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Brother HL-5240

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$149.95 - $324.99

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Quick specs
Printer Type: Workgroup 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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"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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"Great printer for the price. Highly recommend"

by mgbayer7 on February 26, 2008
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Editors' rating: 79

Summary: alaTest has collected and analyzed 171 reviews of Brother HL-5240 from international magazines and websites. Experts rate this product 93/100 and users 83/100. Comparing these reviews to 219680 other Printers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 79/100 = Good.

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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.

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.

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 $180.This unit has a maximum resolution of 1200dpi.

Pros: At the small size of 15" x15" x10", this printer is easy to 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.At 300 sheets, without optional media trays, the Brother HL-5240 can handle more printouts without refilling than would many comparable printers.

Cons: This laser printer does not support two-sided printing.

Suitability: A monochrome workgroup laser printer, suited for high volume document printing.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: In view of 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.