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2025-02-14T19:00:00
This is my 2nd HL-L3290CDW. My first needed to be replaced because it would not turn on. My 2nd machine has had problems connecting to my computers wireless at times. I cannot update the firmware for whatever reason. I stayed with the same machine because I had just purchased a new drum set for my old machine because the yellow drum leaked. I am happy with the print quality of the machine.
Bec09
2024-11-17T19:00:00
The only issue I have is there is no Ethernet port.
Charly
2024-11-14T19:00:00
Works at a good speed. The black toner goes pretty quickly with just a few copies.
Hamilton
2024-08-25T20:00:00
Difficult to connect. The set up never worked and I had to have the Geek Squad come out to do a workaround. It still only prints. I cannot scan. Ultimately, I will ditch it and buy another printer. Never again will it be Brother.
RalphF
2024-08-25T20:00:00
1.5yo printer died for turning it for 4 days when outta town in July. Prior to, it was excellent. I called Brother hotline and a repair tech as well; there were no possible missed ways to troubleshoot. It has to be trashed because it is likely a bad internal part as 2020-22 had QA issues post-Covid & is more costly to repair than to buy a newer slimmer model. Sad about this but... c'est la vie.
SAnd
2024-08-17T20:00:00
After 3 printer changes - the colors are horrible.
Anne
2024-07-08T20:00:00
Good Print Quality - A Little Quirky to Set Up! I had a hard time trying to get the wireless set up and did not have a lot of support in trying to do it simply from customer tech support. It is hardwired but I would like to print from my phone (s) which is a missing feature at this time.
CityBear
2023-12-31T19:00:00
Haven't used the color yet, but after 6months says color is empty. How would toner run out if only printing in black and white.
Isad
2023-12-11T19:00:00
The printer is ok, takes forever to print pages when in color. I am very displeased that after 720 printed pages I am replacing toner already. Yellow and black are depleted. For a 370 dollar printer I would have liked to have seen the toners last 1300 pages?. Now with in 3 months of use I have to go spend a few hundred on toner? I didn't go inkjet because I don't print weekly to keep the heads from clogging but now think maybe I should have.
Jfox
2023-11-11T19:00:00
Really enjoying this printer, no issues as of this date.
klfindest
2023-11-05T19:00:00
After years of using an ink jet printer and buying so many inkjet cartridges we finally bought this Brother printer. What a difference. It's faster. It prints more clearly. And we haven't needed to buy any additional ink. We could not be more pleased. Great printer.
Art W.
2023-11-05T19:00:00
We bought this printer to replace another laser printer and it has performed exceptionally well. The copies are clear and crisp, and the double-sided printing is easy and paper saving. My wife, in particular, loves the fact that she can print directly from her cellphone. The printer does not use a lot of toners which is a big plus for it. Overall, very pleased with this printer.
James
2023-11-05T19:00:00
Not what I expected. The scanning function can scan one page at a time. A joke.
Tiger
2023-11-05T19:00:00
It works very well, but leaves a yellow border on the right side of the paper
Judith
2023-10-31T20:00:00
Slow. Jams. Not ready for prime time. Junk. Not something you want.
Nope
2023-10-20T20:00:00
I have 2 of these printers and they are excellent. Good colour representation, fast and the wireless printing works very well. Highly recommended!
Matt
2023-10-10T20:00:00
Best printer I've ever purchased! for so many years I'd just accepted that ink jet printers were something I'd have to replace every couple of years. Of course that meant I was also agreeing to being held hostage to high printer cartridge costs. I finally did my research and invested in a laser printer and I'm so happy with the decision!. It prints beautifully - smooth, quick and consistent high quality.
Cathy
2023-10-10T20:00:00
We have been using this printer for a few months now and everything is working great. The scanner is faster than our old ink jet multi unit. The color printing is very good. Since this printing is more cost-effective than the ink jet, I am not hesitant to print in color.
Ckhaze
2023-10-08T20:00:00
Used to have an inkjet but became really tired with the spotty printing
STLJAKEMSU
2023-10-06T20:00:00
Fine machine. Always connected to my network. Fast printing. Never a jam.
John S.
2023-10-01T20:00:00
Working excellent I like how it work. Work without problem
Slava
2023-09-29T20:00:00
Due to the numerous models of printers, it is difficult to find the exact manual for my printer. I have yet been able to use the wifi and scanning features because I don't have exact instructions. If you have more tech skills than I, this might be a printer for you. I miss my easy to use HP printer.
