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Refurb: Brother DCP-L2640DW Wireless Compact B&W Multi-Function Laser Printer

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Amazon has Refurbished-Excellent: Brother DCP-L2640DW Wireless Compact Monochrome Multi-Function Laser Printer for $149.99. Shipping is free.

Brother has Refurbished: Brother DCP-L2640DW Wireless Compact Monochrome Multi-Function Laser Printer for $149.99. Shipping is free.

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Features:
  • Combines laser printer, scanner, copier in one compact footprint and delivers high-quality black & white prints
  • Print speeds up to 36 ppm and scan speeds up to 23.6/7.9 ipm (black/color).
  • 50-page auto document feeder
  • Secure multi-device connectivity via built-in dual-band wireless (2.4GHz / 5GHz) and Ethernet. Or connect locally to a single computer via USB interface
  • Print, scan, and manage your wireless printer anytime, from almost anywhere from your mobile device.

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  • Amazon condition notes:
    • This Excellent condition Amazon Renewed pre-owned product has been inspected, tested, and refurbished as necessary to be fully functional and meets following quality standards:
      • Screen: When present, no scratches.
      • Body: No signs of cosmetic damage (scratches, dents, and other) are visible when the product is held 12 inches away.
      • Battery: When included, batteries have a capacity that exceeds 80% of the original battery life.
      • Accessories: Generic or original equipment manufacturer accessories and packaging provided.
      • Guarantee: 90-day Amazon Renewed Guarantee (or within 365 days of receipt of a Renewed Automotive product).
  • This price matches the previous Frontpage Deal from August, which received +67 community votes.
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  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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Amazon has Refurbished-Excellent: Brother DCP-L2640DW Wireless Compact Monochrome Multi-Function Laser Printer for $149.99. Shipping is free.

Brother has Refurbished: Brother DCP-L2640DW Wireless Compact Monochrome Multi-Function Laser Printer for $149.99. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for posting this deal.

Features:
  • Combines laser printer, scanner, copier in one compact footprint and delivers high-quality black & white prints
  • Print speeds up to 36 ppm and scan speeds up to 23.6/7.9 ipm (black/color).
  • 50-page auto document feeder
  • Secure multi-device connectivity via built-in dual-band wireless (2.4GHz / 5GHz) and Ethernet. Or connect locally to a single computer via USB interface
  • Print, scan, and manage your wireless printer anytime, from almost anywhere from your mobile device.

Editor's Notes

Written by qwikwit | Staff
  • Amazon condition notes:
    • This Excellent condition Amazon Renewed pre-owned product has been inspected, tested, and refurbished as necessary to be fully functional and meets following quality standards:
      • Screen: When present, no scratches.
      • Body: No signs of cosmetic damage (scratches, dents, and other) are visible when the product is held 12 inches away.
      • Battery: When included, batteries have a capacity that exceeds 80% of the original battery life.
      • Accessories: Generic or original equipment manufacturer accessories and packaging provided.
      • Guarantee: 90-day Amazon Renewed Guarantee (or within 365 days of receipt of a Renewed Automotive product).
  • This price matches the previous Frontpage Deal from August, which received +67 community votes.
  • Don't have Amazon Prime? Students can get a free 6-Month Amazon Prime trial with free 2-day shipping, unlimited video streaming & more.
  • If you're not a student, there's also a free 1-Month Amazon Prime trial available.
  • Please see the original post for additional details & give the WIKI and additional forum comments a read for helpful discussion.

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In case anyone is interested to know, this model doesn't have the duplex scanning feature.
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Community Reviews

This Brother compact black and white laser all in one stands out for reliable home office printing and scanning, especially for envelopes, invoices, and everyday documents. Long term use points to solid Wi Fi, standard Windows printing, and low running costs when using third party toner. The main tradeoffs are that duplex scanning is missing, scan to USB flash drive is not supported, and ARM based systems may not get full Brother software support. Drum and OEM consumable costs can be high, so the value depends on how you plan to replace supplies.

  • The printer can work extremely well for home office tasks like printing envelopes, scanning documents, and printing invoices.

    shel2theburne

  • Wi‑Fi performance on a similar Brother laser printer can be very reliable for everyday use.

    SimMike777

  • Third‑party toner can work without issues on the DCP‑L2640DW when print volume is low.

    nathan646

  • Windows printing can work with standard drivers even when scanning support is limited on ARM.

    dokita

  • Direct scan to USB flash drive support is not available on this Brother model, which can be a dealbreaker for AIO users.

    curious_manhkteaman

  • This model lacks duplex scanning, which limits two‑sided document workflows.

    hkteaman

  • Refurbished Brother units may have software limitations, including incomplete support for ARM processors.

    curious_man

  • OEM drum and toner costs can be high enough that replacing the entire printer may be cheaper than replacing consumables.

