The HL-2040 is a fast, compact and affordable monochrome laser printer. Ideal for personal use, it features a print speed of up to 20 ppm, HQ1200 resolution technology, and 8 MB of standard memory. The HL-2040's small footprint can fit almost anywhere, even in the most crowded workspace. In addition, its stylish design and two-tone color scheme complements many of today's computer systems.
Convenient Manual-Feed Slot
The HL-2040 also features a 250-sheet paper capacity with single-sheet manual feed slot. This convenient manual feed slot makes it easier to print envelopes, letterhead and other media one at a time, without changing the paper in the lower tray. With its fast print speed, compact size, and outstanding print quality, the HL-2040 is an excellent choice for affordable, personal monochrome laser printing.
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 Print Method | Laser | |
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| Resolution | Up to 2400 x 600 DPI | |
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| Maximum Duty Cycle | 10,000 Pages Per Month | |
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| Print Speed | Up to 20 PPM (Black) | |
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| Connectivity | IEEE 1284 USB 2.0 | |
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| Optional Connectivity | External 802.11b Wireless Network Server 10/100 BaseT External Ethernet Print Server | |
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| Standard Paper Input | 250 Sheets | |
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| Standard Paper Output | 100-Sheets Face Down | |
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| Paper Sizes Supported | 8" x 10" Enveolpes B6 A4 A5 A6 B5 C5 COM 10 DL Executive Legal Letter | |
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Features
Printers that deliver outstanding print quality
The HL-2040 is ideal for anyone who needs to produce high-quality output. With HQ1200 print resolution (up to 2,400 x 600 dpi), the printer can deliver the crisp text and graphics to produce professional looking letters, reports, spreadsheets, and other important documents. The HL-2040 will ensure that your work always looks its best.
Paper handling flexibility
The HL-2040 can handle a wide variety of media. It features 250-sheet paper capacity and a single-sheet manual feed slot. The manual feed slot accommodates letterhead, envelopes, or other media up to 43 lbs.
Toner Save Mode
To help you save money and toner when printing a variety of text-based documents, the HL-2040 allows you to choose a Toner Save Mode. Most text-only documents can be printed using Toner Save Mode with minimal impact to print quality. For documents that include graphics or a combination of text and graphics, the printer's default mode (Toner Save Mode "off") is recommended for the best quality output.
Advanced features that go beyond your expectations
The HL-2040 printer offers many advanced features that will exceed your expectations and reaffirm its value. These include:
- Watermark Printing
- Poster Printing
- Booklet Printing
- N-Up Printing
- Toner Save Mode
- Manual Duplex
Extensive user support
The HL-2040 printer features a variety of innovative and useful support tools. A user-friendly driver installation routine auto-detects your operating system as well as any installed options. Animated tutorials answer common maintenance and support questions. This highly visual system provides direct, step-by-step help.
Service and support are part of the package
Your technology investment is backed by our dedication to comprehensive service and support. We provide toll-free technical support, a one-year limited warranty, and the online Brother Solutions Center, all backed by our nationwide network of authorized customer-care centers.
The HL-2040 is Windows and Mac compatible and comes with a complete set of drivers for both platforms. The printer also offers USB 2.0 full speed and parallel interfaces for greater flexibility (cables not included).
