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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-5380DN & Kyocera ECOSYS M2040dn⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-5380DN and ECOSYS M2040dn within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-5380DN⁩

⁦HL-5380DN⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦Kyocera ECOSYS M2040dn⁩

⁦ECOSYS M2040dn⁩

Kyocera

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-5380DN⁩ ⁦ECOSYS M2040dn⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet Yes Yes
Mobile Printing — KYOCERA Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria
Apple AirPrint — Yes
Mopria — Yes
Security Features ⁦SSL/TLS, SNMPv3, IPPS, SMTP-AUTH⁩ ⁦IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, SSL/TLS⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦371 mm⁩ ⁦417 mm⁩
Depth ⁦384 mm⁩ ⁦412 mm⁩
Height ⁦246 mm⁩ ⁦437 mm⁩
Weight ⁦9.5 kg⁩ ⁦19 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage — ⁦220-240 V, 50/60 Hz V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦675 W⁩ ⁦661 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦6 W⁩ ⁦1 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-5380DN⁩ ⁦ECOSYS M2040dn⁩
Product Series HL Series ⁦ECOSYS M2040/M2540 Family⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser/LED Printer Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer
Printer Functions Print Print, copy, color scan
Print Technology Laser/LED Kyocera ECOSYS laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-3280⁩ ⁦TK-1170⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦3000 pages⁩ ⁦3600 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦8000 pages⁩ ⁦7200 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-3200⁩ ⁦DK-1150⁩
Drum Yield ⁦25000 pages⁩ ⁦100000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size ⁦A4⁩ 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 ⁦69.8 mm⁩ ⁦70 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦216 mm⁩ ⁦216 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦116 mm⁩ ⁦148 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦406.4 mm⁩ ⁦356 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Plain, Thin, Thick, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency Plain, recycled, preprinted, bond, color, prepunched, letterhead, envelopes, labels, thick paper
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦163 g/m²⁩ ⁦220 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦300 sheets⁩ ⁦350 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦800 sheets⁩ ⁦850 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦50 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes Yes
Scanning
Scanner Type — ⁦Flatbed scanner with 50-sheet automatic document feeder⁩
Optical Scan Resolution — ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Black Scan Speed — ⁦40 ipm⁩
Color Scan Speed — ⁦23 ipm⁩
Duplex Scanning — Yes
ADF Capacity — ⁦50 sheets⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦30 ppm⁩ ⁦40 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed ⁦13 ipm⁩ —
First Page Out Black ⁦8.5 s⁩ ⁦6.4 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦50000 pages/month⁩
Warm-up Time — ⁦17 s⁩
Processor Speed ⁦300 MHz⁩ ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦32 MB⁩ ⁦512 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦544 MB⁩ ⁦1536 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
Copying
Black Copy Speed — ⁦40 cpm⁩
Copy Resolution — ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Maximum Copies — ⁦999 copies⁩
Copy Zoom Range — 25-400%

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-5380DN if you need:

  • Higher Power Consumption Printing: ⁦675 W⁩ vs ⁦661 W⁩
  • Higher Power Consumption Sleep: ⁦6 W⁩ vs ⁦1 W⁩
  • Higher Replacement Black Toner Yield: ⁦8000 pages⁩ vs ⁦7200 pages⁩
  • Higher Maximum Custom Media Length: ⁦406.4 mm⁩ vs ⁦356 mm⁩

Choose ECOSYS M2040dn if you need:

  • Mobile Printing: KYOCERA Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria
  • Apple AirPrint
  • Mopria
  • Higher Width: ⁦417 mm⁩ vs ⁦371 mm⁩

Overall, choosing between HL-5380DN and ECOSYS M2040dn depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Print Resolution (⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩) and Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes). 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 ECOSYS M2040dn?

HL-5380DN and ECOSYS M2040dn share specifications such as Print Resolution (⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes).

The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-5380DN: Print, ECOSYS M2040dn: Print, copy, color scan); Print Technology (HL-5380DN: Laser/LED, ECOSYS M2040dn: Kyocera ECOSYS laser); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-5380DN: ⁦30 ppm⁩, ECOSYS M2040dn: ⁦40 ppm⁩).

HL-5380DN may suit users who need its differing values, while ECOSYS M2040dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.