Choose HL-2040 if you need:
- Input Voltage: 110-120 / 220-240 V
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 5 W vs 3 W
- Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: 69.9 mm
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: 215.9 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-2040 & Lexmark MS317dn
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-2040 and MS317dn within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-2040 | MS317dn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | Lexmark Mobile Print |
| Security Features | — | IPsec, SNMPv3, 802.1X, TLS, HTTPS |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 371 mm | 399 mm |
| Depth | 361 mm | 382 mm |
| Height | 165.5 mm | 263 mm |
| Weight | 6.5 kg | 14 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | — |
| Power Consumption Printing | 450 W | 520 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 5 W | 3 W |
| Warranty | — | 1-year exchange service, next business day (Canada) |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Lexmark |
| Product Model | HL-2040 | MS317dn |
| Product Series | HL | Lexmark MS310 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-2000 | 51B1000 / 51B00A0 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 1500 pages | 1500 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2500 pages | 2500 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-2000 | 50F0Z00 / 50F0ZA0 |
| Drum Yield | 12000 pages | 60000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio | A6, Oficio, 7 3/4 Envelope, 9 Envelope, JIS-B5, A4, Legal, A5, Letter, Statement, Executive, Universal, DL Envelope, Folio, 10 Envelope |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.9 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | — |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 406.4 mm | — |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Thick, Card Stock, Envelope, Label, Transparency | Paper Labels, Card Stock, Plain Paper, Transparencies, Envelopes |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 163 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 300 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 850 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 | 33 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | 14 ipm |
| First Page Out Black | 10 s | 6.5 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 10000 pages/month | 50000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 500-2500 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | 18 s | — |
| Processor Speed | 96 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 8 MB | 128 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 8 MB | 128 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | 0 GB |
| Print Languages | Brother Printing System | PCL 5e, PCL 6, Microsoft XPS, PPDS, PostScript 3, Direct Image |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose MS317dn if you need:
- Ethernet
- Mobile Printing: Lexmark Mobile Print
- Security Features: IPsec, SNMPv3, 802.1X, TLS, HTTPS
- Higher Width: 399 mm vs 371 mm
What is the difference between HL-2040 and MS317dn?
HL-2040 and MS317dn share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Type (Monochrome Laser Printer).
The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-2040: 20 ppm, MS317dn: 33 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-2040: 1200 x 600 dpi, MS317dn: 1200 x 1200 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-2040: —, MS317dn: Yes).
HL-2040 may suit users who need its differing values, while MS317dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.