So, for awhile now, I've been considering getting a laser printer since inkjet printers have not been kind to me, at least ink wise. I don't print stuff off very often, like once a month at most, so with an inkjet the ink would dry up or whatever by the time I used it again so even after like getting it to work or whatever, I would have to buy a new cartridge. Which, considering how expensive ink is these days, I could easily buy a cheap inkjet printer for $30 which is less than the cost of the ink for some brands and just buy a new printer every time the ink ran out.
So, to avoid that, I decided to go with a laser printer. I rarely ever need to print in color. If I do need to print in color, I'll spend the few cents and go to Office Depot or a friend's house, but most of my printing needs are satisfied with black and white prints. (I play D&D so I mostly just need to print off character sheets and basic maps so black and white is all I need) and I knew I wanted to get a Brother it was just a matter of which one.
I looked at a few different models and finally decided on this one since it had all the stuff I needed to do. Automatic 2 sided printing, scanning, copying, print from wifi or mobile device. I don't need fax but I definitely needed to at least scan stuff so this is definitely a good middle ground. It's a bit big so you'll have to make sure you have room for it. It's about a foot tall and about as deep as my dresser (which is where I keep it at the moment. I'll probably move it to the closet sooner or later)
It prints FAST! I printed out almost 200 pages (double sided) in like half an hour give or take. It's definitely fast, and the quality is amazing! The text is crisp and pristine. Pictures aren't the same quality like on an inkjet printer. They look fine, but that's not what this is meant for. This is meant for office work like documents with maybe a few graphs here and there.
It's quiet-ish. It's definitely quieter than some other printer's I've used, but it's not like whisper quiet. Unless everyone in the house is a light sleeper, I don't see why it would wake anyone up.
Set up was fairly simple. It took awhile for me since my internet speeds are VERY slow (which doesn't impact the printing) so it took forever to download the software onto my laptop in order to print stuff, but if you have decently fast internet speeds the download shouldn't take too long. After it got downloaded it was only a few clicks away from being set up.
But honestly, my friend bought the same one a few years earlier (I didn't know this when I bought it just a fun coincidence) she's still using the toner that came with the printer and she hasn't had to buy more toner once. So yeah, I don't have to worry about buying toner for AWHILE! But seriously, this was the best $100 I've spent. Definitely worth it.
Brother HL-L2480DW Wireless Compact Monochrome Multi-Function Laser Printer with Copy and Scan, Duplex, Mobile, Black & White
4.5 | 5,754 ratings
Price: 219.99
Last update: 05-22-2024
About this item
BEST FOR SMALL OFFICES & WORK FROM HOME – Engineered for efficiency, the Brother HL-L2480DW Monochrome (Black & White) 3-in-1 Laser Printer is equipped with a convenient flatbed scan glass, combining laser printer, scanner, copier in one compact footprint
COMPACT, CONNECTED, DYNAMIC – Connect with built-in dual-band wireless (2.4GHz/5GHz), Ethernet, or to a single computer via USB interface. Produces B/W prints at speeds up to 36ppm(2), plus automatic duplex printing saves time and reduces paper waste
2.7" TOUCHSCREEN – The intuitive 2.7” touchscreen enables effortless navigation with the added ability to print-from and scan-to popular Cloud-based apps such as Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote, OneNote, and more(3)
BROTHER MOBILE CONNECT APP – Print, scan, and manage your wireless printer anytime, from almost anywhere from your mobile device. Order Brother Genuine Supplies, track toner usage, and complete more work on-the-go(4)
VERSATILE PAPER HANDLING – Tackle high-volume black & white printing with the 250-sheet capacity paper tray.(5) The manual feed slot enables printing on envelopes and specialty paper
CHOOSE BROTHER GENUINE TONER – When it’s time to replace your toner, be sure to choose Brother Genuine TN830 or TN830XL replacement toner. And with Refresh EZ Print Subscription Service, you’ll never worry about running out of toner again and you’ll enjoy savings of up to 50%(6) on Brother Genuine Toner. Get started with Refresh today with a Free Trial(1)
COMPACT, CONNECTED, DYNAMIC – Connect with built-in dual-band wireless (2.4GHz/5GHz), Ethernet, or to a single computer via USB interface. Produces B/W prints at speeds up to 36ppm(2), plus automatic duplex printing saves time and reduces paper waste
2.7" TOUCHSCREEN – The intuitive 2.7” touchscreen enables effortless navigation with the added ability to print-from and scan-to popular Cloud-based apps such as Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote, OneNote, and more(3)
BROTHER MOBILE CONNECT APP – Print, scan, and manage your wireless printer anytime, from almost anywhere from your mobile device. Order Brother Genuine Supplies, track toner usage, and complete more work on-the-go(4)
VERSATILE PAPER HANDLING – Tackle high-volume black & white printing with the 250-sheet capacity paper tray.(5) The manual feed slot enables printing on envelopes and specialty paper
CHOOSE BROTHER GENUINE TONER – When it’s time to replace your toner, be sure to choose Brother Genuine TN830 or TN830XL replacement toner. And with Refresh EZ Print Subscription Service, you’ll never worry about running out of toner again and you’ll enjoy savings of up to 50%(6) on Brother Genuine Toner. Get started with Refresh today with a Free Trial(1)
Product information
| Controller Type | Android |
|---|---|
| Printer Media Size Maximum | 8.5 x 14 inch |
| Included Components | AC Power Cord, Toner Cartridges, Drum Unit |
| Print media | Envelopes, Paper (plain) |
| Scanner Type | Flatbed |
| Max Input Sheet Capacity | 250 |
| Max Copy Speed (Black & White) | 36 ppm |
| Display Type | LED |
| Compatible Devices | iPhone, Smartphones, PC, Tablets, Laptops |
| Sheet Size | Up to 8.5 x 14 Inches |
| Maximum Black and White Print Resolution | 1200 x 1200 Dots Per Inch |
| Warranty Type | Limited |
| Dual-sided printing | Yes |
| Initial page print time | 8.5 seconds |
| Max copy resolution black-white | 600 x 600 dpi |
| Duplex | Automatic |
| Hardware Interface | USB, Ethernet |
| Additional Printer functions | Copy, Scan |
| Control Method | App, Touch |
| Is Electric | Yes |
| Number of Trays | 1 |
| Total Ethernet Ports | 1 |
| Specific Uses For Product | Office, Home |
| Product Dimensions | 15.7 x 16.1 x 10.7 inches |
| Item Weight | 22.2 pounds |
| ASIN | B0CPL8JTLW |
| Item model number | HLL2480DW |
| Customer Reviews |
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars
5,754 ratings
4.5 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #5,904 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #18 in Laser Computer Printers |
| Date First Available | January 12, 2024 |
| Manufacturer | Brother |
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