Product comparison · 2 fax machines

Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey vs Brother IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s

37specifications compared
22differ
15identical
43known 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 IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s (33.6 Kbit/s vs 14.4 Kbit/s). The Brother IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s has 6.5 sec/page more fax transmission speed than the Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey (9 sec/page vs 2.5 sec/page). The Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey has 160 locations more fax broadcasting than the Brother IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s (272 locations vs 112 locations). Only the Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey has fax dual access. Print technology: Laser on the Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey, Thermal on the Brother IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s.

Print technology
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:Laser
- IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s:Thermal
Modem speed
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:33.6 Kbit/s
- IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s:14.4 Kbit/s
Fax transmission speed
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:2.5 sec/page
- IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s:9 sec/page
Fax coding methods
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:JBIG, MH, MMR, MR
- IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s:MH
Fax dual access
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:Yes
- IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s:No
Fax broadcasting
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:272 locations
- IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s:112 locations
One-touch dials
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:22
- IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s:12
Product colour
- FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:Black, Grey
- IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s:White

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Comparison of FAX-2840, IntelliFax-1270e
80 specifications	A Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey Model FAX-2840 View product	B Brother IntelliFax-1270e fax machine Thermal 14.4 Kbit/s Model IntelliFax-1270e View product
Fax7 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 speedDiffers	2.5 sec/page	9 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 compatibility	ITU-T G3	ITU-T G3
Fax delayed sending	Yes	Yes
Fax forwarding	Yes	Yes
Fax dual accessDiffers	Yes	No
Fax broadcastingDiffers	272 locations	112 locations
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Known for one	200	Unknown — not stated by the source
Auto reduction	Yes	Yes
Auto-redialing	Yes	Yes
Distinctive ring	Yes	Yes
One-touch dialsDiffers	22	12
Fax resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	203 x 392 DPI
Fax pollingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fax retrievalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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	White
Navigation keyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Answering machineidentical
Answering machine	No	No
Copying3 differ
Copy function	Yes	Yes
Maximum copy resolutionDiffers	300 x 600 DPI	400 x 400 DPI
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
Sorting functionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
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
Maximum media size (WxH)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	215.9 x 355.6 mm
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Plain paper
Input & output capacity2 differ
Standard input capacityDiffers	250 sheets	200 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity	20 sheets	20 sheets
Standard output capacityDiffers	100 sheets	50 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	0.5 MB
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	16 MB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	368 x 360 x 311 mm	375.8 x 386.1 x 215.9 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
WeightDiffers	8.85 kg	5.99 kg
Power3 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs	365 W	170 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs	55 W	4 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	1.5 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz	50 - 60 Hz
AC input voltageDiffers	220-240 V	120 V
Packaging data2 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	476 x 458 x 436 mm	454.7 x 475 x 284.5 mm
Package weightDiffers	11 kg	7.3 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 featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour copy capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Colour scanningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Direct printingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Network readyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
PictBridgeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Printing coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black
Phone featuresidentical
Caller IDKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Phonebook capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	112 entries
Handsetidentical
HandsetKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Handset typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Wired handset

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