Choose DCP-8040 if you need:
- Ethernet
- Security Features: Optional print-server access controls and Web-based management
- Higher Width: 532 mm vs 346 mm
- Higher Depth: 444 mm vs 189 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother DCP-8040 & HP m17
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models DCP-8040 and m17 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | DCP-8040 | m17 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | — |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | Optional print-server access controls and Web-based management | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 532 mm | 346 mm |
| Depth | 444 mm | 189 mm |
| Height | 469 mm | 159 mm |
| Weight | 16.6 kg | 3.7 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 220-240 V | — |
| Power Consumption Printing | 450 W | — |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 14 W | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | HP |
| Product Model | DCP-8040 | LaserJet m17 |
| Product Series | DCP | LaserJet Pro |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser All-in-One | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-3030 / TN-3060 | — |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 3500 pages | — |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 6700 pages | — |
| Drum Model | DR-3000 | — |
| Drum Yield | 20000 pages | — |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | 216 x 356 mm (custom) |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, A5, A6, B5, B6 | A4, A5, Letter, C5, DL, No. 10 envelope |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | 127 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 406.4 mm | 356 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Recycled, Bond, Transparency, Label, Envelope, Thick | Bond paper, Envelopes, Heavy paper, Labels, Light paper, Plain paper |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 65 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 120 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 251 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 501 sheets | — |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | — |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed + ADF | — |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 600 x 2400 dpi | — |
| ADF Capacity | 50 sheets | — |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 20 ppm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 12 s | — |
| Print Resolution | 2400 x 600 dpi | — |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 100-1000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | 18 s | — |
| Processor Speed | — | 500 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 32 MB | — |
| Maximum Memory | 160 MB | — |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | GDI, PCL 6, BR-Script 3 | PCLmS, PWG, URF |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 20 cpm | — |
| Copy Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | — |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | — |
| Copy Zoom Range | 25-400 % | — |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose m17 if you need:
- Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: 76 mm vs 69.9 mm
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: 216 mm vs 215.9 mm
- Higher Minimum Custom Media Length: 127 mm vs 116 mm
- Higher Minimum Media Weight: 65 g/m² vs 60 g/m²
What is the difference between DCP-8040 and m17?
DCP-8040 and m17 share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes).
The main differences: Printer Functions (DCP-8040: Print, Scan, Copy, m17: Print).
DCP-8040 may suit users who need its differing values, while m17 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.