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White rectangular Brother laser printer with top paper tray and front output slot

Brother

Brother HL-L5000D laser printer, 42 ppm, duplex, parallel, USB 2.0

SKU CH-AT8K-VCMSJ MPN HL-L5000D

Monochrome laser printer prints up to 42 ppm with automatic duplex, 250-sheet tray, USB 2.0 and parallel ports

  • Power drawPower Off / Deep Sleep / Sleep / Ready / Printing: 0.03 W /
  • Cartridges compatibleTN-820 TN-850
  • Best suited forWorkgroup
  • Main functionsPrint
  • Printing typeMonochrome
  • Print technologyLaser
  • 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.

How it compares

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Price $256.99
Cheaper than about 79% of the 2,183 comparable items (median $485.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameBrother
Product lineHL Series
Model nameHL-L5000D
Part numberHL-L5000D
Main functionsPrint
Printing typeMonochrome
Print technologyLaser
Performance
Monochrome print speedUp to 42 ppm
Monochrome print resolution1200 × 1200 dpi
First page out timeLess than 7.2 sec.
Two-sided printingYes
Monthly duty cycleUp to 50,000 pages monthly
Recommended Monthly Print Volume: Up to 3,500 pages
Processor
CPU clock speed800
Memory
Standard memory128 MB
Connectivity
Connection interfaceLPT / USB
Ports & slots
USB connectionsHi-Speed USB 2.0
Extra portsParallel
Power
Power drawPower Off / Deep Sleep / Sleep / Ready / Printing: 0.03 W / 1.3 W / 6.7 W / 32 W / 620 W
Power source120 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Size & build
Product dimensions10 in × 14.7 in × 15.3 in
Product weight23.5 lb (10.7 kg)
Shipping weight13.15 kg
Package size490 × 450 × 378 mm
Compatibility
Cartridges compatibleTN-820
TN-850
Accepted media sizesPaper Tray: Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6
Multi-purpose Tray: Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6, Envelopes, Custom Sizes (3.0–8.5 in (w), 5.0–14 in (l))
OS compatibilityWindows 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
Mac compatibilityMac OS X v10.8.5, 10.9.x, 10.10.x
Environment & compliance
Noise level (approx.)Ready / Printing: 34 dB / 52 dB
More details
Best suited forWorkgroup
EmulationsPCL6, BR-Script3, IBM Proprinter, Epson FX, PDF Version 1.7, XPS Version 1.0
Standard paper capacity250-Sheet Input Capacity
Standard output capacity150 sheets
Media formatPlain, Bond, Envelopes (up to 10), Labels, Recycled Paper, Colored Paper, Letterhead
Additional detailsLinux

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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