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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-2460 & HL-L5000D⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-2460 and HL-L5000D within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-2460⁩

⁦HL-2460⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦Brother HL-L5000D⁩

⁦HL-L5000D⁩

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Specifications Summary

Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-2460⁩ ⁦HL-L5000D⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Mobile Printing — Not supported
Security Features — Secure Print, Lock Slot
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-2460⁩ ⁦HL-L5000D⁩
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, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter⁩ ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦73.5 mm⁩ ⁦76.2 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦216 mm⁩ ⁦215.9 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦116 mm⁩ ⁦127 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦356 mm⁩ ⁦355.6 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Plain, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency Plain, Thin, Thick, Thicker, Recycled, Bond, Labels, Envelopes
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦200 g/m²⁩ ⁦200 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦600 sheets⁩ ⁦300 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦2100 sheets⁩ ⁦1340 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦50 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦500 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing — Yes
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦24 ppm⁩ ⁦42 ppm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦12 s⁩ ⁦7.2 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦50000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦Up to 3500 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed ⁦200 MHz⁩ ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦16 MB⁩ ⁦128 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦272 MB⁩ —
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, PostScript 3, IBM ProPrinter XL, Epson FX-850, HP-GL⁩ ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, PDF, XPS⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-2460 if you need:

  • Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: ⁦216 mm⁩ vs ⁦215.9 mm⁩
  • Higher Maximum Custom Media Length: ⁦356 mm⁩ vs ⁦355.6 mm⁩
  • Higher Standard Input Capacity: ⁦600 sheets⁩ vs ⁦300 sheets⁩
  • Higher Maximum Input Capacity: ⁦2100 sheets⁩ vs ⁦1340 sheets⁩

Choose HL-L5000D if you need:

  • Mobile Printing: Not supported
  • Security Features: Secure Print, Lock Slot
  • Higher Width: ⁦373.4 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦388.6 mm⁩

Overall, choosing between HL-2460 and HL-L5000D depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print) and Print Technology (Laser). They differ mainly on Mobile Printing. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-2460 and HL-L5000D?

HL-2460 and HL-L5000D share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Brand (Brother).

The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-2460: ⁦24 ppm⁩, HL-L5000D: ⁦42 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (HL-2460: ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩, HL-L5000D: ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-2460: —, HL-L5000D: Yes).

HL-2460 may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-L5000D benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.