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BROTHER DCP-L1640DW Specs
- Printer Brand: BROTHER
- Model: DCP-L1640DW
- Printing Colours: Monochrome
- Ink type: Laser
- Fax: No
- Function: All-in-One
- RRP: £119.99
BROTHER HL-L1242W Specs
- Printer Brand: BROTHER
- Model: HL-L1242W
- Printing Colours: Monochrome
- Ink type: Laser
- Fax: No
- Function: Single-function
- RRP: £79.99
DCP-L1640DW and HL-L1242W Printer Inks and Colours
The Brother DCP-L1640DW produces high-resolution Monochrome prints using a Laser printing system through powder-based toner. Similarly, the Brother delivers clear, sharp, paper prints using Laser powder-based toner.
- DCP-L1640DW print method: Laser/Monochrome
- HL-L1242W print method: Laser/Monochrome
- Monochrome = Black and White
- Full-Colour = vast colour spectrum
Printing Speeds and Functions
Whether printing personal documents with the DCP-L1640DW’s Laser, or a creative school assignment with the HL-L1242W’s Laser, both printed results are excellent.
The HL-L1242W can print as much as 20 pages per minute, with the DCP-L1640DW delivering up to 20 complete prints a minute.
When it comes to versatility, the DCP-L1640DW is a All-in-One printer featuring scanning, printing, and copying. The Brother HL-L1242W is a Single-function with only document printing.
These two printers can operate wireless – Brother DCP-L1640DW and Brother HL-L1242W are Wi-Fi enabled, connecting to a laptop or desktop PC without need for physical cable.
*not all models have photocopying capability
- BROTHER DCP-L1640DW prints/min: 20
- BROTHER HL-L1242W prints/min: 20
Printer HL-L1242W and DCP-L1640DW Ratings and Reviews
User feedback for both Brother DCP-L1640DW and Brother HL-L1242W is comparable, gaining 4.5/5 and 4.6/5 ratings, respectively.
- DCP-L1640DW: 806 reviews found, averaging 4.5/5 stars
- HL-L1242W: 55 reviews found, averaging 4.6/5 stars
| BRAND | MODEL | INK | PRINT/m | COLOUR | COST |
| BROTHER | DCP-L1640DW | Laser | 20 | Monochrome | £119.99 |
| BROTHER | HL-L1242W | Laser | 20 | Monochrome | £79.99 |
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