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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-L5000D & Kyocera ECOSYS M2640idw⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-L5000D and ECOSYS M2640idw within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-L5000D⁩

⁦HL-L5000D⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦Kyocera ECOSYS M2640idw⁩

⁦ECOSYS M2640idw⁩

Kyocera

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-L5000D⁩ ⁦ECOSYS M2640idw⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet — Yes
Wi-Fi — Yes
Wi-Fi Direct — Yes
Mobile Printing Not supported KYOCERA Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria
Apple AirPrint — Yes
Mopria — Yes
Security Features Secure Print, Lock Slot ⁦IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, SSL/TLS⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦373.4 mm⁩ ⁦417 mm⁩
Depth ⁦388.6 mm⁩ ⁦412 mm⁩
Height ⁦254 mm⁩ ⁦437 mm⁩
Weight ⁦10.7 kg⁩ ⁦19 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦120 V⁩ ⁦120 V, 60 Hz (US configuration) V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦620 W⁩ ⁦681 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦6.7 W⁩ ⁦1 W⁩
Warranty ⁦1-year limited warranty (U.S.)⁩ ⁦1-year standard manufacturer warranty; long-life components up to 3 years/100,000 pages (regional terms)⁩
Fax
Fax — Yes
Fax Modem Speed — ⁦33.6 kbps⁩
Fax Resolution — ⁦200 x 100, 200 x 200, 200 x 400, 400 x 400 dpi⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Kyocera
Product Model ⁦HL-L5000D⁩ ⁦ECOSYS M2640idw⁩
Product Series ⁦HL-L5000 Series⁩ ⁦ECOSYS M2640 Family⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer
Printer Functions Print Print, copy, color scan, fax
Print Technology Laser Kyocera ECOSYS laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-820 / TN-850⁩ ⁦TK-1172⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦3000 pages⁩ ⁦3600 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦8000 pages⁩ ⁦7200 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-820⁩ ⁦DK-1150⁩
Drum Yield ⁦30000 pages⁩ ⁦100000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio⁩ ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, custom sizes⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦76.2 mm⁩ ⁦70 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦215.9 mm⁩ ⁦216 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦127 mm⁩ ⁦148 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦355.6 mm⁩ ⁦356 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Plain, Thin, Thick, Thicker, Recycled, Bond, Labels, Envelopes Plain, recycled, preprinted, bond, color, prepunched, letterhead, envelopes, labels, thick paper
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦200 g/m²⁩ ⁦220 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦300 sheets⁩ ⁦350 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦1340 sheets⁩ ⁦850 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦50 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes Yes
Scanning
Scanner Type — ⁦Flatbed scanner with 50-sheet automatic document feeder⁩
Optical Scan Resolution — ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Black Scan Speed — ⁦40 ipm⁩
Color Scan Speed — ⁦23 ipm⁩
Duplex Scanning — Yes
ADF Capacity — ⁦50 sheets⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦42 ppm⁩ ⁦42 ppm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦7.2 s⁩ ⁦6.4 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩ ⁦600 x 600; up to Fine 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle ⁦50000 pages/month⁩ ⁦50000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume ⁦Up to 3500 pages/month⁩ —
Warm-up Time — ⁦20 s⁩
Processor Speed ⁦800 MHz⁩ ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦128 MB⁩ ⁦512 MB⁩
Maximum Memory — ⁦1536 MB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, PDF, XPS⁩ ⁦PRESCRIBE IIc, PCL 6 (PCL 5e/PCL-XL), KPDL 3 (PostScript 3), PDF Direct Print, XPS/OpenXPS⁩
Copying
Black Copy Speed — ⁦42 cpm⁩
Copy Resolution — ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Maximum Copies — ⁦999 copies⁩
Copy Zoom Range — 25-400%

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-L5000D if you need:

  • Higher Power Consumption Sleep: ⁦6.7 W⁩ vs ⁦1 W⁩
  • Higher Replacement Black Toner Yield: ⁦8000 pages⁩ vs ⁦7200 pages⁩
  • Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: ⁦76.2 mm⁩ vs ⁦70 mm⁩
  • Higher Maximum Input Capacity: ⁦1340 sheets⁩ vs ⁦850 sheets⁩

Choose ECOSYS M2640idw if you need:

  • Ethernet
  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Apple AirPrint

Overall, choosing between HL-L5000D and ECOSYS M2640idw depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Black Print Speed A4 (⁦42 ppm⁩) and Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes). They differ mainly on Ethernet. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-L5000D and ECOSYS M2640idw?

HL-L5000D and ECOSYS M2640idw share specifications such as Black Print Speed A4 (⁦42 ppm⁩), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes), Maximum Paper Size (Legal).

The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-L5000D: Print, ECOSYS M2640idw: Print, copy, color scan, fax); Print Technology (HL-L5000D: Laser, ECOSYS M2640idw: Kyocera ECOSYS laser); Print Resolution (HL-L5000D: ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩, ECOSYS M2640idw: ⁦600 x 600; up to Fine 1200 dpi⁩).

HL-L5000D may suit users who need its differing values, while ECOSYS M2640idw benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.