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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-2060 & HP LaserJet Pro M12w⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-2060 and LaserJet Pro M12w within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-2060⁩

⁦HL-2060⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet Pro M12w⁩

⁦LaserJet Pro M12w⁩

HP

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-2060⁩ ⁦LaserJet Pro M12w⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi Direct Yes
Mobile Printing HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Google Cloud Print, HP Smart
Apple AirPrint Yes
Mopria Yes
Security Features ⁦Password-protected Embedded Web Server, network-port control, SNMP community security, 802.1X⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦396 mm⁩ ⁦349 mm⁩
Depth ⁦238 mm⁩
Height ⁦389 mm⁩ ⁦196 mm⁩
Weight ⁦15 kg⁩ ⁦5.2 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦110-120 / 220-240 V⁩ ⁦110-127 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦500 W⁩ ⁦375 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦25 W⁩ ⁦0.8 W⁩
Warranty ⁦1-year limited hardware warranty (U.S.)⁩
General
Product Brand Brother HP
Product Model ⁦HL-2060⁩ ⁦LaserJet Pro M12w⁩
Product Series HL ⁦LaserJet Pro M12 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-9000⁩ ⁦HP 79A (CF279A)⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦9000 pages⁩ ⁦500 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦9000 pages⁩ ⁦1000 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-6000⁩
Drum Yield ⁦20000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, Letter, Legal⁩ ⁦Letter, Legal, Executive, 8.5 x 13 in, A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), Envelope C5, Envelope DL⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦95 mm⁩ ⁦76.2 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦216 mm⁩ ⁦215.9 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦148 mm⁩ ⁦127 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦356 mm⁩ ⁦355.6 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Plain, Bond, Transparency, Label, Envelope Laser paper, Plain paper, Photo paper, Rough paper, Vellum, Envelope, Label, Cardstock, Postcard
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦199 g/m²⁩ ⁦163 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦650 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦1150 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦0 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦500 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦20 ppm⁩ ⁦18 ppm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦16 s⁩ ⁦9.2 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩ ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle ⁦5000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume ⁦100-1000 pages/month⁩
Warm-up Time ⁦60 s⁩
Processor Speed ⁦100 MHz⁩ ⁦266 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦8 MB⁩ ⁦8 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦72 MB⁩ ⁦8 MB⁩
Internal Storage ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL 5, BR-Script 2, HP-GL, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL⁩ Host-based printing

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-2060 if you need:

  • Higher Width: ⁦396 mm⁩ vs ⁦349 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦389 mm⁩ vs ⁦196 mm⁩
  • Higher Weight: ⁦15 kg⁩ vs ⁦5.2 kg⁩
  • Higher Power Consumption Printing: ⁦500 W⁩ vs ⁦375 W⁩

Choose LaserJet Pro M12w if you need:

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Mobile Printing: HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Google Cloud Print, HP Smart
  • Apple AirPrint

Overall, choosing between HL-2060 and LaserJet Pro M12w depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print) and Print Technology (Laser). They differ mainly on Wi-Fi. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-2060 and LaserJet Pro M12w?

HL-2060 and LaserJet Pro M12w 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-2060: ⁦20 ppm⁩, LaserJet Pro M12w: ⁦18 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (HL-2060: ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩, LaserJet Pro M12w: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-2060: Yes, LaserJet Pro M12w: —).

HL-2060 may suit users who need its differing values, while LaserJet Pro M12w benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.