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Brother Printer DCPL2540DW

Quick information
Brand Brother Printer 2014
Model DCPL2540DW
Released Year 2014
Type Printers
Series Monochrome Laser Printer
Printing Technology Monochrome Laser
Controller Type Amazon Alexa, Vera
Item Weight 24.5 pounds
Maximum Media Size 8.5 x 14 inch
Maximum Color Print Resolution 3000 dpi
Product Dimensions 15.7"D x 16.1"W x 12.5"H
Status Active

Overview

The Brother DCPL2540DW is a monochrome laser printer designed for efficient office use. It offers a maximum print resolution of up to 2400 x 600 dpi using Brother's advanced resolution technology. Featuring a print speed of up to 30 pages per minute, it supports automatic duplex printing to reduce paper usage. Connectivity options include built-in Wi-Fi, Ethernet, and USB interfaces, allowing flexible integration into existing office networks. The device supports mobile printing via Brother iPrint&Scan, AirPrint, and Google Cloud Print. It is equipped with a 250-sheet paper capacity tray and a 50-sheet multi-purpose tray, accommodating various paper sizes and types for diverse printing tasks.

Specifications

Product Dimensions 15.7"D x 16.1"W x 12.5"H
Controller Type Amazon Alexa, Vera
Maximum Media Size 8.5 x 14 inch
Power Consumption 510 Watts
Included Components Duplex Unit, Phone Support
Print media Envelopes, Paper (plain)
Scanner Type Sheetfed
Max Input Sheet Capacity 250
Max Copy Speed (Black & White) 30 ppm
Display Type LCD
Compatible Devices Laptops, PC, Smartphones
Maximum Color Print Resolution 3000 dpi
Sheet Size 12.5
Maximum Black and White Print Resolution 3000 dpi
Warranty Type Limited Warranty
Dual-sided printing Yes
Wattage 510 watts
Max copy resolution black-white 3000 dpi
Duplex Automatic
Hardware Interface USB 2.0
Ink Color black
Resolution 3000 x 3000 dpi
Additional Printer functions Copy
Control Method Voice
Output sheet capacity 250
Number of Trays 1
Number of USB 2 Ports 1
Total USB Ports 1
UPC 012502638858
Global Trade Identification Number 00012502638858
Memory Storage Capacity 32 MB
Item Weight 24.5 pounds
Item model number DCPL2540DW
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No
Date First Available August 1, 2014
Manufacturer Brother Printer
Release Year 2018
Printing Technology Monochrome Laser
Print Speed Up to 30 ppm
Print Resolution Up to 2400 x 600 dpi
Duplex Printing Automatic
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Ethernet 10/100Base-TX, USB 2.0
Mobile Printing Brother iPrint&Scan, AirPrint, Google Cloud Print
Memory 256 MB
Monthly Duty Cycle Up to 15,000 pages
Paper Capacity 250-sheet tray + 50-sheet multi-purpose tray
Supported Paper Sizes Letter, Legal, A4, A5, A6, Executive, Custom sizes
Dimensions 396 x 360 x 254 mm
Weight 8.5 kg
Toner Cartridge TN-2410 standard, TN-2420 high yield
Operating Systems Supported Windows, macOS, Linux

Documents

Safety Information (PDF) View Download
User Manual (PDF) View Download

Key Advantages

The DCPL2540DW boasts fast printing speeds suitable for busy office environments, enhancing productivity. Its wireless and wired connectivity options allow flexible integration into multiple network setups. Automatic duplex printing helps conserve paper and reduce operational costs. The compact design fits easily on office desks without occupying excessive space. High-resolution printing ensures crisp monochrome text and graphics. Additionally, compatibility with common mobile printing protocols adds convenience for users on the go.

Limitations

The DCPL2540DW is a monochrome-only printer, lacking color printing capabilities, which may limit its use for certain multimedia tasks. It has a modest monthly duty cycle of about 15,000 pages, which may not suffice for extremely high volume printing environments. The device's memory is limited to 256 MB, potentially constraining large or complex print jobs. It does not support scanning or faxing, being strictly a printer. While its initial toner cartridge capacity is moderate, replacement costs can add up over time. The default 250-sheet tray may require frequent refills in very active offices.

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