Choose HL-1870N if you need:
- USB
- Security Features: Secure Print
- Higher Width: 425 mm
- Higher Depth: 424 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-1870N & HL-3260N
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-1870N and HL-3260N within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-1870N | HL-3260N |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | — |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | Secure Print | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 425 mm | — |
| Depth | 424 mm | — |
| Height | 275 mm | — |
| Weight | 14.7 kg | — |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | — |
| Power Consumption Printing | 410 W | 1000 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 10 W | 40 W |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Brother |
| Product Model | HL-1870N | HL-3260N |
| Product Series | HL | HL Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| 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 | A3 |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive | — |
| 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 | — |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | — |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | — |
| Standard Input Capacity | 350 sheets | 1000 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 600 sheets | 3100 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 500 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 18 ppm | 32 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | 8.5 ipm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 12 s | 5 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Warm-up Time | 45 s | — |
| Processor Speed | 100 MHz | 200 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 32 MB | 16 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 144 MB | 272 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL | PCL 6, PostScript 3, Epson FX-850, IBM ProPrinter XL, HP-GL |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose HL-3260N if you need:
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 1000 W vs 410 W
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 40 W vs 10 W
- Higher Standard Input Capacity: 1000 sheets vs 350 sheets
- Higher Maximum Input Capacity: 3100 sheets vs 600 sheets
What is the difference between HL-1870N and HL-3260N?
HL-1870N and HL-3260N share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Ethernet (Yes), Product Brand (Brother).
The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-1870N: 18 ppm, HL-3260N: 32 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-1870N: 1200 x 600 dpi, HL-3260N: 600 x 600 dpi).
HL-1870N may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-3260N benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.