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Manufacturer codeHL-5440D
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About the Brother HL-5440D
Brother HL-5440D is listed in the laser printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Laser; colour printing: No; duplex printing: Yes; wi-fi: No. This entry covers manufacturer code HL-5440D. 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)
- 38 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
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Brother HL-5440D specifications
Manufacturer code: HL-5440D · Icecat product 14112094 · Checked 21 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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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) | 38 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
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Audio & listening2 details
| Sound pressure level (quiet mode) | 54 dB |
|---|---|
| Sound power level (standby) | 34 dB |
Processor, memory & storage4 details
| Memory (RAM) | 64 MB |
|---|---|
| Maximum internal memory | 64 MB |
| Processor family | Star Sapphire |
| Processor frequency | 400 MHz |
Printing, scanning & paper14 details
| Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 9 ppm |
|---|---|
| N-up printing | 2, 4, 9, 16, 25 |
| Economical printing | Yes |
| Number of print cartridges | 1 |
| Total number of input trays | 2 |
| Total output capacity | 150 sheets |
| Maximum print size | 216 x 356 mm |
| Paper tray media types | Plain paper, Recycled paper |
| Multi-purpose tray media types | Bond paper, Envelopes, Heavyweight paper, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Letter |
| Paper tray media weight | 60 - 105 g/m² |
| Multi-Purpose Tray media weight | 60 - 163 g/m² |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 59 dB |
| Power consumption (printing) | 665 W |
Connections & wireless3 details
| Standard interfaces | Parallel, USB 2.0 |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Network ready | No |
Power & battery5 details
| Power consumption (standby) | 4.7 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 0.7 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.4 W |
| AC input voltage | 220 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
Design & dimensions7 details
| Colour | No |
|---|---|
| Custom media width | 76.2 - 215.9 mm |
| Width | 480 mm |
| Depth | 380 mm |
| Height | 495 mm |
| Weight | 10.5 kg |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 371 x 384 x 245 mm |
Further product details15 details
| Warm-up time | 1 s |
|---|---|
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 8.5 s |
| Recommended duty cycle | 500 - 3500 pages per month |
| Total input capacity | 250 sheets |
| Multi-Purpose tray | Yes |
| Multi-Purpose tray input capacity | 50 sheets |
| Maximum input capacity | 800 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| ISO B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5, B6 |
| Custom media length | 127 - 355.6 mm |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
| Drivers included | Yes |
| Layers per pallet | 5 pc(s) |
| Power LED | Yes |
| Stand-by LED | Yes |
Packaging & supplied accessories10 details
| Country of origin | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Package weight | 12.4 kg |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84433210 |
| Pallet gross height | 20.5 cm |
| Pallet gross weight | 266 kg |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet | 20 pc(s) |
| Products per pallet | 20 pc(s) |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet layer | 4 pc(s) |
| Pallet type | 1200 x 1000 mm |
| Package dimensions (WxDxH) | 499 x 478 x 377 mm |
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Which exact version does this page cover?
This page identifies Brother HL-5440D using manufacturer code HL-5440D. 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 HL-5440D?
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 HL-5440D?
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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