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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-L5200DW & Lexmark MS817dn⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-L5200DW and MS817dn within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-L5200DW⁩

⁦HL-L5200DW⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦Lexmark MS817dn⁩

⁦MS817dn⁩

Lexmark

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-L5200DW⁩ ⁦MS817dn⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet Yes Yes
Wi-Fi Yes —
Wi-Fi Direct Yes —
Mobile Printing ⁦AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct⁩ Lexmark Mobile Print
Apple AirPrint Yes —
Mopria Yes —
Security Features Active Directory, Setting Lock, Secure Function Lock, Secure Print, Lock Slot, SSL/TLS, IPsec ⁦IPsec, SNMPv3, 802.1X, TLS, HTTPS⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦373.4 mm⁩ ⁦425 mm⁩
Depth ⁦388.6 mm⁩ ⁦510 mm⁩
Height ⁦254 mm⁩ ⁦419 mm⁩
Weight ⁦10.7 kg⁩ ⁦23.66 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦120 V⁩ —
Power Consumption Printing ⁦620 W⁩ ⁦670 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦6.7 W⁩ ⁦2.9 W⁩
Warranty ⁦1-year limited warranty (U.S.)⁩ ⁦4-year guarantee upon registration (South Africa)⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Lexmark
Product Model ⁦HL-L5200DW⁩ ⁦MS817dn⁩
Product Series ⁦HL-L5000 Series⁩ ⁦Lexmark MS810 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 ⁦53B5000 / 53B5H00 / 53B0HA0⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦3000 pages⁩ ⁦10000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦8000 pages⁩ ⁦25000 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-820⁩ ⁦52D0Z00 / 52D0ZA0⁩
Drum Yield ⁦30000 pages⁩ ⁦100000 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, B5 Envelope, C5 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 Integrated Labels, Paper Labels, Card Stock, Plain Paper, Dual Web Labels, Transparencies, Envelopes
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦200 g/m²⁩ ⁦203 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦300 sheets⁩ ⁦650 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦1340 sheets⁩ ⁦4400 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦50 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦550 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes Yes
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦42 ppm⁩ ⁦52 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed — ⁦32 ipm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦7.2 s⁩ ⁦4.8 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle ⁦50000 pages/month⁩ ⁦250000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume ⁦Up to 3500 pages/month⁩ ⁦3000-50000 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed ⁦800 MHz⁩ ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦256 MB⁩ ⁦512 MB⁩
Maximum Memory — ⁦2560 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-L5200DW if you need:

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Apple AirPrint
  • Mopria

Choose MS817dn if you need:

  • Higher Width: ⁦425 mm⁩ vs ⁦373.4 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦510 mm⁩ vs ⁦388.6 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦419 mm⁩ vs ⁦254 mm⁩
  • Higher Weight: ⁦23.66 kg⁩ vs ⁦10.7 kg⁩

Overall, choosing between HL-L5200DW and MS817dn depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print) and Print Technology (Laser). They differ mainly on Wi-Fi. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-L5200DW and MS817dn?

HL-L5200DW and MS817dn 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-L5200DW: ⁦42 ppm⁩, MS817dn: ⁦52 ppm⁩).

HL-L5200DW may suit users who need its differing values, while MS817dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.