Choose HL-3260N if you need:
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 1000 W vs 740 W
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 40 W vs 6.5 W
- Higher Standard Input Capacity: 1000 sheets vs 570 sheets
- Higher Maximum Input Capacity: 3100 sheets
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-3260N & HL-L6250DN
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-3260N and HL-L6250DN within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-3260N | HL-L6250DN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | — | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | Brother iPrint&Scan, Apple AirPrint, Mopria |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | — | SMTP-AUTH, SSL/TLS, IPPS, HTTPS, SNMPv3, 802.1x, Kerberos, IPsec |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | — | 373 mm |
| Depth | — | 388 mm |
| Height | — | 287 mm |
| Weight | — | 12.4 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Power Consumption Printing | 1000 W | 740 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 40 W | 6.5 W |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Brother |
| Product Model | HL-3260N | HL-L6250DN |
| Product Series | HL Series | — |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Included Black Toner Yield | — | 12000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | — | 12000 pages |
| Drum Yield | — | 30000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | A3 | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | — | A4, Letter, A5, A5 Long Edge, A6, Executive, Legal, Folio, Mexico Legal, India Legal |
| 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, Recycled, Bond, Letterhead, Colored, Envelopes, Labels |
| Minimum Media Weight | — | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | — | 200 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 1000 sheets | 570 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 3100 sheets | — |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 500 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 32 ppm | 46 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | 24 ipm |
| First Page Out Black | 5 s | 7.5 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 100000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | Up to 5000 pages/month |
| Processor Speed | 200 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 16 MB | 256 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 272 MB | 256 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, PDF 1.7, XPS 1.0 |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose HL-L6250DN if you need:
- USB
- Mobile Printing: Brother iPrint&Scan, Apple AirPrint, Mopria
- Apple AirPrint
- Mopria
What is the difference between HL-3260N and HL-L6250DN?
HL-3260N and HL-L6250DN 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-L6250DN: 46 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-3260N: 600 x 600 dpi, HL-L6250DN: 1200 x 1200 dpi).
HL-3260N may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-L6250DN benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.