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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-5380DN & HP E40040dn⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-5380DN and E40040dn within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-5380DN⁩

⁦HL-5380DN⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet Managed E40040dn⁩

⁦E40040dn⁩

HP

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-5380DN⁩ ⁦E40040dn⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet Yes Yes
Mobile Printing — HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, PrinterOn
Apple AirPrint — Yes
Mopria — Yes
Security Features ⁦SSL/TLS, SNMPv3, IPPS, SMTP-AUTH⁩ ⁦Secure boot, firmware integrity validation, encrypted data protection, SNMPv3, IPsec⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦371 mm⁩ ⁦381 mm⁩
Depth ⁦384 mm⁩ ⁦357 mm⁩
Height ⁦246 mm⁩ ⁦220 mm⁩
Weight ⁦9.5 kg⁩ ⁦8.5 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage — ⁦110-127 / 220-240 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦675 W⁩ ⁦531 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦6 W⁩ ⁦1.2 W⁩
Warranty — One-year onsite warranty
Fax
Fax Modem Speed — Not Applicable kbps
Fax Resolution — Not Applicable dpi
Fax Memory — Not Applicable pages
General
Product Brand Brother HP
Product Model ⁦HL-5380DN⁩ ⁦LaserJet Managed E40040dn⁩
Product Series HL Series ⁦HP LaserJet Managed E40040⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser/LED Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser/LED Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-3280⁩ ⁦HP W9024MC⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦3000 pages⁩ ⁦3000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦8000 pages⁩ ⁦11500 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-3200⁩ Not Applicable
Drum Yield ⁦25000 pages⁩ Not Applicable pages
Fuser Life — Blocked pages
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size ⁦A4⁩ ⁦A4⁩
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter⁩ ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, C5, C6, DL, custom⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦69.8 mm⁩ ⁦76 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦216 mm⁩ ⁦216 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦116 mm⁩ ⁦127 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦406.4 mm⁩ ⁦356 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Plain, Thin, Thick, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency Paper, envelopes, labels, transparencies, cardstock
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦163 g/m²⁩ ⁦175 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦300 sheets⁩ ⁦350 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦800 sheets⁩ ⁦900 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦50 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes Yes
Scanning
Scanner Type — Not Applicable
Optical Scan Resolution — Not Applicable dpi
Black Scan Speed — Not Applicable ipm
Color Scan Speed — Not Applicable ipm
ADF Capacity — Not Applicable sheets
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦30 ppm⁩ ⁦38 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed ⁦13 ipm⁩ ⁦31 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 — ⁦1500-7500 pages/month⁩
Warm-up Time — Blocked s
Processor Speed ⁦300 MHz⁩ ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦32 MB⁩ ⁦1024 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦544 MB⁩ ⁦1024 MB⁩
Internal Storage — ⁦4 GB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM ProPrinter XL, Epson FX-850⁩ ⁦HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, PostScript 3 emulation, PDF 1.7, Apple AirPrint⁩
Copying
Black Copy Speed — Not Applicable cpm
Copy Resolution — Not Applicable dpi
Maximum Copies — Not Applicable copies
Copy Zoom Range — Not Applicable %

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-5380DN if you need:

  • Higher Depth: ⁦384 mm⁩ vs ⁦357 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦246 mm⁩ vs ⁦220 mm⁩
  • Higher Weight: ⁦9.5 kg⁩ vs ⁦8.5 kg⁩
  • Higher Power Consumption Printing: ⁦675 W⁩ vs ⁦531 W⁩

Choose E40040dn if you need:

  • Mobile Printing: HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, PrinterOn
  • Apple AirPrint
  • Mopria
  • Higher Width: ⁦381 mm⁩ vs ⁦371 mm⁩

Overall, choosing between HL-5380DN and E40040dn 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-5380DN and E40040dn?

HL-5380DN and E40040dn 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-5380DN: Laser/LED, E40040dn: Laser); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-5380DN: ⁦30 ppm⁩, E40040dn: ⁦38 ppm⁩).

HL-5380DN may suit users who need its differing values, while E40040dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.