Choose MFC-7840N if you need:
- Higher Width: 428 mm vs 399 mm
- Higher Depth: 396 mm vs 382 mm
- Higher Height: 304 mm vs 263 mm
- Fax
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother MFC-7840N & Lexmark MS417dn
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MFC-7840N and MS417dn within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | MFC-7840N | MS417dn |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | — | Lexmark Mobile Print |
| Security Features | — | IPsec, SNMPv3, 802.1X, TLS, HTTPS |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 428 mm | 399 mm |
| Depth | 396 mm | 382 mm |
| Height | 304 mm | 263 mm |
| Weight | 10 kg | 14.2 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Power Consumption Printing | — | 560 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | — | 3 W |
| Warranty | — | 4-year guarantee upon registration (UK) |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | Yes | — |
| Fax Modem Speed | 33.6 kbps | — |
| Fax Resolution | 203 x 392 dpi | — |
| Fax Memory | 500 pages | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Lexmark |
| Product Model | MFC-7840N | MS417dn |
| Product Series | — | Lexmark MS410 Series |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer | Monochrome Laser Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | |
| Print Technology | Laser | Laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-2110, TN-2120 | 51B2000 / 51B2H00 / 51B0HA0 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 1000 pages | 2500 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2600 pages | 8500 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-2100 | 50F0Z00 / 50F0ZA0 |
| Drum Yield | 12000 pages | 60000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Executive, Legal, Letter, Envelopes | A6, Oficio, 7 3/4 Envelope, 9 Envelope, JIS-B5, A4, Legal, A5, Letter, Statement, Executive, Universal, DL Envelope, Folio, 10 Envelope |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 69.9 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | — |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 116 mm | — |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 406.4 mm | — |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Recycled, Bond, Thick, Envelopes, Labels, Transparencies | Paper Labels, Card Stock, Plain Paper, Transparencies, Envelopes |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 163 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 300 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 850 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 150 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 | 38 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | 16 ipm |
| First Page Out Black | — | 6.5 s |
| Print Resolution | 2400 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 100000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 750-7200 pages/month |
| Processor Speed | — | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 32 MB | 256 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 32 MB | 256 MB |
| Internal Storage | — | 0 GB |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, BR-Script 3 | PCL 5e, PCL 6, Microsoft XPS, PPDS, PostScript 3, PDF 1.7, Direct Image |
| 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 MS417dn if you need:
- Mobile Printing: Lexmark Mobile Print
- Security Features: IPsec, SNMPv3, 802.1X, TLS, HTTPS
- Higher Weight: 14.2 kg vs 10 kg
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 560 W
What is the difference between MFC-7840N and MS417dn?
MFC-7840N and MS417dn share specifications such as Print Technology (Laser), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes), Maximum Paper Size (Legal).
The main differences: Printer Functions (MFC-7840N: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, MS417dn: Print); Black Print Speed A4 (MFC-7840N: 22 ppm, MS417dn: 38 ppm); Print Resolution (MFC-7840N: 2400 x 600 dpi, MS417dn: 1200 x 1200 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (MFC-7840N: —, MS417dn: Yes).
MFC-7840N may suit users who need its differing values, while MS417dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.