Product comparison · 2 multifunction printers

Brother MFC-7840W multifunction printer Laser A4 vs HP OfficeJet J4680 Thermal inkjet A4

46specifications compared
32differ
14identical
131known for one product only

Key differences

Print technology
- MFC-7840W multifunction printer Laser A4:Laser
- OfficeJet J4680 Thermal inkjet A4:Thermal inkjet
Printing
- MFC-7840W multifunction printer Laser A4:No
- OfficeJet J4680 Thermal inkjet A4:Mono printing
Maximum resolution
- MFC-7840W multifunction printer Laser A4:600 x 2400 DPI
- OfficeJet J4680 Thermal inkjet A4:4800 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)
- MFC-7840W multifunction printer Laser A4:22 ppm
- OfficeJet J4680 Thermal inkjet A4:9 ppm
Copying
- MFC-7840W multifunction printer Laser A4:Mono copying
- OfficeJet J4680 Thermal inkjet A4:Colour copying
Maximum copy resolution
- MFC-7840W multifunction printer Laser A4:600 x 600 DPI
- OfficeJet J4680 Thermal inkjet A4:4800 x 1200 DPI
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)
- MFC-7840W multifunction printer Laser A4:22 cpm
- OfficeJet J4680 Thermal inkjet A4:28 cpm
Maximum number of copies
- MFC-7840W multifunction printer Laser A4:99 copies
- OfficeJet J4680 Thermal inkjet A4:90 copies

