Brother HL-L2300D Toner Cartridges

Brother HL-L2300D Printer Review

The Brother HL-L2300D laser printer was PC Magazine's choice for home office users, and it's not a surprise. It can print up to 27 pages per minute, but is extremely affordable, with sharp output of 2400x600 dpi. It lacks networking capabilities, so it is not easy to share, but low prices on Brother HL-L2300D printer toner supplies do make it affordable to operate.

The "D" added to the HL-L2300 series name denotes the unit's automatic duplexing feature, which provides some flexibility in printing styles, and can also help conserve paper. The input paper tray can hold 250 sheets, which is a pretty good fit for the average personal user, and a separate manual feed slot has a straight paper path that is perfect for thicker media to reduce bending.

The machine has a very compact frame, measuring 7.2x14x14.2 inches, and its light weight of 15 pounds is impressive, especially since it includes the Brother HL-L2300D toner supply as well. Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems are supported by the software, and a Toner Save mode can be enabled to help toners last a bit longer between replacements, saving users money in the process.

The standard Brother HL-L2300D toner cartridge comes with an average yield of 1,200 pages, which will last quite a while for most personal users. Those who prefer a lower cost per page and don't mind paying a bit more upfront, however, can opt for the high-capacity Brother HL-L2300D toner cartridge, which offers a yield of around 2,600 pages.

The Brother HL-L2300D has the speed and output quality to handle just about anything a home office user can throw at it. This is particularly impressive considering its ultra-low price tag, which is clearly the biggest reason it is such an award-winning model.