Product comparison · 2 fax machines

Brother IntelliFax 2480C vs HP 1040 Fax

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  • 21specifications compared
  • 14differ
  • 7identical
  • 71known for one product only

Key differences

The Brother IntelliFax 2480C has 125 locations more fax broadcasting than the HP 1040 Fax (140 locations vs 15 locations). The Brother IntelliFax 2480C has 24 copies more maximum copies than the HP 1040 Fax (99 copies vs 75 copies). The Brother IntelliFax 2480C has 14 cpm more maximum copy speed (black, A4) than the HP 1040 Fax (18 cpm vs 4 cpm). Only the Brother IntelliFax 2480C has colour faxing. Dimensions (WxDxH): 460 x 371 x 180 mm on the Brother IntelliFax 2480C, 365 x 275 x 160 mm on the HP 1040 Fax.

  • Colour faxing
    • IntelliFax 2480C:Yes
    • 1040 Fax:No
  • Fax broadcasting
    • IntelliFax 2480C:140 locations
    • 1040 Fax:15 locations
  • Maximum number of copies
    • IntelliFax 2480C:99 copies
    • 1040 Fax:75 copies
  • Maximum copy speed (black, A4)
    • IntelliFax 2480C:18 cpm
    • 1040 Fax:4 cpm
  • Standard input capacity
    • IntelliFax 2480C:100 sheets
    • 1040 Fax:50 sheets
  • Standard output capacity
    • IntelliFax 2480C:50 sheets
    • 1040 Fax:10 sheets
  • Fax memory
    • IntelliFax 2480C:300 pages
    • 1040 Fax:100 pages
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • IntelliFax 2480C:460 x 371 x 180 mm
    • 1040 Fax:365 x 275 x 160 mm

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Comparison of IntelliFax 2480C, 1040 Fax
92 specifications
Fax2 differ
Colour faxingDiffersYesNo
Fax delayed sendingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fax pollingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fax broadcastingDiffers140 locations15 locations
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 80 numbers
Fax resolutionKnown for one203 x 392 DPIUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax transmission speedKnown for one6 sec/pageUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax dual accessKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Fax retrievalKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Auto reductionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Group dialKnown for one6Unknown — not stated by the source
One-touch dialsKnown for one10Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Electromagnetic compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFCC Part 15 - Class B, ICES-003, Issue 2
Maximum duty cycleKnown for one2500 pages per monthUnknown — not stated by the source
Noise levelKnown for one50 dBUnknown — not stated by the source
Copying2 differ
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 cpm
Maximum number of copiesDiffers99 copies75 copies
Maximum copy speed (black, A4)Differs18 cpm4 cpm
Maximum copy speed (colour, A4)Known for one16 cpmUnknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity2 differ
Standard input capacityDiffers100 sheets50 sheets
Maximum input capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 sheets
Standard output capacityDiffers50 sheets10 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityKnown for one10 sheetsUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory1 differ
Fax memoryDiffers300 pages100 pages
Handsetidentical
HandsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions1 differ
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs460 x 371 x 180 mm365 x 275 x 160 mm
WeightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 kg
Media weights by paper pathKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 to 90 g/m2
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 95 °F
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 - 35 °C
Power1 differ
Power consumption (typical)Differs29 W15 W
Power consumption (standby)Known for one6 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one4 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source431.8 x 371.6 x 241.3 mm
Package weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4.88 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Layers per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 pc(s)
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6 pc(s)
Pallet gross weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256.7 kg
Products per palletKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source54 pc(s)
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1219.2 x 1016 x 2057.4 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1219.2 x 1016 x 2057.4 mm (48 x 40 x 81")
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source256.7 kg (566 lbs)
Other features5 differ
All-In-One-multitaskingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Colour copy capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Colour scanningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Copy resolution (black text)Differs1200 x 600 DPI300 x 300 DPI
Copy speed (colour, normal, US Letter)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4 cpm
FunctionsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFax, copy
Modem typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 14.4 kbps
Network readyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Power requirementsDiffersAC, 120 V, 50/60HzInput voltage 110 to 127 VAC, 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz); 200 to 220 VAC, 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz)
Print headKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 black
Product dimensions when open (LxWxD)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36.6 cm (14.4")
Size (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36.6 cm (14.4")
Standard input traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Auto fax reduction supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Compatible ink types, suppliesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePigment-based
Copier settingsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceStandard, fine, photo, collation, reverse output
Copy resolution (black graphics)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUp to 600 x 300 dpi
Envelope feederKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Exifprint supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Junk barrier supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes, requires caller-ID
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source365 x 340 x 270 mm
Maximum paper traysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Media handlingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSheetfed
Media sizes supported (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLetter, legal
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Differs556.3 x 254 x 452.1 mm (21.9 x 10 x 17.8")431.8 x 371.6 x 241.3 mm (17 x 14.6 x 9.5")
Package weight (imperial)Differs11 kg (24.2 lbs)4.88 kg (10.8 lbs)
Page yield identifierKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceFax1040
Paper handling standard/inputKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50-sheet input tray, 10-sheet automatic document feeder
Print quality (black, best quality)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source600 x 300 DPI
Recommended media weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source70 - 90 g/m²
Recommended media weight (imperial)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source20 to 24 lb
Video action printing supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Weight (imperial)Differs8.21 kg (18.1 lbs)7.5 lb
InterfaceKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
LetterKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Safety warningidentical
SafetyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUL, CSA, NOM, EN, TS, AS
Media formatsidentical
Standard media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePaper (plain) A4
Custom media sizesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source210 x 297 to 216 x 356 mm 8.5 x 11 to 8.5 x 14 in
Print technologyidentical
Duty cycle letter size (maximum)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source333 pages per month
Paper handlingidentical
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Known for oneA4Unknown — not stated by the source
Printingidentical
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one25 ppmUnknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (black, normal)Known for one600 sUnknown — not stated by the source
Scanningidentical
Scan speedKnown for one4.7 sec/pageUnknown — not stated by the source

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