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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-3260N & HL-820⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-3260N and HL-820 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-3260N⁩

⁦HL-3260N⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦Brother HL-820⁩

⁦HL-820⁩

Brother

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-3260N⁩ ⁦HL-820⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
Ethernet Yes —
Mobile Printing — —
Power & Warranty
Power Consumption Printing ⁦1000 W⁩ —
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦40 W⁩ —
General
Product Brand Brother Brother
Product Model ⁦HL-3260N⁩ ⁦HL-820⁩
Product Series HL Series —
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size ⁦A3⁩ —
Standard Input Capacity ⁦1000 sheets⁩ —
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦3100 sheets⁩ —
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ —
Output Capacity ⁦500 sheets⁩ —
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦32 ppm⁩ —
First Page Out Black ⁦5 s⁩ —
Print Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ —
Processor Speed ⁦200 MHz⁩ —
Standard Memory ⁦16 MB⁩ —
Maximum Memory ⁦272 MB⁩ —
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, PostScript 3, Epson FX-850, IBM ProPrinter XL, HP-GL⁩ —

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-3260N if you need:

  • Ethernet
  • Higher Power Consumption Printing: ⁦1000 W⁩
  • Higher Power Consumption Sleep: ⁦40 W⁩
  • Maximum Paper Size: ⁦A3⁩

Overall, choosing between HL-3260N and HL-820 depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print) and Print Technology (Laser). They differ mainly on Ethernet. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-3260N and HL-820?

HL-3260N and HL-820 share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Product Brand (Brother), Product Type (Monochrome Laser Printer).

The main differences: Ethernet (HL-3260N: Yes, HL-820: —); Product Model (HL-3260N: ⁦HL-3260N⁩, HL-820: ⁦HL-820⁩).

HL-3260N may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-820 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.