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Brother HL-2140

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$49.99 - $124.12

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Quick specs
Printer Type: Personal printer - Laser - Monochrome
Max media size: A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) Legal (8.5 in x 14 in)
Connectivity technology: Wired
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"Ships with introductory toner only good for 1000 copies"

by adab31 on October 31, 2008
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"Excellent monochrome printer for personal use."

by rod.ney on April 3, 2008
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"Perfect for my black & white needs!"

by flyrockies on May 10, 2008
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"Great printer for great price"

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""Every Girl's Little Brother""

by Dr_Shalit on October 10, 2009
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"I have to say they are NOT worth it. I had 3 printers!"

by zerogravity44 on September 10, 2009
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alaTest.com

Editors' rating: 100

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 161 reviews of Brother HL-2140 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 80/100 and users 90/100. Comparing these reviews to 210835 other Printers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 100/100 = Excellent.

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goodgearguide.com.au

Editors' rating: 80

Summary: The focus of the Brother HL-2140 is clear, and as a good little text churner this laser packs the goods. Use it extensively and, in the long-term, you'll end up paying considerable amounts. But for the typical family, this is an excellent complement ...

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CNET editors' buying advice

We have not reviewed this product but here is CNET's buying advice on Laser Printers. This content was chosen based on the features included with this model of laser printer.

Budding novelist

Planning on writing the Great American Novel? You'll need a printer that can crank out page after page of text in double time. A personal laser printer should fit the bill. It can deliver epic amounts of crisp, legible text faster than Grisham finishes a new thriller. Personal laser printers start at around $150 or so, but they cost less to operate than inkjets do, so you can save up money for the book tour. Inexpensive, personal lasers are also a good option for college students busy churning out term papers.

CNET product brief

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.

Suggestions: For help in finding the right printer for you, visit CNet's buying guide for printers

CNET's Product Briefs are generated by a software tool that combines product specifications with knowledge of our editorial experts. They do not reflect hands-on assessment or labs testing. For more information about how we create Product Briefs, contact us.