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Compact grey laser multifunction printer with flatbed scanner and automatic document feeder

Brother Refurbished

Brother DCP-L2540DW EDCPL2540DW laser printer

SKU CH-3NRE-YV337 MPN EDCPL2540DW

Monochrome laser multifunction prints, copies and scans at up to 30 ppm with automatic duplex and a 250-sheet tray

  • Power drawSleep: 5.3 W Ready: 60 W Copying: 510 W
  • Best suited forMFC / All-In-One
  • Main functions3-in-1: Print, Copy & Scan
  • Printing typeMonochrome
  • Print technologyLaser
  • Monochrome print speedUp to 30 ppm
  • Print and copy up to 30 pages per minute for fast document output
  • Automatic duplex printing saves paper with two-sided output
  • Wireless, Ethernet and USB interfaces give flexible connectivity options
  • 35-page automatic document feeder handles multi-page scans and copies
  • 250-sheet adjustable tray supports letter and legal paper sizes

Compact monochrome multifunction for small offices

The Brother DCP-L2540DW is a refurbished desktop laser printer that prints, copies and scans in black only. It suits small teams that need up to 2,000 pages per month without colour output. Automatic duplex and a 35-page document feeder keep routine jobs unattended.

Upgrade from single-function inkjets

Replace a standalone inkjet when you want faster 30 ppm mono output, automatic two-sided printing and network sharing. The jump is worth it when monthly volume exceeds a few hundred pages and running costs per page become a concern. It does not serve users who need colour prints or monthly volumes above 10,000 pages.

250-sheet tray and 32 MB memory handle everyday

The adjustable tray holds 250 sheets of letter or legal paper, while 32 MB RAM buffers print and scan jobs. Optical scan resolution reaches 600 x 2400 dpi, enhanced to 19200 x 19200 dpi for archiving. The 35-sheet feeder and 99-copy stack limit batch sizes for larger projects.

How it compares

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Price $89.99
Cheaper than about 96% of the 2,183 comparable items (median $485.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameBrother
Product lineDCP Series
Model nameDCP-L2540DW
Part numberEDCPL2540DW
Main functions3-in-1: Print, Copy & Scan
Printing typeMonochrome
Print technologyLaser
Performance
Monochrome print speedUp to 30 ppm
Monochrome print resolution2400 × 600 dpi
First page out time8.5 sec.
Two-sided printingAutomatic
Monthly duty cycleMaximum Monthly Duty Cycle: 10,000 printed pages
Recommended Monthly Print Volume: 250 to 2,000 pages
Monochrome copy speedUp to 30 cpm
Memory
Standard memory32 MB
Storage
Scan resolution, optical600 × 2400 dpi
Display
Scan resolution, enhanced19200 × 19200 dpi
Connectivity
Connection interfaceEthernet (RJ-45) / USB / Wi-Fi
Ports & slots
USB connectionsHi-Speed USB 2.0
Network interfaceEthernet
Power
Power drawSleep: 5.3 W
Ready: 60 W
Copying: 510 W
Power source120 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Size & build
Product dimensions16.1 in 15.7 in × 12.5 in
Product weight24.5 lb (11.1 kg)
Shipping weight13.77 kg
Package size561 × 513 × 434 mm
Compatibility
Accepted media sizesPaper Tray: Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, B5
Manual Feed: Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Envelopes, Custom Sizes (3–8.5 in (w), 4.57–14 in (l))
OS compatibilityWindows XP Home / XP Professional / XP Professional x64 Edition / Windows Vista / Windows 7, 8, 8.1
Windows Server 2003 (32/64 bit) / 2008 / 2008 R2 / 2012 / 2012 R2
Mac compatibilityMac OS X v10.7.5, 10.8.x, 10.9.x
Environment & compliance
Noise level (approx.)30 dB / 50 dB (Ready / Copying)
More details
Best suited forMFC / All-In-One
Copy quality, black600 × 600 dpi
Maximum document enlargement400%
Maximum document reduction25%
Copy featuresDesign Style: Flatbed
Copy Options: Sorting, N-in-1, Multi-copying/stack (up to 99), ID copy
Scan featuresScanner Type: Color Flatbed with ADF
Scan To Capability: File, Image, E-mail, OCR, Microsoft SharePoint
"Scan To" Feature: E-mail, Image, OCR, File, SharePoint (PC)
Scan File Formats: TIFF / BMP / MAX / JPG / PDF / Secure PDF / PNG / XPS
Standard paper capacity250-Sheet Input Capacity
Standard output capacity100 sheets
Additional detailsLinux
Mobile Device Compatibility: AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Brother iPrint&Scan, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct

Questions about this item

What size paper tray does the 250-sheet capacity support?

The adjustable tray holds up to 250 sheets of letter or legal size paper, with a maximum paper size of 8-1/2" x 14".

How do I enable automatic duplex printing on the DCP-L2540DW?

Select the duplex option in the print driver or on the control panel; the printer will then automatically print on both sides without manual re-feeding.

When should I replace the toner cartridge on this printer?

Replace the toner when print quality fades or the control panel indicates low toner; the starter cartridge yields fewer pages than a standard replacement cartridge.

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