Brother HL-L8260CDW Review: An Effective and Low Cost Entry Level Colour Laser Printer

The Brother HL L8260cdw colour laser printer fulfils the demands for text and graphic printing for offices and homes. Unlike many entry-level printers in the market, this device is equipped with features offered by high-end models at an economical price.

It is efficient, reliable and produces business quality print output. With fast printing speed, it can help you increase productivity. To top it, the printer also has a few security features to limit device and document access. If there is a need to print large quantities of documents, the large tray capable of holding up to 1050 sheets is an advantage.

Features

High Quality Printing: Set up the Brother HL L8260cdw in your organisation and achieve remarkable efficiency, at the rate of nearly 33 pages per minute. The printer churns out black and white as well as colour prints quickly and with high resolution (2400 x 600 dpi). Stop the wait for high-impact business documents and get your job done in seconds. Use the rich printing facility to make professional brochures, booklets, presentations, and official documents.

Mobile Printing: Gone or the days when you needed a computer or laptop connected to a printer to make copies of your documents. With a built-in wireless Ethernet network, it is now possible to print directly from your mobile phone using Google Cloud Print, AirPrint, Brother iPrint&Scan as well as Wi-Fi Direct.

Adjustable Paper Handling: The Brother L8260cdw comes with a 250-sheet paper capacity tray. It is adjustable for letter and legal size sheets. It also has a 50-sheet capacity multipurpose tray for printing letterheads and alternative media. You also have the optional 250-sheet paper trays that you can use for additional printing needs. Configure the printer with multiple trays and enjoy a total 1050-sheet capacity.

Secure Your Printer: Never allow unauthorised device access with the advanced security options to restrict access to printer and documents. For a start-up that is keen on controlling or limiting unapproved printing for personal uses, the secure function lock is a great option. The Secure Print is another feature that allows printing only upon entering a PIN. This security feature will also be beneficial for cutting costs by saving ink for printing only work-related data.

Sturdy Build Quality: The printer is constructed with solid components that make up its hefty weight. The control panel is versatile and can help you with a range of configurations and settings. It is possible to monitor the device usage and get multiple report types.  The printer runs on an 800 MHz processor with 256MB RAM, to ensure smooth and hassle-free functionality even at its maximum capacity. This ENERGY STAR® qualified printer has a deep sleep mode that consumes as less as 1.2 watts when idle.

Reduced Operating Cost: With this printer, achieve high yields while spending less time replacing supplies using genuine high-yield cartridges. The automatic duplex printing is another major cost saver. In addition, the Toner Saver mode is a great option for printing less important non-business documents. Brother TN-441 is a compatible cyan toner cartridge that yields 1800 pages of clear, crisp and accurate prints. Brother TN-443 is ideal for heavy use and yields around 4500 black & white and 4000 colour printed pages.

Customer Support: When you purchase Brother L8260cdw you will get free online, telephonic and chat-based support, in addition to the 12 month Return to Base product warranty. This offer is valid for the entire lifetime of the product. Brother Printers have earned a reputation for customer satisfaction and reliability and continue to uphold customer service values.

Box Contents

The box includes the following components:

• 1 Colour laser printer unit
• Standard Yield Colour Toner Cartridge (capable of printing up to 1800 pages)
• Standard Yield Black Toner Cartridge (capable of printing up to 3000 pages)
• DR431CL Drum Unit
• BU330CL Belt Unit
• WT320CL Waste Toner Box
• CD-ROM (With User Manual and Printer Devices)
• AC Power Cord
• Quick Setup Guide

Dimensions and Specifications

• Printer Size: 16.1 x 19.1 x 12.3 inches
• Weight: 47.9 lbs
• Display: LCD 2 line
• Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle: 40000 pages
• Recommended Monthly Cycle: Up to 3000 pages
• Memory: 256 MB
• Supported Media Types: Plain, Glossy, Envelopes, Bond, Labels, Recycled Paper, Colour Paper, Letterhead
• Multipurpose Tray Capacity: 50

Warranty

All Brother Printers, including the colour laser printing series, are covered under one year limited Return to Base warranty. Should you face any trouble with the device or any of its accessories, ship them to the nearest service centre and get your printer repaired or replaced based on the problem.

Pros

• Sturdy build quality
• Excellent text and graphic printing
• Low operating cost
• Energy efficient
• Beneficial security features

Cons

• Average photo printing
• Heavy

For small to medium organisations with a fairly high demand for text and graphic prints, the Brother HL L8260CDW has received rave reviews. Even though priced slightly higher than a few other colour printers, it makes up for it by offering wireless connectivity, security, good print quality and energy efficiency. Print quickly, easily and wirelessly and get more yield using specially-designed cartridges.