The MFC-3240c offers the traditional operation of a sheetfed multi-function machine for the small office or home office user. This product incorporates a Super G3 33.6K bps modem to send color or black & white faxes quickly and easily as well as an automatic document feeder for faxing, scanning or copying multiple page documents. The MFC-3240c also includes high-resolution printing as well as borderless photo printing.
Main Features
- No PC Required for faxing or copying!
- Up to 20 sheet automatic document feeder
- Up to 20ppm print speed Black/15ppm Color
- Up to 6000 x 1200 dpi print resolution
- 33.6K bps fax modem
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Connectivity & Compatibility
- Optional Interface(s)
- NC-2200W (wireless print server)
- Standard Interface(s)
- USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface
- Supported Network Protocols (IPv4)
- No
Copy
- Black Copy Speed (max. cpm)
- 17cpm Black
- Color Copy Speed (max. cpm)
- 11cpm Color
- Copying Capability
- B/W & Color Copying
- Design Style
- Traditional Sheetfed
- N in 1 Function
- 2in1 / 4in1
- Poster Function
- No
- Reduction/Enlargement
- 25% - 400%
- Sorting Function
- No
- Stand-alone Copying
- No PC Required
Dimensions & Weights
- Carton Dimensions (W"xD"xH")
- 17.9" x 11.6" x 18.1"
- Carton Weight (lbs)
- 15.6 lbs.
- Unit Dimensions (W"xD"xH")
- 14.8" x 19.0" x 10.7"
- Unit Weight (lbs)
- 15.4 lbs.
Fax
- Best Transmission Speed (approx. sec./page)‡
- Approx. 3 seconds per page
- Broadcasting (# of locations)
- Yes (100 locations)‡
- Call Waiting/ Caller ID/ Distinctive Ring Ready‡
- No
- Caller ID Ready‡
- Yes
- Distinctive Ring Detection Ready‡
- Yes
- Document Memory Backup
- No
- External TAD Interface
- Yes
- Fax Modem Speed
- 33.6K bps Super G3 Fax Modem
- Fax Page Memory (max. pages)‡
- Up to 170 pages fax memory
- Faxing Capability
- B/W & Color Faxing
- Fax/Telephone Switch
- Yes
- Out-of-Paper Reception
- Yes
- PC Fax Capability (send/receive)†
- Yes (send only)
- Quick Scan/Memory Transmission (approx. sec/page)‡
- Approx. 3.75 sec/page
- Telephone Handset
- No
- Total Auto Dial Locations
- 50 locations
General
- LCD Size (characters/lines)
- 16 characters/1 line
- Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle‡
- 3,000 printed pages
- Optional Memory (MB)
- No
- Standard Memory
- 8 MB Memory
- Toner Save Mode
- No
Paper Handling
- Automatic Document Feeder Capacity (max. pages)‡
- 20-Page ADF
- Maximum Input of ADF (Width/Height)
- 8.5"/14"
- Maximum Paper Width/Length (Paper Tray)
- 8.5"/14.0"
- Minimum Input for ADF (Width/Height)
- 3.5"/5"
- Minimum Paper Width/Length (Paper Tray)
- 3.5"/4"
- Optional Paper Trays (capacity)
- No
- Output Paper Capacity (sheets)
- 50 sheets
- Paper Handling Size - Paper Tray
- No
- Recommended Paper Brands
- Brother Inkjet Plain Paper, Brother Matte Inkjet Paper, Brother Glossy Photo Paper and 3M 3410 Transparency Film
What’s Included
- "In-box" Consumables/Yield‡
- (1) LC41BK (500 pages)(1) LC41C (400 pages)(1)LC41M (400 pages)(1)LC41Y (400 pages)
- Warranty
- 1 Year Limited
There are no accessories for this model currently.
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity (max. pages)‡ | Maximum capacity based on using 20 lb (bond) paper. |
| Best Transmission Speed (sec)‡ | Based on Brother #1 chart with highest available coding method and standard resolution. |
| Black Print Speed (max. ppm) | Click here for print speed methodology. |
| Borderless Printing | Borderless printing is available for Letter, 4"x6", 5"x8", 5"x7", A4, A6, 3.9"x5.8" and 5.8"x7.8" paper sizes. |
| Broadcasting (# of locations) | B&W only. |
| Distinctive Ring Detection Ready‡ | Check with local phone company for service availability. |
| Fax Page Memory‡ | Based on Brother #1 Chart at standard resolution with MMR compression |
| "In-Box" Consumables (Yield)‡ | Approx. ink yield based on letter paper size at 5% page coverage. Yields may vary with conditions and use. |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle‡ | Maximum number of printed pages per month and can be used to compare designed durability between like Brother products. For maximum printer life, it is best to choose a printer with a duty cycle that far exceeds your print requirements. |
| Optional Paper Trays (capacity) | Maximum capacity based on using 20 lb. (bond) paper. Additional purchase required. |
| Quick Scan (Memory Transmission)‡ | Using Brother #1 Chart at standard resolution and highest compression mode. |
| Standard Interface(s)‡ | Cable(s) not included. |
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