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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-L6250DN & Lexmark MS317dn⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-L6250DN and MS317dn within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-L6250DN⁩

⁦HL-L6250DN⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦Lexmark MS317dn⁩

⁦MS317dn⁩

Lexmark

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-L6250DN⁩ ⁦MS317dn⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet Yes Yes
Mobile Printing Brother iPrint&Scan, Apple AirPrint, Mopria Lexmark Mobile Print
Apple AirPrint Yes —
Mopria Yes —
Security Features ⁦SMTP-AUTH, SSL/TLS, IPPS, HTTPS, SNMPv3, 802.1x, Kerberos, IPsec⁩ ⁦IPsec, SNMPv3, 802.1X, TLS, HTTPS⁩
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦373 mm⁩ ⁦399 mm⁩
Depth ⁦388 mm⁩ ⁦382 mm⁩
Height ⁦287 mm⁩ ⁦263 mm⁩
Weight ⁦12.4 kg⁩ ⁦14 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Power Consumption Printing ⁦740 W⁩ ⁦520 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦6.5 W⁩ ⁦3 W⁩
Warranty — ⁦1-year exchange service, next business day (Canada)⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Lexmark
Product Model ⁦HL-L6250DN⁩ ⁦MS317dn⁩
Product Series — ⁦Lexmark MS310 Series⁩
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model — ⁦51B1000 / 51B00A0⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦12000 pages⁩ ⁦1500 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦12000 pages⁩ ⁦2500 pages⁩
Drum Model — ⁦50F0Z00 / 50F0ZA0⁩
Drum Yield ⁦30000 pages⁩ ⁦60000 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 ⁦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, Recycled, Bond, Letterhead, Colored, Envelopes, Labels 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 ⁦570 sheets⁩ ⁦300 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity — ⁦850 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦50 sheets⁩ ⁦50 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦150 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes Yes
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦46 ppm⁩ ⁦33 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed ⁦24 ipm⁩ ⁦14 ipm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦7.5 s⁩ ⁦6.5 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle ⁦100000 pages/month⁩ ⁦50000 pages/month⁩
Recommended Monthly Volume ⁦Up to 5000 pages/month⁩ ⁦500-2500 pages/month⁩
Processor Speed ⁦800 MHz⁩ ⁦800 MHz⁩
Standard Memory ⁦256 MB⁩ ⁦128 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦256 MB⁩ ⁦128 MB⁩
Internal Storage — ⁦0 GB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM Proprinter XL, Epson FX-850, PDF 1.7, XPS 1.0⁩ ⁦PCL 5e, PCL 6, Microsoft XPS, PPDS, PostScript 3, Direct Image⁩

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-L6250DN if you need:

  • Apple AirPrint
  • Mopria
  • Higher Depth: ⁦388 mm⁩ vs ⁦382 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦287 mm⁩ vs ⁦263 mm⁩

Choose MS317dn if you need:

  • Higher Width: ⁦399 mm⁩ vs ⁦373 mm⁩
  • Higher Weight: ⁦14 kg⁩ vs ⁦12.4 kg⁩
  • Warranty: ⁦1-year exchange service, next business day (Canada)⁩
  • Black Toner Model: ⁦51B1000 / 51B00A0⁩

Overall, choosing between HL-L6250DN and MS317dn 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-L6250DN and MS317dn?

HL-L6250DN and MS317dn 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, MS317dn: ⁦33 ppm⁩).

HL-L6250DN may suit users who need its differing values, while MS317dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.