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Manufacturer codeDCPL1640WRE1
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About the Brother DCP-L1640W
Brother DCPL1640WRE1 is listed in the multifunction printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Laser; colour printing: No; duplex printing: Yes; wi-fi: Yes. This entry covers manufacturer code DCPL1640WRE1. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The listed print technology is Laser. Compare replacement consumable prices and expected page volumes alongside the purchase price. Features such as duplex printing or a scanner should be confirmed independently in the specification table.
- Print technology
- Laser
- Colour printing
- No
- Maximum resolution
- 2400 x 600 DPI
- Duplex printing
- Yes
- Black print speed (normal A4/Letter)
- 20 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
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2.00 / 5Original rating: 2 / 5
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Brother DCP-L1640W specifications
Manufacturer code: DCPL1640WRE1 · Icecat product 132421957 · Checked 23 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
Key specifications
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| Print technology | Laser |
|---|---|
| Colour printing | No |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 600 DPI |
| Duplex printing | Yes |
| Black print speed (normal A4/Letter) | 20 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Scanning | Colour scanning |
| Copying | Mono copying |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Audio & listening2 details
| Sound pressure level (standby) | 18 dB |
|---|---|
| Sound power level (standby) | 4.69 dB |
Display2 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
Processor, memory & storage4 details
| Card reader integrated | No |
|---|---|
| Memory (RAM) | 128 MB |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
Printing, scanning & paper38 details
| Duplex printing mode | Manual |
|---|---|
| Printing | Mono printing |
| N-in-1 print function | Yes |
| Watermark printing | Yes |
| Economical printing | Yes |
| Booklet printing function | Yes |
| Poster printing function | Yes |
| Duplex copying | No |
| Maximum copy resolution | 600 x 600 DPI |
| Maximum copy size | A4 |
| Time to first copy (black, normal) | 16 s |
| N-in-1 copy function | Yes |
| N-in-1 copy function (N=) | 2, 4 |
| Duplex scanning | No |
| Optical scanning resolution | 600 x 1200 DPI |
| Maximum scan resolution | 19200 x 19200 DPI |
| Scanner type | Flatbed scanner |
| Scan technology | CIS |
| Scan to | E-mail, File, Image |
| Scan drivers | SANE, TWAIN |
| Faxing | No |
| Duplex functions | |
| Number of print cartridges | 1 |
| Printing colours | Black |
| Replacement cartridges | TN1150 |
| Total number of input trays | 1 |
| Total output capacity | 50 sheets |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) | Yes |
| Paper tray media types | Plain paper, Recycled paper |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | 16K, Executive, Folio, Legal, Letter |
| Paper tray media weight | 65 - 105 g/m² |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint, Brother Mobile Connect, Mopria Print Service |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 52 dB |
| Sound power level (printing) | 6.66 dB |
| Power consumption (printing) | 380 W |
| Power consumption (copying) | 380 W |
| Cartridge(s) included | Yes |
| Included cartridge capacity (black) | 350 pages |
Connections & wireless8 details
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100 Mbit/s |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| NFC | No |
| Supported network protocols (IPv4) | ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA (AutoIP), WINS/NetBIOS name resolution, DNS Resolver, LLMNR Receiver, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, SNMPv1/v2c/v4, TFTP Server, ICMP, Web Services (Print), Web Services (Scan), SNTPClient, mDNS, SMTP Client, IPP/IPPS, FTP Server, HTTP/HTTPS Server, TFTP Client |
| Supported network protocols (IPv6) | NDP, RA, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR Receiver, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port / Port9101, SNMPv1/v2c/v4, TFTP Server, ICMPv7, SNTP Client, Web Services (Print), Web Services (Scan), IPP/IPPS, SMTP Client, FTP Server, HTTP/HTTPS Server, TFTP Client |
Power & battery6 details
| Power consumption (average operating) | 1.3 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (sleep) | 1 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.28 W |
| Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) | 0.29 kWh/week |
| AC input voltage | 220 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
Controls & features1 detail
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 10 - 32.5 °C |
|---|
Design & dimensions9 details
| Input colour depth | 30 bit |
|---|---|
| Output colour depth | 24 bit |
| Input greyscale depth | 10 bit |
| Output greyscale depth | 8 bit |
| Product colour | Black |
| Width | 385 mm |
| Depth | 340 mm |
| Height | 255 mm |
| Weight | 7.4 kg |
Software & compatibility5 details
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 11, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 x64 |
|---|---|
| Mac operating systems supported | Yes |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Mobile operating systems supported | Android, iOS, iPadOS |
| Other operating systems supported | ChromeOS |
Further product details14 details
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 10 s |
|---|---|
| Maximum number of copies | 99 copies |
| Copier resize | 25 - 400% |
| Auto-redialing | No |
| Auto reduction | No |
| Recommended duty cycle | 0 - 2000 pages per month |
| Total input capacity | 150 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5 |
| Cabling technology | 10/100Base-T(X) |
| Security algorithms | 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, SMTP-AUTH, SSL/TLS, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
| Quick installation guide | Yes |
Packaging & supplied accessories6 details
| Package width | 481 mm |
|---|---|
| Package depth | 436 mm |
| Package height | 421 mm |
| Package weight | 9.1 kg |
| Cables included | AC |
| Warranty card | Yes |
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This page identifies Brother DCP-L1640W using manufacturer code DCPL1640WRE1. Check that code, configuration and supplied accessories against the retailer listing. Related-version reviews are labelled separately and do not contribute to this version’s score.
What is the listed print technology for Brother DCP-L1640W?
The source specification records print technology as Laser. This is a specification, not an independent performance measurement. Check the exact model and the original critic reviews for real-world results.
What is the listed colour printing for Brother DCP-L1640W?
The source specification records colour printing as No. This is a specification, not an independent performance measurement. Check the exact model and the original critic reviews for real-world results.
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