Choose MFC-7820N if you need:
- Higher Width: 432 mm
- Higher Depth: 395 mm
- Higher Height: 294 mm
- Higher Weight: 9.5 kg
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother MFC-7820N & HP M1538dnf
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MFC-7820N and M1538dnf within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | MFC-7820N | M1538dnf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 432 mm | — |
| Depth | 395 mm | — |
| Height | 294 mm | — |
| Weight | 9.5 kg | — |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | Yes | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | 33.6 kbps | — |
| Fax Resolution | 203 x 392 dpi | — |
| Fax Memory | 500 pages | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | HP |
| Product Model | MFC-7820N | LaserJet M1538dnf MFP |
| Product Series | — | LaserJet Pro M1530 |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer | Monochrome laser multifunction printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print; Scan; Copy; Fax |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-2000 | CE278A (78A) |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2500 pages | 2100 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-2000 | — |
| Drum Yield | 12000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter, Envelopes | A4; A5; B5 (JIS); C5; DL; Executive; Legal; Letter; Monarch |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.9 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | 215.9 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 406.4 mm | 355.6 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Recycled, Bond, Thick, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies | Envelopes; Labels; Letterhead; Plain paper; Preprinted paper; Prepunched paper; Recycled paper; Rough paper; Transparencies |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | — |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | — |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheets | — |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 250 sheets | — |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | — |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | — |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed + ADF | Flatbed; ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 600 x 2400 dpi | 1200 dpi |
| ADF Capacity | 35 sheets | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 20 ppm | — |
| Print Resolution | 2400 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Standard Memory | 32 MB | — |
| Maximum Memory | 32 MB | — |
| Print Languages | GDI, PCL 6, BR-Script 3 | PostScript 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 M1538dnf if you need:
- Automatic Duplex Printing
What is the difference between MFC-7820N and M1538dnf?
MFC-7820N and M1538dnf share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes), Fax (Yes).
The main differences: Printer Functions (MFC-7820N: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, M1538dnf: Print; Scan; Copy; Fax); Print Resolution (MFC-7820N: 2400 x 600 dpi, M1538dnf: 600 x 600 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (MFC-7820N: —, M1538dnf: Yes).
MFC-7820N may suit users who need its differing values, while M1538dnf benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.