Brother DCP-L1640W Mono Laser Printer







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Product Description
The Brother DCPL1640WZU1 is a compact 3-in-1 mono laser multifunction printer engineered for home and small office users who demand reliable performance in a space-efficient design. Combining print, copy and colour scan capabilities, this device delivers crisp, professional black-and-white documents at speeds up to 20 ppm with a maximum print resolution of 2400 x 600 DPI.
Designed for seamless integration into any workspace, the DCPL1640WZU1 offers flexible connectivity options including Fast Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz / 5 GHz) and USB 2.0. Print directly from or scan to your PC and mobile devices using Apple AirPrint, Brother Mobile Connect or Mopria Print Service. The intuitive 2-line LCD control panel ensures straightforward navigation through all functions and settings.
Built with affordability and sustainability at its core, this printer ships with a 350-page yield starter toner and includes a trial of Brother's EcoPro subscription service—providing automatic toner delivery, free recycling and extended warranty coverage. With a recommended monthly duty cycle of up to 2,000 pages, the DCPL1640WZU1 is a dependable long-term solution for everyday document needs.
Good to Know
3-in-1 functionality – Print, copy and colour scan in one compact device
Fast mono printing – Up to 20 ppm, first page out in as little as 10 seconds
High-quality output – 2400 x 600 DPI print resolution for sharp text and graphics
Colour scanning – 600 x 1200 DPI optical resolution, up to 19200 x 19200 DPI interpolated
Flexible connectivity – USB 2.0, Ethernet, dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4)
Mobile printing – Apple AirPrint, Brother Mobile Connect, Mopria Print Service certified
Easy operation – 2-line LCD display with intuitive physical controls
Paper handling – 150-sheet input tray, 50-sheet output tray
Media support – A4, A5, B5, Letter, Legal, Folio, Executive, 16K; plain and recycled paper (65–105 g/m²)
EcoPro ready – Trial subscription included for automatic toner delivery, free recycling and ongoing warranty
In the box – DCPL1640WZU1 printer, 350-page starter toner (TN1150), AC power cable, warranty card, quick installation guide
Compact footprint – 385 × 340 × 255 mm, 7.4 kg net weight
Energy efficient – Sleep mode: 1 W, Off mode: 0.28 W, Energy Star TEC: 0.29 kWh/week
Why We Love It
The Brother DCPL1640WZU1 distinguishes itself through purposeful simplicity and genuine long-term value. In a market saturated with feature-heavy multifunction devices, this printer focuses on what home and small office users actually need: reliable performance, straightforward operation and exceptionally low running costs.We are particularly impressed by the inclusion of dual-band Wi-Fi (5 GHz) —a premium feature at this price point that ensures stable wireless printing even in congested network environments. The physical 2-line LCD interface provides clear, immediate feedback without the frustration of touchscreen lag or buried menus, making everyday tasks faster and more intuitive.The EcoPro subscription trial fundamentally improves the ownership experience. Rather than monitoring toner levels and rushing emergency cartridge orders, supplies arrive automatically before depletion. Combined with free recycling and continued warranty protection, this transforms the printer from a consumables-intensive purchase into a true service-based solution.For users who value durability and low total cost of ownership over flashy extras, the DCPL1640WZU1 delivers exceptional peace of mind. Brother's reputation for robust, serviceable hardware—supported by readily available replacement parts and cartridges—ensures this printer remains productive for years, not months. It prints, copies and scans reliably, supports modern mobile workflows, and occupies minimal desk space. In short, it simply works.
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Important Information
Brand: Brother
Series: DCP Series
Model: DCP-L1640W
Product Code: DCPL1640WZU1
GTIN (EAN/UPC): 4977766844772
Product Type: Multifunction Printer
Functions: Print, Copy, Colour Scan
Print Technology: Laser
Printing: Mono printing
Print Resolution: Up to 2400 x 600 DPI
Print Speed: Up to 20 ppm (A4, normal quality)
Time to First Page: Approx. 10 seconds (black)
Duplex Printing: Manual
Copying: Mono copying
Copy Resolution: Up to 600 x 600 DPI
Copy Speed: Up to 20 ppm
Time to First Copy: Approx. 16 seconds (black)
Maximum Copies: 99 copies
Reduce / Enlarge: 25 – 400%
N-in-1 Copy: 2-in-1, 4-in-1
Scanning: Colour scanning
Scanner Type: Flatbed scanner
Scan Technology: CIS
Optical Scan Resolution: Up to 600 x 1200 DPI
Maximum Scan Resolution: Up to 19200 x 19200 DPI (interpolated)
Scan To: E-mail, File, Image
Scan Drivers: TWAIN, SANE
Internal Memory: 128 MB
Display: 2-line LCD
Interface: USB 2.0, Ethernet, Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Standards: 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4
Ethernet: 10/100Base-TX
Mobile Printing: Apple AirPrint, Brother Mobile Connect, Mopria Print Service
Security Algorithms: 64/128-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE, SSL/TLS, SMTP-AUTH
Paper Input Capacity: 150 sheets
Paper Output Capacity: 50 sheets
Auto Document Feeder (ADF): No
Maximum Paper Size: A4
Media Sizes Supported: A4, A5, B5, Letter, Legal, Folio, Executive, 16K
Media Types: Plain paper, Recycled paper
Media Weight: 65 – 105 g/m²
Replacement Cartridges: TN1150
Included Cartridge Yield: Approx. 350 pages (black)
Printing Colours: Black
Recommended Duty Cycle: 0 – 2,000 pages per month
Power Consumption (Printing): Approx. 380 W
Power Consumption (Sleep): Approx. 1 W
Power Consumption (Off): Approx. 0.28 W
Energy Star TEC: 0.29 kWh/week
AC Input Voltage: 220 – 240 V
AC Input Frequency: 50/60 Hz
Sound Pressure Level (Printing): 52 dB
Sound Pressure Level (Standby): 18 dB
Product Colour: Black
Market Positioning: Home & office
Dimensions (W × D × H): 385 × 340 × 255 mm
Weight: 7.4 kg
Package Dimensions (W × D × H): 481 × 436 × 421 mm
Package Weight: 9.1 kg
Included in Box: DCP-L1640W printer, 350-page starter toner (TN1150), AC power cable, warranty card, quick installation guide
EcoPro Trial: Included (automatic toner delivery, free recycling, extended warranty)
Windows OS Support: Windows 11, Windows 10
Mac OS Support: macOS
Linux OS Support: Red Hat, SUSE, Fedora, Ubuntu, Debian
Mobile OS Support: Android, iOS, iPadOS
Other OS Support: ChromeOS
Operating Temperature: 10°C to 32.5°C
Operating Humidity: 20 – 80% RH
Storage Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
Storage Humidity: 20 – 80% RH
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