    Hizzy812

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Sep 27, 2026 8:34 PM
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hkteamanSep 27, 2026 8:34 PM
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Quote from curious_man View quoted comment :
As noted in previous posts, best to buy refurbished direct from Brother to ensure the drum is new. Seems like good advice.

I recently bought a refurbished MFC-L2807DW from Brother (not currently on sale) and have two comments and cautions:

1) Brother printer software does not support ARM processors. You may be able to print but not have all the tools and utilities.
2) Brother printers do not support 'scan to usb flash drives' except on higher end models.

No support for direct scan to usb was a total surprise to me. It's a basic feature on ever AIO printer I have owned, including the most basic models from HP and Epson. If this feature is important to you, expect to pay a lot more on a higher end Brother printer.

This is a surprise and thanks for pointing this out. I haven't been in the market buying too many printers in the last 10-15 years but everyone with a scanner can scan to usb flash drive.
Sep 27, 2026 8:37 PM
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shel2theburneSep 27, 2026 8:37 PM
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I've had this printer for several years. Works extremely well for home office use. I use it mainly for printing envelopes, scanning docs, and printing invoices. Never had an issue with it that wasn't easily solvable.
Sep 27, 2026 8:44 PM
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SimMike777Sep 27, 2026 8:44 PM
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Wifi is rock solid on my similar Brother laser.
Sep 27, 2026 9:10 PM
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dokitaSep 27, 2026 9:10 PM
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Quote from curious_man View quoted comment :
As noted in previous posts, best to buy refurbished direct from Brother to ensure the drum is new. Seems like good advice.

I recently bought a refurbished MFC-L2807DW from Brother (not currently on sale) and have two comments and cautions:

1) Brother printer software does not support ARM processors. You may be able to print but not have all the tools and utilities.
2) Brother printers do not support 'scan to usb flash drives' except on higher end models.

No support for direct scan to usb was a total surprise to me. It's a basic feature on ever AIO printer I have owned, including the most basic models from HP and Epson. If this feature is important to you, expect to pay a lot more on a higher end Brother printer.
Yep, the lack of support for ARM sucks when it comes to scanning. For printing standard windows drivers work just fine, I have had my version the L2740 for over 10 years and printed in excess of 10k pages. Seriously low cost of ownership with cheap third party toners and drum. I have replaced the drum, just once, I believe I paid about $100
Sep 27, 2026 10:25 PM
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IgnatzSep 27, 2026 10:25 PM
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Quote from Hizzy812 View quoted comment :
Fyi... I have been through 3 of these printers at my work. Its cheaper to buy the entire printer than replace drum/toner...
Drum costs $170
Toner costs $82
Why would anyone buy OEM toner or drums for a Brother B&W printer? I support about 20 different Brother B&W multi-functions in different offices and we never buy Brother OEM toner or drums, even for the newest models. Aftermarket all the way. Imagine getting rid of a Brother B&W MFC/DCP, which are worth their weight in gold, because the OEM toner or drum is too expensive...
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Sep 27, 2026 11:40 PM
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zodiac711Sep 27, 2026 11:40 PM
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Quote from Ignatz View quoted comment :
Why would anyone buy OEM toner or drums for a Brother B&W printer? I support about 20 different Brother B&W multi-functions in different offices and we never buy Brother OEM toner or drums, even for the newest models. Aftermarket all the way. Imagine getting rid of a Brother B&W MFC/DCP, which are worth their weight in gold, because the OEM toner or drum is too expensive...
I've got an older Brother non-ADF B&W and previously purchased aftermarket toner but have since gone to just OEM. Why? The aftermarket performance isn't as good -- very light/spotty, and for the once every 1-2 years I actually need to replace the toner, it's no big deal. Fully understand why someone would go aftermarket, but again depending on how quickly you go through it, and what your experiences have been...
Sep 28, 2026 12:02 AM
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nathan646Sep 28, 2026 12:02 AM
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Quote from wildta View quoted comment :
Any owners of this,can you confirm there are decent third-party toners that work well with it?
I've had this model for years. I've purchased and used 3rd party toner with no issue. Of course we don't print a lot, so I've only replaced the toner once.

Only thing I don't like is the ADF doesn't always seem aligned.
Last edited by nathan646 September 27, 2026 at 05:05 PM.

