This fine laser printer has garnered much recognition and several awards for its fine performance, including the MVP Award from PC Computing (November 1999), Editor's Choice from CNET.com (October 1999), Gold Editor's Choice Award from Home Office Computing (Demember 1999), Best of the Year from Mobile Computing and Communications (January 2000), and Best Buy and #1 on the Top 10 List of Printers from PC World (January 2000).
The HL-1240 printer utilizes an optimized 66 MHz controller that allows fast output. How fast? Up to 12 pages per minute! And there is no long waiting time for that first page--the optimized first page output is less than 15 seconds.
The Brother HL-1240 printer comes with USB and parallel ports built in, so the printer is compatible with Windows platforms as well as your iMac, iBook, or new G3 Macintosh. All printer drivers are included in the box and there is no need for a parallel-to-USB converter--both interfaces are provided on board.
True 600 x 600 dpi printing, combined with microfine toner, produces sharp quality printing. The paper capacity is a staggering 250 sheets of letter-size paper, and the HL-1240 allows you to obtain optimum print quality on different media types.
Product Description:
The HL-1240 is a member of Brother's series of advanced laser printers that is specifically designed for demanding small office/home office environments. In addition to the high print speed, the units boast a first-page speed of less than 15 seconds. Its professional output quality ensures sharp, crisp and clear printing of both text and graphics.Besides its fast up to 12 page per minute printing (50% faster than the HP LaserJet 1100) and true 600x600 dpi output, the HL-1240 comes with a robust 2MB of standard memory, and a 250 sheet universal paper cassette. The new commercial design of the HL-1240 also has a smaller footprint than its predecessor, making it easier to place on any desktop environment. Other improvements include an increased toner capacity and multi-platform capability.
Brother HL-1240 Laser Printer (PC/Mac)