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Manufacturer codeHL-L2340DW
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About the Brother HL-L2340DW
Brother HL-L2340DW is listed in the laser printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Laser; colour printing: No; duplex printing: Yes; wi-fi: Yes. This entry covers manufacturer code HL-L2340DW. 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)
- 26 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
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3.00 / 5Publisher rating supplied by Icecat: 60%
The Brother HL-L2340DW is a good pick for a a shared printer in a micro office or a personal monochrome laser printer in any size office....
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Read the full review ↗Excerpt and rating supplied through Icecat · Checked 28 Sep 2026
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Brother HL-L2340DW specifications
Manufacturer code: HL-L2340DW · Icecat product 23220853 · Checked 21 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) | 26 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | No |
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Audio & listening1 detail
| Noise level (idle) | 30 dB |
|---|
Processor, memory & storage8 details
| Memory (RAM) | 32 MB |
|---|---|
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Processor family | ARM Cortex |
| Processor model | ARM9 |
| Processor frequency | 266 MHz |
| Minimum storage drive space | 80 MB |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 10 - 90% |
Printing, scanning & paper16 details
| Duplex printing mode | Auto |
|---|---|
| Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 8.5 ppm |
| N-up printing | 2, 4, 6, 9, 16, 25 |
| Printing colours | Black |
| Number of print cartridges | 1 |
| Total output capacity | 100 sheets |
| Paper input type | Paper tray |
| Maximum print size | 210 x 297 mm |
| Paper tray media types | Bond paper, Envelopes, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thicker paper, Thin paper |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Executive, Letter |
| Paper tray media weight | 60 - 105 g/m² |
| Multi-Purpose Tray media weight | 60 - 163 g/m² |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint, Brother iPrint & Scan, Google Cloud Print |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 49 dB |
| Power consumption (printing) | 455 W |
Connections & wireless6 details
| Standard interfaces | USB 1.1, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Network ready | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Supported network protocols (IPv4) | ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA(Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS, DNS resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port 9100, IPP, FTP Server, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP Server, TFTP Client/Server, SMTP Client, ICMP, Web Services (Print) |
| Supported network protocols (IPv6) | NDP, RA, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/ Port 9100, IPP, FTP Server, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP Server, TFTP Client and Server, SMTP Client, ICMPv6, Web Services (Print) |
Power & battery4 details
| Power consumption (standby) | 58 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 5.4 W |
| AC input voltage | 220 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
Controls & features1 detail
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 10 - 32 °C |
|---|
Design & dimensions7 details
| Colour | No |
|---|---|
| Custom media width | 76.2 - 215.9 mm |
| Product colour | Black |
| Width | 440 mm |
| Depth | 290 mm |
| Height | 500 mm |
| Weight | 6.82 kg |
Software & compatibility6 details
| Certification | Nordic Swan |
|---|---|
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8, Windows 8 Enterprise, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Enterprise, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64, Windows Vista Business, Windows Vi |
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion, Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2 |
| Bundled software | BRAdmin Professional 34 / 5 Management Software |
Further product details16 details
| Warm-up time | 9 s |
|---|---|
| Recommended duty cycle | 250 - 2000 pages per month |
| Total input capacity | 250 sheets |
| Multi-Purpose tray | Yes |
| Multi-Purpose tray input capacity | 1 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5 |
| Custom media length | 127 - 355.6 mm |
| Security algorithms | 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, SMTP-AUTH, SNMP, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-TKIP, WPS |
| Web-based management | Yes |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR |
| Drivers included | Yes |
| Quick start guide | Yes |
| Power LED | Yes |
| Stand-by LED | Yes |
Packaging & supplied accessories6 details
| Country of origin | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Package width | 286 mm |
| Package depth | 441 mm |
| Package height | 504 mm |
| Package weight | 7.83 kg |
| Cables included | AC |
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What is the listed print technology for Brother HL-L2340DW?
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-L2340DW?
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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Is Wi-Fi printing less secure?
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