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Manufacturer codeDCP-9042CDN
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About the Brother DCP-9042CDN
Brother DCP-9042CDN is listed in the multifunction printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Laser; colour printing: Yes; wi-fi: No. This entry covers manufacturer code DCP-9042CDN. 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
- Yes
- Maximum resolution
- 2400 x 600 DPI
- Black print speed (normal A4/Letter)
- 20 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
- Scanning
- Mono scanning
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Brother DCP-9042CDN specifications
Manufacturer code: DCP-9042CDN · Icecat product 3509323 · Checked 24 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Print technology | Laser |
|---|---|
| Colour printing | Yes |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 600 DPI |
| Black print speed (normal A4/Letter) | 20 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Scanning | Mono scanning |
| Copying | Colour copying |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Audio & listening1 detail
| Sound power level (standby) | 30 dB |
|---|
Display2 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
Processor, memory & storage2 details
| Memory (RAM) | 64 MB |
|---|---|
| Processor frequency | 300 MHz |
Printing, scanning & paper15 details
| Printing | Colour printing |
|---|---|
| Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 20 ppm |
| Economical printing | Yes |
| Maximum copy resolution | 1200 x 600 DPI |
| Copy speed (black, normal quality, A4) | 16 cpm |
| Copy speed (colour, normal quality, A4) | 16 cpm |
| PC free copying | Yes |
| Scanner type | Flatbed scanner |
| Faxing | No |
| Total output capacity | 150 sheets |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) | Yes |
| Auto document feeder (ADF) input capacity | 25 sheets |
| Maximum print size | 216 x 356 mm |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Letter |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 54.5 dB |
Connections & wireless5 details
| Standard interfaces | USB 2.0 |
|---|---|
| USB port | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Networking features | 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet |
| Network ready | Yes |
Power & battery3 details
| Power consumption (average operating) | 495 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 28 W |
| Power consumption (standby) | 95 W |
Design & dimensions8 details
| Time to first page (colour, normal) | 17 s |
|---|---|
| Input colour depth | 24 bit |
| Width | 561 mm |
| Depth | 716 mm |
| Height | 619 mm |
| Weight | 33 kg |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 432 x 487 x 482 mm |
| Colour all-in-one functions | Copy, Print |
Further product details10 details
| Warm-up time | 35 s |
|---|---|
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 16 s |
| Digital sender | No |
| Total input capacity | 250 sheets |
| Multi-Purpose tray | Yes |
| Multi-Purpose tray input capacity | 50 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5, B6 |
| Market positioning | Business |
| All-in-one functions | Copy, Scan |
Packaging & supplied accessories2 details
| Country of origin | China |
|---|---|
| Package weight | 39.4 kg |
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What is the listed print technology for Brother DCP-9042CDN?
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What is the listed colour printing for Brother DCP-9042CDN?
The source specification records colour printing as Yes. 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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