Brother HL-2140

Description: The Brother HL-2140 is a 22 ppm, black and white laser printer.Compared to other black and white laser printers on the market, it is inexpensive at around $115.This unit has a maximum resolution of 2400dpi.

Pros: At the small size of 15" x14" x7", this printer is easy to use in a small office.This unit is also relatively light, weighing in at mere 12.8 lbs.At 250 sheets, without optional media trays, the Brother HL-2140 can handle more printouts without refilling than would many comparable printers.

Cons: This unit does not support duplex printing.

Suitability: For documents and spreadsheets, where large volume printing is not required.This printer is capable of accepting pages up to legal (8.5 in x 14 in) and A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in).

Value: Given its inexpensive price, this laser printer has great features for the money.

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• Manufacturer: Brother International
• Part Number: HL-2140-US

• General

• Printer Type Personal printer - Laser - Monochrome
• Width 14.5 in
• Depth 14.2 in
• Height 6.7 in
• Weight 12.8 lbs

• Printer

• Print Speed up to 22 pages/min - B/W
• 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 1-sheet manual tray, 250-sheet input tray

• Processor

• Processor 181 MHz

• RAM

• RAM Installed ( Max ) 8 MB

• Media Handling

• Media Type Labels, Envelopes, Bond paper, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Transparencies
• Min Media Size (Custom) 3 in x 4.57 in
• Max Media Size (Custom) 8.66 in x 16 in
• Media Sizes A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in), A5 (5.83 in x 8.25 in), A6 (4.13 in x 5.83 in), B5 (6.93 in x 9.83 in), B6 (4.92 in x 6.93 in), Folio (8.5 in x 13 in), Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), JIS B5 (7.17 in x 10.12 in), Executive (7.25 in x 10.5 in), Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in)
• Media Weight 60 g/m2 - 163 g/m2
• Total Media Capacity 250 sheets
• Media Feeder(s) 1 x Autoload - 250 sheets - A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) weight: 60 g/m2 - 105 g/m2, 1 x Manual load - 1 sheets - 8.66 in x 16 in weight: 60 g/m2 - 163 g/m2
• Output Trays Capacity 100 sheets

• Telecom

• Modem None

• Networking

• Networking None

• Scanner

• Type None

• Copier

• Copier Type None

• 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 - Brother DR-2100
• Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7
• Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power Consumption Operational 460 Watt
• Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 80 Watt

• Software / System Requirements

• OS Required Linux, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Vista, Apple MacOS X 10.2.4 or later, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows XP 64-bit Edition
• Min Processor Type 133 MHz, 300 MHz, 150 MHz, 300 MHz
• System Requirements Details Windows 2000 Pro - Pentium - RAM 64 MB - HD 50 MB, Windows XP - Pentium - RAM 128 MB - HD 50 MB, Windows Server 2003 - Pentium - RAM 256 MB - HD 50 MB, Windows Vista - Pentium - RAM 512 MB - HD 50 MB, MacOS X 10.2.4 or later - RAM 128 MB - HD 80 MB

• Environmental Standards

• EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes

• Environmental Parameters

• Sound Emission (Operating) 51 dBA

Brother International

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.brother.com/
• Address: 100 Somerset Corporate Blvd.
  Bridgewater, NJ 08807, , .
• Phone: 908/704-1700