Choose HL-2040 if you need:
- Higher Depth: 361 mm vs 343 mm
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 450 W vs 445 W
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 5 W vs 4.7 W
- Higher Included Black Toner Yield: 1500 pages
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-2040 & HP M1536dnf
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-2040 and M1536dnf within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-2040 | M1536dnf |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | Apple AirPrint; HP ePrint |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Security Features | — | Embedded Web Server; fax PIN access control |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 371 mm | 441 mm |
| Depth | 361 mm | 343 mm |
| Height | 165.5 mm | 373 mm |
| Weight | 6.5 kg | 11.7 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | 110-127 / 220-240 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 450 W | 445 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 5 W | 4.7 W |
| Warranty | — | One-year limited warranty |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | — | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | — | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Resolution | — | 300 x 300 dpi |
| Fax Memory | — | 400 pages |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | HP |
| Product Model | HL-2040 | LaserJet M1536dnf MFP |
| Product Series | HL | LaserJet Pro M1530 |
| 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 | CE278A (78A) |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 1500 pages | — |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2500 pages | 2100 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-2000 | — |
| Drum Yield | 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 (JIS); C5; DL; Executive; Legal; Letter |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.9 mm | 76 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | 127 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 406.4 mm | 356 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Bond, Recycled, Thick, Card Stock, Envelope, Label, Transparency | Envelopes; Heavy paper; Labels; Letterhead; Light paper; Plain paper; Postcards; Preprinted paper; Prepunched paper; Recycled paper; Rough paper; Transparencies |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 163 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 260 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 260 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | — |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed; ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 1200 dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | — | 15 ipm |
| ADF Capacity | — | 35 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 20 ppm | 25 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 10 s | 8.5 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 10000 pages/month | 8000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 500-2000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | 18 s | — |
| Processor Speed | 96 MHz | 500 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 8 MB | 128 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 8 MB | 128 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | — |
| Print Languages | Brother Printing System | PCL 5; PCL 6; PostScript |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | 25 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | 99 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | 25-400 % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose M1536dnf if you need:
- Ethernet
- Mobile Printing: Apple AirPrint; HP ePrint
- Apple AirPrint
- Security Features: Embedded Web Server; fax PIN access control
What is the difference between HL-2040 and M1536dnf?
HL-2040 and M1536dnf share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Maximum Paper Size (Legal), Minimum Media Weight (60 g/m²).
The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-2040: Print, M1536dnf: Print; Scan; Copy; Fax); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-2040: 20 ppm, M1536dnf: 25 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-2040: 1200 x 600 dpi, M1536dnf: 600 x 600 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-2040: —, M1536dnf: Yes).
HL-2040 may suit users who need its differing values, while M1536dnf benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.