How does it compare? When compared to other brands and models of the same price range below US Dollars 300, the Brother HL 1440 Printer won the battle hands-down, not one other printer tested could produce at better speed or output. The printer has a horizontal paper tray with 250 sheet capacity, while other printers manage a mere 150-page capacity. The horizontal tray feature is a fantastic innovation as chances of developing feed problems are much less than in the case of vertical trays. The printer is compatible with both Apple Mac and Personal Computers. Standard memory of 2 MB’s is included with your printer however it can be expanded to a maximum of 43 MB’s. The printer boasts with ease of use, durability, functionality and quality prints, without a doubt value for your money.
Capacity
A 250 sheet main drawer comes with the printer as well as a manual feeder for single document feeds located on the front of the machine. The majority of sizes and papers are compatible with the printer including legal, letter and envelopes. With this printer, thick media printing is very easy as a result of the paper slots at the top and back of the printer where the print exit from. The standard duplexer makes it even more of a song as long as it is in small quantities.
Great quality
Photo and graphics printing is a no-no including embedded graphics prints. However text print quality is great with slight flaws on gray areas in the form of slight banding. Even high-resolution web page printing is crisp, perfectly outlined and fast. Three-point font printing is clear without blurs and smears The printer may be noisy at times and goes totally silent when you least expect it.
Speed
The printer is super fast producer of 15 pages per minute printing. Making the printer the same level as other great printers from other brands, costing significantly more.
Professional manual
The user manual oozes with professionalism. High and full-color illustrations paint the poster. It is in clear and plain language for all to understand even novice users. A software CD is included in the package containing high-quality clips on how to’s on printing pages, printer connection, driver and drum. Maintenance tips are also available on the CD in the form of video’s giving assistance with cleaning of OPC, scanner and corona wire. A Paper manual is also loaded on the CD if you prefer paper trails in PDF format.
Port and system options
The printer is fully operational on both USB and Parallel ports and function on Mac and Window systems. Network setup is also incredibly easy.
Tech info
This Brother model may be a little heavier at 20.3lbs and 14.2 x 14.6 x 9.3 dimensions, but it is worth every heavier pound. The monochromatic Brother HL 1440 Cartridge, prints in true color 1200 x 600 dpi, both Pc’s and Apple Macintosh compatible. Remember to order your port cables as they are not included with the printer.
Cost-efficient HL 1440 Toner Cartridge: You will receive a Brother HL 1440 printer toner starter cartridge standard with your printer. It boasts with a 3000 page capacity and other toner saving features. The drum and toner is separated saving on consumables but increasing maintenance.
