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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-5350DN & Lexmark MS517dn⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-5350DN and MS517dn within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-5350DN⁩

⁦HL-5350DN⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦Lexmark MS517dn⁩

⁦MS517dn⁩

Lexmark

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-5350DN⁩ ⁦MS517dn⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet Yes Yes
Mobile Printing — Lexmark Mobile Print
Security Features ⁦SSL/TLS, SNMPv3, IPPS, SMTP-AUTH⁩ ⁦IPsec, SNMPv3, 802.1X, TLS, HTTPS⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦371 mm⁩ ⁦399 mm⁩
Depth ⁦384 mm⁩ ⁦382 mm⁩
Height ⁦246 mm⁩ ⁦263 mm⁩
Weight ⁦9.5 kg⁩ ⁦15 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Power Consumption Printing ⁦675 W⁩ ⁦600 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦6 W⁩ ⁦2.5 W⁩
Warranty — ⁦4-year guarantee upon registration (UK)⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Lexmark
Product Model ⁦HL-5350DN⁩ ⁦MS517dn⁩
Product Series HL Series ⁦Lexmark MS510 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser/LED Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser/LED Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-3280⁩ ⁦51B2000 / 51B2H00 / 51B2X00 / 51B0XA0⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦3000 pages⁩ ⁦3000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦8000 pages⁩ ⁦20000 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-3200⁩ ⁦50F0Z00 / 50F0ZA0⁩
Drum Yield ⁦25000 pages⁩ ⁦60000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size ⁦A4⁩ Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter⁩ ⁦A6, Oficio, 7 3/4 Envelope, 9 Envelope, JIS-B5, A4, Legal, A5, Letter, Statement, Executive, Universal, DL Envelope, Folio, 10 Envelope⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦69.8 mm⁩ —
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦216 mm⁩ —
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦116 mm⁩ —
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦406.4 mm⁩ —
Supported Media Types Plain, Thin, Thick, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency Paper Labels, Card Stock, Plain Paper, Transparencies, Envelopes
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦163 g/m²⁩ ⁦163 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦300 sheets⁩ ⁦350 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦800 sheets⁩ ⁦2000 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦50 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes Yes
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦30 ppm⁩ ⁦42 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed ⁦13 ipm⁩ ⁦18 ipm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦8.5 s⁩ ⁦6.5 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦120000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦1500-14000 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed ⁦300 MHz⁩ ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦32 MB⁩ ⁦256 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦544 MB⁩ ⁦1280 MB⁩
Internal Storage — ⁦0 GB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM ProPrinter XL, Epson FX-850⁩ ⁦PCL 5e, PCL 6, Microsoft XPS, PPDS, PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, Direct Image⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-5350DN if you need:

  • Higher Depth: ⁦384 mm⁩ vs ⁦382 mm⁩
  • Higher Power Consumption Printing: ⁦675 W⁩ vs ⁦600 W⁩
  • Higher Power Consumption Sleep: ⁦6 W⁩ vs ⁦2.5 W⁩
  • Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: ⁦69.8 mm⁩

Choose MS517dn if you need:

  • Mobile Printing: Lexmark Mobile Print
  • Higher Width: ⁦399 mm⁩ vs ⁦371 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦263 mm⁩ vs ⁦246 mm⁩
  • Higher Weight: ⁦15 kg⁩ vs ⁦9.5 kg⁩

Overall, choosing between HL-5350DN and MS517dn depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print) and Print Resolution (⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩). 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-5350DN and MS517dn?

HL-5350DN and MS517dn share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Resolution (⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes).

The main differences: Print Technology (HL-5350DN: Laser/LED, MS517dn: Laser); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-5350DN: ⁦30 ppm⁩, MS517dn: ⁦42 ppm⁩).

HL-5350DN may suit users who need its differing values, while MS517dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.