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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-5140 & HL-L6400DWX⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-5140 and HL-L6400DWX within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-5140⁩

⁦HL-5140⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦Brother HL-L6400DWX⁩

⁦HL-L6400DWX⁩

Brother

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-5140⁩ ⁦HL-L6400DWX⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet Yes
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi Direct Yes
NFC Yes
Mobile Printing ⁦AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC⁩
Apple AirPrint Yes
Mopria Yes
Security Features Integrated NFC Card Reader, Active Directory, Setting Lock, Secure Function Lock, Secure Print, Lock Slot, SSL/TLS, IPsec
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦382 mm⁩ ⁦398.8 mm⁩
Depth ⁦383 mm⁩ ⁦396.2 mm⁩
Height ⁦252 mm⁩ ⁦287 mm⁩
Weight ⁦10.5 kg⁩ ⁦13.3 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦120 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦700 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦7.2 W⁩
Warranty ⁦1-year limited warranty (U.S.)⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Brother
Product Model ⁦HL-5140⁩ ⁦HL-L6400DWX⁩
Product Series HL Series ⁦HL-L6400 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-3060⁩ ⁦TN-880 / TN-890⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦20000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦6700 pages⁩ ⁦20000 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-3000⁩ ⁦DR-890⁩
Drum Yield ⁦20000 pages⁩ ⁦50000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio⁩
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 Plain, Thin, Thick, Thicker, Recycled, Bond, Labels, Envelopes
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦200 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦251 sheets⁩ ⁦570 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦501 sheets⁩ ⁦2650 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦1 sheets⁩ ⁦50 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦250 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦20 ppm⁩ ⁦52 ppm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦10 s⁩ ⁦7.5 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle ⁦150000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume ⁦Up to 10000 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed ⁦133 MHz⁩ ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦16 MB⁩ ⁦512 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦144 MB⁩ ⁦512 MB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6⁩ ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, PDF, XPS⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-5140 if you need:

  • Higher First Page Out Black: ⁦10 s⁩ vs ⁦7.5 s⁩

Choose HL-L6400DWX if you need:

  • Ethernet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • NFC

Overall, choosing between HL-5140 and HL-L6400DWX depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print) and Print Technology (Laser). They differ mainly on Ethernet. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-5140 and HL-L6400DWX?

HL-5140 and HL-L6400DWX share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Brand (Brother).

The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-5140: ⁦20 ppm⁩, HL-L6400DWX: ⁦52 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (HL-5140: ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩, HL-L6400DWX: ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-5140: —, HL-L6400DWX: Yes).

HL-5140 may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-L6400DWX benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.