Choose MFC-7840N if you need:
- Higher Width: 428 mm vs 425 mm
- Fax
- Higher Fax Modem Speed: 33.6 kbps
- Fax Resolution: 203 x 392 dpi
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother MFC-7840N & Lexmark MS817dn
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MFC-7840N and MS817dn within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | MFC-7840N | MS817dn |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 425 mm |
| Depth | 396 mm | 510 mm |
| Height | 304 mm | 419 mm |
| Weight | 10 kg | 23.66 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Power Consumption Printing | — | 670 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | — | 2.9 W |
| Warranty | — | 4-year guarantee upon registration (South Africa) |
| 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 | MS817dn |
| Product Series | — | Lexmark MS810 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 | 53B5000 / 53B5H00 / 53B0HA0 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 1000 pages | 10000 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 2600 pages | 25000 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-2100 | 52D0Z00 / 52D0ZA0 |
| 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 | A6, Oficio, 7 3/4 Envelope, 9 Envelope, JIS-B5, A4, Legal, A5, Letter, Statement, Executive, Universal, DL Envelope, Folio, 10 Envelope, B5 Envelope, C5 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 | Integrated Labels, Paper Labels, Card Stock, Plain Paper, Dual Web Labels, Transparencies, Envelopes |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 161 g/m² | 203 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 650 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 250 sheets | 4400 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 1 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets | 550 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 | 52 ppm |
| Black Duplex Print Speed | — | 32 ipm |
| First Page Out Black | — | 4.8 s |
| Print Resolution | 2400 x 600 dpi | 1200 x 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | — | 250000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | — | 3000-50000 pages/month |
| Processor Speed | — | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 32 MB | 512 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 32 MB | 2560 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 MS817dn if you need:
- Mobile Printing: Lexmark Mobile Print
- Security Features: IPsec, SNMPv3, 802.1X, TLS, HTTPS
- Higher Depth: 510 mm vs 396 mm
- Higher Height: 419 mm vs 304 mm
What is the difference between MFC-7840N and MS817dn?
MFC-7840N and MS817dn 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, MS817dn: Print); Black Print Speed A4 (MFC-7840N: 22 ppm, MS817dn: 52 ppm); Print Resolution (MFC-7840N: 2400 x 600 dpi, MS817dn: 1200 x 1200 dpi); Automatic Duplex Printing (MFC-7840N: —, MS817dn: Yes).
MFC-7840N may suit users who need its differing values, while MS817dn benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.