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The Brother DCP-L1640W A4 Mono Multifunction Laser Printer (Wireless) is an efficient printer tailored for home offices and small business environments. It produces crisp, professional documents at speeds of up to 20ppm mono and supports print resolutions of up to 2,400 × 600 dpi. With a first-page-out time under 10 seconds, it minimises waiting time for urgent prints. The single 150-sheet input tray and 50-sheet output tray accommodate standard media weights ranging from 65gsm to 105gsm, streamlining daily print workflows.
As a multifunction device, the DCP-L1640W offers copy and scan capabilities beyond standard printing. Copy speeds match print performance at up to 20ppm, with a maximum copy resolution of 600 × 600 dpi, scaling functions between 25-400%, and support for up to 99 stacked copies. The built-in flatbed scanner delivers optical scanning at 600 × 1,200 dpi, and users can connect directly to devices via USB 2.0, Wi-Fi Direct, and Network.
The device supports manual duplex printing alongside convenient mobile printing via Apple AirPrint, Mopria, and the Brother Mobile Connect app. Compact and lightweight, the DCP-L1640W is ideal for users seeking a reliable, straightforward printer with multiple functions for a well-rounded addition to any home or office.
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| Prints Duplex: | Manual |
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| Paper Tray Capacity: | 150 |
| Monochrome Print Speed: | 20 ppm |
| Resolution: | 2400 x 600 dpi |
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| Maximum memory: | 128MB RAM |
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| Technology: | Laser |
| Type: | Mono |
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| USB Types: | USB 2.0 |
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| Operating System Supported: | Windows 11 / Linux / Chrome OS |
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| Recommended Max Print Volume: | 2000 Pages / Month |
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| Paper Handling: | 150 Sheets Maximum Capacity Per tray |
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| Paper Handling Output (Trays): | 50 Sheets maximum in output bin |
| Paper Size: | A4 |
| Maximum Paper Weight (Trays): | 105 gsm |
| Minimum Paper Weight (Trays): | 65 gsm |
| Media Sizes Supported: | A4, Letter, Legal, Folio, A5, A5 (Long Edge), B5 (JIS), B5 (ISO), Executive, 16K (195 x 270mm) |
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| Reduce/Enlarge Settings: | 25 to 400% |
| Settings: | Multi-Copying/Stack/Sort, Enlargement/Reduction Ratio, N in 1 Copying |
| Resolution (Mono): | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Speed Best (Mono): | Upto 20cpm |
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| Size (Standard) Maximum: | A4 |
| Technology: | Contact Image Sensor (CIS) |
| Scanner Types: | Colour Flatbed |
| Enhanced Scan Resolution: | 19200 x 19200 dpi |
| Optical Scan Resolution: | 600 x 1200 dpi |
| Height (Unboxed): | 25.5cm |
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| Depth (Unboxed): | 34cm |
| Width (Unboxed): | 38.5cm |
| Weight (Unboxed): | 7.4kg |
| Height (Boxed): | 42.1cm |
| Depth (Boxed): | 48.1cm |
| Width (Boxed): | 43.6cm |
| Weight (Boxed): | 10.4kg |
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