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Brand | Brother |
Connectivity Technology | wired, Wi-Fi |
Printing Technology | Laser |
Special Feature | Auto-Duplex |
Color | Black |
Model Name | HLL2395DW |
Printer Output | Monochrome |
Maximum Print Speed (Color) | 1 |
Max Printspeed Monochrome | 36 |
Item Weight | 22.7 Pounds |
About this item
- Engineered for convenience – This new Brother Monochrome Laser Printer is conveniently equipped with a flatbed scan glass for quick copying and scanning. Mobile Device Compatibility AirPrint, Google Cloud Print 2.0, Brother iPrint and Scan, Mopria, Cortado Workplace
- Optimized for efficiency – Engineered with new features, the HL L2395DW laser printer (replacement for the HLL2380DW) and has been optimized for efficiency, allowing you to print up to 36 pages per minute(1)
- Faster, high quality prints: This monochrome laser printer is built with a 250 sheet paper capacity that helps improve efficiency due to less time spent refilling trays. It also handles both letter and legal sized paper. Power Source AC 120V 50/60Hz.Machine Noise (Ready/Printing): 30dB / 50dB
- Cloud based print & scan – Print from and scan to popular Cloud services directly from the 2.7" color touchscreen, including Dropbox, Google Drive, Evernote, OneNote, and more(4)
- Wireless printing & exceptional support – This printer’s simple to connect wireless technology allows you to submit print jobs from your laptop, smartphone, desktop, and tablets(2). The "Touch to connect" printing with NFC delivers added convenience(3).
- Ensure optimal and uncompromising performance: When it’s time to replace your toner, be sure to choose Brother Genuine TN730 Standard or TN760 High-Yield replacement cartridges. 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%* on Brother Genuine Toner. Get started with Refresh today with a Free Trial.*
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Subscription plan options are based on type of printer you have and the number of pages you print, not on how much ink or toner you use.
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Sign up exclusively with our Refresh EZ Print Subscription Dashboard. Choose the plan that meets your needs. Your Brother printer keeps track of your printed pages so you can make sure that you’re enrolled in the right plan for you.
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Print Quality | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 4.8 |
Sleep mode | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 4.3 | 4.3 |
Tech Support | 3.7 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 4.2 |
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printer output | Monochrome | Monochrome | Monochrome | Monochrome | Monochrome | Monochrome |
printer technology | Laser | Laser | Laser | Laser | Laser | Laser |
paper size | Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, B5 | Up to 8.5 x 14 | Up to 8.5 x 14 | Up to 8.5 x 14 | — | — |
print media type | paper plain | paper plain, envelopes | paper plain, envelopes | paper plain, envelopes | paper plain | paper plain |
max input sheets | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | — | 250 |
connectivity tech | Wi-Fi, wired | USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet | USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet | USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet | Wi-Fi, USB | Wi-Fi, USB |
compatible devices | Smartphones, PC, Laptops | Laptops, PC, Smartphones, Tablets, iPhone | Laptops, PC, Smartphones, Tablets, iPhone | Laptops, PC, Smartphones, Tablets, iPhone | Smartphones | Smartphones, PC |
operating system | Windows, Mac, Linux | Windows, Mac, Linux, Andriod, iOS | Windows, Mac, Linux, Andriod, iOS | Windows, Mac, Linux, Andriod, iOS | — | — |
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Be Productive
- Offers fastest-in-class print speeds(1) - so you can print more and wait less.
- Convenient copying and scanning from flatbed scan glass.
- Manual feed slot enables quality printing on a variety of paper types and sizes.
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Stay Connected
Print any time from virtually anywhere using your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop(2) - even access cloud services directly from the large color touchscreen display(4).
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Not All Toner is Created Equal
TN760 high-yield toner delivers up to two times more prints(5) with professional laser print quality you can consistently rely on for 3,000 pages(6). TN730 offers a standard yield of 1,200 pages)(6).
