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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-2460N & Lexmark MX517de⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-2460N and MX517de within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-2460N⁩

⁦HL-2460N⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦Lexmark MX517de⁩

⁦MX517de⁩

Lexmark

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-2460N⁩ ⁦MX517de⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB — Yes
Ethernet — Yes
Mobile Printing — Lexmark Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria
Apple AirPrint — Yes
Mopria — Yes
Security Features — ⁦IPSec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X authentication⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width — ⁦489 mm⁩
Depth — ⁦452 mm⁩
Height — ⁦502 mm⁩
Weight — ⁦21.8 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage — ⁦100-127 V / 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz (regional variants) V⁩
Power Consumption Printing — ⁦600 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep — ⁦3.5 W⁩
Warranty — ⁦4-year guarantee upon registration (UK configuration)⁩
Fax
Fax — Yes
Fax Modem Speed — ⁦33.6 kbps⁩
Fax Resolution — ⁦Up to 300 x 300 dpi⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Lexmark
Product Model ⁦HL-2460N⁩ ⁦MX517de⁩
Product Series HL Series ⁦Lexmark MX510 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer
Printer Functions Print Print, copy, color scan, network scan, fax
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model — ⁦51B2X00 / 51B2H00 / 51B2000⁩
Included Black Toner Yield — ⁦3000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield — ⁦20000 pages⁩
Drum Model — ⁦50F0Z00 / 50F0ZA0⁩
Drum Yield — ⁦60000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size — Legal
Supported Paper Sizes — ⁦A4, A5, A6, JIS B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement, Oficio, Folio, Universal, envelopes⁩
Supported Media Types — Paper labels, card stock, plain paper, transparencies, envelopes
Minimum Media Weight — ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight — ⁦120 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity — ⁦350 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity — ⁦2000 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity — ⁦100 sheets⁩
Output Capacity — ⁦150 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing — Yes
Scanning
Scanner Type — ⁦Flatbed scanner with 50-sheet reversing ADF⁩
Optical Scan Resolution — ⁦1200 x 600 black; 600 x 600 color dpi⁩
Black Scan Speed — ⁦41 ipm⁩
Color Scan Speed — ⁦19 ipm⁩
Duplex Scanning — Yes
ADF Capacity — ⁦50 sheets⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦25 ppm⁩ ⁦42 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed — ⁦18 ipm⁩
First Page Out Black — ⁦6.5 s⁩
Print Resolution — ⁦1200 x 1200; 2400 IQ (2400 x 600); 600 x 600; 1200 IQ (1200 x 600) dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦120000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦2,000-12,000 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed — ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory — ⁦512 MB⁩
Maximum Memory — ⁦2560 MB⁩
Print Languages — ⁦PCL 5e, PCL 6, Microsoft XPS, PPDS, PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, Direct Image⁩
Copying
Black Copy Speed — ⁦42 cpm⁩
Copy Resolution — ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Maximum Copies — ⁦999 copies⁩
Copy Zoom Range — 25-400%

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose MX517de if you need:

  • USB
  • Ethernet
  • Mobile Printing: Lexmark Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria
  • Apple AirPrint

Overall, choosing between HL-2460N and MX517de depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share 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 MX517de?

HL-2460N and MX517de share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser).

The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-2460N: Print, MX517de: Print, copy, color scan, network scan, fax); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-2460N: ⁦25 ppm⁩, MX517de: ⁦42 ppm⁩).

HL-2460N may suit users who need its differing values, while MX517de benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.