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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-820 & Lexmark MS817n⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-820 and MS817n within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-820⁩

⁦HL-820⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦Lexmark MS817n⁩

⁦MS817n⁩

Lexmark

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-820⁩ ⁦MS817n⁩
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 — ⁦425 mm⁩
Depth — ⁦510 mm⁩
Height — ⁦419 mm⁩
Weight — ⁦23.66 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage — ⁦100-127 V / 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz (regional variants) V⁩
Power Consumption Printing — ⁦700 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep — ⁦2.9 W⁩
Warranty — ⁦1-year next-business-day exchange service (US configuration)⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Lexmark
Product Model ⁦HL-820⁩ ⁦MS817n⁩
Product Series — ⁦Lexmark MS810 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model — ⁦53B1H00 / 53B1000⁩
Included Black Toner Yield — ⁦10000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield — ⁦25000 pages⁩
Drum Model — ⁦52D0Z00 / 52D0ZA0⁩
Drum Yield — ⁦100000 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 — Integrated labels, paper labels, card stock, plain paper, dual-web labels, transparencies, envelopes
Minimum Media Weight — ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight — ⁦176 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity — ⁦650 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity — ⁦4400 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity — ⁦100 sheets⁩
Output Capacity — ⁦550 sheets⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 — ⁦52 ppm⁩
First Page Out Black — ⁦4.8 s⁩
Print Resolution — ⁦1200 x 1200; 2400 IQ (2400 x 600); 600 x 600; 1200 IQ (1200 x 600) dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦250000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦3,000-50,000 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed — ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory — ⁦512 MB⁩
Maximum Memory — ⁦2560 MB⁩
Print Languages — ⁦PCL 5e, PCL 6, Microsoft XPS, PPDS, PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, Direct Image⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose MS817n if you need:

  • USB
  • Ethernet
  • Mobile Printing: Lexmark Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria
  • Apple AirPrint

Overall, choosing between HL-820 and MS817n depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print) and Print Technology (Laser). 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 MS817n?

HL-820 and MS817n share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Product Type (Monochrome Laser Printer).

The main differences: USB (HL-820: —, MS817n: Yes); Ethernet (HL-820: —, MS817n: Yes); Mobile Printing (HL-820: —, MS817n: Lexmark Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria); Apple AirPrint (HL-820: —, MS817n: Yes).

HL-820 may suit users who need its differing values, while MS817n benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.