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Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey vs Philips Laserfax 935

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  • 24specifications compared
  • 16differ
  • 8identical
  • 52known 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 Philips Laserfax 935 (33.6 Kbit/s vs 14.4 Kbit/s). The Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey has 65 locations more fax broadcasting than the Philips Laserfax 935 (272 locations vs 207 locations). The Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey has 1 more fax speed dialing (max numbers) than the Philips Laserfax 935 (200 vs 199). Fax coding methods: JBIG, MH, MMR, MR on the Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey, MH, MMR, MR on the Philips Laserfax 935. Product colour: Black, Grey on the Brother FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey, Grey on the Philips Laserfax 935.

  • Modem speed
    • FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:33.6 Kbit/s
    • Laserfax 935:14.4 Kbit/s
  • Fax coding methods
    • FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:JBIG, MH, MMR, MR
    • Laserfax 935:MH, MMR, MR
  • Fax broadcasting
    • FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:272 locations
    • Laserfax 935:207 locations
  • Fax speed dialing (max numbers)
    • FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:200
    • Laserfax 935:199
  • One-touch dials
    • FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:22
    • Laserfax 935:10
  • Product colour
    • FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:Black, Grey
    • Laserfax 935:Grey
  • Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)
    • FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:20 cpm
    • Laserfax 935:16 cpm
  • Greyscale levels
    • FAX-2840 fax machine Laser 33.6 Kbit/s A4 Black, Grey:256
    • Laserfax 935:64

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Comparison of FAX-2840, Laserfax 935
76 specifications
Fax5 differ
Print technologyLaserLaser
Colour faxingNoNo
Modem speedDiffers33.6 Kbit/s14.4 Kbit/s
Fax resolution modesKnown for oneFine, Photo, Standard, Super fineUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax transmission speedKnown for one2.5 sec/pageUnknown — not stated by the source
Error Correction Mode (ECM)YesYes
Fax coding methodsDiffersJBIG, MH, MMR, MRMH, MMR, MR
Fax compatibilityKnown for oneITU-T G3Unknown — not stated by the source
Fax delayed sendingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax forwardingYesYes
Fax dual accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax broadcastingDiffers272 locations207 locations
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Differs200199
Auto reductionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto-redialingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Distinctive ringKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
One-touch dialsDiffers2210
Group dialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3
Features1 differ
Noise levelKnown for one53 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise level (idle)Known for one30 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Product colourDiffersBlack, GreyGrey
Answering machineidentical
Answering machineKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Copying2 differ
Copy functionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum copy resolutionKnown for one300 x 600 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Differs20 cpm16 cpm
Maximum number of copies99 copies99 copies
Copier resize25 - 400%25 - 400%
N-in-1 copy function (N=)Known for one2, 4Unknown — not stated by the source
Greyscale levelsDiffers25664
Paper handling1 differ
Maximum standard media sizeKnown for oneA4Unknown — not stated by the source
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)DiffersA4, A5, A6A4
Supported media weight(s)Known for one60 - 105 g/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacityidentical
Standard input capacity250 sheets250 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity20 sheets20 sheets
Standard output capacityKnown for one100 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Displayidentical
DisplayKnown for oneLCD TFTUnknown — not stated by the source
Display number of charactersKnown for one16Unknown — not stated by the source
Display number of linesKnown for one2 linesUnknown — not stated by the source
Processoridentical
Processor familyKnown for oneARM9Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyKnown for one200 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Fax memoryDiffers400 pages100 pages
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one16 MBUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions2 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs368 x 360 x 311 mm370 x 330 x 200 mm
WidthKnown for one450 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
DepthKnown for one430 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
HeightKnown for one470 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
WeightDiffers8.85 kg7.9 kg
Power2 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs365 W250 W
Power consumption (standby)Differs55 W8 W
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one1.5 WUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC input voltageKnown for one220-240 VUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging data2 differ
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs476 x 458 x 436 mm465 x 450 x 290 mm
Package weightDiffers11 kg9.6 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Layers per palletKnown for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for one16 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Master (outer) cases per pallet layerKnown for one4 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross heightKnown for one18.9 cmUnknown — not stated by the source
Pallet gross weightKnown for one196.1 kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Products per palletKnown for one16 pc(s)Unknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Pallet typeKnown for one1200 x 1000 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Country of originKnown for oneChinaUnknown — not stated by the source
InterfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB 1.1, 2.0
Compatible operating systemsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWindows 2000 (SP3)/ME/XP/Vista Mac
Copy resolution (black text)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 x 200 DPI
Maximum resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source400 x 400 DPI
Power requirementsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz
Warm-up timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 s
Printingidentical
Maximum print sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 x 297 mm
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16 ppm
Scanningidentical
Scan speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 sec/page
Scanner typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFlatbed scanner
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source-15 - 40 °C
Safety warningidentical
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceEN 60950-1

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