For Use with Brother Genuine Toners:
Brother Genuine TN730 | Brother Genuine TN760 | Brother Genuine TN7602PK | Brother Genuine DR730 | |
Customer Reviews
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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Description
| Standard Yield Toner | High Yield Toner | High Yield Toner 2-Pack | Drum Unit |
Approx. Page Yield (each)
| 1,200 pages (6) | 3,000 pages (6) | 3,000 pages each (6) | 12,000 pages (7) |
Cartridge Color
| Black | Black | Black | Black |
What's in the Box
| 1 Black Toner Cartridge | 1 Black Toner Cartridge | 2 Black Toner Cartridges | 1 Drum Unit |
Dash Replenishment Enabled
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
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Functions
| Print / Copy / Scan | Print / Copy / Scan | Print / Copy / Scan | Print / Copy / Scan | Print / Copy / Scan / Fax | |
Max. Print Speed
| 36 ppm | 32 ppm | 32 ppm | 36 ppm | 42 ppm | 42 ppm |
Input Paper Cap. (Std/Max)
| 250 sheets / 250 sheets | 250 sheets / 250 sheets | 250 sheets / 250 sheets | 250 sheets / 250 sheets | 300 sheets / 1,340 sheets | 300 sheets / 1,340 sheets |
Auto Document Feeder Capacity
| N/A | N/A | N/A | 50 sheets | 40 sheets | 50 sheets |
Duplex Capabilities
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LCD Display
| 2.7” Color Touchscreen | 2-line LCD | 2-line LCD | 2-line LCD | 3.7” Color Touchscreen | 3.7” Color Touchscreen |
Near Field Comm. (NFC)(3)
| Yes | No | No | No | No | No |
Standard Interfaces
| WiFi, Ethernet, Hi-spd USB 2.0 | WiFi, Hi-speed USB 2.0 | WiFi, Hi-speed USB 2.0 | WiFi, Ethernet, Hi-spd USB 2.0 | Ethernet, Hi-speed USB 2.0 | WiFi, Ethernet, Hi-spd USB 2.0 |
Mobile Device Compatibility(2)
| +WiFi Direct(See description) | +WiFi Direct(See description) | +WiFi Direct(See description) | +WiFi Direct(See description) | (See description) | +WiFi Direct(See description) |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 16.1 x 15.7 x 10.7 inches |
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Item Weight | 22.7 pounds |
ASIN | B0764NWFP8 |
Item model number | HLL2395DW |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #5,626 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #21 in Laser Computer Printers #935 in Climate Pledge Friendly: Electronics |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | December 4, 2017 |
Manufacturer | Brother Printer |
Country of Origin | Vietnam |
Item Weight | 22.7 Pounds |
Max Input Sheet Capacity | 250 |
Sheet Size | Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, B5 |
Wattage | 1104 watts |
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Product Description
Replacing the dependable Brother HL L2380DW has been made easier thanks to the advanced technology and user friendly features built into the new HL L2395DW monochrome laser printer. This upgraded laser printer was developed with the busy home or small office owner in mind. Featuring a class leading print speed of up to 36 high quality prints per minute, the new Brother printer includes a conveniently equipped flatbed scan glass that permits quick scanning and copying directly from any device. Also, the wireless connectivity permits users to easily submit printing tasks directly from smartphones, laptops, desktop computers, and tablets. Built with a 2.7 color touchscreen, the Brother HL 2395DW monochrome laser printer helps you save time by allowing you to create customized shortcuts for your most commonly used features. A 250 sheet paper capacity tray allows you to print both letter and legal sized paper, designed to improve office efficiency. New technological features allow you to print from and scan directly to cloud based services, including Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote, OneNote, and more. Costs can be reduced and quality ensured by using Brother Genuine high yield TN 760 replacement toner cartridge (also compatible with TN 730 replacement toner cartridge), available on Amazon. Brother is dedicated to superior customer service and stands by our products by offering a 1 year limited warranty on the Brother HL L2395DW monochrome laser printer. We also provide free online, call, or live chat support for the life of your printer. At Brother, we want to ensure that your experience with us is exceptional. If you have been looking for a user friendly monochrome laser printer with fast printing capacity and multiple user friendly features, add the Brother HL L2395DW to your Amazon shopping cart today. (1) Based on competing in class monochrome laser printers under 200 dollars. Print speed specifications gathered from manufacturer websites as of 1/9/2017.(2) Requires connection to a wireless network.(3) The mobile device must have NFC capability and run Android OS 4.4 or later.(4) Requires an Internet connection and an account with desired service.(5) TN 760 High Yield vs. TN 730 Standard Yield. Up to two times more prints and lower printing costs based on yields and MSRP. Standard Yield and High yield cartridges sold separately.(6) Approx. toner cartridge yield in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752 (letter/A4).(7) Reprinted from PCMag with permission. Copyright 2017 Ziff Davis, All Rights Reserved.(8) Drum yield is approx., and may vary by type of use.
