Brother HL-1040 Printer Review:
The Brother HL-1040 printer is a
solid choice for the home or small office. Not having to run out for copies is
a convenient feature, but with a price only a little higher than a standalone
printer, buyers won't have to pay much for the convenience. The costs for
Brother HL-1040 toners are very low. Print speed is solid for the price, at
around 10 pages per minute.
The copying function of the
Brother HL-1040 is fairly basic, with only a sheet-fed scanner for copies
instead of a flatbed scanning surface. As a result, it is limited to copying
single sheets of paper. This will likely not be a problem for its target users;
however, it will be for those who will probably only do occasional copying. The
printing function is full-featured, with a 600 dpi printing engine providing
sharp prints and a straight-through paper path that helps reduce paper jams and
curled media. The unit is compatible with Windows machines only, meaning the
printer is not suitable for Mac users.
Consumer reviews of the Brother HL-1040
shows that users like its good feature set for a low price. They also like the
convenience of having a copy machine even in a small space. The use of
compatible Brother TN300 toner cartridges does not void the printer warranty.
Overall, the Brother HL-1040 is a
solid laser printer with the added bonus of copying functionality. The low cost
of Brother HL-1040 compatible toner makes it an inexpensive machine to operate.
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