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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-L6400DW & MFC-7820N⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-L6400DW and MFC-7820N within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-L6400DW⁩

⁦HL-L6400DW⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦Brother MFC-7820N⁩

⁦MFC-7820N⁩

Brother

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-L6400DW⁩ ⁦MFC-7820N⁩
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 ⁦AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC⁩ —
Apple AirPrint Yes —
Mopria Yes —
Security Features Integrated NFC Card Reader, Active Directory, Setting Lock, Secure Function Lock, Secure Print, Lock Slot, SSL/TLS, IPsec —
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦398.8 mm⁩ ⁦432 mm⁩
Depth ⁦396.2 mm⁩ ⁦395 mm⁩
Height ⁦287 mm⁩ ⁦294 mm⁩
Weight ⁦13.3 kg⁩ ⁦9.5 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦120 V⁩ —
Power Consumption Printing ⁦700 W⁩ —
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦7.2 W⁩ —
Warranty ⁦1-year limited warranty (U.S.)⁩ —
Fax
Fax — Yes
Fax Modem Speed — ⁦33.6 kbps⁩
Fax Resolution — ⁦203 x 392 dpi⁩
Fax Memory — ⁦500 pages⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Brother
Product Model ⁦HL-L6400DW⁩ ⁦MFC-7820N⁩
Product Series ⁦HL-L6400 Series⁩ —
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer
Printer Functions Print Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-880 / TN-890⁩ ⁦TN-2000⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦12000 pages⁩ —
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦20000 pages⁩ ⁦2500 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-890⁩ ⁦DR-2000⁩
Drum Yield ⁦50000 pages⁩ ⁦12000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio⁩ ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter, Envelopes⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦76.2 mm⁩ ⁦69.9 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦215.9 mm⁩ ⁦215.9 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦127 mm⁩ ⁦116 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦355.6 mm⁩ ⁦406.4 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Plain, Thin, Thick, Thicker, Recycled, Bond, Labels, Envelopes Plain, Recycled, Bond, Thick, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦200 g/m²⁩ ⁦161 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦570 sheets⁩ ⁦250 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦2650 sheets⁩ ⁦250 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦50 sheets⁩ ⁦1 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦250 sheets⁩ ⁦100 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes —
Scanning
Scanner Type — Flatbed + ADF
Optical Scan Resolution — ⁦600 x 2400 dpi⁩
ADF Capacity — ⁦35 sheets⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦52 ppm⁩ ⁦20 ppm⁩
Black Duplex Print Speed ⁦24 ipm⁩ —
First Page Out Black ⁦7.5 s⁩ —
Print Resolution ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩ ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle ⁦150000 pages/month⁩ —
Recommended Monthly Volume ⁦Up to 10000 pages/month⁩ —
Processor Speed ⁦800 MHz⁩ —
Standard Memory ⁦512 MB⁩ ⁦32 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦512 MB⁩ ⁦32 MB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, BR-Script 3, PDF, XPS⁩ ⁦GDI, PCL 6, BR-Script 3⁩
Copying
Black Copy Speed — ⁦20 cpm⁩
Copy Resolution — ⁦600 x 300 dpi⁩
Maximum Copies — ⁦99 copies⁩
Copy Zoom Range — 25-400 %

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-L6400DW if you need:

  • Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • NFC
  • Mobile Printing: ⁦AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC⁩

Choose MFC-7820N if you need:

  • Higher Width: ⁦432 mm⁩ vs ⁦398.8 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦294 mm⁩ vs ⁦287 mm⁩
  • Fax
  • Higher Fax Modem Speed: ⁦33.6 kbps⁩

Overall, choosing between HL-L6400DW and MFC-7820N depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Print Technology (Laser) and USB (Yes). 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-L6400DW and MFC-7820N?

HL-L6400DW and MFC-7820N share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes), Product Brand (Brother).

The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-L6400DW: Print, MFC-7820N: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-L6400DW: ⁦52 ppm⁩, MFC-7820N: ⁦20 ppm⁩); Print Resolution (HL-L6400DW: ⁦1200 x 1200 dpi⁩, MFC-7820N: ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-L6400DW: Yes, MFC-7820N: —).

HL-L6400DW may suit users who need its differing values, while MFC-7820N benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.