All About Brother Laser Printers
Despite the rapid development of electronic communications, the need for printing texts and images on paper has not gone away. The problem is that not every device does this well. And that is why it is so important to know everything about Brother laser printers, about their real capabilities and nuances of use.
Main characteristics
To avoid passive repetition of the manufacturer's information, it is useful to characterize Brother laser printers according to consumer reviews... They appreciate duplex printing in a number of models. The brand is considered by many users to be "verified", supplying durable high-end technology. There are comparatively small and light modificationsthat can be placed almost anywhere. Brother's assortment also includesproducts with different performance, designed for use in a private house and in a respectable office.
In both cases, the manufacturer promises convenient and fast printing all the necessary texts, images. There are both black and white and color options. Designers always care about availability compact modifications in the general line. Individual versions may connect via wifi.
In general, Brother products meet the needs of consumers, but it is necessary to analyze the specifics of specific devices more carefully.
Model overview
Lovers of wireless technology may like a color laser printer HL-L8260CDW... The device is even designed for double-sided printing. Typical trays hold 300 A4 paper sheets. Resource - up to 3000 pages of black and white and up to 1800 pages of color printing. Apple Print, Google Cloud Print are supported.
LED color printer HL-L3230CDW also designed for wireless connection. Print speed can be up to 18 pages per minute. Yield in black and white mode is 1000 pages, and in color - 1000 pages per displayed color. The printer is compatible with Windows 7 or later. You can also use it via Linux CUPS.
But in the assortment of the company there was also a place for excellent black-and-white laser printers. HL-L2300DR designed for USB connection. The included toner cartridge is designed for 700 pages. Up to 26 pages can be printed per minute (duplex only 13). The first sheet comes out in 8.5 seconds. The internal memory reaches 8 MB.
HL-L2360DNR positioned as a printer for small and medium-sized organizations. Its main characteristics are as follows:
- print speed up to 30 pages in 60 seconds;
- one-line display based on LCD elements;
- AirPrint support;
- powder saving mode;
- the ability to print in A5 and A6 format.
Selection Tips
Paying attention to energy consumption does not make much sense - all the same, the difference between "economical" and "costly" models cannot be felt. But it is quite possible focus on the size of the printer itself... It should be placed freely in the designated place and not become an obstacle to any movement.
When evaluating the print resolution, it is worth remembering that you cannot directly compare optical and "stretched by algorithms" resolution.
The more RAM, the more powerful the processor, the better the device will be.
Here are some more recommendations:
- speed is really important only for those people who type a lot of texts every day;
- it is advisable to clarify compatibility with a specific version of the operating system in advance;
- the duplex option is useful in any case;
- it is advisable to read reviews on several independent resources.
Features of operation
It is worth reminding once again that refill Brother printers only with genuine or compatible toner. The manufacturer does not recommend connecting your printing equipment via cables. longer than 2 meters.
Devices not supported on Windows 95, Windows NT and other legacy operating systems... Normal air temperature is not lower than +10 and not higher than + 32.5 ° С.
Air humidity should be 20-80%. Condensation is not permitted. It is also strictly forbidden to use the printer in dusty areas. The instruction prohibits:
- put something on printers;
- expose them to sunlight;
- place them near air conditioners;
- put on an uneven base.
Using inkjet paper possible, but undesirable. This can cause paper jams and even damage to the print assembly. If you print on transparencies, each of them must be removed immediately upon exiting. Seal on envelopes custom sizes is possible if you set the closest size manually. It is undesirable to use at the same time paper of different types.
The video below shows how to properly refill the Brother printer cartridge.
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