rother DCP-L2540DW is a compact, monochrome (black & white) laser all-in-one printer
Brother DCP-L2540DW Mono Laser Printer is priced at Kes 28,700 here at Novelty Tech Solution in Nairobi, Kenya
Full Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | Brother DCP-L2540DW |
| Type | Monochrome Laser All-in-One (Print, Scan, Copy) |
| Print Technology | Laser |
| Print Speed | Up to 36 pages per minute (ppm) |
| Maximum Print Resolution | Up to 2400 x 600 dpi (with FineMode enabled) |
| First Print Out Time | < 10 seconds |
| Toner System | Separate Drum and Toner Units. (The drum unit lasts much longer than the toner). |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 750 – 2,000 pages |
| Approx. Standard Toner Yield | TN-2470: ~ 1,200 pages* |
| Approx. High-Yield Toner Yield | TN-2480: ~ 3,000 pages* *Based on ISO/IEC 19752. |
| Drum Unit Yield | DR-2470: Approx. 12,000 pages |
| Scanner Type | Flatbed |
| Scanner Sensor | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) |
| Maximum Scan Size | A4 |
| Copy Speed | Up to 28 cpm |
| Fax | No (The “DCP” series typically excludes fax, unlike the “MFC” series). |
| Paper Handling | |
| Standard Input Capacity | 250 sheets (adjustable paper tray) |
| Manual Bypass Tray | 1 sheet (for envelopes, labels, cardstock) |
| Output Capacity | 100 sheets (face-down) |
| Maximum Paper Size | A4, A5, A6, B5, Letter, Legal, Executive, envelopes, labels |
| Media Types | Plain paper, envelopes, labels, cardstock. |
| Connectivity | |
| Standard | Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Wireless 802.11 b/g/n |
| Mobile Printing | Brother iPrint&Scan, Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Mopria |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic 2-sided printing (Standard) |
| Duplex Scanning | No (Only a flatbed scanner, no Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)). |
| Display | 16-character monochrome LCD |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | Approx. 375 x 380 x 270 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 10.7 kg |
Key Features Explained
High-Speed Mono Laser Printing:
36 ppm Speed: This is exceptionally fast for its class, making it ideal for printing multi-page documents quickly.
Fast First Print: Gets the first page out in under 10 seconds, reducing wait times.
Sharp Text Quality: Laser technology produces crisp, professional-looking black text that is water and smudge-resistant.
Separate Drum and Toner Units:
This is a major cost-saving feature. The drum unit (DR-2470) has a lifespan of about 12,000 pages, while the high-yield toner cartridge (TN-2480) lasts for 3,000 pages. You only replace what runs out, which is far more economical than all-in-one cartridges. This results in a very low cost-per-page.
Automatic Duplex Printing:
Standard automatic two-sided printing saves paper and creates professional-looking reports and booklets without manual page flipping.
Wireless Connectivity & Mobile Printing:
The “W” in the model name stands for Wireless. It can connect directly to your Wi-Fi network, allowing multiple users to print from laptops, phones, and tablets.
Supports popular mobile printing standards like AirPrint (Apple) and Mopria (Android).
Who is this printer for?
Home Offices & Students: Perfect for printing essays, reports, contracts, and letters where color is not needed.
Small Businesses: Ideal for businesses that primarily deal with text-based documents (invoices, shipping labels, correspondence).
Users with basic scanning needs: The flatbed scanner is suitable for scanning single pages, photos, or pages from a book. It is not designed for scanning multi-page documents efficiently.
Anyone seeking a reliable, fast, and cheap-to-run B&W printer.
Potential Considerations / Limitations
No Automatic Document Feeder (ADF): This is the most significant limitation. The scanner is a flatbed only. You cannot load a stack of pages to scan, copy, or digitize multi-page documents automatically. You must place each page individually.
No Fax Function: If you need to send or receive faxes, you would need an MFC model like the MFC-L2740DW (which is essentially this printer but with an ADF and fax).
Monochrome Only: It only prints in black and white. If you need color, even occasionally, this is not the printer for you.
Basic Display: The small character LCD is functional for basic settings but not as user-friendly as a touchscreen or larger graphical display.
Comparison with Brother MFC-L2740DW (The Closest Model with ADF)
| Feature | Brother DCP-L2540DW | Brother MFC-L2740DW |
|---|---|---|
| Functions | Print, Scan, Copy | Print, Scan, Copy, Fax |
| Scanner | Flatbed Only | Flatbed + Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) |
| Duplex Scanning | No | Yes (via ADF) |
| Ideal For | Single-page scanning, basic needs | Scanning/copying multi-page documents |
| Price | Typically Lower | Typically Higher |
Conclusion
The Brother DCP-L2540DW is a highly efficient and economical workhorse for black-and-white printing. Its blazing-fast speed, low running costs, and wireless convenience make it an excellent choice for environments where the primary need is to produce high volumes of text-based documents quickly and reliably.
Choose this printer if: Your main tasks are printing and occasional single-page scanning/copying, and you do not need an Automatic Document Feeder. If you frequently need to scan or copy multi-page documents, stepping up to the Brother MFC-L2740DW is highly recommended.
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