Choose HL-2040 if you need:
- Higher Width: 371 mm vs 346 mm
- Higher Depth: 361 mm vs 189 mm
- Higher Height: 165.5 mm vs 159 mm
- Higher Weight: 6.5 kg vs 3.7 kg
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-2040 & HP m17
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-2040 and m17 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-2040 | m17 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | — | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 371 mm | 346 mm |
| Depth | 361 mm | 189 mm |
| Height | 165.5 mm | 159 mm |
| Weight | 6.5 kg | 3.7 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | — |
| Power Consumption Printing | 450 W | — |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 5 W | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | HP |
| Product Model | HL-2040 | LaserJet m17 |
| Product Series | HL | LaserJet Pro |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-2000 | — |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 1500 pages | — |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2500 pages | — |
| Drum Model | DR-2000 | — |
| Drum Yield | 12000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | 216 x 356 mm (custom) |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio | A4, A5, Letter, C5, DL, No. 10 envelope |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | 127 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 406.4 mm | 356 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Thick, Card Stock, Envelope, Label, Transparency | Bond paper, Envelopes, Heavy paper, Labels, Light paper, Plain paper |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 65 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 120 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 250 sheets | — |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | — |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 20 ppm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 10 s | — |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | — |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 10000 pages/month | — |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 100-1000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | 18 s | — |
| Processor Speed | 96 MHz | 500 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 8 MB | — |
| Maximum Memory | 8 MB | — |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | Brother Printing System | PCLmS, PWG, URF |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose m17 if you need:
- Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: 76 mm vs 69.9 mm
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: 216 mm vs 215.9 mm
- Higher Minimum Custom Media Length: 127 mm vs 116 mm
- Higher Minimum Media Weight: 65 g/m² vs 60 g/m²
What is the difference between HL-2040 and m17?
HL-2040 and m17 share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Type (Monochrome Laser Printer).
The main differences: Width (HL-2040: 371 mm, m17: 346 mm); Depth (HL-2040: 361 mm, m17: 189 mm); Height (HL-2040: 165.5 mm, m17: 159 mm); Weight (HL-2040: 6.5 kg, m17: 3.7 kg).
HL-2040 may suit users who need its differing values, while m17 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.