Choose MFC-L5900DW if you need:
- Higher Width: 495.3 mm vs 417 mm
- Higher Depth: 426.7 mm vs 412 mm
- Higher Height: 485.1 mm vs 437 mm
- Higher Power Consumption Sleep: 8.4 W vs 1 W
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare Brother MFC-L5900DW & Kyocera ECOSYS M2540dw
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models MFC-L5900DW and ECOSYS M2540dw within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | MFC-L5900DW | ECOSYS M2540dw |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Printing | AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct | KYOCERA Mobile Print, Apple AirPrint, Mopria |
| Apple AirPrint | Yes | Yes |
| Mopria | Yes | Yes |
| Security Features | Active Directory, Setting Lock, Secure Function Lock, Secure Print, Lock Slot, SSL/TLS, IPsec | IPsec, SNMPv3, IEEE 802.1X, SSL/TLS |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Width | 495.3 mm | 417 mm |
| Depth | 426.7 mm | 412 mm |
| Height | 485.1 mm | 437 mm |
| Weight | 17.2 kg | 19 kg |
| Power & Warranty | ||
| Input Voltage | 120 V | 120 V, 60 Hz (US configuration) V |
| Power Consumption Printing | 630 W | 681 W |
| Power Consumption Sleep | 8.4 W | 1 W |
| Warranty | 1-year limited warranty (U.S.) | 1-year standard manufacturer warranty; long-life components up to 3 years/100,000 pages (regional terms) |
| Fax | ||
| Fax | Yes | Yes |
| Fax Modem Speed | 33.6 kbps | 33.6 kbps |
| Fax Resolution | — | 200 x 100, 200 x 200, 200 x 400, 400 x 400 dpi |
| Fax Memory | 500 pages | — |
| General | ||
| Product Brand | Brother | Kyocera |
| Product Model | MFC-L5900DW | ECOSYS M2540dw |
| Product Series | MFC-L5000 Series | ECOSYS M2040/M2540 Family |
| Product Type | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer | Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer |
| Printer Functions | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax | Print, copy, color scan, fax |
| Print Technology | Laser | Kyocera ECOSYS laser |
| Consumables | ||
| Black Toner Model | TN-820 / TN-850 | TK-1172 |
| Included Black Toner Yield | 3000 pages | 3600 pages |
| Replacement Black Toner Yield | 8000 pages | 7200 pages |
| Drum Model | DR-820 | DK-1150 |
| Drum Yield | 30000 pages | 100000 pages |
| Paper & Printing | ||
| Maximum Paper Size | Legal | Legal |
| Supported Paper Sizes | A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio | A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Letter, Legal, custom sizes |
| Minimum Custom Media Width | 76.2 mm | 70 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Width | 215.9 mm | 216 mm |
| Minimum Custom Media Length | 127 mm | 148 mm |
| Maximum Custom Media Length | 355.6 mm | 356 mm |
| Supported Media Types | Plain, Thin, Thick, Thicker, Recycled, Bond, Labels, Envelopes | Plain, recycled, preprinted, bond, color, prepunched, letterhead, envelopes, labels, thick paper |
| Minimum Media Weight | 60 g/m² | 60 g/m² |
| Maximum Media Weight | 200 g/m² | 220 g/m² |
| Standard Input Capacity | 300 sheets | 350 sheets |
| Maximum Input Capacity | 1340 sheets | 850 sheets |
| Multipurpose Tray Capacity | 50 sheets | 100 sheets |
| Output Capacity | 150 sheets | 150 sheets |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes | Yes |
| Scanning | ||
| Scanner Type | Flatbed + ADF | Flatbed scanner with 50-sheet automatic document feeder |
| Optical Scan Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Black Scan Speed | 28 ipm | 40 ipm |
| Color Scan Speed | 20 ipm | 23 ipm |
| Duplex Scanning | Yes | Yes |
| ADF Capacity | 70 sheets | 50 sheets |
| Print Performance | ||
| Black Print Speed A4 | 42 ppm | 42 ppm |
| First Page Out Black | 7.5 s | 6.4 s |
| Print Resolution | 1200 x 1200 dpi | 600 x 600; up to Fine 1200 dpi |
| Monthly Duty Cycle | 50000 pages/month | 50000 pages/month |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | Up to 3500 pages/month | — |
| Warm-up Time | — | 20 s |
| Processor Speed | 800 MHz | 800 MHz |
| Standard Memory | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Maximum Memory | 512 MB | 1536 MB |
| Print Languages | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, PDF, XPS | PRESCRIBE IIc, PCL 6 (PCL 5e/PCL-XL), KPDL 3 (PostScript 3), PDF Direct Print, XPS/OpenXPS |
| Copying | ||
| Black Copy Speed | 42 cpm | 42 cpm |
| Copy Resolution | 1200 x 600 dpi | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Maximum Copies | 99 copies | 999 copies |
| Copy Zoom Range | 25-400 % | 25-400% |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose ECOSYS M2540dw if you need:
- Higher Weight: 19 kg vs 17.2 kg
- Higher Power Consumption Printing: 681 W vs 630 W
- Fax Resolution: 200 x 100, 200 x 200, 200 x 400, 400 x 400 dpi
- Higher Included Black Toner Yield: 3600 pages vs 3000 pages
What is the difference between MFC-L5900DW and ECOSYS M2540dw?
MFC-L5900DW and ECOSYS M2540dw share specifications such as Black Print Speed A4 (42 ppm), Automatic Duplex Printing (Yes), USB (Yes), Ethernet (Yes).
The main differences: Printer Functions (MFC-L5900DW: Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, ECOSYS M2540dw: Print, copy, color scan, fax); Print Technology (MFC-L5900DW: Laser, ECOSYS M2540dw: Kyocera ECOSYS laser); Print Resolution (MFC-L5900DW: 1200 x 1200 dpi, ECOSYS M2540dw: 600 x 600; up to Fine 1200 dpi).
MFC-L5900DW may suit users who need its differing values, while ECOSYS M2540dw benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.