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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-5070DN & DCP-L5500DN⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-5070DN and DCP-L5500DN within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-5070DN⁩

⁦HL-5070DN⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦Brother DCP-L5500DN⁩

⁦DCP-L5500DN⁩

Brother

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-5070DN⁩ ⁦DCP-L5500DN⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet Yes Yes
Mobile Printing — ⁦AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace⁩
Apple AirPrint — Yes
Mopria — Yes
Security Features — Active Directory, Setting Lock, Secure Function Lock, Secure Print, Lock Slot, SSL/TLS, IPsec
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦382 mm⁩ ⁦434.3 mm⁩
Depth ⁦401 mm⁩ ⁦426.7 mm⁩
Height ⁦252 mm⁩ ⁦485.1 mm⁩
Weight ⁦10.1 kg⁩ ⁦16.3 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦AC 100 V, 50/60 Hz V⁩ ⁦120 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦460 W⁩ ⁦630 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦6 W⁩ ⁦8.4 W⁩
Warranty — ⁦1-year limited warranty (U.S.)⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Brother
Product Model ⁦HL-5070DN⁩ ⁦DCP-L5500DN⁩
Product Series HL Series ⁦DCP-L5000 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser/LED Printer Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer
Printer Functions Print Print, Scan, Copy
Print Technology Laser/LED Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-33J⁩ ⁦TN-820 / TN-850⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦3300 pages⁩ ⁦2000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦6500 pages⁩ ⁦8000 pages⁩
Drum Model — ⁦DR-820⁩
Drum Yield — ⁦30000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, Letter, Legal, B5, A5, A6, Organizer Paper, Envelope, Postcard⁩ ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio⁩
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, Recycled, Bond, Transparency, Label, Postcard, Envelope Plain, Thin, Thick, Thicker, Recycled, Bond, Labels, Envelopes
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦161 g/m²⁩ ⁦200 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦300 sheets⁩ ⁦300 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦550 sheets⁩ ⁦1340 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦50 sheets⁩ ⁦50 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes Yes
Scanning
Scanner Type — Flatbed + ADF
Optical Scan Resolution — ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Black Scan Speed — ⁦24 ipm⁩
Color Scan Speed — ⁦20 ipm⁩
ADF Capacity — ⁦40 sheets⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦18 ppm⁩ ⁦42 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed ⁦8 ipm⁩ —
First Page Out Black ⁦12 s⁩ ⁦7.5 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦50000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦Up to 3500 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed — ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦32 MB⁩ ⁦256 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦160 MB⁩ ⁦256 MB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL, BR-Script 3⁩ ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, PDF, XPS⁩
Copying
Black Copy Speed — ⁦42 cpm⁩
Copy Resolution — ⁦1200 x 600 dpi⁩
Maximum Copies — ⁦99 copies⁩
Copy Zoom Range — 25-400 %

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-5070DN if you need:

  • Higher Included Black Toner Yield: ⁦3300 pages⁩ vs ⁦2000 pages⁩
  • Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: ⁦216 mm⁩ vs ⁦215.9 mm⁩
  • Higher Maximum Custom Media Length: ⁦356 mm⁩ vs ⁦355.6 mm⁩
  • Higher Black Duplex Print Speed: ⁦8 ipm⁩

Choose DCP-L5500DN if you need:

  • Mobile Printing: ⁦AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace⁩
  • Apple AirPrint
  • Mopria
  • Security Features: Active Directory, Setting Lock, Secure Function Lock, Secure Print, Lock Slot, SSL/TLS, IPsec

Overall, choosing between HL-5070DN and DCP-L5500DN depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes) and USB (Yes). They differ mainly on Mobile Printing. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-5070DN and DCP-L5500DN?

HL-5070DN and DCP-L5500DN share specifications such as Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes), Product Brand (Brother).

The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-5070DN: Print, DCP-L5500DN: Print, Scan, Copy); Print Technology (HL-5070DN: Laser/LED, DCP-L5500DN: Laser); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-5070DN: ⁦18 ppm⁩, DCP-L5500DN: ⁦42 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (HL-5070DN: ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩, DCP-L5500DN: ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩).

HL-5070DN may suit users who need its differing values, while DCP-L5500DN benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.