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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-2460N & HL-L5100DN⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-2460N and HL-L5100DN within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-2460N⁩

⁦HL-2460N⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦Brother HL-L5100DN⁩

⁦HL-L5100DN⁩

Brother

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-2460N⁩ ⁦HL-L5100DN⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB — Yes
Ethernet — Yes
Mobile Printing — ⁦AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace⁩
Apple AirPrint — Yes
Mopria — Yes
Security Features — ⁦Secure Function Lock, 802.1X, Secure Print, Lock Slot, SSL/TLS, IPsec⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width — ⁦373.4 mm⁩
Depth — ⁦388.6 mm⁩
Height — ⁦254 mm⁩
Weight — ⁦10.7 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage — ⁦120 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing — ⁦620 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep — ⁦6.7 W⁩
Warranty — ⁦1-year limited warranty (U.S.)⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Brother
Product Model ⁦HL-2460N⁩ ⁦HL-L5100DN⁩
Product Series HL Series ⁦HL-L5000 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model — ⁦TN-820 / TN-850⁩
Included Black Toner Yield — ⁦3000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield — ⁦8000 pages⁩
Drum Model — ⁦DR-820⁩
Drum Yield — ⁦30000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size — Legal
Supported Paper Sizes — ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width — ⁦76.2 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width — ⁦215.9 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length — ⁦127 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length — ⁦355.6 mm⁩
Supported Media Types — Plain, Thin, Thick, Thicker, Recycled, Bond, Labels, Envelopes
Minimum Media Weight — ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight — ⁦200 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity — ⁦300 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity — ⁦1340 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity — ⁦50 sheets⁩
Output Capacity — ⁦150 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing — Yes
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦25 ppm⁩ ⁦42 ppm⁩
First Page Out Black — ⁦7.2 s⁩
Print Resolution — ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦50000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦Up to 3500 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed — ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory — ⁦256 MB⁩
Print Languages — ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, PDF, XPS⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-L5100DN if you need:

  • USB
  • Ethernet
  • Mobile Printing: ⁦AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace⁩
  • Apple AirPrint

Overall, choosing between HL-2460N and HL-L5100DN depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print) and Print Technology (Laser). They differ mainly on USB. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-2460N and HL-L5100DN?

HL-2460N and HL-L5100DN share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Product Brand (Brother), Product Type (Monochrome Laser Printer).

The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-2460N: ⁦25 ppm⁩, HL-L5100DN: ⁦42 ppm⁩).

HL-2460N may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-L5100DN benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.