HL-2040
Personal laser printer

A quality entry-level 20ppm laser printer for the Windows or MAC user which offers a 600 x 2400 dpi print resolution and optional network capability.
With quality in mind and useful, user-friendly software functions, the HL-2040 offers real value for money. In addition, the HL-2040 printer offers the benefits of comprehensive technical support using user-friendly Windows-based management, 'Flash' troubleshooting animations and access to the Brother Solutions Centre website.

Perfect for someone who is looking for a printing solution that focuses on providing maximum performance against investment, the Brother HL-2040 laser printer is the answer.

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General Features
Feature Detail Benefit
Colour / Mono Mono Laser Better for true business applications
Print Speed Up to 20 ppm (A4) Fast print speed increases productivity by minimising time wasted waiting for print outs
Resolution HQ1200 (2400x600) Higher resolutions allow for clearer text and graphic definitions and increases the speed the printer processes jobs and outputs the first page
Compatibility *PCL Printer Driver for Windows 95, 98, Me, NT4, 2000, XP

*Brother Laser Driver for Mac OS 8.6 - 9.2, Mac OS X 10.1-10.3

*GDI Printer Driver for Linux Compatibility with most existing operating systems.
Paper Tray Capacity *Up to 250 Sheets
*Manual Paper Feed Input: 1 sheet Large paper capacity enables printer to handle large print jobs without having to constantly refill paper
Memory Size 8MB Large memory size allows users to print out large documents or images
Interface *IEEE 1284 Parallel
*Hi-Speed USB2.0 Flexibility in choices in connecting to computers systems
Network Capabilities Optional 10/100BaseTX External Ethernet (NC-2100p) Allows for a printer to be shared amongst a workgroup
Emulation GDI Flexibility to use with most software packages
Consumables *Standard Toner Cartridge (TN-2025) Up to 2500 A4 pages @ 5% coverage.

*Drum (DR-2025) Up to 12,000 A4 pages Reduce time spent changing consumables
Unique Brother Software Features *Quick Print Setup
*Status Monitor Unique utility that automatically prints emails User friendly control panel that is easy to use and changes colour so that the status of the printer can be easily identified
Unique printer features *Energy Star Compliant
*Intelligent sleep mode
Network Capabilities - Management software features (with optional 10/100 BaseTX External Print Server)
WEB Based Management, HP Jet admin capable, BR-Admin Professional utility (using IPX/SPX or TCP/IP) BRCONFIG, DOS utility, SNMP, MIB level II as well as Brother printer MIB. Network connectivity protocols for all types of operating systems and networks. Advanced software provides features such as Last job reprint, Manual duplexing, poster printing, economy mode printing, Job spooling, Secure printing etc.