toner Yield: ⁦9000 pages⁩

Choose MFC-8370DN if you need:

  • Ethernet
  • Mobile Printing: Brother iPrint&Scan
  • Security Features: ⁦IPPS, HTTPS, SSL/TLS, SMTP-AUTH, SNMPv3⁩
  • Higher Width: ⁦390 mm⁩ vs ⁦371.6 mm⁩

Overall, choosing between HL-1660e and MFC-8370DN depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Print Technology (Laser) and Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes). They differ mainly on Ethernet. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-1660e and MFC-8370DN?

HL-1660e and MFC-8370DN share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes), Product Brand (Brother).

The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-1660e: Print, MFC-8370DN: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1660e: ⁦16 ppm⁩, MFC-8370DN: ⁦28 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (HL-1660e: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩, MFC-8370DN: ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩).

HL-1660e may suit users who need its differing values, while MFC-8370DN benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.