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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-960 & HP E40040dn⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-960 and E40040dn within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-960⁩

⁦HL-960⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet Managed E40040dn⁩

⁦E40040dn⁩

HP

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-960⁩ ⁦E40040dn⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB — Yes
Ethernet — Yes
Mobile Printing — HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, PrinterOn
Apple AirPrint — Yes
Mopria — Yes
Security Features — ⁦Secure boot, firmware integrity validation, encrypted data protection, SNMPv3, IPsec⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width — ⁦381 mm⁩
Depth — ⁦357 mm⁩
Height — ⁦220 mm⁩
Weight — ⁦8.5 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦120 V⁩ ⁦110-127 / 220-240 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing — ⁦531 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep — ⁦1.2 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-960⁩ ⁦LaserJet Managed E40040dn⁩
Product Series — ⁦HP LaserJet Managed E40040⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-9000⁩ ⁦HP W9024MC⁩
Included Black Toner Yield — ⁦3000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦9000 pages⁩ ⁦11500 pages⁩
Drum Model — 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, B6, 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 ⁦175 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity — ⁦350 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity — ⁦900 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦1 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Output Capacity — ⁦150 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing — Yes
Scanning
Scanner Type — Not Applicable
Optical Scan Resolution — Not Applicable dpi
Black Scan Speed — Not Applicable ipm
Color Scan Speed — Not Applicable ipm
ADF Capacity — Not Applicable sheets
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 — ⁦38 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed — ⁦31 ipm⁩
First Page Out Black — ⁦6.5 s⁩
Print Resolution — ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle — ⁦120000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume — ⁦1500-7500 pages/month⁩
Warm-up Time — Blocked s
Processor Speed — ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory — ⁦1024 MB⁩
Maximum Memory — ⁦1024 MB⁩
Internal Storage — ⁦4 GB⁩
Print Languages — ⁦HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, PostScript 3 emulation, PDF 1.7, Apple AirPrint⁩
Copying
Black Copy Speed — Not Applicable cpm
Copy Resolution — Not Applicable dpi
Maximum Copies — Not Applicable copies
Copy Zoom Range — Not Applicable %

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-960 if you need:

  • Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: ⁦76.2 mm⁩ vs ⁦76 mm⁩

Choose E40040dn if you need:

  • USB
  • Ethernet
  • Mobile Printing: HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, PrinterOn
  • Apple AirPrint

Overall, choosing between HL-960 and E40040dn 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-960 and E40040dn?

HL-960 and E40040dn share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Product Type (Monochrome Laser Printer), Minimum Custom Media Length (⁦127 mm⁩).

The main differences: Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-960: —, E40040dn: Yes).

HL-960 may suit users who need its differing values, while E40040dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.