Color laser printers get a bad rap as far as printing anything beyond simple graphics.
With decent photo paper, I've gotta say, I'm really impressed with how well this prints photos, as well.
Sure, it's not quite professional quality, like you can get with a good inkjet on photo paper. But it's WAY better than I expected, and really plenty good for the rare situations when we want a photo printed.
And other color graphics/images look as fantastic as hoped/expected. Even on normal laser printer paper, you can print off nice color graphics for kid crafts or embellishing hobby projects, and they come out really nice.
While it's true that most people don't NEED a color printer, it's been a more useful and fun luxury than we anticipated.
And while the cost-per-page is going to technically be higher than say an ink tank inkjet printer, this is an overblown concern for many/most people. The (relatively small) difference in the cost of the printer itself might justifiably matter to some. But the cost of toner vs ink is only going to be significant if you are regularly printing a LOT.
What matters more to me -- and I suspect many people -- is that (like any laser printer) this sucker NEVER DRIES OUT. You can go a month between printings if you want, and it doesn't matter! You don't get sideswiped by clogged nozzles when you just want to hop on really quick and print something. You don't have to go through cleaning cycles and spew out tons of ink and use up paper. You simply print stuff when you want to, and it just works.
It starts printing pretty quickly, too, within 15 seconds or so for the first page. I don't know why I saw at least one other review claiming it took much longer than that.
I'm glad it has an ethernet connection in addition to the WiFi option. And the little color touch screen, while not necessary really, is kinda handy sometimes.
So far the toner economy has been phenomenal. Even the skimpy starter cartridges lasted way longer than I expected. Again, it all comes down to your print load. If you're pumping out hundreds of pages a day, yeah, you probably want to look elsewhere. For a typical home load, I maintain that this thing is amazing.
Brother HL-L3280CDW Wireless Compact Digital Color Printer with Laser Quality Output, Duplex, Mobile Printing & Ethernet | In
4.2 | 3,440 ratings
Price: 269.99
Last update: 09-06-2024
About this item
Best for Small Offices and Home Offices, the Brother HL-L3280CDW wireless compact digital color printer consistently produces impressive, laser-quality output on every page.
UPGRADE YOUR PROFESSIONAL DOCUMENTS. With the consistent dependability of laser-quality digital color printing.
MAXIMIZE EFFICIENCY WITH LASER FOCUSED FUNCTIONALITY. A compact, capable timesaver achieving print speeds up to 27 ppm.(1) With Automatic Duplex printing - the most efficient way to print double-sided pages.
RELIABLE RESULTS WITH BROTHER GENUINE TONER. When it’s time to replace your printer toner, be sure to choose Brother Genuine TN229 Standard Yield or TN229XL High Yield. And with Refresh EZ Print Subscription Service, you’ll never worry about running out of toner and you’ll enjoy savings of up to 50%(4) on Brother Genuine Toner. Get started with Refresh today with a Free Trial.(5) https://www.officedepot.com/l/brand/brotherrefresh
PRINT FROM CLOUD-BASED APPS. An integrated 2.7" touchscreen allows users to print from Cloud-based apps including Google Drive, Dropbox, EverNote, and others(6) commonly used by both businesses and entrepreneurs.
UPGRADE YOUR PROFESSIONAL DOCUMENTS. With the consistent dependability of laser-quality digital color printing.
MAXIMIZE EFFICIENCY WITH LASER FOCUSED FUNCTIONALITY. A compact, capable timesaver achieving print speeds up to 27 ppm.(1) With Automatic Duplex printing - the most efficient way to print double-sided pages.
RELIABLE RESULTS WITH BROTHER GENUINE TONER. When it’s time to replace your printer toner, be sure to choose Brother Genuine TN229 Standard Yield or TN229XL High Yield. And with Refresh EZ Print Subscription Service, you’ll never worry about running out of toner and you’ll enjoy savings of up to 50%(4) on Brother Genuine Toner. Get started with Refresh today with a Free Trial.(5) https://www.officedepot.com/l/brand/brotherrefresh
PRINT FROM CLOUD-BASED APPS. An integrated 2.7" touchscreen allows users to print from Cloud-based apps including Google Drive, Dropbox, EverNote, and others(6) commonly used by both businesses and entrepreneurs.
Product information
| Product Dimensions | 15.7"D x 10.8"W x 15.7"H |
|---|---|
| Controller Type | Android |
| Printer Media Size Maximum | 8.5 x 14 inch |
| Included Components | Toner Cartridges |
| Print media | Envelopes, Paper (plain), Card stock, Labels, Glossy photo paper |
| Max Input Sheet Capacity | 250 |
| Display Type | LED |
| Compatible Devices | Smartphones, PC, Tablets, Laptops |
| Maximum Color Print Resolution | 2400 x 600 dpi Dots Per Inch |
| Sheet Size | 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 14, 4 x 6 Inches |
| Maximum Black and White Print Resolution | 2400 x 600 dpi Dots Per Inch |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Dual-sided printing | Yes |
| Initial page print time | Less than 13.5 seconds |
| Max copy resolution black-white | 2400 x 600 dpi |
| Duplex | Automatic |
| Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 |
| Resolution | 2400 x 600 |
| Additional Printer functions | Print Only |
| Control Method | App, Touch, Voice |
| Compatible Cartridge | TN229BK; TN229M; TN229C; TN229Y; TN229XLBK; TN229XLM; TN229XLC; TN229XLY; TN229XXLBK; TN229XXLM; TN229XXLC; TN229XXLY; DR229CL |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Number of Trays | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Model Series | New HLL3280CDW |
| UPC | 012502670254 |
| Item Weight | 33.9 pounds |
| ASIN | B0CFD1G1VT |
| Item model number | HLL3280CDW |
| Customer Reviews |
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars
3,440 ratings
4.2 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,419 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #8 in Laser Computer Printers |
| Date First Available | August 10, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Brother |
| Country of Origin | Vietnam |
Top reviews from the United States
Slippery Jim
We love this thing
Reviewed in the United States on August 14, 2023T. Lawrence
Super Easy Setup/Superb Print Quality
Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024J. Roman
Reliable and just works
Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2024