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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-L5100DN & Lexmark MS617dn⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-L5100DN and MS617dn within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-L5100DN⁩

⁦HL-L5100DN⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦Lexmark MS617dn⁩

⁦MS617dn⁩

Lexmark

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-L5100DN⁩ ⁦MS617dn⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet Yes Yes
Mobile Printing ⁦AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace⁩ Lexmark Mobile Print
Apple AirPrint Yes —
Mopria Yes —
Security Features ⁦Secure Function Lock, 802.1X, Secure Print, Lock Slot, SSL/TLS, IPsec⁩ ⁦IPsec, SNMPv3, 802.1X, TLS, HTTPS⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦373.4 mm⁩ ⁦399 mm⁩
Depth ⁦388.6 mm⁩ ⁦382 mm⁩
Height ⁦254 mm⁩ ⁦306 mm⁩
Weight ⁦10.7 kg⁩ ⁦15.7 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦120 V⁩ —
Power Consumption Printing ⁦620 W⁩ ⁦640 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦6.7 W⁩ ⁦2.6 W⁩
Warranty ⁦1-year limited warranty (U.S.)⁩ ⁦4-year guarantee upon registration (UK)⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Lexmark
Product Model ⁦HL-L5100DN⁩ ⁦MS617dn⁩
Product Series ⁦HL-L5000 Series⁩ ⁦Lexmark MS610 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-820 / TN-850⁩ ⁦51B2000 / 51B2H00 / 51B2X00 / 51B0XA0⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦3000 pages⁩ ⁦5000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦8000 pages⁩ ⁦20000 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-820⁩ ⁦50F0Z00 / 50F0ZA0⁩
Drum Yield ⁦30000 pages⁩ ⁦60000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio⁩ ⁦A6, Oficio, 7 3/4 Envelope, 9 Envelope, JIS-B5, A4, Legal, A5, Letter, Statement, Executive, Universal, DL Envelope, Folio, 10 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, Thin, Thick, Thicker, Recycled, Bond, Labels, Envelopes Paper Labels, Card Stock, Plain Paper, Transparencies, Envelopes
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦200 g/m²⁩ ⁦163 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦300 sheets⁩ ⁦650 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦1340 sheets⁩ ⁦2300 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦50 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦250 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes Yes
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦42 ppm⁩ ⁦47 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed — ⁦20 ipm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦7.2 s⁩ ⁦6.5 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle ⁦50000 pages/month⁩ ⁦175000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume ⁦Up to 3500 pages/month⁩ ⁦3000-16000 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed ⁦800 MHz⁩ ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦256 MB⁩ ⁦256 MB⁩
Maximum Memory — ⁦1280 MB⁩
Internal Storage — ⁦0 GB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, PDF, XPS⁩ ⁦PCL 5e, PCL 6, Microsoft XPS, PPDS, PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, Direct Image⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-L5100DN if you need:

  • Apple AirPrint
  • Mopria
  • Higher Depth: ⁦388.6 mm⁩ vs ⁦382 mm⁩
  • Input Voltage: ⁦120 V⁩

Choose MS617dn if you need:

  • Higher Width: ⁦399 mm⁩ vs ⁦373.4 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦306 mm⁩ vs ⁦254 mm⁩
  • Higher Weight: ⁦15.7 kg⁩ vs ⁦10.7 kg⁩
  • Higher Power Consumption Printing: ⁦640 W⁩ vs ⁦620 W⁩

Overall, choosing between HL-L5100DN and MS617dn depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print) and Print Technology (Laser). They differ mainly on Mobile Printing. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-L5100DN and MS617dn?

HL-L5100DN and MS617dn share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Print Resolution (⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes).

The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-L5100DN: ⁦42 ppm⁩, MS617dn: ⁦47 ppm⁩).

HL-L5100DN may suit users who need its differing values, while MS617dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.