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Sep 28, 2026 1:19 AM
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vovn123Sep 28, 2026 1:19 AM
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There is a much better deal on the Brother' page. U can buy the refurb directly from them for a much cheaper price and it has a duplex option. Here is an example-https://www.brother-usa.com/p/inkjet-printers/RMFCJ1360DW?pid=RMFCJ1360DW. It is currently $79.99 BAsically they send you a new machine. And yes, Brother is actually probably the one of the printer manufacturers which will not give any trouble with the generic cartridge. Others, one never knows, they always come up with some kind of tricks to get you to buy the OEM cartridge, especially ink ones. This is the major profit maker for them
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Sep 28, 2026 1:29 AM
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RichardR8401Sep 28, 2026 1:29 AM
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Quote from Hizzy812 View quoted comment :
Fyi... I have been through 3 of these printers at my work. Its cheaper to buy the entire printer than replace drum/toner...
Drum costs $170
Toner costs $82
So many people do not understand how printers and the supplies work. The printer is the vending machine, the ink/toner is the product.

Read the yield per cartridge. All devices ship with an introductory toner/ink cartridge. They sell standard and high yield replacements. Even the standard has more pages of yield than the intro cartridge. Ink is almost always the most expensive per page compared to toner. Sure the ink cartridges are cheaper than the toner cartridges, but the yield on a toner is so much higher. Also the ink printers have to keep the nozzles clear, so they need to spritz a little of the ink out regularly. The toner printers do not since it is a dry powder that is melted onto the paper.
Sep 28, 2026 1:40 AM
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Guggs87Sep 28, 2026 1:40 AM
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Quote from vovn123 View quoted comment :
There is a much better deal on the Brother' page. U can buy the refurb directly from them for a much cheaper price and it has a duplex option. Here is an example-https://www.brother-usa.com/p/inkjet-printers/RMFCJ1360DW?pid=RMFCJ1360DW. It is currently $79.99 BAsically they send you a new machine. And yes, Brother is actually probably the one of the printer manufacturers which will not give any trouble with the generic cartridge. Others, one never knows, they always come up with some kind of tricks to get you to buy the OEM cartridge, especially ink ones. This is the major profit maker for them
What you linked is an inkjet printer.
Sep 28, 2026 2:06 AM
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DaveT65Sep 28, 2026 2:06 AM
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Quote from Ignatz View quoted comment :
Why would anyone buy OEM toner or drums for a Brother B&W printer? I support about 20 different Brother B&W multi-functions in different offices and we never buy Brother OEM toner or drums, even for the newest models. Aftermarket all the way. Imagine getting rid of a Brother B&W MFC/DCP, which are worth their weight in gold, because the OEM toner or drum is too expensive...
I, too, have always used generic for my simple print-only Brother laser that lasted 15 years! I bought a refurb Brother MFC-L2807DW via Slickdeals/Brother a few months ago and am very satisfied. Can you, as apparently a frequent user, recommend a brand of aftermarket TN-830XL that produce decent prints AND are compatible with the Brother Chip? thanks.
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IgnatzSep 28, 2026 4:25 AM
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Quote from vovn123 View quoted comment :
There is a much better deal on the Brother' page. U can buy the refurb directly from them for a much cheaper price and it has a duplex option. Here is an example-https://www.brother-usa.com/p/inkjet-printers/RMFCJ1360DW?pid=RMFCJ1360DW. It is currently $79.99 BAsically they send you a new machine. And yes, Brother is actually probably the one of the printer manufacturers which will not give any trouble with the generic cartridge. Others, one never knows, they always come up with some kind of tricks to get you to buy the OEM cartridge, especially ink ones. This is the major profit maker for them
Inkjet? Ewwww...
Sep 28, 2026 12:40 PM
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mysteryhijackerSep 28, 2026 12:40 PM
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Quote from Scizmz View quoted comment :
I'd avoid a brother printer. Nothing but bad experiences with that brand.
I have a 15 year old Brother printer, I have maybe replaced the toner two or three times. It has been asking me to replace the drum and toner for years, but it still keeps running fine despite me not changing it.

Within this printer's lifespan, I've had dozens of inkjets.
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AnciusDSep 28, 2026 2:00 PM
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Quote from RichardR8401 View quoted comment :
So many people do not understand how printers and the supplies work. The printer is the vending machine, the ink/toner is the product.

Read the yield per cartridge. All devices ship with an introductory toner/ink cartridge. They sell standard and high yield replacements. Even the standard has more pages of yield than the intro cartridge. Ink is almost always the most expensive per page compared to toner. Sure the ink cartridges are cheaper than the toner cartridges, but the yield on a toner is so much higher. Also the ink printers have to keep the nozzles clear, so they need to spritz a little of the ink out regularly. The toner printers do not since it is a dry powder that is melted onto the paper.
I think even the starter toner is 600 pages, for reference.

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Sep 28, 2026 7:42 PM
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PurpleFang569Sep 28, 2026 7:42 PM
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Its the same price for more than a year for older model printer

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