Choose HL-8050N if you need:
- Input Voltage: 120 V
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 12 W vs 2.9 W
- Higher Fuser Life: 200000 pages
- Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: 76.2 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-8050N & Lexmark MS817dn
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-8050N and MS817dn within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-8050N | MS817dn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | Lexmark Mobile Print |
| Security Features | — | IPsec, SNMPv3, 802.1X, TLS, HTTPS |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 421.8 mm | 425 mm |
| Depth | 465.4 mm | 510 mm |
| Height | 404.3 mm | 419 mm |
| Weight | 20.5 kg | 23.66 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 120 V | — |
| Power Consumption Printing | 593 W | 670 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 12 W | 2.9 W |
| Warranty | — | 4-year guarantee upon registration (South Africa) |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Lexmark |
| Product Model | HL-8050N | MS817dn |
| Product Series | — | Lexmark MS810 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-1700 | 53B5000 / 53B5H00 / 53B0HA0 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | — | 10000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 17000 pages | 25000 pages |
| Drum Model | — | 52D0Z00 / 52D0ZA0 |
| Drum Yield | — | 100000 pages |
| Fuser Life | 200000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5 (ISO/JIS), B6, Executive, Legal, Letter, COM-10, Monarch, DL, C5 | A6, Oficio, 7 3/4 Envelope, 9 Envelope, JIS-B5, A4, Legal, A5, Letter, Statement, Executive, Universal, DL Envelope, Folio, 10 Envelope, B5 Envelope, C5 Envelope |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 76.2 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | — |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 127 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 355.6 mm | — |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies | Integrated Labels, Paper Labels, Card Stock, Plain Paper, Dual Web Labels, Transparencies, Envelopes |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 216 g/m² | 203 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 700 sheets | 650 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 1800 sheets | 4400 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 150 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 500 sheets | 550 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 34 ppm | 52 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | 32 ipm |
| First Page Out Black | 9 s | 4.8 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 250000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 3000-50000 pages/month |
| Processor Speed | 300 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 64 MB | 512 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 576 MB | 2560 MB |
| Internal Storage | — | 0 GB |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM Proprinter XL, Epson FX-850, HP-GL | PCL 5e, PCL 6, Microsoft XPS, PPDS, PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, Direct Image |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose MS817dn if you need:
- Mobile Printing: Lexmark Mobile Print
- Security Features: IPsec, SNMPv3, 802.1X, TLS, HTTPS
- Higher Width: 425 mm vs 421.8 mm
- Higher Depth: 510 mm vs 465.4 mm
What is the difference between HL-8050N and MS817dn?
HL-8050N and MS817dn share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Print Resolution (1200 x 1200 dpi), USB (Yes).
The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-8050N: 34 ppm, MS817dn: 52 ppm); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-8050N: —, MS817dn: Yes).
HL-8050N may suit users who need its differing values, while MS817dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.