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Customers like the value, performance, and ease of installation of the printer. For example, they mention it's more cost effective than an inkjet printer, works reliably, and is easy to setup on multiple devices. That said, opinions are mixed on connectivity, noise, and scanning.
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Customers like the quality of the printer. For example, they mention that the print quality has been flawless, the copies are excellent, and the prints are clear and crisp. That said, they say it's a good quality printer that is quiet and performs well.
"...Upshot: This is a good quality printer that is quiet and performs quite a few tasks...." Read more
"...Printer was easy to set up and connect to internet. Printing has been excellent. Too new to have any other comments at this time...." Read more
"...Holds a good amount of paper. Jam free and excellent print quality. Highly recommend!" Read more
"...which may throw some people off is that the toner cartridges and drums are TOTALLY NEW & DIFFERENT for the new 2395DW model vs the older 2380DW..." Read more
Customers like the ease of installation of the printer. For example, they say it's easy to setup with USB or go wireless, it'll work on multiple devices, and the wireless setup is simple. Customers are also impresseded with the reliability and solidity of the product. They mention that when it''s turned on, there's no warm-up time required and that the printing is fast and requires half the commands of their old printer.
"...a good record in my book for being mostly reliable, solid, easy to troubleshoot and fix and also pretty dang good up front cost e vs other brands,..." Read more
"...Brother's step by step videos and written instructions, I set it up pretty quickly and with relative ease...." Read more
"...Printer was easy to set up and connect to internet. Printing has been excellent. Too new to have any other comments at this time...." Read more
"...And am I happy I did! Unbelievably easy to set up. Holds a good amount of paper. Jam free and excellent print quality. Highly recommend!" Read more
Customers like the performance of the printer. They say that it works reliably, the scanner works great, and the duplex function works beautifully. Some customers also mention that the printer is quiet and performs quite a few tasks.
"...Upshot: This is a good quality printer that is quiet and performs quite a few tasks...." Read more
"...The printer works reliably from all three Windows versions and various Linux and Raspberry Pi devices across my home network...." Read more
"I love this printer! It gets the job done without any of the frustration. Got rid of an Epson, which was nothing but trouble...." Read more
"...So far it is working perfectly." Read more
Customers like the value of the printer. They say that it is more cost effective than an ink jet printer, and has great value and functionalities. They also mention that the ink is much cheaper, and the printer is low cost to operate. Some say that there is an inexpensive and reliable workaround to providing an Ethernet. Overall, customers are satisfied with the value and quality of the product.
"...The price was reasonable for what this item is. I managed to catch it on sale, too, so I am doubly happy...." Read more
"...close enough to your router/access point, there is an inexpensive and reliable workaround to providing an Ethernet connection which I will share..." Read more
"...My printing cost is low since a genuine brother toner cartridge cost $41.40 for 1200 pages which is about 3.5 cent per page...." Read more
"...This Brother printer/fax/copier/scanner is amazing for the low price...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the print quality of the printer. They mention that it is very fast, prints clearly, and has very reasonably priced tone. The flatbed scanning is fast, trouble-free, and good quality. It prints up to 36 pages per minute and is efficient.
"...3. Printing via Ethernet is instant and fast but USB is also a good option if its right next to your computer...." Read more
"...So far, this thing is fast, was simple to set up and I can even print from our mobile devices using the iPrint Brother app not that we have a need..." Read more
"...I started printing my documents and I was amazed how fast and clear. Highly recommend!" Read more
"...less features than an all-in-one printer but will print or copy (1) super fast (2) with excellent quality and (3) low cost per page for the toner...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the printer. Some mention that they love Wi-Fi connect, and that scans are also quite good. They say that it can be connected wirelessly or directly to the router. However, others say that the connections can be flaky at times, and the printer would go. They also say that sometimes the WiFi setup would get stuck and lose its connectivity.
"...Printer was easy to set up and connect to internet. Printing has been excellent. Too new to have any other comments at this time...." Read more
"...Wifi connections can be flakey at times, it will all depend on your Wifi setup and router quality on how good or bad this will be.4...." Read more
"...So far, this thing is fast, was simple to set up and I can even print from our mobile devices using the iPrint Brother app not that we have a need..." Read more
"...THis model is easy to connect via WIFI with the larger input screen, same high quality print. Haven't used the copier." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the scanning capabilities of the printer. Some mention that the scans are quite good and can be done wirelessly, while others say that it has poor scan capability.
