HL-L8240CDW | Colour Laser Printer

Overview

The HL-L8240CDW combines professional performance with fast print speeds, minimal maintenance, and long-lasting supplies to keep your business moving. Featuring the latest industry-standard security, alongside the flexibility to tailor the device to suit you and your business, you can be confident that this printer meets the needs of the most demanding office.

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Quiet without compromise

Engineered to print quietly while delivering speeds up to 25% faster than the previous generation, so you can print continuously without distraction and focus on your work.

Designed to go the distance

Built to perform for longer, made from robust and hard-wearing materials and supported by outstanding service as standard. Delivers uncompromised performance at all times.

Additional flexibility

With easy paper access and the ability to add an optional paper tray for additional flexibility, this device has been developed for high print volume to meet the needs of a busy office.

Solutions ready

Automate workflows and improve business processes and security - a suite of security and workflow solutions can be added to provide additional professional features.

Secure by design

Keep pace with the ever-evolving legislation on privacy and data security - our devices offer the latest industry-standard security features to securely protect your data. Robust features include triple-layer security at a device, network and document level which is verified through external security certification.

Compact and expertly engineered

Our most compact colour range delivers high-quality outputs in a small footprint, allowing you to make the most of your office space. Every component has been optimised to reduce the overall size of the device without compromising on performance.

Seamless integration

As a Brother customer, you’ll have access to a wide choice of leading software vendors, including PaperCut. Create tailored solutions for your specific requirements and ensure your HL-L8240CDW works even harder to meet your needs.

Specification Details

Features and Specifications

Printer type	Colour
Function	Print
Display	LCD
Display size	2.7" TFT Colour LCD (6.8cm / 67.5mm)
Max paper size	A4
Memory	512MB
Processor	Main:Cortex-A53 800MHz Sub: ARM946 133MHz
Technology	LED

Connectivity	Wired Network, Wireless, USB
NFC	Yes (Card Reader / NFC Shortcut
USB interface	Hi-speed USB 2.0 interface for connecting to a computer and USB 2.0 host for direct printing from a USB flash drive
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes
Wired network interface	10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
Wireless network interface	Wireless LAN 2.4GHz and 5GHz. Infrastructure Mode: IEEE 802.11b/g/n, IEEE 802.11a/n, Wi-Fi Direct: IEEE 802.11g/n, IEEE 802.11a/n.

Supported	AirPrint, Mopria, NFC, Wi-Fi Direct™

Dimensions with carton	488(W) x 535(D) x 370(H) mm
Weight with carton	19.6 kg
Dimensions without carton	399(W) x 446(D) x 274(H) mm
Weight without carton (includes toner & drum)	16.6 kg

Printing	550 watts
Deep sleep mode	0.45 watts
Quiet mode (printing)	310 watts
Ready mode	70 watts
Sleep mode	10 watts
Off	0.04 watts

Operating humidity	20 - 80 %
Operating temperature	10 - 32.5 degrees Celsius
Storage humidity	35 - 85 %
Storage temperature	0 - 40 degrees Celsius
Sound power	Printing: Mono: LWAc = 6.50 B(A) Colour: LWAc = 6.58 B(A)
Sound pressure	Printing: LpAm = 48 dB(A), Quiet: LpAm = 43 dB(A)

Types and sizes	Standard Tray: Plain Paper, Thin Paper, Thick Paper, Recycled Paper
Weights	Standard Tray: 60 to 163g/m2

Wi-Fi Direct™	Yes
Wired network	Node type: NC-9700h
Wired network security	SMTP-AUTH, SSL/TLS (IPP, HTTP, SMTP), SNMP v3 802.1x (EAP-MD5, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS), Kerberos, IPsec
Wireless network	Node type: NC-9200w
Wireless network security	SMTP-AUTH, SSL/TLS (IPP, HTTP, SMTP), SNMP v3 802.1x (EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS), Kerberos, IPsec

Supported	Server 2012, Server 2012 R2, Server 2016, Server 2019, Server 2022, Windows 10, Windows 11, Linux, macOS 11.x, macOS 12.x, macOS 13.x, macOS 14.x

