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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-820 & MFC-8220⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-820 and MFC-8220 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-820⁩

⁦HL-820⁩

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Reference model ⁦Brother MFC-8220⁩

⁦MFC-8220⁩

Brother

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-820⁩ ⁦MFC-8220⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB — Yes
Mobile Printing — —
Dimensions & Weight
Width — ⁦431 mm⁩
Depth — ⁦451 mm⁩
Height — ⁦335 mm⁩
Weight — ⁦11.6 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage — ⁦120 V⁩
Fax
Fax — Yes
Fax Modem Speed — ⁦33.6 kbps⁩
Fax Resolution — ⁦203 x 392 dpi⁩
Fax Memory — ⁦500 pages⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Brother
Product Model ⁦HL-820⁩ ⁦MFC-8220⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer
Printer Functions Print Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model — ⁦TN-540, TN-570⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield — ⁦6700 pages⁩
Drum Model — ⁦DR-500⁩
Drum Yield — ⁦20000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size — Legal
Supported Paper Sizes — ⁦A4, A5, B5, Executive, Legal, Letter, Envelopes⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width — ⁦69.9 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width — ⁦215.9 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length — ⁦116 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length — ⁦406.4 mm⁩
Supported Media Types — Plain, Recycled, Bond, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies
Minimum Media Weight — ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight — ⁦161 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity — ⁦250 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity — ⁦500 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity — ⁦1 sheets⁩
Output Capacity — ⁦150 sheets⁩
Scanning
Scanner Type — ADF-only
Optical Scan Resolution — ⁦300 x 600 dpi⁩
ADF Capacity — ⁦30 sheets⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 — ⁦20 ppm⁩
Print Resolution — ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩
Standard Memory — ⁦32 MB⁩
Print Languages — ⁦GDI, PCL 6, BR-Script 3⁩
Copying
Black Copy Speed — ⁦20 cpm⁩
Copy Resolution — ⁦300 x 600 dpi⁩
Maximum Copies — ⁦99 copies⁩
Copy Zoom Range — 25-400 %

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose MFC-8220 if you need:

  • USB
  • Higher Width: ⁦431 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦451 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦335 mm⁩

Overall, choosing between HL-820 and MFC-8220 depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Print Technology (Laser) and Product Brand (Brother). They differ mainly on USB. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-820 and MFC-8220?

HL-820 and MFC-8220 share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Product Brand (Brother).

The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-820: Print, MFC-8220: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax).

HL-820 may suit users who need its differing values, while MFC-8220 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.