Choose HL-L6400DW if you need:
- Wi-Fi Direct
- NFC
- Mobile Printing: AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC
- Apple AirPrint
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother HL-L6400DW & MFC-7840W
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models HL-L6400DW and MFC-7840W within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | HL-L6400DW | MFC-7840W |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| Mobile Printing | AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct, NFC | — |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | — |
| Mopria | Yes | — |
| Security Features | Integrated NFC Card Reader, Active Directory, Setting Lock, Secure Function Lock, Secure Print, Lock Slot, SSL/TLS, IPsec | WEP 64/128-bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP), WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES), LEAP |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 398.8 mm | 428 mm |
| Depth | 396.2 mm | 396 mm |
| Height | 287 mm | 304 mm |
| Weight | 13.3 kg | 10 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 120 V | — |
| Power Consumption Printing | 700 W | — |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 7.2 W | — |
| Warranty | 1-year limited warranty (U.S.) | — |
| 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-L6400DW | MFC-7840W |
| Product Series | HL-L6400 Series | — |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-880 / TN-890 | TN-2110, TN-2120 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 12000 pages | 1000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 20000 pages | 2600 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-890 | DR-2100 |
| Drum Yield | 50000 pages | 12000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter, Envelopes |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 76.2 mm | 69.9 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | 215.9 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 127 mm | 116 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 355.6 mm | 406.4 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Thin, Thick, Thicker, Recycled, Bond, Labels, Envelopes | 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 | 570 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 2650 sheets | 250 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 50 sheets | 1 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 250 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | — |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | — | Flatbed + ADF |
| Optical Scan Resolution | — | 600 x 2400 dpi |
| ADF Capacity | — | 35 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 52 ppm | 22 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | 24 ipm | — |
| First Page Out Black | 7.5 s | — |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 2400 x 600 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 150000 pages/month | — |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | Up to 10000 pages/month | — |
| Processor Speed | 800 MHz | — |
| Standard Memory | 512 MB | 32 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 512 MB | 32 MB |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, PDF, XPS | 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:
- Higher Width: 428 mm vs 398.8 mm
- Higher Height: 304 mm vs 287 mm
- Fax
- Higher Fax Modem Speed: 33.6 kbps
What is the difference between HL-L6400DW and MFC-7840W?
HL-L6400DW and MFC-7840W share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes), Wi-Fi (Yes).
The main differences: Printer Functions (HL-L6400DW: Print, MFC-7840W: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax); Black Print Speed A4 (HL-L6400DW: 52 ppm, MFC-7840W: 22 ppm); Print Resolution (HL-L6400DW: 1200 x 1200 dpi, MFC-7840W: 2400 x 600 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (HL-L6400DW: Yes, MFC-7840W: —).
HL-L6400DW 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.