Paper input	250 Sheets Standard Paper Tray, 30 Sheet Multi-Purpose Tray
Paper output	150 sheets Face Down (80g/m2) 1 sheet face-up (straight paper path)

A4 2-sided print speed	Up to 12 sides per minute (based on ISO/IEC 24734)
A4 standard print speed	Up to 30 pages per minute (based on ISO/IEC 24734)
Resolution	600 x 600 dpi, 2,400 dpi (600 x 2400) quality
Automatic 2 sided print	Yes
Emulations	PCL5e, PCL5c, PCL6（PCL XL Class3.0), BR-Script3, PDF Version 1.7, XPS Version 1.0
First print out time	Less than 10 seconds

Active directory authentication (user authentication)	Yes
Firmware encryption	Yes
LDAP authentication (user authentication)	Yes
Secure boot	Yes
Secure function lock v3	Yes
Setting lock	Yes
Store Print Log	Print Log to Network
Syslog	Yes

High-yield toner	BK: Approx. 3,000 pages in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798 CMY: Approx. 2,300 pages in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798
Inbox toner	BK: Approx. 2,600 pages in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798 CMY: Approx. 1,400 pages in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798
Standard toner	BK: Approx. 1,000 pages in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798 CMY: Approx. 1,000 pages in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798
Super high-yield toner	BK: Approx. 4,500 pages in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798 CMY: Approx. 4,000 pages in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798
Supplies	Drum Unit DR258CL: Approx. 20,000 pages (1page/job) Approx. 30,000 pages (3page/job) Replace notification will appear at 20,000 pages. Belt Unit BU229CL: Approx. 50,000 pages (2 page/job) Approx. 60,000 pages (3 page/job) Replace notification will appear at 50,000 pages

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Supplies and Accessories

Supplies

TN2584PK Toner 4-Pack

Brother TN2584PK 4-pack of CMYK standard toner cartridges. Prints 1,000 pages (in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798).

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TN258BK Black Toner

Brother TN258BK black standard toner cartridge. Prints 1,000 pages (in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798).

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TN258C Cyan Toner

Brother TN258C cyan standard toner cartridge. Prints 1,000 pages (in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798).

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TN258M Magenta Toner

Brother TN258M magenta standard toner cartridge. Prints 1,000 pages (in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798).

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TN258XLBK Black Toner

Brother TN258XLBK black high yield toner cartridge. Prints approximately 3,000 pages (in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798).

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TN258XLBK2PK Black Toner 2-Pack

Brother TN258XLBK2PK black high yield toner 2 pack. Prints approximately 3,000 pages per cartridge (in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798).

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TN258XLC Cyan Toner

Brother TN258XLC cyan high yield toner cartridge. Prints approximately 2,300 pages (in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798).

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TN258XLM Magenta Toner

Brother TN258XLM magenta high yield toner cartridge. Prints approximately 2,300 pages (in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798).

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TN258XLY Yellow Toner

Brother TN258XLY yellow high yield toner cartridge. Prints approximately 2,300 pages (in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798).

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TN258Y Yellow Toner

Brother TN258Y yellow standard toner cartridge. Prints 1,000 pages (in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798).

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TN259BK Black Toner

Brother TN259BK black super high yield toner cartridge. Prints approximately 4,500 pages (in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798).

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TN259C Cyan Toner

Brother TN259C cyan super high yield toner cartridge. Prints approximately 4,000 pages (in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798).

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TN259M Magenta Toner

Brother TN259M magenta super high yield toner cartridge. Prints approximately 4,000 pages (in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798).

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TN259Y Yellow Toner

Brother TN259Y yellow super high yield toner cartridge. Prints approximately 4,000 pages (in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798).

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DR258CL4PK Drum 4-Pack

Delivers approximately 30,000 pages per drum (3 pages/job).

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BU-229CL Belt Unit

The Brother BU-229CL Transfer Belt Unit. Duty cycle of approx. 60,000 pages at 3 pages per job.

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WT229CL Waste Toner

The Brother WT229CL Waste Toner Unit. Duty cycle of approx. 50,000 pages (5 page/job).

