35 years’ experience within the computer and printer industry.
The Brother HL-L8240CDW is a compact yet powerful A4 colour laser printer designed for small to medium offices, home offices, or workgroups that need reliable, high-quality printing without bulky hardware. It delivers vibrant colour and crisp monochrome prints, with fast output and a flexible feature set — making it an excellent “everyday business printer” for reports, proposals, flyers, correspondence and more.
Built to integrate seamlessly with modern workflows, the HL-L8240CDW offers wired and wireless connectivity (Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi Direct, USB), mobile and cloud printing compatibility, and automatic duplex printing to save paper and streamline operations. Despite its compact footprint, it supports decent paper capacity, optional high-yield toners, and robust build quality — delivering business-grade performance in a smaller package.
💡 Ideal for: small to medium businesses, satellite offices, home workplaces, professional services, startups, and any environment needing solid colour laser print output with minimal fuss.
Up to 30 pages per minute (colour & mono): Fast output keeps pace with dynamic business needs.
Automatic duplex printing: 2-sided printing as standard — saves paper and reduces manual flipping.
Compact “small-footprint” design: Great for offices where space is limited — yet delivers reliable, robust performance.
Flexible connectivity: Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi (2.4 & 5 GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, USB, NFC — plus support for mobile/cloud printing and AirPrint/Mopria.
256–512 MB memory & colour touchscreen: Smooth handling of print jobs and easy configuration via 6.8 cm (≈ 2.7”) colour LCD.
Good paper capacity & media flexibility: 250-sheet main tray + multipurpose tray, suitable for various media types (plain, envelopes, labels, recycled, thick) and multiple paper sizes (A4, A5, A6, Letter, Legal, envelopes, etc.).
Quiet, efficient operation: The printer runs quietly enough for shared office environments while offering dependable throughput.
Low running cost options: Supports standard and high-yield toners — a plus for businesses looking to manage printing costs.
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Specification |
Detail |
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Printer Type |
A4 Colour LED Laser Printer |
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Functionality |
Print only (no scan/copy/fax) |
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Print Speed (A4 Mono / Colour) |
Up to 30 ppm |
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Print Resolution |
Up to 600 × 600 dpi (with quality up to 2400 dpi equivalent) |
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Automatic Duplex |
Yes — standard 2-sided printing |
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First Page Out Time |
Approx. 12.5 seconds (colour) |
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Paper Input Capacity (Standard) |
250-sheet main tray + multipurpose tray |
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Output Tray Capacity |
Approx. 150 sheets (face-down) + 1 sheet (face-up) |
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Memory |
512 MB |
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Connectivity Options |
Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi (2.4/5 GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, USB 2.0, NFC |
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Mobile / Cloud Printing Support |
Yes — AirPrint, Mopria, Brother mobile apps, Wi-Fi Direct supported |
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Supported Media Types & Sizes |
Plain paper, recycled, thick, labels, envelopes; sizes A4, A5, A6, Letter, Legal, envelopes, others |
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Duty Cycle / Monthly Volume (Recommended) |
Up to ~4,000 pages/month |
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Typical Use Case |
Small–medium offices, home offices, satellite sites, workgroups needing reliable colour output with minimal setup |
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