Choose M9050 if you need:
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 1130 W vs 630 W
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 36 W vs 8.4 W
- Higher Fax Modem Speed: Not Applicable kbps
- Fax Resolution: Not Applicable dpi
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare HP M9050 & Brother DCP-L5500DN
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models M9050 and DCP-L5500DN within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | M9050 | DCP-L5500DN |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | No native mobile-print standard | AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | Secure disk erase, private printing, authentication, IPsec, SNMPv3 | Active Directory, Setting Lock, Secure Function Lock, Secure Print, Lock Slot, SSL/TLS, IPsec |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | Blocked mm | 434.3 mm |
| Depth | Blocked mm | 426.7 mm |
| Height | Blocked mm | 485.1 mm |
| Weight | Blocked kg | 16.3 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-127 / 220-240 V | 120 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 1130 W | 630 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 36 W | 8.4 W |
| Warranty | One-year onsite warranty | 1-year limited warranty (U.S.) |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Modem Speed | Not Applicable kbps | — |
| Fax Resolution | Not Applicable dpi | — |
| Fax Memory | Not Applicable pages | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | HP | Brother |
| Product Model | LaserJet M9050 Multifunction | DCP-L5500DN |
| Product Series | HP LaserJet M9050 MFP | DCP-L5000 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | HP 43X (C8543X) | TN-820 / TN-850 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 30000 pages | 2000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 30000 pages | 8000 pages |
| Drum Model | Not Applicable | DR-820 |
| Drum Yield | Not Applicable pages | 30000 pages |
| Fuser Life | Blocked pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | A3 | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A3, A4, A5, B4, B5, C5, C6, DL, custom | A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 98 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 312 mm | 215.9 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 191 mm | 127 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 470 mm | 355.6 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Paper, envelopes, labels, transparencies, cardstock | Plain, Thin, Thick, Thicker, Recycled, Bond, Labels, Envelopes |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 200 g/m² | 200 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 3100 sheets | 300 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 3100 sheets | 1340 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 100 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Output Capacity | Blocked sheets | 150 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed with ADF | Flatbed + ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | Blocked ipm | 24 ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | Blocked ipm | 20 ipm |
| Duplex Scanning | Yes | — |
| ADF Capacity | 100 sheets | 40 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 50 ppm | 42 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | Blocked ipm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 8 s | 7.5 s |
| Print Resolution | 600 x 600; HP FastRes 1200 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 300000 pages/month | 50000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 15000-50000 pages/month | Up to 3500 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | Blocked s | — |
| Processor Speed | 533 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 384 MB | 256 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Internal Storage | 40 GB | — |
| Print Languages | HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5e, PostScript 3 emulation, PDF 1.3 | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, PDF, XPS |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 50 cpm | 42 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | 600 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 9999 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose DCP-L5500DN if you need:
- Apple AirPrint
- Mopria
- Higher Processor Speed: 800 MHz vs 533 MHz
What is the difference between M9050 and DCP-L5500DN?
M9050 and DCP-L5500DN share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print, Scan, Copy), Print Technology (Laser), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes).
The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (M9050: 50 ppm, DCP-L5500DN: 42 ppm); Print Resolution (M9050: 600 x 600; HP FastRes 1200 dpi, DCP-L5500DN: 1200 x 1200 dpi).
M9050 may suit users who need its differing values, while DCP-L5500DN benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.