Brother HL-2040 - Expert Reviews

Pros: Fast text and graphics; low price; small footprint.

Cons: Can't expand memory or paper capacity; only fair graphics output.

Review summary: Type: Monochrome, Technology: Laser, Rated Speed (Mono): 20 ppm

Pros: Very inexpensive. Compact. Excellent text quality. Excellent performance for the price. Adequate paper handling, with a 250-sheet capacity and a manual feed.

Cons: Graphics and photo quality are both relatively low. Oddly for a laser printer, output has a tendency to curl.

Verdict: The Brother HL-2040 is a good value, with fast performance, excellent text quality, and a 250-sheet paper capacity that's appropriate for a personal printer. But as you might expect from a $150 laser printer, it has its shortcomings—most notably poor