New Brother HL-2460N Mono Laser Printer

Product Specifications & Hardware Details

• Brand: Brother
• MPN: HL-2460N
• Model: HL-2460N
• Type: Monochrome Laser Network Workgroup Printer
• Standard Functions: Shared network high-speed black and white document printing, advanced font management, and high-volume network print queue processing.
• Optional Functions: Mechanical automatic duplexing (requires DX-2500 unit) and multi-tray paper expansion (up to 3 extra sources).
• What's Included in the Box: Brother HL-2460N base printer unit, factory pre-installed 10/100 Base-TX network interface board, standard universal 500-sheet paper cassette drawer, multi-purpose manual sheet guide, starter high-yield toner cartridge assembly, separate long-life laser imaging drum kit, and basic AC electrical power line.
• Required Items (Sold Separately): Standard RJ-45 Ethernet network cable, standard Type A-to-B USB interface connection line, or standard Centronics parallel interface cable.

Technical Specifications

Available Options & Consumables

Keep your professional high-volume network station operating reliably with high-capacity consumable parts and mechanical upgrades engineered for the Brother HL-2460N platform:

• Toner Supplies: Genuine Brother TN-540 standard or TN-570 black high-yield monochrome toner powder cartridges (TN-570 yields approximately 6,700 pages).
• Imaging Core Units: Official replacement Brother DR-510 long-life laser imaging drum assemblies (Rated for approximately 20,000 cycles).
• Hardware Customization: Optional lower paper tray cassettes (Part LT-5300) and mechanical automatic duplex modules (Part DX-2500).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What does the "N" stand for in the HL-2460N model number code?
  The "N" denotes that this model includes built-in network infrastructure. It features a pre-installed factory network card, allowing you to plug it straight into a local router, switch, or hub for shared team printing across an office workgroup.
• Can this printer execute automatic double-sided printing straight out of the box?
  No. The standard machine layout requires passing sheets through manual feeding cycles for two-sided files. To gain automatic hands-free double-sided duplexing, you must install the optional Brother DX-2500 hardware attachment unit.
• Do I need to throw away the whole cartridge unit when the printer runs low on black powder?
  No. This hardware utilizes a cost-effective two-piece consumable layout. The toner cartridge fits inside a separate long-life drum housing, allowing you to swap out the toner independently.