

Fast, high-quality output.
The Brother MFC-7240 helps to improve your productivity with print and copy speeds of up to 21ppm and prints professional documents at up to 2400 x 600 dpi.
20-page capacity auto document feeder‡.
A quick and easy way to copy, fax or scan multi-page documents.
Convenient paper handling.
This monochrome laser all-in-one offers an adjustable, 250-sheet capacity paper tray for letter or legal size paper, and also a single-sheet manual feed slot for envelopes, labels or other types of media.
Versatile scanning.
Offers high-quality monochrome scanning and a variety of "scan to" functions including: E-mail, file, image, and OCR.
Straight-through paper path.
A manual feed slot and rear paper exit provide a straight-through paper path to ensure that all of your printed materials always look their best.
Fax flexibility.
Provides standalone faxing and also Brother PC Fax software for sending and receiving faxes from your PC‡.
Brother Customer Support.
For customer service, visit us at www.brother-usa.com/support.
Connectivity
Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Interface | Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| System Requirement | Download System Requirement |
Dimensions
Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit Weight | 19.8 |
| Unit Dimensions | 14.7" x 14.6" x 12.2" |
| Carton Dimensions | 19" x 18" x 17" |
General
Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Standard Memory | 16 |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle‡ | 10,000 printed pages |
| Recommended Monthly Print Volume‡ | 250 to 2,000 pages |
| Toner Save Mode | Yes |
| Standard Paper Capacity | 250 |
Paper Handling
Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Automatic Document Feeder Capacity‡ | 20 |
| Standard Paper Input Capacity (sheets)‡ | 250 |
| Output Paper Capacity (Sheets)‡ | 100 |
| Duplex Printing Capability | No |
| Minimum Input for ADF | 5.8"/5.8" |
| Maximum Input for ADF | 8.5"/14" |
| Sheet Weight (ADF) | 17-24 lbs. |
| Paper Handling Size Manual Feed | Letter,Legal,Executive,A4,A5,A6,B5,B6,Envelope,Custom Sizes (3.0-8.5" (w), 5.0-14” (l)) |
| Paper Handling Size Paper Tray | Letter,Legal,Executive,Folio (8" x 13"),A4,A5,A6,B5,B6 |
| Recommended Paper Brands | Xerox 4200DP 20 lb.,Hammermill Laser Paper 24 lb.,Avery Laser Label #5160 |
Power
Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Power Consumption Power Off Deep Sleep Ready Copying | 1.5W Deep Sleep / 55W Ready / 420W Copying |
| Machine Noise Ready Copying | 30 dB / 53 dB |
| Operating Environment Humidity | 20-80% (w/out condensation) |
| Operating Environment Temperature | 50-91°F |
Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Emulation(s)‡ | GDI |
| First Page Out Time‡ (max. sec.) | 10 |
| Consumable Type | Toner Cartridge and Drum |
Scan
Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Scan Drivers Included‡ | TWAIN,WIA,ICA,ISIS,SANE |
| Scan File Formats | JPEG (JPG),PDF Single-page/Multi-page (PDF/A, High Compression PDF,TIFF Single-page/Multi-page (TIF),Windows Bitmap (BMP),Portable Network Graphics (PNG),Text (TXT),RTF Word 2000/WordPad (RTF),HTML 3.2/4.0 (HTM),Microsoft Excel 2003 XP (XLS) |
| Scanning Capability | Black and White |
Copy
Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Sorting Function | Yes |
| Standalone Copying | Yes |
| Design Style | Sheetfed |
| ID Copy | No |
| N-in-1 Functions | 2in1 / 4in1 |
| Poster Function | No |
| Reduction Enlargement | 25%-400% |
| Copy Capability | Black and White |
Fax
Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Fax Modem Speed | 14.4k bps |
| Fax Page Memory (max. pages)‡ | 400 |
| Total Auto Dial Locations | 222 |
| Broadcasting | 272 |
| PC Fax Capability (send/receive)‡ | Yes |
| Call Waiting/Caller ID/Distinctive Ring Ready‡ | Yes/Yes/Yes |
| Document Memory Backup | No |
| External TAD Interface | Yes |












