Choose HL-2040 if you need:
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Length: 406.4 mm vs 355.6 mm
- Higher First Page Out Black: 10 s vs 7.5 s
- Higher Warm-up Time: 18 s
- Higher Internal Storage: 0 GB
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-2040 & HL-L6200DW
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-2040 and HL-L6200DW within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-2040 | HL-L6200DW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | — | Active Directory, Setting Lock, Secure Function Lock, Secure Print, Lock Slot, SSL/TLS, IPsec |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 371 mm | 373.4 mm |
| Depth | 361 mm | 388.6 mm |
| Height | 165.5 mm | 287 mm |
| Weight | 6.5 kg | 11.9 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | 120 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 450 W | 670 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 5 W | 6.7 W |
| Warranty | — | 1-year limited warranty (U.S.) |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Brother |
| Product Model | HL-2040 | HL-L6200DW |
| Product Series | HL | HL-L6000 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-2000 | TN-820 / TN-850 / TN-880 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 1500 pages | 3000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2500 pages | 12000 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-2000 | DR-820 |
| Drum Yield | 12000 pages | 30000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio | A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.9 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | 215.9 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | 127 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 406.4 mm | 355.6 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Thick, Card Stock, Envelope, Label, Transparency | Plain, Thin, Thick, Thicker, Recycled, Bond, Labels, Envelopes |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 200 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 570 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 1610 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 20 ppm | 48 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 10 s | 7.5 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 10000 pages/month | 100000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | Up to 5000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | 18 s | — |
| Processor Speed | 96 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 8 MB | 256 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 8 MB | 256 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | Brother Printing System | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, PDF, XPS |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose HL-L6200DW if you need:
- Ethernet
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Mobile Printing: AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct
What is the difference between HL-2040 and HL-L6200DW?
HL-2040 and HL-L6200DW share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Brand (Brother).
The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-2040: 20 ppm, HL-L6200DW: 48 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-2040: 1200 x 600 dpi, HL-L6200DW: 1200 x 1200 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-2040: —, HL-L6200DW: Yes).
HL-2040 may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-L6200DW benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.