Choose HL-2040 if you need:
- Input Voltage: 110-120 / 220-240 V
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 450 W
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 5 W
- Higher Included Black Toner Yield: 1500 pages vs 1000 pages
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-2040 & MFC-7840W
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-2040 and MFC-7840W within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-2040 | MFC-7840W |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | — |
| Security Features | — | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES), LEAP |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 371 mm | 428 mm |
| Depth | 361 mm | 396 mm |
| Height | 165.5 mm | 304 mm |
| Weight | 6.5 kg | 10 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | — |
| Power Consumption Printing | 450 W | — |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 5 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 | HL-2040 | MFC-7840W |
| Product Series | HL | — |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-2000 | TN-2110, TN-2120 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 1500 pages | 1000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2500 pages | 2600 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-2000 | DR-2100 |
| Drum Yield | 12000 pages | 12000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter, Envelopes |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.9 mm | 69.9 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 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 | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Thick, Card Stock, Envelope, Label, Transparency | Plain, Recycled, Bond, Thick, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 161 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 1 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed + ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 600 x 2400 dpi |
| ADF Capacity | — | 35 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 20 ppm | 22 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 10 s | — |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | 2400 x 600 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 10000 pages/month | — |
| Warm-up Time | 18 s | — |
| Processor Speed | 96 MHz | — |
| Standard Memory | 8 MB | 32 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 8 MB | 32 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | Brother Printing System | PCL 6, BR-Script 3 |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 22 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose MFC-7840W if you need:
- Ethernet
- Wi-Fi
- Security Features: WEP 64/128-bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES), LEAP
- Higher Width: 428 mm vs 371 mm
What is the difference between HL-2040 and MFC-7840W?
HL-2040 and MFC-7840W share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Brand (Brother), Drum Yield (12000 pages).
The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-2040: Print, MFC-7840W: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-2040: 20 ppm, MFC-7840W: 22 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-2040: 1200 x 600 dpi, MFC-7840W: 2400 x 600 dpi).
HL-2040 may suit users who need its differing values, while MFC-7840W benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.