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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother DCP-7065DN & DCP-8040⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models DCP-7065DN and DCP-8040 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother DCP-7065DN⁩

⁦DCP-7065DN⁩

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Reference model ⁦Brother DCP-8040⁩

⁦DCP-8040⁩

Brother

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦DCP-7065DN⁩ ⁦DCP-8040⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet Yes Yes
Mobile Printing — —
Security Features ⁦Secure Function Lock, Web-based management, IPv4/IPv6⁩ Optional print-server access controls and Web-based management
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦405 mm⁩ ⁦532 mm⁩
Depth ⁦398.5 mm⁩ ⁦444 mm⁩
Height ⁦316 mm⁩ ⁦469 mm⁩
Weight ⁦11.4 kg⁩ ⁦16.6 kg⁩
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦110-120 V⁩ ⁦220-240 V⁩
Power Consumption Printing ⁦445 W⁩ ⁦450 W⁩
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦0.9 W⁩ ⁦14 W⁩
General
Product Brand Brother Brother
Product Model ⁦DCP-7065DN⁩ ⁦DCP-8040⁩
Product Series DCP DCP
Product Type Monochrome Laser All-in-One Monochrome Laser All-in-One
Printer Functions Print, Scan, Copy Print, Scan, Copy
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-420 / TN-450⁩ ⁦TN-3030 / TN-3060⁩
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦700 pages⁩ ⁦3500 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦2600 pages⁩ ⁦6700 pages⁩
Drum Model ⁦DR-420⁩ ⁦DR-3000⁩
Drum Yield ⁦12000 pages⁩ ⁦20000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Folio⁩ ⁦A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, A5, A6, B5, B6⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦76.2 mm⁩ ⁦69.9 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦216 mm⁩ ⁦215.9 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦116 mm⁩ ⁦116 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦406.4 mm⁩ ⁦406.4 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Plain, Thin, Thick, Recycled, Bond, Label, Envelope Plain, Recycled, Bond, Transparency, Label, Envelope, Thick
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦163 g/m²⁩ ⁦161 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦251 sheets⁩ ⁦251 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦251 sheets⁩ ⁦501 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦1 sheets⁩ ⁦1 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦150 sheets⁩
Automatic Duplex Printing Yes —
Scanning
Scanner Type Flatbed + ADF Flatbed + ADF
Optical Scan Resolution ⁦600 x 2400 dpi⁩ ⁦600 x 2400 dpi⁩
ADF Capacity ⁦35 sheets⁩ ⁦50 sheets⁩
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦26 ppm⁩ ⁦20 ppm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦8.5 s⁩ ⁦12 s⁩
Print Resolution ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩
Monthly Duty Cycle ⁦10000 pages/month⁩ —
Warm-up Time ⁦27 s⁩ ⁦18 s⁩
Processor Speed ⁦200 MHz⁩ —
Standard Memory ⁦32 MB⁩ ⁦32 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦32 MB⁩ ⁦160 MB⁩
Internal Storage ⁦0 GB⁩ ⁦0 GB⁩
Print Languages GDI ⁦GDI, PCL 6, BR-Script 3⁩
Copying
Black Copy Speed ⁦26 cpm⁩ ⁦20 cpm⁩
Copy Resolution ⁦600 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦1200 x 600 dpi⁩
Maximum Copies ⁦99 copies⁩ ⁦99 copies⁩
Copy Zoom Range 25-400 % 25-400 %

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose DCP-7065DN if you need:

  • Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: ⁦76.2 mm⁩ vs ⁦69.9 mm⁩
  • Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: ⁦216 mm⁩ vs ⁦215.9 mm⁩
  • Higher Maximum Media Weight: ⁦163 g/m²⁩ vs ⁦161 g/m²⁩
  • Automatic Duplex Printing

Choose DCP-8040 if you need:

  • Higher Width: ⁦532 mm⁩ vs ⁦405 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦444 mm⁩ vs ⁦398.5 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦469 mm⁩ vs ⁦316 mm⁩
  • Higher Weight: ⁦16.6 kg⁩ vs ⁦11.4 kg⁩

Overall, choosing between DCP-7065DN and DCP-8040 depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print, Scan, Copy) and Print Technology (Laser). They differ mainly on Security Features. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between DCP-7065DN and DCP-8040?

DCP-7065DN and DCP-8040 share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print, Scan, Copy), Print Technology (Laser), Print Resolution (⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩), USB (Yes).

The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (DCP-7065DN: ⁦26 ppm⁩, DCP-8040: ⁦20 ppm⁩); Automatic Duplex Printing (DCP-7065DN: Yes, DCP-8040: —).

DCP-7065DN may suit users who need its differing values, while DCP-8040 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.