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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-2040 & HL-2135⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-2040 and HL-2135 within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-2040⁩

⁦HL-2040⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦Brother HL-2135⁩

⁦HL-2135⁩

Brother

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-2040⁩ ⁦HL-2135⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes —
Mobile Printing — —
Security Features — —
Dimensions & Weight
Width ⁦371 mm⁩ —
Depth ⁦361 mm⁩ —
Height ⁦165.5 mm⁩ —
Weight ⁦6.5 kg⁩ —
Power & Warranty
Input Voltage ⁦110-120 / 220-240 V⁩ —
Power Consumption Printing ⁦450 W⁩ —
Power Consumption Sleep ⁦5 W⁩ —
General
Product Brand Brother Brother
Product Model ⁦HL-2040⁩ ⁦HL-2135⁩
Product Series HL HL Series
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Printer
Printer Functions Print Print
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model ⁦TN-2000⁩ —
Included Black Toner Yield ⁦1500 pages⁩ —
Replacement Black Toner Yield ⁦2500 pages⁩ —
Drum Model ⁦DR-2000⁩ —
Drum Yield ⁦12000 pages⁩ —
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size Legal —
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio⁩ —
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦69.9 mm⁩ —
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦215.9 mm⁩ —
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦116 mm⁩ —
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦406.4 mm⁩ —
Supported Media Types Plain, Bond, Recycled, Thick, Card Stock, Envelope, Label, Transparency —
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ —
Maximum Media Weight ⁦161 g/m²⁩ —
Standard Input Capacity ⁦250 sheets⁩ —
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦250 sheets⁩ —
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦1 sheets⁩ —
Output Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ —
Print Performance
Black Print Speed A4 ⁦20 ppm⁩ —
First Page Out Black ⁦10 s⁩ —
Print Resolution ⁦1200 x 600 dpi⁩ —
Monthly Duty Cycle ⁦10000 pages/month⁩ —
Warm-up Time ⁦18 s⁩ —
Processor Speed ⁦96 MHz⁩ —
Standard Memory ⁦8 MB⁩ —
Maximum Memory ⁦8 MB⁩ —
Internal Storage ⁦0 GB⁩ —
Print Languages Brother Printing System —

Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?

Choose HL-2040 if you need:

  • USB
  • Higher Width: ⁦371 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦361 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦165.5 mm⁩

Overall, choosing between HL-2040 and HL-2135 depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Printer Functions (Print) and Print Technology (Laser). They differ mainly on USB. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-2040 and HL-2135?

HL-2040 and HL-2135 share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), Product Brand (Brother), Product Type (Monochrome Laser Printer).

The main differences: Product Model (HL-2040: ⁦HL-2040⁩, HL-2135: ⁦HL-2135⁩); Product Series (HL-2040: HL, HL-2135: HL Series).

HL-2040 may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-2135 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.