Brother HL-5240

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Product summary

The Brother HL-5240 is a 28 ppm, monochrome workgroup laser printer.Compared to other monochrome workgroup lasers on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $190.This unit prints at 1200dpi.

Specifications: Printer Type: Workgroup printer - Laser - Monochrome; Max media size: Legal (8.5 in x 14 in), A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in); Connectivity technology: Wired; See full specs

Price range: $129.95 - $204.29

CNET product brief

Description: The Brother HL-5240 is a 28 ppm, monochrome workgroup laser printer.Compared to other monochrome workgroup lasers on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $190.This unit prints at 1200dpi.

Pros: At 15" x15" x10", this printer doesn't take up much room, making it ideal as a desktop printer or for use in a small office.Capable of connecting to a computer with a USB port, this printer also has a parallel port for older systems.

Cons: This product does not support duplex printing.

Suitability: A monochrome workgroup laser printer, suited for high volume document printing.This printer can handle legal (8.5 in x 14 in) and A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) documents.

Value: Given its very 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.

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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.

Corporate cog

If you need a workhorse that can keep up with your small business or team within a larger organization, a workgroup laser printer is an obvious choice. Designed to juggle multiple print jobs, these systems have faster processors, more memory, and print engines that are capable of churning out more than 20 pages per minute. But these $400-and-up printers are more than souped-up personal lasers; they offer workgroup features, such as network printing, high-capacity toner cartridges, and larger paper input and output trays.

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"You can do better"

by wcate on August 11, 2008

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"pretty good but needs additional memory for photoshop"

by jmay on October 17, 2006

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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful

"Great printer for the price. Highly recommend"

by mgbayer7 on February 26, 2008

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"Nice Printer; Great Price"

by cdcgraphic on August 16, 2006

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