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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

⁦Compare Brother HL-2460 & MFC-7840N⁩

A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-2460 and MFC-7840N within the same category.

Reference model ⁦Brother HL-2460⁩

⁦HL-2460⁩

Brother

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Reference model ⁦Brother MFC-7840N⁩

⁦MFC-7840N⁩

Brother

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Specifications

Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models

Specification ⁦HL-2460⁩ ⁦MFC-7840N⁩
Price Not for sale Not for sale
Connectivity
USB Yes Yes
Ethernet — Yes
Mobile Printing — —
Dimensions & Weight
Width — ⁦428 mm⁩
Depth — ⁦396 mm⁩
Height — ⁦304 mm⁩
Weight — ⁦10 kg⁩
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-2460⁩ ⁦MFC-7840N⁩
Product Series HL Series —
Product Type Monochrome Laser Printer Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer
Printer Functions Print Print, Scan, Copy, Fax
Print Technology Laser Laser
Consumables
Black Toner Model — ⁦TN-2110, TN-2120⁩
Included Black Toner Yield — ⁦1000 pages⁩
Replacement Black Toner Yield — ⁦2600 pages⁩
Drum Model — ⁦DR-2100⁩
Drum Yield — ⁦12000 pages⁩
Paper & Printing
Maximum Paper Size — Legal
Supported Paper Sizes ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter⁩ ⁦A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter, Envelopes⁩
Minimum Custom Media Width ⁦73.5 mm⁩ ⁦69.9 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Width ⁦216 mm⁩ ⁦215.9 mm⁩
Minimum Custom Media Length ⁦116 mm⁩ ⁦116 mm⁩
Maximum Custom Media Length ⁦356 mm⁩ ⁦406.4 mm⁩
Supported Media Types Plain, Bond, Recycled, Envelope, Label, Transparency Plain, Recycled, Bond, Thick, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies
Minimum Media Weight ⁦60 g/m²⁩ ⁦60 g/m²⁩
Maximum Media Weight ⁦200 g/m²⁩ ⁦161 g/m²⁩
Standard Input Capacity ⁦600 sheets⁩ ⁦250 sheets⁩
Maximum Input Capacity ⁦2100 sheets⁩ ⁦250 sheets⁩
Multipurpose Tray Capacity ⁦100 sheets⁩ ⁦1 sheets⁩
Output Capacity ⁦500 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 ⁦24 ppm⁩ ⁦22 ppm⁩
First Page Out Black ⁦12 s⁩ —
Print Resolution ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩ ⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩
Processor Speed ⁦200 MHz⁩ —
Standard Memory ⁦16 MB⁩ ⁦32 MB⁩
Maximum Memory ⁦272 MB⁩ ⁦32 MB⁩
Print Languages ⁦PCL 6, PostScript 3, IBM ProPrinter XL, Epson FX-850, HP-GL⁩ ⁦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 HL-2460 if you need:

  • Higher Minimum Custom Media Width: ⁦73.5 mm⁩ vs ⁦69.9 mm⁩
  • Higher Maximum Custom Media Width: ⁦216 mm⁩ vs ⁦215.9 mm⁩
  • Higher Maximum Media Weight: ⁦200 g/m²⁩ vs ⁦161 g/m²⁩
  • Higher Standard Input Capacity: ⁦600 sheets⁩ vs ⁦250 sheets⁩

Choose MFC-7840N if you need:

  • Ethernet
  • Higher Width: ⁦428 mm⁩
  • Higher Depth: ⁦396 mm⁩
  • Higher Height: ⁦304 mm⁩

Overall, choosing between HL-2460 and MFC-7840N depends on your use case and which specs matter most. They share Print Technology (Laser) and Print Resolution (⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩). They differ mainly on Ethernet. Review the differences above, choose by your priorities, and confirm availability before buying.

What is the difference between HL-2460 and MFC-7840N?

HL-2460 and MFC-7840N share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), Print Resolution (⁦2400 x 600 dpi⁩), USB (Yes), Product Brand (Brother).

The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-2460: Print, MFC-7840N: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-2460: ⁦24 ppm⁩, MFC-7840N: ⁦22 ppm⁩).

HL-2460 may suit users who need its differing values, while MFC-7840N benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.