Choose HL-2040 if you need:
- Higher Depth: 361 mm vs 357 mm
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 5 W vs 1.2 W
- Higher Maximum Custom Media Length: 406.4 mm vs 356 mm
- Higher First Page Out Black: 10 s vs 6.5 s
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-2040 & HP E40040dn
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-2040 and E40040dn within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-2040 | E40040dn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, PrinterOn |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | — | Secure boot, firmware integrity validation, encrypted data protection, SNMPv3, IPsec |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 371 mm | 381 mm |
| Depth | 361 mm | 357 mm |
| Height | 165.5 mm | 220 mm |
| Weight | 6.5 kg | 8.5 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 110-120 / 220-240 V | 110-127 / 220-240 V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 450 W | 531 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 5 W | 1.2 W |
| Warranty | — | One-year onsite warranty |
| Fax | ||
| Fax Modem Speed | — | Not Applicable kbps |
| Fax Resolution | — | Not Applicable dpi |
| Fax Memory | — | Not Applicable pages |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | HP |
| Product Model | HL-2040 | LaserJet Managed E40040dn |
| Product Series | HL | HP LaserJet Managed E40040 |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | ||
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-2000 | HP W9024MC |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 1500 pages | 3000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2500 pages | 11500 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-2000 | Not Applicable |
| Drum Yield | 12000 pages | Not Applicable pages |
| Fuser Life | — | Blocked pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | A4 |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, C5, C6, DL, custom |
| 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 | Paper, envelopes, labels, transparencies, cardstock |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 175 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 350 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 900 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | — | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Not Applicable |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | Not Applicable dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | — | Not Applicable ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | — | Not Applicable ipm |
| ADF Capacity | — | Not Applicable sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 20 ppm | 38 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | 31 ipm |
| First Page Out Black | 10 s | 6.5 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 10000 pages/month | 120000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 1500-7500 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | 18 s | Blocked s |
| Processor Speed | 96 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 8 MB | 1024 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 8 MB | 1024 MB |
| Internal Storage | 0 GB | 4 GB |
| Print Languages | Brother Printing System | HP PCL 6, HP PCL 5, PostScript 3 emulation, PDF 1.7, Apple AirPrint |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | — | Not Applicable cpm |
| Copy Resolution | — | Not Applicable dpi |
| Maximum Copies | — | Not Applicable copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | — | Not Applicable % |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose E40040dn if you need:
- Ethernet
- Mobile Printing: HP ePrint, Apple AirPrint, Mopria, PrinterOn
- Apple AirPrint
- Mopria
What is the difference between HL-2040 and E40040dn?
HL-2040 and E40040dn share specifications such as Printer Functions (Print), Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Product Type (Monochrome Laser Printer).
The main differences: Black Print Speed A4 (HL-2040: 20 ppm, E40040dn: 38 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-2040: 1200 x 600 dpi, E40040dn: 1200 x 1200 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-2040: —, E40040dn: Yes).
HL-2040 may suit users who need its differing values, while E40040dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.