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Compact Professional Colour Laser Printer
- Up to 30 ppm (Monochrome/Colour)
- Wireless & Wi-Fi Direct
- Wired Connectivity (Gigabit Ethernet)
- Built-in NFC
- Automatic 2-sided (Duplex) Print
Information
Overview
Quiet without compromise
Engineered to print quietly while delivering speeds up to 25% faster than the previous generation, so you can print continuously without distraction and focus on your work
Designed to go the distance
Built to perform for longer, made from robust and hard-wearing materials and supported by outstanding service as standard. Delivers uncompromised performance at all times
Additional flexibility
With easy paper access and the ability to add an optional paper tray for additional flexibility, this device has been developed for high print volume to meet the needs of a busy office
Solutions ready
Automate workflows and improve business processes and security - a suite of security and workflow solutions can be added to provide additional professional features
Make printing simple
Managed Print Services (MPS) supports you to get the best out of your devices - simplify printer admin, save time, keep costs down, and stay productive
At your side support
Wherever you are in Australia, Brother offers free customer care for the lifetime of your product
Secure by design
Keep pace with the ever-evolving legislation on privacy and data security - our devices offer the latest industry-standard security features to securely protect your data
Robust features include triple-layer security at a device, network and document level which is verified through external security certification
Compact and expertly engineered
Our most compact colour range delivers high-quality outputs in a small footprint, allowing you to make the most of your office space
Every component has been optimised to reduce the overall size of the device without compromising on performance
Seamless Integration
As a Brother customer, you’ll have access to a wide choice of leading software vendors, including PaperCut
Create tailored solutions for your specific requirements and ensure your HL-L8240CDW works even harder to meet your needs
Specifications
Basic Specs
Functions
Printer Type
Laser Printer
Product Dimensions (Width X Depth X Height)
399 mm × 446 mm × 274 mm
Weight
16.6 kg
Print Speed
Up to 30 (Mono) / Up to 30 (Colour) ppm (A4)
Up to 31 (Mono) / Up to 31 (Colour) ppm (Letter)
Paper Type
Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Thick Paper, Recycled Paper, Bond, Label, Envelope, Env. Thin, Env.Thick, Glossy Paper
Paper Size
A4, Letter, B5 (JIS) ,B5 (ISO), A5, A5 (Long Edge), B6 (JIS), A6, Executive, Legal, Folio, Mexico Legal, India Legal, 16K (195x270mm), A4 Short (270mm Paper), COM-10, DL, C5, Monarch
Maximum Paper Capacity
Up to 530 sheets of 80 gsm plain paper (with Added Optional Trays)
Warranty
1 year Return to Base Warranty
Resolution
600 x 600 dpi, 2,400 dpi class (600 x 2400) quality
2-Sided (Duplex) - Printing Paper Type
Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Recycled Paper
2-Sided (Duplex) - Paper Size
A4
Paper handling
Tray #1 - Maximum Paper Capacity
Up to 250 sheets of 80 gsm plain paper
Tray #2 - Maximum Paper Capacity
Up to 250 sheets of 80 gsm plain paper
Multi-purpose Tray - Maximum Paper Capacity
Up to 30 sheets of 80 gsm plain paper
Paper Output
Up to 150 sheets of 80 gsm plain paper (face-down delivery to the face-down output paper tray)
1 sheet (face up delivery to the face up output tray)
Connectivity
Connectivity
Hi-SpeedUSB2.0, Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n (Infrastructure Mode), IEEE 802.11a/g/n (Wi-Fi Direct)
Network
Wireless Network Security
WEP 64/128 bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA3-SAE (AES)
*Wi-Fi Direct supports WPA2-PSK (AES) only.
Wireless Setup Support Utility - WPS
Yes
Display & Memory
Display Type
6.8 cm (2.7") Colour Touchscreen LCD
Memory Capacity
512 MB
Operation
Power Source
220 - 240 V AC 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption - Ready
Approximately 70 W
Power Consumption - Sleep
Approximately 10 W
Power Consumption - Power Off
Approximately 0.04 W
Noise Level
48 dB(A)
Supported Operating Systems
Supported OS
Windows® Server 2012, Server 2012 R2, 10, Server 2016, Server 2019, Server 2022, 11
Software and Apps
Mobile Apps
21/12/2023
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