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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-3260N & HP LaserJet Pro M203dw⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-3260N and LaserJet Pro M203dw within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-3260N⁩

⁦HL-3260N⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet Pro M203dw⁩

⁦LaserJet Pro M203dw⁩

HP

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-3260N⁩ ⁦LaserJet Pro M203dw⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB — Yes
Ethernet Yes Yes
Wi-Fi — Yes
Wi-Fi Direct — Yes
Mobile Printing — HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Google Cloud Print, HP Smart
Apple AirPrint — Yes
Mopria — Yes
Security Features — ⁦Password-protected Embedded Web Server, network-port control, SNMP community security, 802.1X⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width — ⁦370.8 mm⁩
Depth — ⁦406.4 mm⁩
Height — ⁦223.5 mm⁩
Weight — ⁦6.9 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage — ⁦110-127 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦1000 W⁩ ⁦480 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦40 W⁩ ⁦0.5 W⁩
Warranty — ⁦1-year limited hardware warranty (U.S.)⁩
General
Product Brand Brother HP
Product Model ⁦HL-3260N⁩ ⁦LaserJet Pro M203dw⁩
Product Series HL Series ⁦LaserJet Pro M200 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model — ⁦HP 30A / 30X (CF230A / CF230X)⁩
Included Black Toner Yield — ⁦1000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield — ⁦3500 pages⁩
Drum Model — ⁦HP 32A (CF232A)⁩
Drum Yield — ⁦23000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size ⁦A3⁩ Legal
Supported Paper Sizes — ⁦Letter, Legal, Executive, 8.5 x 13 in, A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), Envelope C5, Envelope DL⁩
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 — Laser paper, Plain paper, Photo paper, Rough paper, Vellum, Envelope, Label, Cardstock, Postcard
Minimum Media Weight — ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight — ⁦163 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦1000 sheets⁩ ⁦260 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦3100 sheets⁩ ⁦260 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦10 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦500 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing — Yes
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦32 ppm⁩ ⁦28 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed — ⁦18 ipm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦5 s⁩ ⁦6.4 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦30000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦250-2500 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed ⁦200 MHz⁩ ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦16 MB⁩ ⁦256 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦272 MB⁩ ⁦256 MB⁩
Internal Storage — ⁦0 GB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, PostScript 3, Epson FX-850, IBM ProPrinter XL, HP-GL⁩ ⁦PCL 5c, PCL 6, PostScript 3, PCLm, PDF, URF, PWG⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-3260N if you need:

  • Higher Power Consumption Printing: ⁦1000 W⁩ vs ⁦480 W⁩
  • Higher Power Consumption Sleep: ⁦40 W⁩ vs ⁦0.5 W⁩
  • Higher Standard Input Capacity: ⁦1000 sheets⁩ vs ⁦260 sheets⁩
  • Higher Maximum Input Capacity: ⁦3100 sheets⁩ vs ⁦260 sheets⁩

Choose LaserJet Pro M203dw if you need:

  • USB
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Mobile Printing: HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Google Cloud Print, HP Smart

Overall, choosing between HL-3260N and LaserJet Pro M203dw 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 LaserJet Pro M203dw?

HL-3260N and LaserJet Pro M203dw share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Print Resolution (⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩), Ethernet (Yes).

The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-3260N: ⁦32 ppm⁩, LaserJet Pro M203dw: ⁦28 ppm⁩).

HL-3260N may suit users who need its differing values, while LaserJet Pro M203dw benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.