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Brother FAX-236S fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Silver vs HP 1040 Fax

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  • 12specifications compared
  • 6differ
  • 6identical
  • 85known for one product only

Key differences

The HP 1040 Fax has 4.8 Kbit/s more modem speed than the Brother FAX-236S fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Silver (14.4 Kbit/s vs 9.6 Kbit/s). The HP 1040 Fax has 0.6 kg more weight than the Brother FAX-236S fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Silver (3.4 kg vs 2.8 kg). The HP 1040 Fax has 1.42 kg more package weight than the Brother FAX-236S fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Silver (4.88 kg vs 3.46 kg). Print technology: Thermal on the Brother FAX-236S fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Silver, Inkjet on the HP 1040 Fax. Fax speed dialing (max numbers): 100 on the Brother FAX-236S fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Silver, Up to 80 numbers on the HP 1040 Fax.

  • Print technology
    • FAX-236S fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Silver:Thermal
    • 1040 Fax:Inkjet
  • Modem speed
    • FAX-236S fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Silver:9.6 Kbit/s
    • 1040 Fax:14.4 Kbit/s
  • Fax speed dialing (max numbers)
    • FAX-236S fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Silver:100
    • 1040 Fax:Up to 80 numbers
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • FAX-236S fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Silver:299 x 240 x 137 mm
    • 1040 Fax:365 x 275 x 160 mm
  • Weight
    • FAX-236S fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Silver:2.8 kg
    • 1040 Fax:3.4 kg
  • Package weight
    • FAX-236S fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Silver:3.46 kg
    • 1040 Fax:4.88 kg

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Comparison of FAX-236S, 1040 Fax
97 specifications
Fax3 differ
Print technologyDiffersThermalInkjet
Colour faxingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Modem speedDiffers9.6 Kbit/s14.4 Kbit/s
Fax delayed sendingYesYes
Fax pollingYesYes
Fax forwardingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fax broadcastingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 locations
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Differs100Up to 80 numbers
Auto-redialingYesYes
Distinctive ringYesYes
Fax resolution modesKnown for oneFine, Photo, Standard, Super fineUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax transmission speedKnown for one15 sec/pageUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax coding methodsKnown for oneMHUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax compatibilityKnown for oneITU-T G3Unknown — not stated by the source
One-touch dialsKnown for one4Unknown — not stated by the source
Tel/Fax switchKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC Part 15 - Class B, ICES-003, Issue 2
Microphone muteKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for oneBlack, SilverUnknown — not stated by the source
Copyingidentical
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 cpm
Maximum number of copiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source75 copies
Greyscale levels6464
Maximum copy speed (black, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 cpm
Copy functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum copy resolutionKnown for one203 x 392 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacityidentical
Standard input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 sheets
Standard output capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for one10 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Fax memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 pages
Handsetidentical
HandsetYesYes
Handset typeKnown for oneWired handsetUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs299 x 240 x 137 mm365 x 275 x 160 mm
WeightDiffers2.8 kg3.4 kg
Media weights by paper pathKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 to 90 g/m2
WidthKnown for one350 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one337 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one201 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum roll lengthKnown for one50 mUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 95 °F
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 - 80%
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 35 °C
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data1 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source431.8 x 371.6 x 241.3 mm
Package weightDiffers3.46 kg4.88 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Layers per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)
Pallet gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256.7 kg
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54 pc(s)
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1219.2 x 1016 x 2057.4 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1219.2 x 1016 x 2057.4 mm (48 x 40 x 81")
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256.7 kg (566 lbs)
Other featuresidentical
All-In-One-multitaskingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Colour copy capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Colour scanningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Copy resolution (black text)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source300 x 300 DPI
Copy speed (colour, normal, US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 cpm
FunctionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFax, copy
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 14.4 kbps
Network readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceInput voltage 110 to 127 VAC, 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz); 200 to 220 VAC, 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 black
Product dimensions when open (LxWxD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36.6 cm (14.4")
Size (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36.6 cm (14.4")
Standard input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Auto fax reduction supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible ink types, suppliesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePigment-based
Copier settingsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStandard, fine, photo, collation, reverse output
Copy resolution (black graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 600 x 300 dpi
Envelope feederKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Exifprint supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Junk barrier supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes, requires caller-ID
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source365 x 340 x 270 mm
Maximum paper traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Media handlingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSheetfed
Media sizes supported (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLetter, legal
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source431.8 x 371.6 x 241.3 mm (17 x 14.6 x 9.5")
Package weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.88 kg (10.8 lbs)
Page yield identifierKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFax1040
Paper handling standard/inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50-sheet input tray, 10-sheet automatic document feeder
Print quality (black, best quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 x 300 DPI
Recommended media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 - 90 g/m²
Recommended media weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 to 24 lb
Video action printing supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.5 lb
Country of originKnown for oneMalaysiaUnknown — not stated by the source
Safety warningidentical
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, CSA, NOM, EN, TS, AS
Media formatsidentical
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePaper (plain) A4
Custom media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 x 297 to 216 x 356 mm 8.5 x 11 to 8.5 x 14 in
Print technologyidentical
Duty cycle letter size (maximum)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source333 pages per month
Phone featuresidentical
Caller IDKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Answering machineidentical
SpeakerphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum standard media sizeKnown for oneA4Unknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
DisplayKnown for oneLCD TFTUnknown — not stated by the source
Display number of charactersKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Display number of linesKnown for one16 linesUnknown — not stated by the source

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