Product comparison · 2 fax machines

Brother FAX-2440C fax machine Inkjet 14.4 Kbit/s vs Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey

41specifications compared
28differ
13identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

Print technology
- FAX-2440C fax machine Inkjet 14.4 Kbit/s:Inkjet
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:Laser
Colour faxing
- FAX-2440C fax machine Inkjet 14.4 Kbit/s:Yes
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:No
Modem speed
- FAX-2440C fax machine Inkjet 14.4 Kbit/s:14.4 Kbit/s
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:33.6 Kbit/s
Fax transmission speed
- FAX-2440C fax machine Inkjet 14.4 Kbit/s:6 sec/page
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:2.5 sec/page
Fax coding methods
- FAX-2440C fax machine Inkjet 14.4 Kbit/s:JPEG, MH, MMR, MR
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:JBIG, MH, MMR, MR
Fax broadcasting
- FAX-2440C fax machine Inkjet 14.4 Kbit/s:136 locations
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:272 locations
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)
- FAX-2440C fax machine Inkjet 14.4 Kbit/s:80
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:200
One-touch dials
- FAX-2440C fax machine Inkjet 14.4 Kbit/s:6
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:22

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Comparison of FAX-2440C, FAX-2840
79 specifications	A Brother FAX-2440C fax machine Inkjet 14.4 Kbit/s Model FAX-2440C View product	B Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey Model FAX-2840 View product
Fax9 differ
Print technologyDiffers	Inkjet	Laser
Colour faxingDiffers	Yes	No
Modem speedDiffers	14.4 Kbit/s	33.6 Kbit/s
Fax resolution modesDiffers	Fine, Standard, Super fine	Fine, Photo, Standard, Super fine
Fax transmission speedDiffers	6 sec/page	2.5 sec/page
Error Correction Mode (ECM)	Yes	Yes
Fax coding methodsDiffers	JPEG, MH, MMR, MR	JBIG, MH, MMR, MR
Fax compatibility	ITU-T G3	ITU-T G3
Fax delayed sendingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fax forwarding	Yes	Yes
Fax dual access	Yes	Yes
Fax broadcastingDiffers	136 locations	272 locations
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Differs	80	200
Auto reduction	Yes	Yes
Auto-redialing	Yes	Yes
Distinctive ringKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
One-touch dialsDiffers	6	22
Fax resolutionKnown for one	600 x 1200 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax retrievalKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Group dialKnown for one	6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Tel/Fax switchKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Features2 differ
Noise levelDiffers	48 dB	53 dB
Noise level (idle)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 dB
Product colourDiffers	Black, White	Black, Grey
Navigation keyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Answering machine1 differ
Answering machineDiffers	Yes	No
Copying2 differ
Copy function	Yes	Yes
Maximum copy resolutionDiffers	600 x 1200 DPI	300 x 600 DPI
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Differs	17 cpm	20 cpm
Maximum number of copies	99 copies	99 copies
Copier resize	25 - 400%	25 - 400%
N-in-1 copy function (N=)	2, 4	2, 4
Greyscale levels	256	256
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Known for one	11 cpm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum standard media size	A4	A4
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A4, A5, A6
Supported media weight(s)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	60 - 105 g/m²
Input & output capacity3 differ
Standard input capacityDiffers	100 sheets	250 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers	10 sheets	20 sheets
Standard output capacityDiffers	25 sheets	100 sheets
Display2 differ
DisplayDiffers	LCD	LCD TFT
Display number of characters	16	16
Display number of linesDiffers	1 lines	2 lines
Processoridentical
Processor familyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ARM9
Processor frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	200 MHz
Memory1 differ
Fax memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 pages
Maximum internal memoryDiffers	8 MB	16 MB
Weight & dimensions4 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	368 x 360 x 311 mm
WidthDiffers	438 mm	450 mm
DepthDiffers	347 mm	430 mm
HeightDiffers	166 mm	470 mm
WeightDiffers	6.1 kg	8.85 kg
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	22 W	365 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	8.5 W	55 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Differs	4 W	1.5 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	220-240 V
Packaging data1 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	476 x 458 x 436 mm
Package weightDiffers	8.2 kg	11 kg
Package widthKnown for one	552 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one	225 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one	450 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Layers per palletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4 pc(s)
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	18.9 cm
Pallet gross weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	196.1 kg
Products per palletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 pc(s)
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	ENERGY STAR
Technical detailsidentical
Pallet typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1200 x 1000 mm
Other featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	China
Handsetidentical
HandsetKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Handset typeKnown for one	Wired handset	Unknown — not stated by the source
Printingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	210 x 297 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print resolutionKnown for one	1200 x 6000 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one	20 ppm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scanningidentical
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for one	600 x 1200 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scanner typeKnown for one	ADF scanner	Unknown — not stated by the source

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