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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-3260N & HL-8050N⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-3260N and HL-8050N within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-3260N⁩

⁦HL-3260N⁩

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Reference model ⁦Brother HL-8050N⁩

⁦HL-8050N⁩

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Specifications Summary

Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-3260N⁩ ⁦HL-8050N⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB — Yes
Ethernet Yes Yes
Mobile Printing — —
Dimensions & Weight
Width — ⁦421.8 mm⁩
Depth — ⁦465.4 mm⁩
Height — ⁦404.3 mm⁩
Weight — ⁦20.5 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage — ⁦120 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦1000 W⁩ ⁦593 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦40 W⁩ ⁦12 W⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Brother
Product Model ⁦HL-3260N⁩ ⁦HL-8050N⁩
Product Series HL Series —
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model — ⁦TN-1700⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield — ⁦17000 pages⁩
Fuser Life — ⁦200000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size ⁦A3⁩ Legal
Supported Paper Sizes — ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5 (ISO/JIS), B6, Executive, Legal, Letter, COM-10, Monarch, DL, C5⁩
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, Bond, Recycled, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies
Minimum Media Weight — ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight — ⁦216 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦1000 sheets⁩ ⁦700 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦3100 sheets⁩ ⁦1800 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦500 sheets⁩ ⁦500 sheets⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦32 ppm⁩ ⁦34 ppm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦5 s⁩ ⁦9 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Processor Speed ⁦200 MHz⁩ ⁦300 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦16 MB⁩ ⁦64 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦272 MB⁩ ⁦576 MB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, PostScript 3, Epson FX-850, IBM ProPrinter XL, HP-GL⁩ ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM Proprinter XL, Epson FX-850, HP-GL⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-3260N if you need:

  • Higher Power Consumption Printing: ⁦1000 W⁩ vs ⁦593 W⁩
  • Higher Power Consumption Sleep: ⁦40 W⁩ vs ⁦12 W⁩
  • Higher Standard Input Capacity: ⁦1000 sheets⁩ vs ⁦700 sheets⁩
  • Higher Maximum Input Capacity: ⁦3100 sheets⁩ vs ⁦1800 sheets⁩

Choose HL-8050N if you need:

  • USB
  • Higher Width: ⁦421.8 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦465.4 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦404.3 mm⁩

Overall, choosing between HL-3260N and HL-8050N 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-3260N and HL-8050N?

HL-3260N and HL-8050N share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Ethernet (Yes), Product Brand (Brother).

The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-3260N: ⁦32 ppm⁩, HL-8050N: ⁦34 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (HL-3260N: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩, HL-8050N: ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩).

HL-3260N may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-8050N benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.