Choose MX317dn if you need:
- USB
- Ethernet
- Mobile Printing: Lexmark Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria
- Apple AirPrint
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-730 & Lexmark MX317dn
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-730 and MX317dn within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-730 | MX317dn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | — | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | Lexmark Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | — | IPSec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X authentication |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | — | 399 mm |
| Depth | — | 472 mm |
| Height | — | 467 mm |
| Weight | — | 19.96 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | — | 100-127 V / 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz (regional variants) V |
| Power Consumption Printing | — | 520 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | — | 3.2 W |
| Warranty | — | 1-year next-business-day exchange service (US configuration) |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | — | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Resolution | — | Up to 300 x 300 dpi |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Lexmark |
| Product Model | HL-730 | MX317dn |
| Product Series | — | Lexmark MX310 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, copy, color scan, network scan, fax | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-200 | 51B1000 / 51B00A0 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | — | 2500 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2200 pages | 2500 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-200 | 50F0Z00 / 50F0ZA0 |
| Drum Yield | — | 60000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | — | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | — | A4, A5, A6, JIS B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Statement, Oficio, Folio, Universal, envelopes |
| Supported Media Types | — | Paper labels, card stock, plain paper, transparencies, envelopes |
| Minimum Media Weight | — | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | — | 90 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | — | 300 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | — | 850 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | — | 50 sheets |
| Output Capacity | — | 150 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed scanner with 50-sheet ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 1200 x 600 black; 600 x 600 color dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | — | 42 ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | — | 19 ipm |
| ADF Capacity | — | 50 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 6 ppm | 33 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | 16 ipm |
| First Page Out Black | — | 6.5 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200; 2400 IQ (2400 x 600); 600 x 600; 1200 IQ (1200 x 600) dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 50000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 250-6,000 pages/month |
| Processor Speed | — | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | — | 256 MB |
| Maximum Memory | — | 256 MB |
| Print Languages | — | PCL 5e, PCL 6, Microsoft XPS, PPDS, PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, Direct Image |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 33 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 999 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400% |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
What is the difference between HL-730 and MX317dn?
HL-730 and MX317dn share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser).
The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-730: Print, MX317dn: Print, copy, color scan, network scan, fax); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-730: 6 ppm, MX317dn: 33 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-730: 600 x 600 dpi, MX317dn: 1200 x 1200; 2400 IQ (2400 x 600); 600 x 600; 1200 IQ (1200 x 600) dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-730: —, MX317dn: Yes).
HL-730 may suit users who need its differing values, while MX317dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.