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Brother HL-4040CN Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4

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Bullet Points Brother HL-4040CN Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4
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  • - Laser Colour
  • - 2400 x 600 DPI
  • - A4 21 ppm
  • - Direct printing
  • - Ethernet LAN
  • - LCD
  • - Maximum duty cycle: 35000 pages per month
  • - Total input capacity: 250 sheets Total output capacity: 150 sheets
  • - Internal memory: 64 MB 300 MHz
Warranty: 1 year
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HL-4040CN, Color, Laser, 21 ppm, 2400 x 600, 54 dB, 300 MHz, 64 MB, Fast Ethernet, USB 2.0, 29120 g, USB Direct, PictBridge
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Brother HL-4040CN Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4:
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High-Speed Color Laser Printer for your Desktop or Small Office
Offering fast speeds and outstanding print quality, the HL-4040CN makes it easy to quickly produce high-impact color reports, brochures, and presentations right from your desktop, or, using its built-in front-panel USB Direct Interface, directly from a USB Flash Memory drive. And to keep your running cost low, this printer also offers high capacity in-box and replacement toner cartridges.

Fast color output.
With print speeds up to 21ppm in both color and black, you can quickly and cost effectively produce presentations, reports, brochures or documents.

Make a statement with vibrant color documents.
Delivering print resolutions up to 2400 x 600 dpi, it’s easy to produce color documents with sharp text and brilliant graphics.

USB Direct Interface.
Print PDF and JPEG files directly from your USB flash memory drive without connecting to your PC. Connect directly to your PictBridge-enabled digital camera to print pictures from the camera, without first downloading to a PC.

High capacity replacement toner cartridges.
Reduce operating costs and spend less time replacing supplies with high yield replacement toner cartridges. (TN-115 Series sold separately)

Network connectivity.
A built-in Ethernet network interface‡ enables you to share the HL-4040CN with everyone on your network.

Flexible paper handling.
Effortlessly handles letter/legal size paper and envelopes via a 300-sheet input capacity. This printer arrives with a lower paper tray, which holds up to 250 sheets and a multi-purpose tray, which holds up to 50 sheets.

Short summary description Brother HL-4040CN Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4:
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Brother HL-4040CN, Laser, Colour, 2400 x 600 DPI, A4, 21 ppm, Network ready

Long summary description Brother HL-4040CN Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4:
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Brother HL-4040CN. Print technology: Laser, Colour. Maximum duty cycle: 35000 pages per month. Maximum resolution: 2400 x 600 DPI. Maximum ISO A-series paper size: A4. Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter): 21 ppm. Display: LCD. Network ready