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Comparison of MFC-7840W, J4680
177 specifications	A Brother MFC-7840W multifunction printer Laser A4 Model MFC-7840W View product	B HP OfficeJet J4680 Thermal inkjet A4 Model J4680 View product
Printing4 differ
Print technologyDiffers	Laser	Thermal inkjet
PrintingDiffers	No	Mono printing
Duplex printingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum resolutionDiffers	600 x 2400 DPI	4800 x 1200 DPI
Print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Differs	22 ppm	9 ppm
Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	6.5 ppm
Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, A4/US Letter)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 ppm
Print speed (black, best quality, A4)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 ppm
Print speed (black, best quality, letter)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	< 2.5 ppm
Print speed (colour, best quality, A4)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.5 ppm
Print speed (colour, best quality, letter)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	< 2.5 ppm
Print speed (colour, draft quality, letter)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	< 22 ppm
Warm-up timeKnown for one	18 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Time to first page (black, normal)Known for one	10 s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Copying4 differ
CopyingDiffers	Mono copying	Colour copying
Duplex copyingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum copy resolutionDiffers	600 x 600 DPI	4800 x 1200 DPI
Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4)Differs	22 cpm	28 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5.5 cpm
Copy speed (colour, normal, US Letter)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.6 cpm
Maximum number of copiesDiffers	99 copies	90 copies
Copier settingsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Stand-alone copying: Actual size, Fit to page, Custom, Full page, Legal to letter
Copy resolution (black graphics)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Up to 600 x 1200 dpi Optimized on select HP photo papers with 600 scan dpi
Copy speed (black, best, letter)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Up to 0.8 cpm
Maximum copy speed (black, A4)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 cpm
Maximum copy speed (colour, A4)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	22 cpm
N-in-1 copy function (N=)Known for one	2, 4, 9, 16, 25	Unknown — not stated by the source
PC free copyingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Scanning1 differ
Duplex scanningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Optical scanning resolutionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1200 x 1200 DPI
Maximum scan areaKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	216 x 297 mm
Scanner typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Flatbed scanner
Scan technologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	CIS
Input colour depthDiffers	24 bit	48 bit
TWAIN versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Version 10.0
Scan input modesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Front Panel, HP photo and imaging software, TWAIN compliant program, WIA compliant program
Fax4 differ
FaxingDiffers	Mono faxing	Colour faxing
Duplex faxingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Fax resolution (black)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	300 x 300 DPI
Fax transmission speedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3 sec/page
Fax memoryDiffers	500 pages	100 pages
Fax speed dialing (max numbers)Differs	200	99
Distinctive ringKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Fax broadcastingDiffers	258 locations	48 locations
Fax delayed sendingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Auto reductionKnown for one	Yes	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	MH, MMR, MR	Unknown — not stated by the source
Featuresidentical
Maximum duty cycleKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	3000 pages per month
Number of print cartridgesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Printing coloursKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow
All-In-One-multitaskingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Country of originKnown for one	China	Unknown — not stated by the source
Input & output capacity3 differ
Total input capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 sheets
Total output capacityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20 sheets
Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacityDiffers	35 sheets	20 sheets
Maximum input capacityDiffers	250 sheets	100 sheets
Maximum output capacityDiffers	100 sheets	20 sheets
Maximum input capacity for 10 x 15 cm photographsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40 sheets
Maximum input capacity for envelopesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Up to 15
Maximum input capacity for labelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Up to 20 sheets
Maximum input capacity for transparenciesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 sheets
Standard output capacity for cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Up to 10 cards
Multi-Purpose trayKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Multi-Purpose tray input capacityKnown for one	1 sheets	Unknown — not stated by the source
Paper handling2 differ
Maximum print sizeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	210 x 297 mm
Paper tray media typesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Card stock, Envelopes, Iron-On Transfers, Labels, Photo paper, Plain paper
ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9)Differs	A4, A5, A6	A4, A5
ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9)Differs	B5, B6	B5
Envelopes sizesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	C6, DL
Envelope feederKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Maximum input capacity for cardsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	40
Maximum paper traysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Media handlingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Sheetfed
Paper handling optional/inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	None
Paper handling standard/inputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100-sheet input tray, 20-sheet Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
Paper handling standard/outputKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	20-sheet output tray
Recommended media weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	70 - 90 g/m²
Multi-Purpose Tray media weightKnown for one	60 - 163 g/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Media weight (tray 1)Known for one	60 - 105 g/m²	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
Direct printingKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
USB 2.0 ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Wi-FiDiffers	Yes	No
Ethernet LANDiffers	Yes	No
Supported network protocols (IPv4)Known for one	IPv4, IPv6	Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance1 differ
Maximum internal memoryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	32 MB
Card reader integratedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Processor frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	120 MHz
Sound pressure level (printing)Differs	53 dB	56 dB
Sound power level (standby)Known for one	32 dB	Unknown — not stated by the source
Mac compatibilityKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Black, White
Built-in displayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
DisplayKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	LCD
Power1 differ
Power consumption (average operating)Differs	320 W	9.6 W
Power consumption (off)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.4 W
AC input frequencyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (PowerSave)Known for one	12 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
Power consumption (standby)Known for one	75 W	Unknown — not stated by the source
System requirementsidentical
Windows operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows 2000, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
Mac operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Mac OS X 10.3 Panther, Mac OS X 10.4 Tiger, Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard, Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard
Linux operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Server operating systems supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Windows Server 2008
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 85%
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	59 - 90 °F
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	-40 - 60 °C
Recommended operating temperature range (T-T)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	15 - 32 °C
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WidthDiffers	550 mm	434 mm
DepthDiffers	520 mm	402 mm
HeightDiffers	510 mm	217 mm
WeightDiffers	11.1 kg	5.9 kg
Packaging data1 differ
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	475 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	250 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	345 mm
Package weightDiffers	14.9 kg	7.64 kg
Logistics dataidentical
Pallet gross weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	590 kg
Master (outer) cases per palletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 pc(s)
Layers per palletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7 pc(s)
Products per palletKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	70 pc(s)
Other features5 differ
Standard input traysKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	428 x 396 x 304 mm	434 x 402 x 217 mm
All-in-one functionsDiffers	Copy, Fax, Scan	Copy, Fax, Print, Scan
Colour all-in-one functionsDiffers	Scan, No	Copy, Fax, Scan
Compatible operating systemsDiffers	Windows Vista/XP-Home/2003/2000 Mac OS X 10.2.4 & later Linux printer driver	Windows 2000, XP Home, XP Professional, XP Professional x64; Windows Vista, x64; Mac OS X v10.3.9, v10.4.x, v10.5.
Modem typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	33.6 Kbps
Size (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	43.4 cm (17.1")
Media size (tray 1)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A4, B4, B5, C7, 175 x 440 to 150 x 150 mm
Package dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	550 x 510 x 454 mm	475 x 250 x 345 mm
I/O portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1 USB, 1 Phone, 1 Ext Phone
Acoustic power emissionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	7.0 B(A)
Auto fax reduction supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Automatic paper sensorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Case or master carton quantityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	28 pc(s)
Compatible ink types, suppliesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dye-based (colour), pigment-based (black)
Custom media sizesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	77 x 127 to 216 x 356 mm
Duplex print optionsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	None (not supported)
Image scaling/enlargement rangeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 - 400%
Junk barrier supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes (requires Caller ID)
Maximum scan area (ADF) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	215.9 x 355.6 mm (8.5 x 14")
Maximum scan area (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	21.6 cm (8.5")
Media sizes supported (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Letter, legal, executive, cards
Package dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	475 x 249.9 x 344.9 mm (18.7 x 9.84 x 13.6")
Package weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	8.13 kg (17.9 lbs)
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1219.2 x 1016 x 2542 mm
Pallet dimensions (W x D x H) (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1219.2 x 1016 x 2542.5 mm (48 x 40 x 100.1")
Pallet weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	589.7 kg (1300 lbs)
Print quality (black, best quality)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	600 x 600 DPI
Recommended media weight (imperial)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	16 to 24 lb
Send to email capabilityKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Standard input capacity for legalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	100 sheets
Standard media sizesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	A4 (210 x 297 mm), A5 (148 x 210 mm), B5 (176 x 250 mm), C6 (114 x 162 mm), DL (99 × 210 mm) 130 x 180 mm, 100 x 150 mm (with or without tear-off/cut-off tab)
Standard output capacity for labelsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 sheets
Standard output capacity for legalKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	25 sheets
Standard output capacity for transparenciesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	10 sheets
SureSupply supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
TypefacesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
UNSPSC-codeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	43212110
Vivera inks supportedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Wireless option typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes, with built-in wireless 802.11 b/g
Networking featuresKnown for one	10/100 Base-TX Ethernet	Unknown — not stated by the source
EmulationsKnown for one	PCL6, BR-Script 3	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wireless technologyKnown for one	IEEE802.11b/g	Unknown — not stated by the source

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