Choose MFC-7840N if you need:
- Higher Width: 428 mm vs 375 mm
- Higher Depth: 396 mm vs 393 mm
- Higher Height: 304 mm vs 272 mm
- Fax
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother MFC-7840N & Kyocera ECOSYS P2040dw
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MFC-7840N and ECOSYS P2040dw within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | MFC-7840N | ECOSYS P2040dw |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | — | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | KYOCERA Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria |
| Apple AirPrint | — | Yes |
| Mopria | — | Yes |
| Security Features | — | IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, SSL/TLS |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 428 mm | 375 mm |
| Depth | 396 mm | 393 mm |
| Height | 304 mm | 272 mm |
| Weight | 10 kg | 14 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | — | 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz V |
| Power Consumption Printing | — | 620 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | — | 0.8 W |
| Warranty | — | 1-year standard manufacturer warranty; long-life components up to 3 years/100,000 pages (regional terms) |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | Yes | — |
| Fax Modem Speed | 33.6 kbps | — |
| Fax Resolution | 203 x 392 dpi | — |
| Fax Memory | 500 pages | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Kyocera |
| Product Model | MFC-7840N | ECOSYS P2040dw |
| Product Series | — | ECOSYS P2040 Family |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Kyocera ECOSYS laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-2110, TN-2120 | TK-1160 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 1000 pages | 3600 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2600 pages | 7200 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-2100 | DK-1150 |
| Drum Yield | 12000 pages | 100000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter, Envelopes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, custom sizes |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.9 mm | 70 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | 148 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 406.4 mm | 356 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Recycled, Bond, Thick, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies | Plain, recycled, preprinted, bond, color, prepunched, letterhead, envelopes, labels, thick paper |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 220 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 350 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 850 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 250 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 | 22 ppm | 40 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | — | 6.4 s |
| Print Resolution | 2400 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 50000 pages/month |
| Warm-up Time | — | 15 s |
| Processor Speed | — | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 32 MB | 256 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 32 MB | 256 MB |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, BR-Script 3 | PRESCRIBE IIc, PCL 6 (PCL 5e/PCL-XL), KPDL 3 (PostScript 3), PDF Direct Print, XPS/OpenXPS |
| 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 ECOSYS P2040dw if you need:
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Mobile Printing: KYOCERA Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria
- Apple AirPrint
What is the difference between MFC-7840N and ECOSYS P2040dw?
MFC-7840N and ECOSYS P2040dw share specifications such as USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes), Maximum Paper Size (Legal), Minimum Media Weight (60 g/m²).
The main differences: Printer Functions (MFC-7840N: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, ECOSYS P2040dw: Print); Print Technology (MFC-7840N: Laser, ECOSYS P2040dw: Kyocera ECOSYS laser); Black Print Speed A4 (MFC-7840N: 22 ppm, ECOSYS P2040dw: 40 ppm); Print Resolution (MFC-7840N: 2400 x 600 dpi, ECOSYS P2040dw: 1200 x 1200 dpi).
MFC-7840N may suit users who need its differing values, while ECOSYS P2040dw benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.