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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-3260N & HP m14⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-3260N and m14 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-3260N⁩

⁦HL-3260N⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet m14⁩

⁦m14⁩

HP

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-3260N⁩ ⁦m14⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB — Yes
Ethernet Yes —
Dimensions & Weight
Width — ⁦346 mm⁩
Depth — ⁦189 mm⁩
Height — ⁦159 mm⁩
Weight — ⁦3.7 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Power Consumption Printing ⁦1000 W⁩ —
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦40 W⁩ —
General
Product Brand Brother HP
Product Model ⁦HL-3260N⁩ ⁦LaserJet m14⁩
Product Series HL Series LaserJet Pro
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size ⁦A3⁩ ⁦216 x 356 mm (custom)⁩
Supported Paper Sizes — ⁦A4, A5, Letter, C5, DL, No. 10 envelope⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width — ⁦76 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width — ⁦216 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length — ⁦127 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length — ⁦356 mm⁩
Supported Media Types — Bond paper, Envelopes, Heavy paper, Labels, Light paper, Plain paper
Minimum Media Weight — ⁦65 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight — ⁦120 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦1000 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦3100 sheets⁩ —
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ —
Output Capacity ⁦500 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦32 ppm⁩ —
First Page Out Black ⁦5 s⁩ —
Print Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ —
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦100-1000 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed ⁦200 MHz⁩ ⁦500 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦16 MB⁩ —
Maximum Memory ⁦272 MB⁩ —
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, PostScript 3, Epson FX-850, IBM ProPrinter XL, HP-GL⁩ PCLmS, PWG, URF

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
  • Higher Standard Input Capacity: ⁦1000 sheets⁩ vs ⁦150 sheets⁩

Choose m14 if you need:

  • USB
  • Higher Width: ⁦346 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦189 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦159 mm⁩

Overall, choosing between HL-3260N and m14 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 m14?

HL-3260N and m14 share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Product Type (Monochrome Laser Printer).

The main differences: USB (HL-3260N: —, m14: Yes); Ethernet (HL-3260N: Yes, m14: —); Product Brand (HL-3260N: Brother, m14: HP); Product Model (HL-3260N: ⁦HL-3260N⁩, m14: ⁦LaserJet m14⁩).

HL-3260N may suit users who need its differing values, while m14 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.