"...only a bit more for this printer, but now I have the option to make photocopies and do scans, neither of which I have tried so far...." Read more
"...Scanning works, printing works from LibreOffice and Okular, but Document Viewer makes printer spit out multiple pages with one line of garbage each...." Read more
"...Doesant do scanning printing pencil very well needs to be dark like ink to be picked up or else dark to print......" Read more
"This prints good quality and very fast. Scanning into Photoshop worked well enough although I didn't really get into any color or high res image..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the noise of the printer. Some mention that it prints so quietly you have to look to see if it printed, while others say that it's not quiet and there is a bit of clunking when first printing.
"...To my surprise and delight, it is much quieter than my old one, and thus far it has no problems "waking up."..." Read more
"...6. The printer is not quiet, most laser printers are not but its not an issues for my needs...." Read more
"...But I installed this on my own in about an hour. It prints so quiet you have to look to see if it printed!..." Read more
"...But it very quickly goes into a silent waiting mode, whereas the old Samsung would sit there and hum constantly...." Read more
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After getting laid off from Christmas this year and starting to go job hunting and dealing with that fiasco only to find my 4th or 5th inkjet printer in around 8 years was clogged AGAIN from my very sporadic lack of use and I would have to shell out over $60 in ink and then spend God knows how much time troubleshooting, running test prints and wasting tons of ink and money trying to unclog the dried jet heads on my $120 Canon Pixma printer, I finally snapped, NO MORE!!!!!!!
Being the IT guy for over 14 years, I have worked with many Brothers over the years and though I am sorta of biased to HP's Laserjets, Brothers laser printers have had a good record in my book for being mostly reliable, solid, easy to troubleshoot and fix and also pretty dang good up front cost e vs other brands, namely Canon and HP.
I have worked on many MFC models over the past decade and the more basic HL printer only series pretty much falls in line with the MFC series. After doing my research like I always do, I decided to spend the extra money over the popular but older 2014-2015 HL- L2380DW https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HRG01A4/ as there were two major differences between that model and the newer HL-L2395DW
1. CPU speed increased from 266mhz on 2380 to 600mhz on new 2395
2. RAM from increased 64 Megabytes on 2380 to 128 Megabytes on new 2395
These two component upgrades are important for laser printing functions for many reasons but mostly due to:
1. Faster CPU results in less processing of more complex print jobs, especially using built in printer apps cloud storage apps
2. Larger RAM will result in less frequent communication between printer and computer and jobs will be cached and print faster as a result
The new 2395DW model also has a slight edge in these areas as well vs the older 2380DW:
1. 2395 does 36ppm vs 32ppm of the 2380 for both prints and copies
2. Monthly max page usage amount increases from 10,000 on 2380 to 15,000 pages a month on 2395
3. Near Field communication for smartphones added on 2395DW
4. Decreased energy usage. 2395 in sleep is 1.2Watts vs 5.8Watts of 2380, Ready mode is 43.5W vs 60W and Printing is 450W vs 510W
Visual changes:
1. New 2395 has more squarish appearance with larger side handles and thicker scanner lid. A personal preference here
2. New 2395 has removed the touch sensitive buttons and gone with traditonal push buttons on main control panel. Time will tell if this a good or bad thing
And by far the biggest difference which may throw some people off is that the toner cartridges and drums are TOTALLY NEW & DIFFERENT for the new 2395DW model vs the older 2380DW model.
New 2395DW model REQUIRES: Standard Toner TN730 / High Yield Toner TN760 / Drum DR730
Old 2380DW model REQUIRES: Standard Toner TN630 / High Yield Toner TN660 / Drum DR630
In short, if you have stocked up supplies of TN630 or TN660 Brother or refurbished/cheaper non brother toners, they WILL NOT WORK in this new 2395DW model! Brother has introduced a new 700 series of toners and drums for this new unit and you HAVE TO USE TN730 or TN770!
With that clarification out of the way, I decided to unpack my black laser beauty and see if it was worth the extra price of admission being totally new and ditching Inkjets forever:
1. Setup is childs play. Seriously. Download newest Brother drivers from website, click and run and follow the directions for USB, wifi or ethernet install. Don't use the outdated CD, trust an IT guy on this. Also, don't download and install the iPrint@Scan software, its too bloated to be useful, ignore it.
2. The printer fired right up the first time and pulled its setting from the computer via my ethernet connection, didn't even need to set the time the hard way, thank God.
3. Printing via Ethernet is instant and fast but USB is also a good option if its right next to your computer. Wifi connections can be flakey at times, it will all depend on your Wifi setup and router quality on how good or bad this will be.
