Brother HL-2170W 23ppm Laser Printer with Wireless and Wired Network Interfaces

I have quite an experience with the Brother laser printers in the past. I have come to experience HL 2170W, and the HL 2170W. I was using both printers in my home network for the Windows printer sharing function. This is a crucial task since the computer by which the printer is attached must always be turned on for the printer to print. However, the HL 2170W started having problems, therefore I decided to get another printer that could be connected to the network directly.

The Brother HL 2170w comes with a wireless capability feature which is not exactly important for me because the printer is set up just 3 feet from my Linksys WRT54G router. That is why even if a wireless set up is available, I just opted for the wired connection instead. As soon as the setting up is done, the printer is working fine. The printing pace is fast, with a satisfactory printing quality. Moreover, the printer driver has the same advanced features that I was used to in my previous printers. The only glitch though is the control panel that consists only of three LED’s and a big button. This would have to keep me constantly referring to the user manual for control panel functions.

It is still very early to tell if there might be some problems with this printer, but so far, I am satisfied considering that it is low priced, and there are no hassles in installing it. That is why, for starters, I am giving the HL 2170w five stars.

Technical Details

Monochrome laser printer prints up to 23 ppm, perfect for home or office use
High-quality 2400 x 600 dpi resolution
Features network connectivity via wireless/wired interfaces
250-sheet capacity tray, Starter Toner Cartridge
One-year limited manufacturer’s warranty

With built-in wireless networking, everyone on your network can easily share the printer.

The manual by-pass slot lets you print envelopes and letterhead.

Versatile and Professional
This monochrome laser printer not only warms up in less than 10 seconds and prints up to 23 pages per minute to give you near-instant access to important reports, documents, and annual family letters when you need them, it also includes a manual bypass feeder for professional printing on envelopes and letterhead. The high-quality resolution (up to 2400 x 600 dpi) of this personal black-and-white laser printer reflects the time and care that you put into each document, while giving you the benefits of low cost per page laser output. The printer also includes 32 MB memory, and a 250-sheet capacity tray that can conveniently accommodate standard, legal, and custom-sized paper.

Built-In Wired and Wireless Networking
Perfect for family or home offices, the HL-2170W gives you the option to connect the printer via USB, Ethernet, or 802.11b/g wireless networking. Brother makes wireless setup a snap; for users with wireless access points that support SecureEasySetup, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, or AOSS, you can automatically configure your wireless settings by simply pressing a button on your router.

Ergonomic and Energy Efficient
The Brother HL-2140 17.9-by-18.7-by-14.2-inch efficient design features a toner save mode for extended toner life as well as sleep mode. Easy to set up and a breeze to use, this printer is compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems, and includes an animated user-friendly tutorial to help answer common support and maintenance questions.

Environmentally Friendly Design
For added peace of mind, this machine is Energy Star compliant, which means it helps save the environment while saving you money. (Energy Star is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy promoting energy efficiency).

This personal laser printer is backed by a one-year limited manufacturer’s warranty.

What’s in the Box
HL-2170W laser printer, starter toner cartridge and instruction kit.
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