Choose HL-1850 if you need:
- Higher Depth: 424 mm vs 265 mm
- Higher Weight: 14.5 kg vs 8.3 kg
- Input Voltage: 110-120 / 220-240 V
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 410 W
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-1850 & HP M1210
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1850 and M1210 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-1850 | M1210 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | Secure Print | EWS password, Formatter lock, Private fax receive |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 425 mm | 435 mm |
| Depth | 424 mm | 265 mm |
| Height | 275 mm | 306 mm |
| Weight | 14.5 kg | 8.3 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | — |
| Power Consumption Printing | 410 W | — |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 9 W | — |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | — | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Memory | — | 500 pages |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | HP |
| Product Model | HL-1850 | Laserjet M1210 MFP |
| Product Series | HL | LaserJet Pro |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-560 (US) / TN-7600 (EU) | — |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 6500 pages | — |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6500 pages | — |
| Drum Model | DR-500 (US) / DR-7000 (EU) | — |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | — |
| Fuser Life | 80000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive | A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), B5 envelope, C5, DL, Letter, Legal, Executive, 16K, Postcards |
| 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, Labels, Letterhead, 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 | 350 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 600 sheets | — |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | — |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | — |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed, ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 1200 dpi |
| ADF Capacity | — | 35 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 18 ppm | 18 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | 8.5 ipm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 12 s | — |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | — |
| Warm-up Time | 45 s | — |
| Processor Speed | 100 MHz | — |
| Standard Memory | 16 MB | 64 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 144 MB | — |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL | — |
| Copying | ||
| Maximum Copies | — | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M1210 if you need:
- Ethernet
- Higher Width: 435 mm vs 425 mm
- Higher Height: 306 mm vs 275 mm
- Fax
What is the difference between HL-1850 and M1210?
HL-1850 and M1210 share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Black Print Speed A4 (18 ppm), USB (Yes), Maximum Paper Size (Legal).
The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-1850: Print, M1210: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-1850: Yes, M1210: —).
HL-1850 may suit users who need its differing values, while M1210 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.