Product comparison · 2 fax machines

Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey vs Brother FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey

28specifications compared
19differ
9identical
42known for one product only

Key differences

The Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey has 19.2 Kbit/s more modem speed than the Brother FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey (33.6 Kbit/s vs 14.4 Kbit/s). The Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey has 168 locations more fax broadcasting than the Brother FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey (272 locations vs 104 locations). The Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey has 100 more fax speed dialing (max numbers) than the Brother FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey (200 vs 100). Only the Brother FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey has answering machine. Only the Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey has copy function.

Print technology
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:Laser
- FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey:Thermal
Modem speed
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:33.6 Kbit/s
- FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey:14.4 Kbit/s
Fax broadcasting
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:272 locations
- FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey:104 locations
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:200
- FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey:100
One-touch dials
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:22
- FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey:4
Product colour
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:Black, Grey
- FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey:Black, Blue, Grey
Answering machine
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:No
- FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey:Yes
Copy function
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:Yes
- FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey:No

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Comparison of FAX-2840, FAX-T106
70 specifications	A Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey Model FAX-2840 View product	B Brother FAX-T106 fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s A4 Black, Blue, Grey Model FAX-T106 View product
Fax5 differ
Print technologyDiffers	Laser	Thermal
Colour faxing	No	No
Modem speedDiffers	33.6 Kbit/s	14.4 Kbit/s
Fax resolution modesKnown for one	Fine, Photo, Standard, Super fine	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax transmission speedKnown for one	2.5 sec/page	Unknown — not stated by the source
Error Correction Mode (ECM)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax coding methodsKnown for one	JBIG, MH, MMR, MR	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 dialsDiffers	22	4
Fax retrievalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Group dialKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4
Tel/Fax switchKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Features1 differ
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 colourDiffers	Black, Grey	Black, Blue, Grey
Answering machine1 differ
Answering machineDiffers	No	Yes
Recording timeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 min
Copying1 differ
Copy functionDiffers	Yes	No
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 copiesKnown for one	99 copies	Unknown — not stated by the source
Copier resizeKnown for one	25 - 400%	Unknown — not stated by the source
N-in-1 copy function (N=)Known for one	2, 4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Greyscale levelsKnown for one	256	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handlingidentical
Maximum standard media size	A4	A4
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 capacity1 differ
Standard input capacityKnown for one	250 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers	20 sheets	10 sheets
Standard output capacityKnown for one	100 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum input capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 sheets
Display1 differ
Display	LCD TFT	LCD TFT
Display number of characters	16	16
Display number of linesDiffers	2 lines	1 lines
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 & dimensions5 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	368 x 360 x 311 mm	302 x 267 x 340 mm
WidthDiffers	450 mm	370 mm
DepthDiffers	430 mm	190 mm
HeightDiffers	470 mm	270 mm
WeightDiffers	8.85 kg	2.85 kg
Poweridentical
Power consumption (typical)Known for one	365 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	55 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
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 data2 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	476 x 458 x 436 mm	380 x 271 x 191 mm
Package weightDiffers	11 kg	3.23 kg
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 certificatesKnown for one	ENERGY STAR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Pallet typeKnown for one	1200 x 1000 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Country of originDiffers	China	Malaysia
Printing coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Standard input traysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30
Handsetidentical
HandsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes

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