4. Printer touch LCD screen is responsive and clear to use and easy to read.
5. Brother thankfully kept the ability to switch Low Toner END to CONTINUAL which means it will let you drain your toner empty until it stops working entirely vs the printer telling you to replace it. But your print quality may suffer, so keep that in mind.
6. The printer is not quiet, most laser printers are not but its not an issues for my needs. There is a quiet print mode if you are really picky about noise but your printing speed is cut by at least half, so expect slow print outs
7. Even with Eco toner mode enabled, the prints I've done still come out pretty black and dark, so I recommend this mode to save on toner.
8. Default print and scan setting result in good quality prints to my eyes. You can increase DPI if you are picky but will result in slower prints and scans
9. What really sucks is that Brother got rid of the backlighting for the number pad and non LCD buttons, so if you are printing in the dark, your gonna have fun
CONS:
This printer sadly isn't perfect and Brother made some really stupid cost saving decisions for this upgraded model namely:
1. No built in .AC wireless, it maxes out at .N, same as the older 2380. Cmon, really Brother? Wifi is king nowadays for flexibility
2. Ethernet is still only 100megabit. What the hell? 1 gigabit NICS are pennies nowadays, there was no legit reason to cut back on this either
3. No USB 3.0? Absolutely no reason for printers to have old USB 2.0 nowadays.
All in all, I was very very happy and shocked how fast this sucker shoots out prints from a dead power to ready mode, especially compared to my years of waiting and waiting for damn slow and noisy Inkjets to prime, test and get ready, its so freaking wonderful!
I will miss the color of Inkjet but I sure as hell will not miss the horrid cost effectiveness, speed, noise, troubleshooting and the horrid horrid memories and blacked out hands from unclogged inkjet heads! All praise Brother and Laser!
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2018
After getting laid off from Christmas this year and starting to go job hunting and dealing with that fiasco only to find my 4th or 5th inkjet printer in around 8 years was clogged AGAIN from my very sporadic lack of use and I would have to shell out over $60 in ink and then spend God knows how much time troubleshooting, running test prints and wasting tons of ink and money trying to unclog the dried jet heads on my $120 Canon Pixma printer, I finally snapped, NO MORE!!!!!!!
Being the IT guy for over 14 years, I have worked with many Brothers over the years and though I am sorta of biased to HP's Laserjets, Brothers laser printers have had a good record in my book for being mostly reliable, solid, easy to troubleshoot and fix and also pretty dang good up front cost e vs other brands, namely Canon and HP.
I have worked on many MFC models over the past decade and the more basic HL printer only series pretty much falls in line with the MFC series. After doing my research like I always do, I decided to spend the extra money over the popular but older 2014-2015 HL- L2380DW https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00HRG01A4/ as there were two major differences between that model and the newer HL-L2395DW
1. CPU speed increased from 266mhz on 2380 to 600mhz on new 2395
2. RAM from increased 64 Megabytes on 2380 to 128 Megabytes on new 2395
These two component upgrades are important for laser printing functions for many reasons but mostly due to:
1. Faster CPU results in less processing of more complex print jobs, especially using built in printer apps cloud storage apps
2. Larger RAM will result in less frequent communication between printer and computer and jobs will be cached and print faster as a result
The new 2395DW model also has a slight edge in these areas as well vs the older 2380DW:
1. 2395 does 36ppm vs 32ppm of the 2380 for both prints and copies
2. Monthly max page usage amount increases from 10,000 on 2380 to 15,000 pages a month on 2395
3. Near Field communication for smartphones added on 2395DW
4. Decreased energy usage. 2395 in sleep is 1.2Watts vs 5.8Watts of 2380, Ready mode is 43.5W vs 60W and Printing is 450W vs 510W
Visual changes:
1. New 2395 has more squarish appearance with larger side handles and thicker scanner lid. A personal preference here
2. New 2395 has removed the touch sensitive buttons and gone with traditonal push buttons on main control panel. Time will tell if this a good or bad thing
And by far the biggest difference which may throw some people off is that the toner cartridges and drums are TOTALLY NEW & DIFFERENT for the new 2395DW model vs the older 2380DW model.
New 2395DW model REQUIRES: Standard Toner TN730 / High Yield Toner TN760 / Drum DR730
Old 2380DW model REQUIRES: Standard Toner TN630 / High Yield Toner TN660 / Drum DR630
In short, if you have stocked up supplies of TN630 or TN660 Brother or refurbished/cheaper non brother toners, they WILL NOT WORK in this new 2395DW model! Brother has introduced a new 700 series of toners and drums for this new unit and you HAVE TO USE TN730 or TN770!
