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Brother 2840 Fax Machine
  • Brother 2840 Fax Machine
  • Brother 2840 Fax Machine
  • Brother 2840 Fax Machine
Brother 2840 Fax Machine
Brand: Brother
SKU: FAX-2840
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Connetivity

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  • Fax
  • USB Direct

Product Overview

Description

Brother 2840 Fax Machine is a practical pick for offices that want dependable output without the fuss. From Brother, this fax machine is built for everyday work — invoices, reports, contracts and customer-ready documents. Each unit is professionally inspected and ready to work, so you can buy with confidence and get back to business.

We’ve used SKU FAX-2840 as the reference and pulled the key highlights below to help you compare at a glance. Check the compatibility details (paper sizes, duplex, connectivity and consumables) and you’ll quickly see if it suits your setup.

  • Connectivity: Phone line USB Direct
  • Paper size: A4

Local support, Australia-wide: if you’d like a hand choosing the right configuration, our team can help with setup advice, consumables guidance and ongoing service options.

Good to know: This model is a strong fit for small to mid-size teams that value consistent quality and straightforward operation. It’s also a handy option when you need one device to handle multiple everyday tasks.

Buying tip: If you print daily, consider pairing it with a managed print plan to keep costs predictable, reduce downtime, and simplify ordering of toner or other consumables.

Ready to upgrade? Add it to your cart and enjoy smooth, professional results with friendly support available when you need it.
Specifications

Brother 2840 Fax Machine Spec

General

Model FAX-2840 / FAX-2940 / MFC-7240
Printer Type Laser
Print Method Electrophotographic Laser Printer
Memory Capacity 16 MB
LCD (liquid crystal display) 16 characters × 2 lines
Power Source 110 - 120 V AC 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption (Average) Peak: Approx. 1080 W at 25 °C (77 °F)
Copying: Approx. 420 W at 25 °C (77 °F)
Ready: Approx. 55 W at 25 °C (77 °F)
Deep Sleep: Approx. 1.5 W
Dimensions (WxDxH) 14.5" x 14.2" x 12.2" (368 mm x 360 mm x 311 mm)
Weights (with consumables) 19.8 lb (9.0 kg)
Noise level Sound power:
Operating (Printing) L wa d = 6.18 B (A)
Standby L wa d = 4.25 B (A)

Sound pressure:
Operating (Printing) L pa m = 53 dB (A)
Standby L pa m = 30 dB (A)
Temperature Operating: 50 °F to 90.5 °F (10 to 32.5 °C)
Storage: 32 °F to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C)
Humidity Operating: 20 to 80% (without condensation)
Storage: 10 to 90% (without condensation)
USB connected to PC When copying one sheet
ADF (automatic document feeder) Up to 20 pages (20 lb (80 g/m2))
Up to 30 pages (staggered)
Recommended Environment Temperature: 68 °F - 86 °F (20 ° - 30 °C)
Humidity: 50% - 70%
Paper: Xerox 4200 or Xerox 4024 (20 lb/Letter)
Laser Notice Click here for details.

Document Size

Model FAX-2840 / FAX-2940 / MFC-7240
Document Size (Single-sided) - Width 5.8 to 8.5 in. (147.3 to 215.9 mm)
Document Size (Single-sided) - Length 5.8 to 14.0 in. (147.3 to 355.6 mm)

Print Media

Model FAX-2840 / FAX-2940 / MFC-7240
Paper Input - Paper Tray (Paper Type) Plain Paper, Thin Paper or Recycled Paper
Paper Input - Paper Tray (Paper Size) Letter, A4, B5 (ISO/JIS), A5, A5 (Long Edge), B6 (ISO), A6, Executive, Legal, Folio
Paper Input - Paper Tray (Paper Weight) 16 to 28 lb (60 to 105 g/m2)
Paper Input - Maximum Paper Tray Capacity Up to 250 sheets of 20 lb (80 g/m2) Plain Paper
Manual Feed Slot (Manual) - Paper Type Envelope, Labels, Thin Paper, Thick Paper, Recycled Paper, Bond Paper or Plain Paper
Manual Feed Slot (Manual) - Paper Size Width: 3 to 8.5 in. (76.2 to 216 mm)
Length: 4.6 to 16 in. (116 to 406.4 mm)
Manual Feed Slot (Manual) - Paper Weight 16 to 43 lb (60 to 163 g/m2)
Manual Feed Slot (Manual) - Maximum Paper Tray Capacity One sheet at a time 20 lb (80 g/m2) Plain Paper
Paper Output - Face-Down Output Tray Up to 100 sheets of 20 lb / 80 g/m2 Plain Paper
Paper Output - Face-Up Output Tray One sheet (face up print delivery to the Face up output tray)

