Choose DCP-8080DN if you need:
- Security Features: SSL/TLS, Secure Function Lock, Web-based management, IPv4/IPv6
- Higher Width: 531 mm vs 428 mm
- Higher Depth: 451 mm vs 396 mm
- Higher Height: 475 mm vs 304 mm
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother DCP-8080DN & MFC-7840N
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models DCP-8080DN and MFC-7840N within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | DCP-8080DN | MFC-7840N |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | SSL/TLS, Secure Function Lock, Web-based management, IPv4/IPv6 | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 531 mm | 428 mm |
| Depth | 451 mm | 396 mm |
| Height | 475 mm | 304 mm |
| Weight | 18.1 kg | 10 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 V | — |
| Power Consumption Printing | 680 W | — |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 16 W | — |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | — | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Resolution | — | 203 x 392 dpi |
| Fax Memory | — | 500 pages |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Brother |
| Product Model | DCP-8080DN | MFC-7840N |
| Product Series | DCP | — |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser All-in-One | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-620 / TN-650 | TN-2110, TN-2120 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 3000 pages | 1000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 8000 pages | 2600 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-620 | DR-2100 |
| Drum Yield | 25000 pages | 12000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Folio | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter, Envelopes |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.8 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 | Thin, Plain, Bond, Recycled, Thick, Transparency, Label, Envelope | Plain, Recycled, Bond, Thick, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 163 g/m² | 161 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 300 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 550 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 50 sheets | 1 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 100 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 | 50 sheets | 35 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 30 ppm | 22 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | 14 ipm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 8.5 s | — |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 2400 x 600 dpi |
| Warm-up Time | 18 s | — |
| Processor Speed | 300 MHz | — |
| Standard Memory | 64 MB | 32 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 576 MB | 32 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM ProPrinter XL, Epson FX-850 | PCL 6, BR-Script 3 |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 30 cpm | 22 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | 25-400 % | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose MFC-7840N if you need:
- Fax
- Higher Fax Modem Speed: 33.6 kbps
- Fax Resolution: 203 x 392 dpi
- Higher Fax Memory: 500 pages
What is the difference between DCP-8080DN and MFC-7840N?
DCP-8080DN and MFC-7840N share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes), Product Brand (Brother).
The main differences: Printer Functions (DCP-8080DN: Print, Scan, Copy, MFC-7840N: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax); Black Print Speed A4 (DCP-8080DN: 30 ppm, MFC-7840N: 22 ppm); Print Resolution (DCP-8080DN: 1200 x 1200 dpi, MFC-7840N: 2400 x 600 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (DCP-8080DN: Yes, MFC-7840N: —).
DCP-8080DN may suit users who need its differing values, while MFC-7840N benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.