Product comparison · 2 fax machines

Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey vs Brother FAX-575 fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s

23specifications compared
15differ
8identical
49known for one product only

Key differences

The Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey has 24 Kbit/s more modem speed than the Brother FAX-575 fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s (33.6 Kbit/s vs 9.6 Kbit/s). The Brother FAX-575 fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s has 12.5 sec/page more fax transmission speed than the Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey (15 sec/page vs 2.5 sec/page). The Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey has 168 locations more fax broadcasting than the Brother FAX-575 fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s (272 locations vs 104 locations). Print technology: Laser on the Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey, Thermal on the Brother FAX-575 fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s. Fax coding methods: JBIG, MH, MMR, MR on the Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey, MH on the Brother FAX-575 fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s.

Print technology
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:Laser
- FAX-575 fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s:Thermal
Modem speed
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:33.6 Kbit/s
- FAX-575 fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s:9.6 Kbit/s
Fax transmission speed
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:2.5 sec/page
- FAX-575 fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s:15 sec/page
Fax coding methods
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:JBIG, MH, MMR, MR
- FAX-575 fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s:MH
Fax broadcasting
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:272 locations
- FAX-575 fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s:104 locations
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:200
- FAX-575 fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s:100
Copier resize
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:25 - 400%
- FAX-575 fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s:50 - 150%
Greyscale levels
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:256
- FAX-575 fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s:64

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Comparison of FAX-2840, FAX-575
72 specifications	A Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey Model FAX-2840 View product	B Brother FAX-575 fax machine Thermal 9.6 Kbit/s Model FAX-575 View product
Fax6 differ
Print technologyDiffers	Laser	Thermal
Colour faxing	No	No
Modem speedDiffers	33.6 Kbit/s	9.6 Kbit/s
Fax resolution modesKnown for one	Fine, Photo, Standard, Super fine	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax transmission speedDiffers	2.5 sec/page	15 sec/page
Error Correction Mode (ECM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax coding methodsDiffers	JBIG, MH, MMR, MR	MH
Fax compatibilityKnown for one	ITU-T G3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax delayed sending	Yes	Yes
Fax forwarding	Yes	Yes
Fax dual accessKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax broadcastingDiffers	272 locations	104 locations
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Differs	200	100
Auto reduction	Yes	Yes
Auto-redialing	Yes	Yes
Distinctive ring	Yes	Yes
One-touch dialsKnown for one	22	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	203 x 392 DPI
Fax retrievalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Group dialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Featuresidentical
Noise levelKnown for one	53 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (idle)Known for one	30 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Product colourKnown for one	Black, Grey	Unknown — not stated by the source
Answering machineidentical
Answering machineKnown for one	No	Unknown — not stated by the source
Copying2 differ
Copy functionKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum copy resolutionKnown for one	300 x 600 DPI	Unknown — not stated by the source
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Known for one	20 cpm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum number of copies	99 copies	99 copies
Copier resizeDiffers	25 - 400%	50 - 150%
N-in-1 copy function (N=)Known for one	2, 4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Greyscale levelsDiffers	256	64
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum standard media sizeKnown for one	A4	Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for one	A4, A5, A6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Supported media weight(s)Known for one	60 - 105 g/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity3 differ
Standard input capacityDiffers	250 sheets	50 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers	20 sheets	10 sheets
Standard output capacityDiffers	100 sheets	50 sheets
Displayidentical
DisplayKnown for one	LCD TFT	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display number of charactersKnown for one	16	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display number of linesKnown for one	2 lines	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor familyKnown for one	ARM9	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one	200 MHz	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Fax memoryDiffers	400 pages	25 pages
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	16 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	368 x 360 x 311 mm	302 x 267 x 340 mm
WidthKnown for one	450 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one	430 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one	470 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
WeightKnown for one	8.85 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	365 W	170 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	55 W	5 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	1.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one	220-240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for one	476 x 458 x 436 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one	11 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Logistics dataidentical
Layers per palletKnown for one	4 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for one	16 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for one	4 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one	18.9 cm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one	196.1 kg	Unknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one	16 pc(s)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR	ENERGY STAR
Technical detailsidentical
Pallet typeKnown for one	1200 x 1000 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	TAD
Copy resolution (black text)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	400 x 400 DPI
Power requirementsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AC, 120 V 50/60Hz
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	381 x 271.8 x 190.5 mm (15 x 10.7 x 7.5")
Package weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3.18 kg (7 lbs)
Weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.49 kg (5.5 lbs)
Scanningidentical
Scan speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	14 sec/page

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