Brother HL-4040CN - Color Laser Toner Printer that is Suitable for Small Business

The Brother HL-4040CN is a single function color laser printer suited well for small and medium sized offices. The printer is moderately priced and comes packed with features such as a front mounted USB port, built in Ethernet network interface, and a secure print feature that requires users to input a code before sensitive print jobs are processed. Any small office looking for a good quality color laser printer in the $400 to $500 price range, should consider the Brother HL-4040CN.

Features and Functionality

The Brother HL-4040CN offers speedy printing with up to 21 pages per minute (ppm) for both color and black print jobs. The quality of the printing is spectacular, with sharp text and vibrant color, and capable of producing print resolutions of up to 2400 x 600 dpi.

The printer is network ready with a built in Ethernet network interface. The setup of this printer on a network requires only a cable connection and a few short steps. Once connected to a network, the printer's options can be viewed and adjusted from a remote computer. The printer can also be connected to a computer via USB.

The front mounted USB port allows printing from USB devices such as digital cameras and flash drives. Simply connect the USB device to the printer and use the printer's built in touch screen LCD to select the file to be printed. Interaction with a computer is not necessary. This feature is time saving and easy to use.

The Brother HL-404CN will print on plain and bonded paper and can print an assortment of envelopes and labels. Output sizes include letter, legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6, B5, B6 and a wide range of custom sizes. The printer is packaged with four standard capacity toner cartridges that yield approximately 2,500 pages for the Black cartridge and 1,500 pages for the Cyan, Magenta, and Yellow cartridges. High capacity cartridges are also available with yields of 5,000 pages for the black cartridge and 4,000 pages for each of the color cartridges. The printer has a "Toner Save" mode that will help manage the toner usage and decrease the overall cost of operation.

Conclusion

The Brother HL-4040CN is a competitively priced color laser printer. It combines a great set of features, functionality, and exceptional performance making it a good choice for any small to mid-sized office environment.