Brother FAX-2840

Key Benefits

Standalone laser fax — operates without a PC — receives, prints, and stores faxes independently even outside business hours
20ppm laser output — sharp, professional-quality laser prints that do not fade like thermal paper faxes
20-sheet ADF — feed multi-page documents unattended for transmission, avoiding page-by-page manual feeding
250-sheet paper tray — avoids constant paper top-ups in medium-volume fax environments
PC-Fax capability — send faxes directly from Word, PDF, or any Windows application via USB — no printing required
8 MB memory standard — stores incoming faxes in memory when paper runs out, preventing missed documents

Performance in Use

The Brother FAX-2840 fills a specific and practical role: reliable standalone laser fax for offices that still need fax as part of their compliance, legal, or medical workflow. Unlike thermal fax machines, laser-printed pages stay sharp and legible for years — important for contracts, prescriptions, and legal correspondence that need to be filed and retrieved later.

The 20-sheet ADF and 250-sheet paper tray mean the FAX-2840 can handle multi-page documents and overnight incoming faxes without attention. For offices using PC-Fax, documents can be sent directly from desktop applications via USB, keeping laser quality without printing a physical copy first.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Print Technology	Monochrome laser
Print Speed	Up to 20 ppm (A4)
Document Feeder	20-sheet automatic document feeder (ADF)
Paper Tray	250-sheet standard tray
Memory	8 MB built-in (expandable to 40 MB)
PC-Fax	Yes — send faxes directly from PC via USB
Interfaces	USB 2.0
Display	LCD (16-character backlit)
Fax Speed	33,600 bps (V.34)
Dimensions	Approx. 395 × 370 × 180 mm, 8.3 kg
Warranty	12-month Reboot IT warranty

Is It Right for You?

✓ Best For:
• Small offices that regularly send or receive faxes
• Legal, medical, and accounting firms with regulatory fax requirements
• Businesses needing standalone fax without a PC running
• Replacement for aging thermal fax machines (laser is sharper, no faded paper)
• Branch offices and remote locations with basic communications needs

✗ Not For:
• Environments that have fully moved to email and digital document workflows
• Colour fax or printing requirements
• Network/wireless shared fax requirements — FAX-2840 is USB only, not networked

Condition Grades

Grade	Cosmetic	Testing
A — Excellent	Minimal marks, near-new appearance	Full functional test passed
B — Good	Light wear, fully functional	Full functional test passed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the FAX-2840 networkable or wireless?

No — the FAX-2840 connects via USB only. For a networked laser fax machine, consider the Brother MFC or FAX series with LAN/wireless capability.

Does it receive faxes automatically?

Yes — in auto-answer mode, the FAX-2840 picks up incoming faxes automatically and prints them. It can also be set to ring first and then switch to fax.

What toner cartridge does it use?

The FAX-2840 uses the Brother TN-2250 or TN-2260 toner cartridge series, which are widely available.

Can it share a phone line with a telephone?

Yes — there is a phone jack pass-through so a handset can share the same line. The machine can detect fax tones and switch automatically.

What shipping costs apply?

Shipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout.

Warranty & Support

The Brother FAX-2840 includes a 12-month warranty from Reboot IT, covering all hardware defects from the date of purchase.

Shipping costs apply based on size and destination — rates are calculated at checkout. Reboot IT has been Australia's trusted refurbished IT specialist since 2001. Melbourne-based support at reboot-it.com.au.

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