Choose HL-3260N if you need:
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 1000 W vs 601 W
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 40 W vs 2.61 W
- Higher Maximum Input Capacity: 3100 sheets vs 2300 sheets
- Higher Output Capacity: 500 sheets vs 250 sheets
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-3260N & HP M507
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-3260N and M507 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-3260N | M507 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | — | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Google Cloud Print |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | — | Secure boot, firmware integrity checking, whitelisting, encrypted data, IPsec, SNMPv3 |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | — | Blocked mm |
| Depth | — | Blocked mm |
| Height | — | Blocked mm |
| Weight | — | Blocked kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | — | 220-240 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 1000 W | 601 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 40 W | 2.61 W |
| Warranty | — | One-year 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 M507 |
| Product Series | HL Series | HP LaserJet Enterprise M507 |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | — | HP 89A (CF289A); HP 89X (CF289X); HP 89Y (CF289Y) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | — | 5000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | — | 20000 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, A6, B5, C5, C6, DL, custom |
| 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 | — | Paper, envelopes, labels, transparencies, cardstock |
| Minimum Media Weight | — | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | — | 200 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 1000 sheets | Blocked sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 3100 sheets | 2300 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 500 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Not Applicable |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | Not Applicable dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | — | Not Applicable ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | — | Not Applicable ipm |
| ADF Capacity | — | Not Applicable sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 32 ppm | 43 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | 34 ipm |
| First Page Out Black | 5 s | 5.9 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 150000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 2000-7500 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | — | Blocked s |
| Processor Speed | 200 MHz | 1200 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 16 MB | 512 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 272 MB | 1536 MB |
| Internal Storage | — | Not Applicable GB |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, PostScript 3, Epson FX-850, IBM ProPrinter XL, HP-GL | HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, PostScript 3 emulation, PDF 1.7, Apple AirPrint |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | Not Applicable cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | Not Applicable dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | Not Applicable copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | Not Applicable % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M507 if you need:
- USB
- Mobile Printing: HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Google Cloud Print
- Apple AirPrint
- Mopria
What is the difference between HL-3260N and M507?
HL-3260N and M507 share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Ethernet (Yes), Product Type (Monochrome Laser Printer).
The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-3260N: 32 ppm, M507: 43 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-3260N: 600 x 600 dpi, M507: 1200 x 1200 dpi).
HL-3260N may suit users who need its differing values, while M507 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.