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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-3260N and MFC-L6700DW within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-3260N | MFC-L6700DW |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | — | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct |
| 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 | — | 518.2 mm |
| Weight | — | 18.4 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | — | 120 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 1000 W | 680 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 40 W | 8.9 W |
| Warranty | — | 1-year limited warranty (U.S.) |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | — | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Memory | — | 500 pages |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Brother |
| Product Model | HL-3260N | MFC-L6700DW |
| Product Series | HL Series | MFC-L6000 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | — | TN-820 / TN-850 / TN-880 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | — | 3000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | — | 12000 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 | 570 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 3100 sheets | 1610 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 | 48 ppm |
| 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 | 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 | — | 48 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 1200 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400 % |
HL-3260N and MFC-L6700DW share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Ethernet (Yes), Product Brand (Brother).
The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-3260N: Print, MFC-L6700DW: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-3260N: 32 ppm, MFC-L6700DW: 48 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-3260N: 600 x 600 dpi, MFC-L6700DW: 1200 x 1200 dpi).
HL-3260N may suit users who need its differing values, while MFC-L6700DW benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