Printing
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
21 ppm
Colour *
Yes
Print technology *
Laser
Duplex printing *
No
Maximum resolution *
2400 x 600 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) *
21 ppm
Time to first page (black, normal)
16 s
Time to first page (colour, normal)
17 s
Features
Maximum duty cycle *
35000 pages per month
Recommended duty cycle
3000
Input & output capacity
Total input capacity *
250 sheets
Total output capacity *
150 sheets
Multi-Purpose tray
Yes
Multi-Purpose tray input capacity
50 sheets
Paper handling
Maximum ISO A-series paper size *
A4
Maximum print size
216 x 356 mm
Paper tray media types *
Bond paper, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) *
A4, A5, A6
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)
B5, B6
Non-ISO print media sizes
Executive, Legal, Letter
JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9)
B0
Multi-Purpose Tray media weight
16 - 28 g/m²
Media weight (tray 1)
16 - 28 lbs.
Ports & interfaces
Direct printing *
Yes
Network
Network ready
Yes
Network
Wi-Fi *
No
Ethernet LAN *
Yes
Cabling technology
10/100Base-T(X)
Ethernet LAN data rates
10,100 Mbit/s
Security algorithms
HTTPS, SSL/TLS
Supported network protocols (IPv4)
TCP/IP, IPP, IPPS, FTP, SMTP-AUTH, TELNET, SNMPv1, HTTP, TFTP, SMTP, APOP, LLTD
Performance
Internal memory *
64 MB
Maximum internal memory
512 MB
Processor frequency
300 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)
54 dB
Sound power level (standby)
30 dB
Design
Display
LCD
Power
Power consumption (printing) *
510 W
Power consumption (standby)
20 W
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)
50 - 90.5 °F
Weight & dimensions
Weight
29.1 kg
Dimensions (WxDxH)
419.1 x 474.98 x 317.5 mm
Packaging data
Package weight
33.4 kg
Other features
Power supply type
AC
Non-operating relative humidity (non-condensing)
20 - 80%
Mac compatibility
Yes
Power requirements
120 V, 50/60 Hz
Networking features
Fast Ethernet
Compatible operating systems
Windows, Mac OS, Linux
Emulations
PCL6
Stand-by LED
Yes
PictBridge
Yes
Package dimensions (WxDxH)
568.96 x 624.84 x 317.5 mm
Source Testseek summary Average rating
Reviews
Updated:
2015-01-04 01:15:40
Uk has collected 24 expert reviews for Brother HL-4040CN Colour 2400 x 600 DPI A4 and the average expert rating is 71 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
71%
Source Review comments Score
alphr.com
Updated:
2015-01-04 01:15:20
Compared to most of its rivals, the Brother HL-4040CN is the Rolls Royce of colour lasers. It's not just the price or weight – although at £221 and 29kg it's at the expensive and heavy end of the scale. It's beautifully built. Every user-accessible par...
Bottom line A workhorse designed for larger networks, the Brother offers a good mixture of speed, print quality and features...
83%
expertreviews.co.uk
Updated:
2015-01-04 01:15:25
Brothers HL-4040 received four stars in Whats New, Shopper 238, when it was launched last year. Since then it has established itself as a reliable workgroup printer for small offices. It looks less bulky than the large Lexmark and Epson printers...
60%
pcauthority.com.au
Updated:
2015-01-04 01:15:28
Quick, cheap to run and an abundance of features – a worthy award winner When it comes to producing great-value laser printers, it seems that, at least in this group test, Brother can’t be surpassed. Its HL-5240 walked off with the award...
83%
gadgetspeak.com
Updated:
2015-01-04 01:15:33
First the all important dimensions. The Brother HL-4040CN is 48cm deep with power plug inserted, 41cm wide and 30cm tall. It is close to 30kilos when the toners are inserted. Some recent units state fast warm up or time to first page, no such luxury he...
68%
goodgearguide.com.au
Updated:
2015-01-04 01:15:34
For this colour laser printer, a sometimes-awkward design offsets good pricing, speed and print quality. Brother takes a major evolutionary step with the HL-4040CN: this is the first colour laser designed by the company itself, rather than a rebranded...
Good Low price, excellent text quality; excellent setup and documentation...
Bad Confusing control panel, heavy weight, not expandable The Final Word The HL-4040CN is designed to be, and is priced as, a low-end machine. Its only option is a networking add-on.
Bottom line The HL-4040CN is designed to be, and is priced as, a low-end machine. Its only option is a networking add-on.
80%
techadvisor.co.uk
Updated:
2015-01-04 01:15:36
The Brother HL-4040CN is the first colour laser printer designed by Brother itself, rather than a rebranded model from another manufacturer. Its a decent first effort, offering good overall speed and print quality for a competitive price. The Broth...
Bottom line The inexpensive Brother HL-4040CN produces excellent text quality, is easy to set up and comes with helpful documentation, but it is incredibly heavy, has a confusing control panel and isnt expandable. A decent first colour laser printer from Brother...
70%
Zdnet.com.au
Updated:
2015-01-04 01:15:39
The Brother HL-4040CN is a moderately priced single-function laser printer for workgroups or small offices. The printer is network-ready and offers some interesting features, such as reprint and secure print, as well as great print quality. On the down...
Good Great print quality, USB port for cameras and flash drives, Networkready, Reprint, directprint, and secure print features are useful...
Bad Black print speeds are on the slow side, Input paper capacity is not expandable, No optional duplexer available...
Bottom line Despite its lagging black print speeds, the Brother HL-4040CN does a lot of things right and makes a compelling colour laser printer for small offices or workgroups.
74%
infoworld.com
Updated:
2015-01-04 01:15:18
The HL-4040CN is designed to be, and is priced as, a low-end machine. Shoppers seeking more features (such as additional paper capacity) might consider its higher-end cousin, the HL-4070CDW.
70%
brighthub.com
Updated:
2015-01-04 01:15:19
The HL-4040CN comes with four cartridges (one black and three colors). Each black cartridge ($60 to replace) will do about 2,500 prints and the colors ($70 each to replace) are good for about 1,500 prints. Brother does...
60%
about.com
Updated:
2015-01-04 01:15:30
The Brother HL-4040CN is a mid-level color laser printer that is robust enough to serve as a workgroup printer for small and medium businesses, and affordable enough for home and home office use. Network-ready out of the box, the Brother HL-4040CN is a...
Bottom line The Brother HL-4040CN is a mid-level color laser printer that is robust enough to serve as a workgroup printer for small and medium businesses, and affordable enough for home and home office use. Network-ready out of the box, the Brother HL-4040CN is a...
60%
Howstuffworks.com
Updated:
2015-01-04 01:15:30
The HL-4040CN is Brothers first foray into the color laser printer market. It is designed for small offices and can also meet the needs of home office users.Brother chose to design its own laser color printer engine rather than license a proven design...
Good USB and Ethernet ports, secure printing, easy reprints, good text quality...
Bad Average color imaging with some banding, toner can be expensive...
Bottom line The HL-4040CN is Brothers first foray into the color laser printer market. It is designed for small offices and can also meet the needs of home office users.Brother chose to design its own laser color printer engine rather than license a proven desig...
60%
trustedreviews.com
Updated:
2015-01-04 01:15:33
Brother has recently revamped its range of laser printers and all-in-ones. The HL-4040CN fits in as a high-end personal or medium-level workgroup colour laser printer, with a couple of useful extras. The HL-4040CN is big and square cut, but maintains a m...
70%
v3.co.uk
Updated:
2015-01-04 01:15:35
A cheap colour laser that infringes ever more on consumer inkjet territory...
80%
pcworld.com_techhive.com
Updated:
2015-01-04 01:15:37
Brother HL-4040CN For this color laser printer, a sometimes-awkward design offsets good pricing, speed, and print quality. Recommend this story? Yes No Please Wait... Brother takes a major evolutionary step with the HL-4040CN: This is the first color l...
Good Low price; excellent text quality, Excellent setup and documentation...
Bad Confusing control panel; heavy weight, Not expandable...
Bottom line For this color laser printer, a sometimes-awkward design offsets good pricing, speed, and print quality.
81%
pcmag.com
Updated:
2015-01-04 01:15:39
When I think of color lasers, Brother is not among the first names that come to mind. The company has tended to focus on ink-jet based all-in-ones (AIOs) and monochrome laser printers and AIOs. But Brother has decided to jump into color lasers in a b...
Good Reasonably fast. High-quality text. Graphics and photo quality good enough for internal business use.
Bad Colors are a little off in most photos. Paper tends to curl.
Bottom line The Brother HL-4040CN color laser offers reasonably fast speeds combined with high-quality text and reasonably good but far from impressive, graphics and photos...
60%