Fax

Model FAX-2840 / FAX-2940 / MFC-7240
Compatibility ITU-T Super Group 3 / ITU-T Group 3
Modem Speed 33,600 bps (with Automatic Fallback) / 14,400 bps (with Automatic Fallback)
Scanning Width Max. 8.19 in. (208 mm)
Printing Width Max. 8.19 in. (208 mm)
Gray Scale 8 bit/256 levels
Resolution Horizontal: 203 dot/in. (8 dot/mm)
Vertical:
Standard: 98 line/in. (3.85 line/mm)
Fine: 196 line/in. (7.7 line/mm)
Photo: 196 line/in. (7.7 line/mm)
Superfine: 392 line/in. (15.4 line/mm)
One Touch Dial 22 (11 × 2)
Speed Dial 200 stations
Groups Up to 8
Broadcasting 272 stations
Automatic Redial Yes, 1 time after 5 minutes
Memory Transmission Up to 400 pages / Up to 500 pages / Up to 400 pages
Out of Paper Reception Up to 400 pages / Up to 500 pages / Up to 400 pages

Copy

Model FAX-2840 / FAX-2940 / MFC-7240
Color/Monochrome Monochrome
Copy Width Max. 8.27 in. (210 mm) (Letter size)
Multiple Copies Stacks or Sorts up to 99 pages
Reduce/Enlarge 25% to 400% (in increments of 1%)
Resolution Up to 300 × 600 dpi
First Copy Out Time FAX-2840: Less than 12 seconds (from Ready mode and standard tray)
FAX-2940: Less than 11 seconds (from Ready mode and standard tray)
MFC-7240: Less than 12 seconds (from Ready mode and standard tray)

Scanner

Model FAX-2840 / FAX-2940 / MFC-7240
Color/Monochrome - / Monochrome / Monochrome
TWAIN Compliant - / Yes (Windows ® XP / Windows ® XP Professional x64 Edition / Windows Vista ® / Windows ® 7)*1 /*
Support Downloads

Brother 2840 Fax Machine Brochure

Brother 2840 Fax Machine Brochure

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Delivery FAQ

Delivery FAQ

When will I receive my delivery?

We aim to have your order on your door step as soon as possible and to achieve this we use a combination of shipping from our own inventory as well as using our suppliers who are able to deliver direct to our customers.

With warehouses located across the country, Global Office Machines is able to offer Australia-wide delivery.

Because we provide same day dispatches on all orders for in stock items placed before 2pm, delivery to all metro areas nationwide are usually delivered on the following business day, however, allow up to 3 business days.

For all regional locations across Australia, delivery times vary between 2-7 business days.

These delivery times do not take into consideration any issues beyond our control e.g. courier problems or out of stock products. Any orders that contain backordered products will have the items in stock shipped as per usual and the back order items will be sent as soon as they are in stock. You will be notified if part of your order is not currently in stock.

How is my delivery calculated?

We aim to have your order on your door step as soon as possible and to achieve this we use a combination of shipping from our own inventory as well as using our suppliers who are able to deliver direct to our customers.

With warehouses located across the country, Global Office Machines is able to offer Australia-wide delivery.

Because we provide same day dispatches on all orders for in stock items placed before 2pm, delivery to all metro areas nationwide are usually delivered on the following business day, however, allow up to 3 business days.

For all regional locations across Australia, delivery times vary between 2-7 business days.

These delivery times do not take into consideration any issues beyond our control e.g. courier problems or out of stock products. Any orders that contain backordered products will have the items in stock shipped as per usual and the back order items will be sent as soon as they are in stock. You will be notified if part of your order is not currently in stock.

General terms and conditions

We aim to have your order on your door step as soon as possible and to achieve this we use a combination of shipping from our own inventory as well as using our suppliers who are able to deliver direct to our customers.

With warehouses located across the country, Global Office Machines is able to offer Australia-wide delivery.

Because we provide same day dispatches on all orders for in stock items placed before 2pm, delivery to all metro areas nationwide are usually delivered on the following business day, however, allow up to 3 business days.

For all regional locations across Australia, delivery times vary between 2-7 business days.

These delivery times do not take into consideration any issues beyond our control e.g. courier problems or out of stock products. Any orders that contain backordered products will have the items in stock shipped as per usual and the back order items will be sent as soon as they are in stock. You will be notified if part of your order is not currently in stock.

Returns policy

We aim to have your order on your door step as soon as possible and to achieve this we use a combination of shipping from our own inventory as well as using our suppliers who are able to deliver direct to our customers.

With warehouses located across the country, Global Office Machines is able to offer Australia-wide delivery.

Because we provide same day dispatches on all orders for in stock items placed before 2pm, delivery to all metro areas nationwide are usually delivered on the following business day, however, allow up to 3 business days.

For all regional locations across Australia, delivery times vary between 2-7 business days.

These delivery times do not take into consideration any issues beyond our control e.g. courier problems or out of stock products. Any orders that contain backordered products will have the items in stock shipped as per usual and the back order items will be sent as soon as they are in stock. You will be notified if part of your order is not currently in stock.

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