Choose DCP-8040 if you need:
- Ethernet
- Security Features: Optional print-server access controls and Web-based management
- Higher Width: 532 mm vs 355.1 mm
- Higher Depth: 444 mm vs 250 mm
printpedia
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother DCP-8040 & HP M207d
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models DCP-8040 and M207d within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | DCP-8040 | M207d |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 355.1 mm |
| Depth | 444 mm | 250 mm |
| Height | 469 mm | 205.45 mm |
| Weight | 16.6 kg | 5.6 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 M207d |
| Product Series | DCP | LaserJet M207-M212 |
| 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 | W1340A/W1340X (North America, Australia, New Zealand); W1350A/W1350X (EEA, Switzerland, UK, Israel); W1360A/W1360X (other listed regions); W1370A/W1370X (China, India) |
| 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 | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, Letter, Legal, Executive, A5, A6, B5, B6 | A4; A5; A6; B5 (JIS); Executive; Legal; Letter |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.9 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | 215.9 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 406.4 mm | 355.6 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Recycled, Bond, Transparency, Label, Envelope, Thick | Envelopes; Labels; Plain paper |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | — |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | — |
| Standard Input Capacity | 251 sheets | — |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 501 sheets | — |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | — |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | — |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| 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 | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Warm-up Time | 18 s | — |
| Standard Memory | 32 MB | — |
| Maximum Memory | 160 MB | — |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | GDI, PCL 6, BR-Script 3 | PCLm |
| 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 M207d if you need:
- Automatic Duplex Printing
What is the difference between DCP-8040 and M207d?
DCP-8040 and M207d share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Maximum Paper Size (Legal), Maximum Custom Media Width (215.9 mm).
The main differences: Printer Functions (DCP-8040: Print, Scan, Copy, M207d: Print); Print Resolution (DCP-8040: 2400 x 600 dpi, M207d: 600 x 600 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (DCP-8040: —, M207d: Yes).
DCP-8040 may suit users who need its differing values, while M207d benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.