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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-L6250DN & HP LaserJet Pro M12a⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-L6250DN and LaserJet Pro M12a within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-L6250DN⁩

⁦HL-L6250DN⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦HP LaserJet Pro M12a⁩

⁦LaserJet Pro M12a⁩

HP

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-L6250DN⁩ ⁦LaserJet Pro M12a⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet Yes —
Mobile Printing Brother iPrint&Scan, Apple AirPrint, Mopria Not supported
Apple AirPrint Yes —
Mopria Yes —
Security Features ⁦SMTP-AUTH, SSL/TLS, IPPS, HTTPS, SNMPv3, 802.1x, Kerberos, IPsec⁩ —
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦373 mm⁩ ⁦349 mm⁩
Depth ⁦388 mm⁩ ⁦238 mm⁩
Height ⁦287 mm⁩ ⁦196 mm⁩
Weight ⁦12.4 kg⁩ ⁦5.2 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage — ⁦110-127 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦740 W⁩ ⁦375 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦6.5 W⁩ ⁦0.8 W⁩
Warranty — ⁦1-year limited hardware warranty (U.S.)⁩
General
Product Brand Brother HP
Product Model ⁦HL-L6250DN⁩ ⁦LaserJet Pro M12a⁩
Product Series — ⁦LaserJet Pro M12 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model — ⁦HP 79A (CF279A)⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦12000 pages⁩ ⁦500 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦12000 pages⁩ ⁦1000 pages⁩
Drum Yield ⁦30000 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 ⁦Letter, Legal, Executive, 8.5 x 13 in, A4, A5, A6, B5 (JIS), Envelope C5, Envelope DL⁩
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 Laser paper, Plain paper, Photo paper, Rough paper, Vellum, Envelope, Label, Cardstock, Postcard
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦200 g/m²⁩ ⁦163 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦570 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity — ⁦150 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦50 sheets⁩ ⁦0 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes —
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦46 ppm⁩ ⁦18 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed ⁦24 ipm⁩ —
First Page Out Black ⁦7.5 s⁩ ⁦9.2 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩ ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle ⁦100000 pages/month⁩ ⁦5000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume ⁦Up to 5000 pages/month⁩ ⁦100-1000 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed ⁦800 MHz⁩ ⁦266 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦256 MB⁩ ⁦8 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦256 MB⁩ ⁦8 MB⁩
Internal Storage — ⁦0 GB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM Proprinter XL, Epson FX-850, PDF 1.7, XPS 1.0⁩ Host-based printing

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-L6250DN if you need:

  • Ethernet
  • Apple AirPrint
  • Mopria
  • Security Features: ⁦SMTP-AUTH, SSL/TLS, IPPS, HTTPS, SNMPv3, 802.1x, Kerberos, IPsec⁩

Choose LaserJet Pro M12a if you need:

  • Input Voltage: ⁦110-127 V⁩
  • Warranty: ⁦1-year limited hardware warranty (U.S.)⁩
  • Black Toner Model: ⁦HP 79A (CF279A)⁩
  • Higher Maximum Input Capacity: ⁦150 sheets⁩

Overall, choosing between HL-L6250DN and LaserJet Pro M12a depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print) and Print Technology (Laser). They differ mainly on Ethernet. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-L6250DN and LaserJet Pro M12a?

HL-L6250DN and LaserJet Pro M12a share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Type (Monochrome Laser Printer).

The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-L6250DN: ⁦46 ppm⁩, LaserJet Pro M12a: ⁦18 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (HL-L6250DN: ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩, LaserJet Pro M12a: ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-L6250DN: Yes, LaserJet Pro M12a: —).

HL-L6250DN may suit users who need its differing values, while LaserJet Pro M12a benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.