Choose HL-720 if you need:
- Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: 76.2 mm vs 76 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-720 & HP M4555
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-720 and M4555 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-720 | M4555 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | — | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | HP ePrint |
| Security Features | — | Encrypted secure storage functions, secure erase, authentication, IPsec |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | — | 790 mm |
| Depth | — | 510 mm |
| Height | — | 570 mm |
| Weight | — | 52.3 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 120 V | 110-127 / 220-240 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | — | 1024 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | — | Blocked 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-720 | LaserJet M4555 MFP |
| Product Series | — | HP LaserJet Enterprise M4555 MFP |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-200 | HP 90A (CE390A); HP 90X (CE390X) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | — | 10000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2200 pages | 24000 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-200 | Not Applicable |
| Drum Yield | — | Not Applicable pages |
| Fuser Life | — | Blocked pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | A4 |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter, Envelopes | A4, A5, A6, B5, C5, C6, DL, custom |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 76.2 mm | 76 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 127 mm | 127 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 355.6 mm | 356 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Envelopes, Labels | Paper, envelopes, labels, transparencies, cardstock |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 163 g/m² | 200 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | — | 600 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | — | 2100 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | — | 500 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed with ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | — | 57 ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | — | 42 ipm |
| Duplex Scanning | — | Yes |
| ADF Capacity | — | 50 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 6 ppm | 52 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | Blocked ipm |
| First Page Out Black | — | 9.5 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 250000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 5000-20000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | — | Blocked s |
| Processor Speed | — | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | — | 1280 MB |
| Maximum Memory | — | 1280 MB |
| Internal Storage | — | Blocked GB |
| Print Languages | — | HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5c, PostScript 3 emulation, PDF 1.4 |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 52 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 9999 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M4555 if you need:
- USB
- Ethernet
- Mobile Printing: HP ePrint
- Security Features: Encrypted secure storage functions, secure erase, authentication, IPsec
What is the difference between HL-720 and M4555?
HL-720 and M4555 share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Minimum Custom Media Length (127 mm), Minimum Media Weight (60 g/m²).
The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-720: Print, M4555: Print, Scan, Copy); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-720: 6 ppm, M4555: 52 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-720: 600 x 600 dpi, M4555: 1200 x 1200 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-720: —, M4555: Yes).
HL-720 may suit users who need its differing values, while M4555 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.