Choose HL-3260N if you need:
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 1000 W vs 725 W
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 40 W vs 16 W
- Higher Maximum Input Capacity: 3100 sheets vs 2100 sheets
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-3260N & HP M4349
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-3260N and M4349 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-3260N | M4349 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | — | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | HP ePrint through supported network environment |
| Security Features | — | Private printing, secure disk erase, LDAP/SMTP authentication |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | — | Blocked mm |
| Depth | — | Blocked mm |
| Height | — | Blocked mm |
| Weight | — | Blocked kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | — | 110-127 / 220-240 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 1000 W | 725 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 40 W | 16 W |
| Warranty | — | One-year onsite warranty |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | — | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Resolution | — | 300 x 300 dpi |
| Fax Memory | — | Blocked pages |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | HP |
| Product Model | HL-3260N | LaserJet M4349 MFP |
| Product Series | HL Series | HP LaserJet M4349 MFP |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | — | HP CE267C |
| 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 | 1100 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 3100 sheets | 2100 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 500 sheets | 500 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| 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 | — | Blocked 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, XHTML |
| 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 M4349 if you need:
- USB
- Mobile Printing: HP ePrint through supported network environment
- Security Features: Private printing, secure disk erase, LDAP/SMTP authentication
- Higher Width: Blocked mm
What is the difference between HL-3260N and M4349?
HL-3260N and M4349 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, M4349: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-3260N: 32 ppm, M4349: 43 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-3260N: 600 x 600 dpi, M4349: 1200 x 1200 dpi).
HL-3260N may suit users who need its differing values, while M4349 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.