Choose HL-2040 if you need:
- Input Voltage: 110-120 / 220-240 V
- Maximum Paper Size: Legal
- Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: 69.9 mm vs 69.8 mm
- Higher First Page Out Black: 10 s vs 8.5 s
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-2040 & HL-5240
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-2040 and HL-5240 within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-2040 | HL-5240 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | — | — |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 371 mm | 371 mm |
| Depth | 361 mm | 384 mm |
| Height | 165.5 mm | 246 mm |
| Weight | 6.5 kg | 9.5 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | — |
| Power Consumption Printing | 450 W | 610 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 5 W | 8 W |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Brother |
| Product Model | HL-2040 | HL-5240 |
| Product Series | HL | HL Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser/LED Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser/LED |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-2000 | TN-3170 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 1500 pages | 3500 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2500 pages | 7000 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-2000 | DR-3100 |
| Drum Yield | 12000 pages | 25000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | — |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.9 mm | 69.8 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | 116 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 406.4 mm | 406.4 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Thick, Card Stock, Envelope, Label, Transparency | Plain, Thin, Thick, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 163 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 300 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 800 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 20 ppm | 28 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 10 s | 8.5 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 10000 pages/month | — |
| Warm-up Time | 18 s | — |
| Processor Speed | 96 MHz | 266 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 8 MB | 16 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 8 MB | 528 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | Brother Printing System | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, IBM ProPrinter XL, Epson FX-850 |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose HL-5240 if you need:
- Higher Depth: 384 mm vs 361 mm
- Higher Height: 246 mm vs 165.5 mm
- Higher Weight: 9.5 kg vs 6.5 kg
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 610 W vs 450 W
What is the difference between HL-2040 and HL-5240?
HL-2040 and HL-5240 share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), USB (Yes), Width (371 mm), Product Brand (Brother).
The main differences: Print Technology (HL-2040: Laser, HL-5240: Laser/LED); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-2040: 20 ppm, HL-5240: 28 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-2040: 1200 x 600 dpi, HL-5240: 1200 x 1200 dpi).
HL-2040 may suit users who need its differing values, while HL-5240 benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.