Choose HL-5040 if you need:
- Drum Model: DR-3000
- Higher Drum Yield: 20000 pages
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: 216 mm vs 215.9 mm
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Length: 356 mm vs 355.6 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-5040 & HL-8050N
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-5040 and HL-8050N within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-5040 | HL-8050N |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | — | 421.8 mm |
| Depth | — | 465.4 mm |
| Height | — | 404.3 mm |
| Weight | — | 20.5 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | — | 120 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 460 W | 593 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 5 W | 12 W |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Brother |
| Product Model | HL-5040 | HL-8050N |
| Product Series | HL Series | — |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-3060 | TN-1700 |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6500 pages | 17000 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-3000 | — |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | — |
| Fuser Life | — | 200000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | — | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter | A4, A5, A6, B5 (ISO/JIS), B6, Executive, Legal, Letter, COM-10, Monarch, DL, C5 |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.8 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 216 mm | 215.9 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | 127 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 356 mm | 355.6 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 216 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 251 sheets | 700 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 501 sheets | 1800 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 500 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 16 ppm | 34 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 12 s | 9 s |
| Print Resolution | 2400 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Processor Speed | — | 300 MHz |
| Standard Memory | — | 64 MB |
| Maximum Memory | — | 576 MB |
| Print Languages | — | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM Proprinter XL, Epson FX-850, HP-GL |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose HL-8050N if you need:
- Ethernet
- Higher Width: 421.8 mm
- Higher Depth: 465.4 mm
- Higher Height: 404.3 mm
What is the difference between HL-5040 and HL-8050N?
HL-5040 and HL-8050N share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Brand (Brother).
The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-5040: 16 ppm, HL-8050N: 34 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-5040: 2400 x 600 dpi, HL-8050N: 1200 x 1200 dpi).
HL-5040 may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-8050N benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.