Choose HL-L6250DN if you need:
- Ethernet
- Mobile Printing: Brother iPrint&Scan, Apple AirPrint, Mopria
- Apple AirPrint
- Mopria
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-L6250DN & HP M212d
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-L6250DN and M212d within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-L6250DN | M212d |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Mobile Printing | Brother iPrint&Scan, Apple AirPrint, Mopria | — |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | — |
| Mopria | Yes | — |
| Security Features | SMTP-AUTH, SSL/TLS, IPPS, HTTPS, SNMPv3, 802.1x, Kerberos, IPsec | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 373 mm | 355.1 mm |
| Depth | 388 mm | 250 mm |
| Height | 287 mm | 205.45 mm |
| Weight | 12.4 kg | 5.6 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Power Consumption Printing | 740 W | — |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 6.5 W | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | HP |
| Product Model | HL-L6250DN | Laserjet M212d |
| Product Series | — | LaserJet M207-M212 |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome laser printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | — | W1340A/W1340X (North America, Australia, New Zealand); W1350A/W1350X (EEA, Switzerland, UK, Israel); W1360A/W1360X (other listed regions); W1370A/W1370X (China, India) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 12000 pages | — |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 12000 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 | A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS); Executive; Legal; Letter |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 76.2 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | 215.9 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 127 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 355.6 mm | 355.6 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Thin, Thick, Recycled, Bond, Letterhead, Colored, Envelopes, Labels | Envelopes; Labels; Plain paper |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | — |
| Maximum Media Weight | 200 g/m² | — |
| Standard Input Capacity | 570 sheets | — |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 50 sheets | — |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | — |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 46 ppm | — |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | 24 ipm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 7.5 s | — |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 100000 pages/month | — |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | Up to 5000 pages/month | — |
| Processor Speed | 800 MHz | — |
| Standard Memory | 256 MB | — |
| Maximum Memory | 256 MB | — |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM Proprinter XL, Epson FX-850, PDF 1.7, XPS 1.0 | PCLm |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M212d if you need:
- Black Toner Model: W1340A/W1340X (North America, Australia, New Zealand); W1350A/W1350X (EEA, Switzerland, UK, Israel); W1360A/W1360X (other listed regions); W1370A/W1370X (China, India)
What is the difference between HL-L6250DN and M212d?
HL-L6250DN and M212d share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes).
The main differences: Print Resolution (HL-L6250DN: 1200 x 1200 dpi, M212d: 600 x 600 dpi).
HL-L6250DN may suit users who need its differing values, while M212d benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.