Brother
Brother HL-L5000D laser printer, 42 ppm, duplex, parallel, USB 2.0
Monochrome laser printer prints up to 42 ppm with automatic duplex, 250-sheet tray, USB 2.0 and parallel ports
- Cartridges CompatibleTN-820 TN-850
- Recommended UseWorkgroup
- FunctionsPrint
- Output TypeMonochrome
- Laser TechnologyLaser
- Black Print SpeedUp to 42 ppm
- Prints up to 42 pages per minute for fast workgroup output
- Automatic two-sided printing cuts paper use and creates professional documents
- Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and parallel ports connect to two computers locally
- 250-sheet main tray plus 50-sheet multipurpose tray handles envelopes and custom sizes
- 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution produces sharp monochrome text and graphics
Business monochrome laser printer
The Brother HL-L5000D is a monochrome laser printer built for workgroup printing at up to 42 ppm with automatic duplex output. It connects locally through Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and a parallel interface and starts the first page in less than 7.2 seconds. A 250-sheet main tray and a 50-sheet multipurpose tray handle letter, legal, executive, A4, A5, A6 and envelopes.
Suits small offices needing fast two-sided prints
Teams that need automatic duplex printing, flexible local connectivity and a monthly duty cycle up to 50,000 pages will find this model matches the workload. Buyers who require colour output, wireless or network interfaces, or larger standard paper capacity should look at other devices.
Dual USB 2.0 and parallel interfaces
The printer provides both Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and a parallel port for direct connection to one or two computers without a network. This local-only connectivity is the deciding factor for environments that cannot use Ethernet or Wi-Fi.
Highlights
- Prints up to 42 pages per minute for fast workgroup output
- Automatic two-sided printing cuts paper use and creates professional documents
- Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and parallel ports connect to two computers locally
- 250-sheet main tray plus 50-sheet multipurpose tray handles envelopes and custom sizes
- 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution produces sharp monochrome text and graphics
Specifications
| Cartridges Compatible | TN-820 TN-850 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Brother |
| Series | HL Series |
| Model | HL-L5000D |
| Part Number | HL-L5000D |
| Recommended Use | Workgroup |
| Functions | |
| Output Type | Monochrome |
| Laser Technology | Laser |
| Black Print Speed | Up to 42 ppm |
| Black Print Quality | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Time To First Page (seconds) | Less than 7.2 sec. |
| Emulations | PCL6, BR-Script3, IBM Proprinter, Epson FX, PDF Version 1.7, XPS Version 1.0 |
| Duplex printing | Yes |
| Max. Duty Cycle | Up to 50,000 pages monthly Recommended Monthly Print Volume: Up to 3,500 pages |
| Input Capacity, std. | 250-Sheet Input Capacity |
| Output Capacity, std. | 150 sheets |
| Media Type | Plain, Bond, Envelopes (up to 10), Labels, Recycled Paper, Colored Paper, Letterhead |
| Media sizes supported | Paper Tray: Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6 Multi-purpose Tray: Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6, Envelopes, Custom Sizes (3.0 - 8.5" (w), 5.0 - 14" (l)) |
| USB Ports | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Other Ports | Parallel |
| Connectivity Technology | LPT / USB |
| Noise Level (Approx.) | Ready / Printing: 34dB / 52dB |
| Processor(MHz) | 800 |
| Memory, std. | 128 MB |
| Power Requirements | 120 VAC, 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption | Power Off / Deep Sleep / Sleep / Ready / Printing: 0.03W / 1.3W / 6.7W / 32W / 620W |
| Windows Compatible | Windows XP Home / XP Professional / XP Professional x64 Edition Windows Vista Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10 Windows Server 2003 / 2003 R2 (32/64 bit) / 2008 / 2008 R2 / 2012 / 2012 R2 |
| Macintosh Compatible | Mac OS X v10.8.5, 10.9.x, 10.10.x |
| Other | Linux |
| Dimensions | 10.00" x 14.70" x 15.30" |
| Weight | 23.50 lbs. |
| Shipping weight | 13.15 kg |
| Package size | 490 × 450 × 378 mm |
Questions about this item
Should I choose the standard 250-sheet tray or add optional trays to reach 1,340 sheets?
The printer ships with a 250-sheet tray and a 50-sheet multipurpose tray; optional add-on trays can raise total capacity to 1,340 sheets for fewer refills.
What does the 42 ppm rating mean for everyday printing?
Up to 42 pages per minute on one-sided prints; duplex printing will be slower, and the first page emerges in under 7.2 seconds.
What does the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 port cap in practice?
The Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface provides standard local connectivity alongside the parallel port for direct computer links.
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