Editorial Review:

Product Description:
Designed for home or home office use, the HL-2040 is an affordable, personal laser printer, that has a print resolution of up to 2400x600 dpi for sharp text and monochrome graphics (up to 600dpi text using Linux ). Compatible for either Windows or Macintosh computer users, the HL-2040 features a space-saving compact design that will fit in just about any workspace. The HL-2040 also offers a generous 250-sheet paper input capacity to reduce paper refills and an innovative web-based user support system. The Brother HL-2040 also comes complete with a starter toner cartridge and standard drum that will print up to 1,500 and 12,000 pages respectively - a saving that any business will appreciate. Optional Brother TN350 toner cartridge delivers up to 2500 pages. Standard Interface(s) - Parallel, USB 2.0 Optional Interface(s) - NC-2100p (external ethernet print server) & NC-2200w (external wireless print server) / We also carry a variety of other USB or Parallel port print servers that may be compatible for small network use Printer Driver Compatibility - Windows, Mac OS & Linux Standard Memory (MB) 8MB Memory (not upgradeable) Unit Dimensions (WxDxH) 14.6x14.2x6.5 / Unit Weight (lbs) 14.3 lbs. Brother USA Warranty - 1 Year Limited with Express Exchange

Amazon.com Product Description:
Sporting a compact design that easily fits into any workspace, the Brother HL-2040 laser printer is ideal for home or small office use. This dependable unit offers fast print speeds of up to 20 pages per minute (ppm) with the first page out in under 10 seconds. The 2400 x 600 dpi resolution (up to 600 dpi text using Linux) with laser print quality ensures crisp, clear text and monochrome graphics every time you print. Additionally, the generous 250-sheet paper input capacity means you can work more efficiently, while the innovative Web-based user support system helps you quickly and easily manage jobs and troubleshoot problems.

The HL-2040 also comes complete with a starter toner cartridge and standard drum that print up to 1,500 and 12,000 pages respectively, saving you and your business both time and money. Convenient and easy to use, the HL-2040 sets up in minutes, and boasts an 8 MB standard memory and the versatility to print letter- and legal-size documents as well as envelopes. It also offers USB and Parallel interfaces, is compatible with both Windows and Mac, and comes with a 1-year warranty.

What's in the Box
HL-2040 laser printer, 1 starter toner cartridge, 1 standard drum.

Customer Reviews Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- Works flawlessly
Had it for a good two years. The only time it malfunctions, it's been my fault(when I reuse paper to print on the reverse and forget to take off a staple or scotch tape holding two sheets together). It's also rather forgiving when using paper other than the recommended brand/weight. Sure the toner cartridge is expensive ... Read More

Rating:

- Great printer
This is a great little printer. We had 2 in the office already, and when we needed another I ordered this refurbished unit. They are very cost effective and easy to use.

I highly recommend this.

Rating:

- Handles heavy load and prints great, clean resumes
I have had this printer for over a year now and have, but for one thing, been greatly satisfied. The other day I printed out a 124 page report and it printed fast, without a hitch. When I was looking for a car, I printed reams of dealer information sheets; even with graphics, the images were great.

I print ... Read More

Rating:

- Too much "toner life end" -Brother's quality is getrting worse.
My company bought 5 HL2040s for different depts 6 months ago. Recent 3 of them got the same problem- " toner life end" even replace several brand new genuine toners. My company now is planing to buy a color laser jet to print catalog but no one recomand to buy Brother's product- cheap price cheap quality and it wastes too ... Read More

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