Choose HL-2070N if you need:
- Ethernet
- Higher Width: 371 mm
- Higher Depth: 361 mm
- Higher Height: 165.5 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-2070N & HL-5040
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-2070N and HL-5040 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-2070N | HL-5040 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | — | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 371 mm | — |
| Depth | 361 mm | — |
| Height | 165.5 mm | — |
| Weight | 6.5 kg | — |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | — |
| Power Consumption Printing | 450 W | 460 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 7 W | 5 W |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Brother |
| Product Model | HL-2070N | HL-5040 |
| Product Series | HL | HL Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-2000 | TN-3060 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 1500 pages | — |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2500 pages | 6500 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-2000 | DR-3000 |
| Drum Yield | 12000 pages | 20000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | — |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | 116 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 406.4 mm | 356 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Thick, Card Stock, Envelope, Label, Transparency | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 161 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 251 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 501 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 1 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 20 ppm | 16 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 10 s | 12 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | 2400 x 600 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 10000 pages/month | — |
| Warm-up Time | 18 s | — |
| Processor Speed | 133 MHz | — |
| Standard Memory | 16 MB | — |
| Maximum Memory | 16 MB | — |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, Epson FX-850, IBM Proprinter XL | — |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose HL-5040 if you need:
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 460 W vs 450 W
- Higher Replacement Black Toner Yield: 6500 pages vs 2500 pages
- Higher Drum Yield: 20000 pages vs 12000 pages
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: 216 mm vs 215.9 mm
What is the difference between HL-2070N and HL-5040?
HL-2070N and HL-5040 share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Brand (Brother).
The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-2070N: 20 ppm, HL-5040: 16 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-2070N: 1200 x 600 dpi, HL-5040: 2400 x 600 dpi).
HL-2070N may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-5040 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.