The HL-2140 is an ideal low-cost solution to your mono laser printing requirements, providing high speed, professional quality prints from a stylish, compact machine.
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Printer Type: Personal printer - laser - monochrome
Width: 36.8 cm
Depth: 36.1 cm
Height: 17.1 cm
Weight: 5.8 kg
Printer
Connectivity Technology: Wired
Interface: USB
Max Resolution ( B&W ): 2400 dpi x 600 dpi
Image Enhancement Technology: Brother HQ1200
First Print Out Time B/W: 10 sec
Language Simulation: Windows GDI driver
Media Handling: 250-sheet input tray, 1-sheet manual tray
Processor
Processor: 181 MHz
Ram
RAM Installed ( Max ): 8 MB
Media handling
Media Type: Envelopes, transparencies, labels, plain paper, bond paper, recycled paper
Min Media Size (Custom): 76.2 mm x 116 mm
Max Media Size (Custom): 220 mm x 406.4 mm
Media Sizes: ANSI A (Letter) (216 x 279 mm), Legal (216 x 356 mm), Executive (184 x 267 mm), A4 (210 x 297 mm), A5 (148 x 210 mm), B5 (176 x 250 mm), A6 (105 x 148 mm), Folio (216 x 330 mm), JIS B5 (182 x 257 mm), B6 (125 x 176 mm)
Media Weight: 60 g/m2 - 163 g/m2
Total Media Capacity: 250 sheets
Media Feeder(s):
1 x autoload - 250 sheets - A4 (210 x 297 mm) weight: 60 g/m2 - 105 g/m2
1 x manual load - 1 sheets - 220 x 406.4 mm weight: 60 g/m2 - 163 g/m2
Output Trays Capacity: 100 sheets
Manufacturer's product description
The HL-2140 is an ideal low-cost solution to your mono laser printing requirements, providing high speed, professional quality prints from a stylish, compact machine.
Expansion / connectivity
Connections: 1 x USB - 4 PIN USB Type B
Miscellaneous
Consumables Included:
1 x toner cartridge ( black ) - up to 1000 pages at 5% coverage
1 x drum - up to 12000 pages
Compliant Standards: EPA Energy Star
Power
Power Device: Power supply - internal
Power Consumption Operational: 460 Watt
Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep: 80 Watt
Software / system requirements
OS Required: Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional , Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Apple MacOS X 10.2.4 or later, Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition
Manufacturer warranty
Service & Support: 1 year warranty
Service & Support Details: Limited warranty - 1 year
Advantages: CHEAP ALTERNATIVE TO INKJET Disadvantages: THERE ARE FASTER LASER PRINTERS OUT THERE
...Im on my second brother printer now and I really can't fault them!!! Having attached it with the supplied USB cable, Windows XP immediately recognised this and was able to use it immediately!
Personally I only use it for documents, envelopes and labels but then what else is there. It is very reliable, cheap to buy and quite versatile.
Graphics wise you may come unstuck as it only has 4 MB of memory on board but then as long as you don't want picture perfect photos you will be OK.
As an alternative you could opt for the next model up which is the BrotherHL-1440, however, considering this costs approximately another £100, I don't consider this to be good value.
Anyway, buy one now as they really are a bargain!!!...
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Advantages: Fast, Cheap, Reliable Disadvantages: As with all lasers, the toner cost
...I bought the BrotherHL-2030 in October 2005, having hankered after a laser for months. I was fed up of my inkjet printer letting me down (will review that after) so I thought that a laser would make life easier. It certainly did! It can operate at speeds of up to 16 pages per minute which is far more than adequate for me. I also use the printer for school projects and find that the printoffs are of a good quality which *is* required.
I have recently bought a toner cartridge for around £45 (although you can proably get them cheaper) which I was ready for (if you did not appreciate the costs involved, it could prove a shock).
Overall, I find the HL-2030 to be a great product....
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Advantages: cost effective printing, easy to install, Disadvantages: Bulky
...The BrotherHL-1030 Laser Printer represents excellent value for money and produces excellent print outs at an affordable cost.
It boasts 10 pages per minute but in reality it is about 8 PPM for an average text doccument. Toner cartridges are about £35 each and will last for about 4000 pages. The printer setup allows you to make 25% or 50% toner saving, this produces a lighter more grey print but is excellent for draught copies. Printing on full toner produces print outs comparable with much more expensive printers.
Connects via USB or serial port and is simple to install. Paper jams are rare but easily cleared....
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