Choose MFC-8300 if you need:
- Higher Depth: 442 mm vs 363 mm
- Higher Height: 323 mm vs 308 mm
- Higher Weight: 12 kg vs 8.5 kg
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 850 W vs 230 W
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother MFC-8300 & HP M1005
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MFC-8300 and M1005 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | MFC-8300 | M1005 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 435 mm | 437 mm |
| Depth | 442 mm | 363 mm |
| Height | 323 mm | 308 mm |
| Weight | 12 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 120 V | 110-127 / 220-240 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 850 W | 230 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 9 W | 7 W |
| Warranty | — | One-year limited warranty |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | Yes | — |
| Fax Modem Speed | 14.4 kbps | — |
| Fax Resolution | 203 x 391 dpi | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | HP |
| Product Model | MFC-8300 | LaserJet M1005 MFP |
| Product Series | — | LaserJet |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Copy, Fax | Print, Scan, Copy |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-430, TN-460 | Q2612A |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6000 pages | 2000 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-400 | — |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | 216 x 356 mm (custom) |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, Legal, Letter | A4, A5, B5, C5, C6, DL, Postcard |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | — | 76 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | — | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | — | 127 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | — | 356 mm |
| Supported Media Types | — | Cardstock, Envelopes, Labels, Laser paper, Plain paper, Postcards, Transparencies |
| Minimum Media Weight | — | 42 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | — | 260 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 160 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 500 sheets | 160 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | — |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 1200 dpi |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 12 ppm | 14 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 15 s | 10 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 5000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 250-2000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | 45 s | — |
| Processor Speed | — | 230 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 2 MB | 32 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 2 MB | 32 MB |
| Print Languages | Brother Printing System, PCL 4 | Host-based |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 12 cpm | 14 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M1005 if you need:
- Higher Width: 437 mm vs 435 mm
- Warranty: One-year limited warranty
- Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: 76 mm
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: 216 mm
What is the difference between MFC-8300 and M1005?
MFC-8300 and M1005 share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Print Resolution (600 x 600 dpi), USB (Yes), Product Type (Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer).
The main differences: Printer Functions (MFC-8300: Print, Copy, Fax, M1005: Print, Scan, Copy); Black Print Speed A4 (MFC-8300: 12 ppm, M1005: 14 ppm).
MFC-8300 may suit users who need its differing values, while M1005 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.