Choose HL-5150D if you need:
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 5 W vs 0.8 W
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Length: 406.4 mm vs 356 mm
- Higher Black Duplex Print Speed: 9 ipm
- Higher First Page Out Black: 10 s vs 6.4 s
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-5150D & Kyocera ECOSYS P2040dn
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-5150D and ECOSYS P2040dn within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-5150D | ECOSYS P2040dn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | KYOCERA Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | — | IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, SSL/TLS |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | — | 375 mm |
| Depth | — | 393 mm |
| Height | — | 272 mm |
| Weight | — | 14 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | — | 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 460 W | 620 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 5 W | 0.8 W |
| Warranty | — | 1-year standard manufacturer warranty; long-life components up to 3 years/100,000 pages (regional terms) |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Kyocera |
| Product Model | HL-5150D | ECOSYS P2040dn |
| Product Series | HL Series | ECOSYS P2040 Family |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Kyocera ECOSYS laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-3060 | TK-1160 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | — | 3600 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6700 pages | 7200 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-3000 | DK-1150 |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | 100000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | — | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, custom sizes |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | 148 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 406.4 mm | 356 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Transparency, Envelope, Label | Plain, recycled, preprinted, bond, color, prepunched, letterhead, envelopes, labels, thick paper |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 220 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 300 sheets | 350 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 550 sheets | 850 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 50 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 20 ppm | 40 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | 9 ipm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 10 s | 6.4 s |
| Print Resolution | 2400 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 50000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | — | 15 s |
| Processor Speed | 133 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 16 MB | 256 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 144 MB | 256 MB |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM ProPrinter XL, Epson FX-850 | PRESCRIBE IIc, PCL 6 (PCL 5e/PCL-XL), KPDL 3 (PostScript 3), PDF Direct Print, XPS/OpenXPS |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose ECOSYS P2040dn if you need:
- Ethernet
- Mobile Printing: KYOCERA Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria
- Apple AirPrint
- Mopria
What is the difference between HL-5150D and ECOSYS P2040dn?
HL-5150D and ECOSYS P2040dn share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes), Product Type (Monochrome Laser Printer).
The main differences: Print Technology (HL-5150D: Laser, ECOSYS P2040dn: Kyocera ECOSYS laser); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-5150D: 20 ppm, ECOSYS P2040dn: 40 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-5150D: 2400 x 600 dpi, ECOSYS P2040dn: 1200 x 1200 dpi).
HL-5150D may suit users who need its differing values, while ECOSYS P2040dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.