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Accessories

LT-310CL Paper Tray

250 Sheet, A4 paper tray.

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Environment

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EPS-free packaging refers to packaging materials or solutions that do not include Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) foam. The shift toward EPS-free packaging is driven by the need to reduce waste, promote recycling, and minimise the environmental impact of packaging materials.

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Eco Choice Aotearoa provides a credible and independent guide for people who want to purchase and use products that are proven to be better for the environment.

Selected Brother and Konica Minolta products hold Eco Choice Aotearoa certification. This is 'Copying machines, printers, fax machines & multi-functional devices' under Licence No. 2410083.

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The machine was tested in accordance with Appendix 2 of RAL-UZ-122:2006 Blue Angel criteria for Office Equipment with Printing Function (Printers, Copiers, Multifunction Devices) and found it satisfies air emissions.

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Brother New Zealand is proud to be a certified carbon-neutral organisation, recognised by Toitū net carbonzero certification.

First achieved in 2013, Brother was the country's first printer brand to receive the certification, which at the time was called carboNZero certification. This certification acknowledges our commitment to effectively managing, reducing, and offsetting carbon emissions.

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Our comprehensive recycling programme ensures you can access a variety of free and responsible pathways for recycling your empty consumables and old print hardware.

Operating since 2008 with the support of certified e-waste specialists, Recycling Group, Brother has made recycling simple and easy.

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HL-L8240CDW Colour Laser A4 Printer

At a glance

Key Features

Overview

Is this the right printer for my needs?

Quiet without compromise

Designed to go the distance

Additional flexibility

Solutions ready

Secure by design

Compact and expertly engineered

Seamless integration

Specification Details

Features and Specifications

General

Connectivity

Mobile connectivity

Dimensions & weights

Energy Consumption

Environment

Media specifications

Network

Operating systems & software

Paper handling

Printing

Security features

Supplies and accessories

Rating and Reviews

Customer reviews

Supplies and Accessories

Supplies

TN2584PK Toner 4-Pack

Brother TN2584PK 4-pack of CMYK standard toner cartridges. Prints 1,000 pages (in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798).

TN258BK Black Toner

Brother TN258BK black standard toner cartridge. Prints 1,000 pages (in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798).

TN258C Cyan Toner

Brother TN258C cyan standard toner cartridge. Prints 1,000 pages (in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798).

TN258M Magenta Toner

Brother TN258M magenta standard toner cartridge. Prints 1,000 pages (in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798).

TN258XLBK Black Toner

Brother TN258XLBK black high yield toner cartridge. Prints approximately 3,000 pages (in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798).

TN258XLBK2PK Black Toner 2-Pack

Brother TN258XLBK2PK black high yield toner 2 pack. Prints approximately 3,000 pages per cartridge (in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798).

TN258XLC Cyan Toner

Brother TN258XLC cyan high yield toner cartridge. Prints approximately 2,300 pages (in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798).

TN258XLM Magenta Toner

Brother TN258XLM magenta high yield toner cartridge. Prints approximately 2,300 pages (in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798).

TN258XLY Yellow Toner

Brother TN258XLY yellow high yield toner cartridge. Prints approximately 2,300 pages (in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798).

TN258Y Yellow Toner

Brother TN258Y yellow standard toner cartridge. Prints 1,000 pages (in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798).

TN259BK Black Toner

Brother TN259BK black super high yield toner cartridge. Prints approximately 4,500 pages (in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798).

TN259C Cyan Toner

Brother TN259C cyan super high yield toner cartridge. Prints approximately 4,000 pages (in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798).

TN259M Magenta Toner

Brother TN259M magenta super high yield toner cartridge. Prints approximately 4,000 pages (in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798).

TN259Y Yellow Toner

Brother TN259Y yellow super high yield toner cartridge. Prints approximately 4,000 pages (in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798).

DR258CL4PK Drum 4-Pack

Delivers approximately 30,000 pages per drum (3 pages/job).

BU-229CL Belt Unit

The Brother BU-229CL Transfer Belt Unit. Duty cycle of approx. 60,000 pages at 3 pages per job.

WT229CL Waste Toner

The Brother WT229CL Waste Toner Unit. Duty cycle of approx. 50,000 pages (5 page/job).

Accessories

LT-310CL Paper Tray

250 Sheet, A4 paper tray.

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Environment

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