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Brother DCP-L2640DW
4.4Aikins Score•Brother
The verdict
The best monochrome laser for most home users who value reliability, speed, and low operating costs over color or frills.
Read the full reviewWhat we love
- +Very low cost per page (about 3.1 cents)
- +Fast printing (measured ~26-28 ppm)
- +Reliable even after long idle periods
- +Optional high-yield toner cartridges available
Worth noting
- –Only prints black and white, no fax
- –Archaic two-line monochrome LCD and rubber buttons
- –Struggles with small graphics and charts
- –Only one-year limited warranty
How it scored
Aikins Score4.4
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At a glance
Print Speed (stated)36 ppm
Dimensions16.1 × 15.7 × 12.5 in
Weight25 lbs
Cost per page3.1 cents
Aikins Score8.9 / 10
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