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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-3260N & DCP-L5650DN⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-3260N and DCP-L5650DN within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-3260N⁩

⁦HL-3260N⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦Brother DCP-L5650DN⁩

⁦DCP-L5650DN⁩

Brother

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-3260N⁩ ⁦DCP-L5650DN⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB — Yes
Ethernet Yes Yes
Mobile Printing — ⁦AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace⁩
Apple AirPrint — Yes
Mopria — Yes
Security Features — Active Directory, Setting Lock, Secure Function Lock, Secure Print, Lock Slot, SSL/TLS, IPsec
Dimensions & Weight
Width — ⁦495.3 mm⁩
Depth — ⁦426.7 mm⁩
Height — ⁦485.1 mm⁩
Weight — ⁦17.1 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage — ⁦120 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦1000 W⁩ ⁦630 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦40 W⁩ ⁦8.4 W⁩
Warranty — ⁦1-year limited warranty (U.S.)⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Brother
Product Model ⁦HL-3260N⁩ ⁦DCP-L5650DN⁩
Product Series HL Series ⁦DCP-L5000 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer
Printer Functions Print Print, Scan, Copy
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 ⁦A3⁩ 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 ⁦1000 sheets⁩ ⁦300 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦3100 sheets⁩ ⁦1340 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦50 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦500 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing — Yes
Scanning
Scanner Type — Flatbed + ADF
Optical Scan Resolution — ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Black Scan Speed — ⁦28 ipm⁩
Color Scan Speed — ⁦20 ipm⁩
Duplex Scanning — Yes
ADF Capacity — ⁦70 sheets⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦32 ppm⁩ ⁦42 ppm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦5 s⁩ ⁦7.5 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦600 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 ⁦512 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦272 MB⁩ —
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, PostScript 3, Epson FX-850, IBM ProPrinter XL, HP-GL⁩ ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, PDF, XPS⁩
Copying
Black Copy Speed — ⁦42 cpm⁩
Copy Resolution — ⁦1200 x 600 dpi⁩
Maximum Copies — ⁦99 copies⁩
Copy Zoom Range — 25-400 %

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-3260N if you need:

  • Higher Power Consumption Printing: ⁦1000 W⁩ vs ⁦630 W⁩
  • Higher Power Consumption Sleep: ⁦40 W⁩ vs ⁦8.4 W⁩
  • Higher Standard Input Capacity: ⁦1000 sheets⁩ vs ⁦300 sheets⁩
  • Higher Maximum Input Capacity: ⁦3100 sheets⁩ vs ⁦1340 sheets⁩

Choose DCP-L5650DN if you need:

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

Overall, choosing between HL-3260N and DCP-L5650DN depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Print Technology (Laser) and Ethernet (Yes). They differ mainly on USB. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-3260N and DCP-L5650DN?

HL-3260N and DCP-L5650DN share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Ethernet (Yes), Product Brand (Brother).

The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-3260N: Print, DCP-L5650DN: Print, Scan, Copy); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-3260N: ⁦32 ppm⁩, DCP-L5650DN: ⁦42 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (HL-3260N: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩, DCP-L5650DN: ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩).

HL-3260N may suit users who need its differing values, while DCP-L5650DN benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.