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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-3260N & HP LaserJet M4345⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-3260N and LaserJet M4345 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-3260N⁩

⁦HL-3260N⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet M4345 MFP⁩

⁦LaserJet M4345⁩

HP

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-3260N⁩ ⁦LaserJet M4345⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB — Yes
Ethernet Yes Yes
Mobile Printing — HP ePrint through supported network/firmware environment
Security Features — Private printing, secure storage erase, LDAP and SMTP authentication
Dimensions & Weight
Width — ⁦762 mm⁩
Depth — ⁦566 mm⁩
Height — ⁦545 mm⁩
Weight — ⁦53.5 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage — ⁦110-127 / 220-240 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦1000 W⁩ ⁦725 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦40 W⁩ ⁦15 W⁩
Warranty — One-year next-business-day onsite warranty
Fax
Fax Modem Speed — Not Applicable kbps
Fax Resolution — Not Applicable dpi
Fax Memory — Not Applicable pages
General
Product Brand Brother HP
Product Model ⁦HL-3260N⁩ ⁦LaserJet M4345 MFP⁩
Product Series HL Series ⁦HP LaserJet M4345 MFP⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer
Printer Functions Print Print, Scan, Copy
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model — ⁦HP 45A (Q5945A)⁩
Included Black Toner Yield — ⁦18000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield — ⁦18000 pages⁩
Drum Model — Not Applicable
Drum Yield — Not Applicable pages
Fuser Life — Blocked pages
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size ⁦A3⁩ ⁦A4⁩
Supported Paper Sizes — ⁦A4, A5, B5, C5, C6, DL, envelopes, custom⁩
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 — Paper, envelopes, labels, transparencies, cardstock
Minimum Media Weight — ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight — ⁦200 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦1000 sheets⁩ ⁦600 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦3100 sheets⁩ ⁦2100 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦500 sheets⁩ ⁦500 sheets⁩
Scanning
Scanner Type — Flatbed with ADF
Optical Scan Resolution — ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Black Scan Speed — ⁦45 ipm⁩
Color Scan Speed — Blocked ipm
Duplex Scanning — Yes
ADF Capacity — ⁦50 sheets⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦32 ppm⁩ ⁦43 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed — Not Applicable ipm
First Page Out Black ⁦5 s⁩ ⁦10 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦200000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦5000-15000 pages/month⁩
Warm-up Time — Blocked s
Processor Speed ⁦200 MHz⁩ ⁦480 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦16 MB⁩ ⁦256 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦272 MB⁩ ⁦512 MB⁩
Internal Storage — ⁦40 GB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, PostScript 3, Epson FX-850, IBM ProPrinter XL, HP-GL⁩ ⁦HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, PostScript 3 emulation, PDF⁩
Copying
Black Copy Speed — ⁦43 cpm⁩
Copy Resolution — ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Maximum Copies — ⁦1000 copies⁩
Copy Zoom Range — 25-400 %

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-3260N if you need:

  • Higher Power Consumption Printing: ⁦1000 W⁩ vs ⁦725 W⁩
  • Higher Power Consumption Sleep: ⁦40 W⁩ vs ⁦15 W⁩
  • Higher Standard Input Capacity: ⁦1000 sheets⁩ vs ⁦600 sheets⁩
  • Higher Maximum Input Capacity: ⁦3100 sheets⁩ vs ⁦2100 sheets⁩

Choose LaserJet M4345 if you need:

  • USB
  • Mobile Printing: HP ePrint through supported network/firmware environment
  • Security Features: Private printing, secure storage erase, LDAP and SMTP authentication
  • Higher Width: ⁦762 mm⁩

Overall, choosing between HL-3260N and LaserJet M4345 depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Print Technology (Laser) and Ethernet (Yes). 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 LaserJet M4345?

HL-3260N and LaserJet M4345 share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Ethernet (Yes), Multipurpose Tray Capacity (⁦100 sheets⁩), Output Capacity (⁦500 sheets⁩).

The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-3260N: Print, LaserJet M4345: Print, Scan, Copy); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-3260N: ⁦32 ppm⁩, LaserJet M4345: ⁦43 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (HL-3260N: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩, LaserJet M4345: ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩).

HL-3260N may suit users who need its differing values, while LaserJet M4345 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.