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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-L6250DN & HL-L6400DW⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-L6250DN and HL-L6400DW within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-L6250DN⁩

⁦HL-L6250DN⁩

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Reference model ⁦Brother HL-L6400DW⁩

⁦HL-L6400DW⁩

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-L6250DN⁩ ⁦HL-L6400DW⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet Yes Yes
Wi-Fi — Yes
Wi-Fi Direct — Yes
NFC — Yes
Mobile Printing Brother iPrint&Scan, Apple AirPrint, Mopria ⁦AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC⁩
Apple AirPrint Yes Yes
Mopria Yes Yes
Security Features ⁦SMTP-AUTH, SSL/TLS, IPPS, HTTPS, SNMPv3, 802.1x, Kerberos, IPsec⁩ Integrated NFC Card Reader, Active Directory, Setting Lock, Secure Function Lock, Secure Print, Lock Slot, SSL/TLS, IPsec
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦373 mm⁩ ⁦398.8 mm⁩
Depth ⁦388 mm⁩ ⁦396.2 mm⁩
Height ⁦287 mm⁩ ⁦287 mm⁩
Weight ⁦12.4 kg⁩ ⁦13.3 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage — ⁦120 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦740 W⁩ ⁦700 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦6.5 W⁩ ⁦7.2 W⁩
Warranty — ⁦1-year limited warranty (U.S.)⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Brother
Product Model ⁦HL-L6250DN⁩ ⁦HL-L6400DW⁩
Product Series — ⁦HL-L6400 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model — ⁦TN-880 / TN-890⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦12000 pages⁩ ⁦12000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦12000 pages⁩ ⁦20000 pages⁩
Drum Model — ⁦DR-890⁩
Drum Yield ⁦30000 pages⁩ ⁦50000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, Letter, A5, A5 Long Edge, A6, Executive, Legal, Folio, Mexico Legal, India Legal⁩ ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦76.2 mm⁩ ⁦76.2 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦215.9 mm⁩ ⁦215.9 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦127 mm⁩ ⁦127 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦355.6 mm⁩ ⁦355.6 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Plain, Thin, Thick, Recycled, Bond, Letterhead, Colored, Envelopes, Labels Plain, Thin, Thick, Thicker, Recycled, Bond, Labels, Envelopes
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦200 g/m²⁩ ⁦200 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦570 sheets⁩ ⁦570 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity — ⁦2650 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦50 sheets⁩ ⁦50 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦250 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes Yes
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦46 ppm⁩ ⁦52 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed ⁦24 ipm⁩ ⁦24 ipm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦7.5 s⁩ ⁦7.5 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle ⁦100000 pages/month⁩ ⁦150000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume ⁦Up to 5000 pages/month⁩ ⁦Up to 10000 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed ⁦800 MHz⁩ ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦256 MB⁩ ⁦512 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦256 MB⁩ ⁦512 MB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM Proprinter XL, Epson FX-850, PDF 1.7, XPS 1.0⁩ ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, PDF, XPS⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-L6250DN if you need:

  • Higher Power Consumption Printing: ⁦740 W⁩ vs ⁦700 W⁩

Choose HL-L6400DW if you need:

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • NFC
  • Higher Width: ⁦398.8 mm⁩ vs ⁦373 mm⁩

Overall, choosing between HL-L6250DN and HL-L6400DW 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-L6250DN and HL-L6400DW?

HL-L6250DN and HL-L6400DW 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-L6250DN: ⁦46 ppm⁩, HL-L6400DW: ⁦52 ppm⁩).

HL-L6250DN may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-L6400DW benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.