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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-5150D & HL-5240⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-5150D and HL-5240 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-5150D⁩

⁦HL-5150D⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦Brother HL-5240⁩

⁦HL-5240⁩

Brother

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-5150D⁩ ⁦HL-5240⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Dimensions & Weight
Width — ⁦371 mm⁩
Depth — ⁦384 mm⁩
Height — ⁦246 mm⁩
Weight — ⁦9.5 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Power Consumption Printing ⁦460 W⁩ ⁦610 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦5 W⁩ ⁦8 W⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Brother
Product Model ⁦HL-5150D⁩ ⁦HL-5240⁩
Product Series HL Series HL Series
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser/LED Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser/LED
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-3060⁩ ⁦TN-3170⁩
Included Black Toner Yield — ⁦3500 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦6700 pages⁩ ⁦7000 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-3000⁩ ⁦DR-3100⁩
Drum Yield ⁦20000 pages⁩ ⁦25000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter⁩ ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦69.9 mm⁩ ⁦69.8 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦215.9 mm⁩ ⁦216 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦116 mm⁩ ⁦116 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦406.4 mm⁩ ⁦406.4 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Plain, Bond, Recycled, Transparency, Envelope, Label Plain, Thin, Thick, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦161 g/m²⁩ ⁦163 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦300 sheets⁩ ⁦300 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦550 sheets⁩ ⁦800 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦50 sheets⁩ ⁦50 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes —
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦20 ppm⁩ ⁦28 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed ⁦9 ipm⁩ —
First Page Out Black ⁦10 s⁩ ⁦8.5 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Processor Speed ⁦133 MHz⁩ ⁦266 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦16 MB⁩ ⁦16 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦144 MB⁩ ⁦528 MB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM ProPrinter XL, Epson FX-850⁩ ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM ProPrinter XL, Epson FX-850⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-5150D if you need:

  • Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: ⁦69.9 mm⁩ vs ⁦69.8 mm⁩
  • Automatic Duplex Printing
  • Higher Black Duplex Print Speed: ⁦9 ipm⁩
  • Higher First Page Out Black: ⁦10 s⁩ vs ⁦8.5 s⁩

Choose HL-5240 if you need:

  • Higher Width: ⁦371 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦384 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦246 mm⁩
  • Higher Weight: ⁦9.5 kg⁩

Overall, choosing between HL-5150D and HL-5240 depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print) and USB (Yes). They differ mainly on Width. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-5150D and HL-5240?

HL-5150D and HL-5240 share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), USB (Yes), Product Brand (Brother), Product Series (HL Series).

The main differences: Print Technology (HL-5150D: Laser, HL-5240: Laser/LED); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-5150D: ⁦20 ppm⁩, HL-5240: ⁦28 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (HL-5150D: ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩, HL-5240: ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-5150D: Yes, HL-5240: —).

HL-5150D may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-5240 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.