With that clarification out of the way, I decided to unpack my black laser beauty and see if it was worth the extra price of admission being totally new and ditching Inkjets forever:
1. Setup is childs play. Seriously. Download newest Brother drivers from website, click and run and follow the directions for USB, wifi or ethernet install. Don't use the outdated CD, trust an IT guy on this. Also, don't download and install the iPrint@Scan software, its too bloated to be useful, ignore it.
2. The printer fired right up the first time and pulled its setting from the computer via my ethernet connection, didn't even need to set the time the hard way, thank God.
3. Printing via Ethernet is instant and fast but USB is also a good option if its right next to your computer. Wifi connections can be flakey at times, it will all depend on your Wifi setup and router quality on how good or bad this will be.
4. Printer touch LCD screen is responsive and clear to use and easy to read.
5. Brother thankfully kept the ability to switch Low Toner END to CONTINUAL which means it will let you drain your toner empty until it stops working entirely vs the printer telling you to replace it. But your print quality may suffer, so keep that in mind.
6. The printer is not quiet, most laser printers are not but its not an issues for my needs. There is a quiet print mode if you are really picky about noise but your printing speed is cut by at least half, so expect slow print outs
7. Even with Eco toner mode enabled, the prints I've done still come out pretty black and dark, so I recommend this mode to save on toner.
8. Default print and scan setting result in good quality prints to my eyes. You can increase DPI if you are picky but will result in slower prints and scans
9. What really sucks is that Brother got rid of the backlighting for the number pad and non LCD buttons, so if you are printing in the dark, your gonna have fun
CONS:
This printer sadly isn't perfect and Brother made some really stupid cost saving decisions for this upgraded model namely:
1. No built in .AC wireless, it maxes out at .N, same as the older 2380. Cmon, really Brother? Wifi is king nowadays for flexibility
2. Ethernet is still only 100megabit. What the hell? 1 gigabit NICS are pennies nowadays, there was no legit reason to cut back on this either
3. No USB 3.0? Absolutely no reason for printers to have old USB 2.0 nowadays.
All in all, I was very very happy and shocked how fast this sucker shoots out prints from a dead power to ready mode, especially compared to my years of waiting and waiting for damn slow and noisy Inkjets to prime, test and get ready, its so freaking wonderful!
I will miss the color of Inkjet but I sure as hell will not miss the horrid cost effectiveness, speed, noise, troubleshooting and the horrid horrid memories and blacked out hands from unclogged inkjet heads! All praise Brother and Laser!
Eventually, I decided to buy this 2395DW all in one. I usually am leery about all in one anything because if one part stops working, it usually means everything stops working, but I decided to go with the all in one this time because my old printer had been a pretty good printer, and tech support on it was always there for me. I paid only a bit more for this printer, but now I have the option to make photocopies and do scans, neither of which I have tried so far.
After it arrived, I actually let it sit untouched in the box for almost a month because I dreaded setting it up. Finally, I needed to set it up, but it was a Saturday, and tech support was closed. I decided to give it a go alone. Surprisingly, with Brother's step by step videos and written instructions, I set it up pretty quickly and with relative ease. The only thing I have not set up thus far is the scanning portion of it because it requires the user to set up a folder somewhere to receive the scans, and I am not sure where that folder should be located, so until I have a bit of time to set it up, I am leaving it as it.
So far, I have had no problems printing. This machine is a bit larger than my old 2270DW, but it is not so much larger that it cannot squeeze into the spot where the old one lived. To my surprise and delight, it is much quieter than my old one, and thus far it has no problems "waking up." This was relief after reading a fair number of reviews where users said getting it to awaken from "sleep" was a constant problem. Thank heavens I have not encountered that problem.
I know I have Brother tech support behind me, so I am not worried about finishing the set up for scanning. The machine seems as well made as my 2270DW, and it does a lot more. The 2270DW just printed. Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase, and I would recommend this printer to anyone. The price was reasonable for what this item is. I managed to catch it on sale, too, so I am doubly happy. I would not hesitate to recommend this printer to anyone. I just hope I can get minimum 7-8 years out of it. My last one barely lasted 6 years despite being used very little.
Upshot: This is a good quality printer that is quiet and performs quite a few tasks. At this price point and given Brother's lifetime tech support, this is a great buy. Get it!
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Device was delivered promptly and in great condition.