BBBB
2023-09-25T20:00:00
The end result is very good quality printing. I went from one of your models with a touch screen and I find that this one's control interface VERY frustrating.
Peter
2023-09-17T20:00:00
My Brother laser printer is the absolute best. Contrary to some review information online, my print cartridges that came with printer have printed close to 100 color prints and still going. I'll never buy an ink printer ever again and will always look at Brother products first. I also love that I was able to get a cover for my printer and the cart is perfect.
Captain 4.
2023-08-29T20:00:00
Used sparingly so far. Printed several color pages and felt they were not as sharp as my old HP color printer.
Bill814
2023-08-27T20:00:00
Easy to use and set up. I have a small business and needed a office printer and this little guy fits the bill!
TSimmons
2023-08-25T20:00:00
I am VERY pleased with my HL-L3290CDW Brother digital office copier. For office versatility and print quality, multi-operator ease of use and space saving 'footprint' -- there is no other!
Steve K.
2023-08-03T20:00:00
Let's see, it's a color laser printer with wifi and built in duplexing, as well as a scanner and a copier, and it's barely more expensive than an inkjet. Obviously some cost cutting had to happen, but the result is not bad. The printer works with all my systems which includes a zoo of Windows, Mac, and Linux machines. Scanning just works also. Quick to wake from sleep. Stable Wi-Fi connection. There are some downsides. The plastic is cheap. Tiny display. Some PDFs confuse the printer and make it print a blank page (that page has to then be reprinted with "print as image"). Speaking of images, image quality is terrible, both in color and in black and white. Overall though, for general office duty this machine provides good performance for the money.
nzmsv
2023-08-02T20:00:00
Very clear and fast printer. Scans well and is very adjustable for size and color quality. Great two sided printing. Easy to change out toner and paper. Quiet while printing. Works great with all Wi-Fi equipment. Would purchase again, Great price.
Fred
2023-07-29T20:00:00
HAD TO RETURN because it tripped my electrical outlet AND UPS. It was HEAVY - too heavy for me to pick up and move to a different spot.
The q.
AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Brother iPrint & Scan, Mopria, Wi-Fi Direct
Wireless 802.11 b/g/n, Hi-Speed USB 2.0
APIPA (Auto IP), ARP, BOOTP, CIFS Client, Custom Raw Port/Port 9100, DHCP, DNS Resolver, FTP Server, HTTP/HTTPS Server, ICMP, IPP/IPPS, LLMNR Responder, LPR/LPD, mDNS, RARP, SMTP Client, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, SNTP Client, TELNET Server, TFTP Client and Server, Web Services (Print/Scan), WINS/NetBIOS Name Resolution
NDP, RA, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR Responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port 9100, IPP/IPPS, SMTP Client, FTP Server, CIFS Client, TELNET Server, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP/HTTPS Server, TFTP Client and Server, ICMPv6, SNTP Client, Web Services (Print/Scan)
25
25
Black and White, Color
600 x 600 Max. dpi
Flatbed
No
2-in-1 / 4-in-1
25% - 400%
Yes
Yes
2-Line
Up to 30000 Pages
Up to 1500 Pages
512
Yes
Yes
150 (Sheets)
250 (Sheets)
Yes
Silver
33 dB / 47 dB
20 - 80%
50 - 90 Degrees F (10 - 32.2 Degree C)
(Power Off/Deep Sleep/Sleep/Ready/Printing) Approx. 0.02 W/1.2 W/10.1 W/75 W/430 W
110-120 V AC 50 / 60 Hz
25ppm
No
25ppm
4 Toner Cartridges and Drum
BR-Script3, GDI, PCL6 (PCL XL Class 3.0)
2400 x 600 dpi
Color LED
Windows, macOS, Linux
No
19200 x 19200 dpi (Max. dpi)
Brother iPrint & Scan
E-mail, Image, OCR, File, FTP
B/W and Color
16.1 x 18.7 x 14.5" (40.8 x 47.4 x 36.8cm)
47.8 lb (21.6kg)
VERY happy
By Debra G.
This [printer continues to amaze me. It delivers excellent color printing on every kind of paper I've thrown at it. Scans have been exceptional in reproduction quality. Speeds for printing and scanning are super.
Good Price, Great Service, Awesome Machine!
By Trans J.
Bought this to replace an HP Deskjet that died. Always bought HP printers in the past, have owned at least 5, including 2 Laserjets. But got tired of HP blocking the use of less expensive competitive ink refills. I refused to consider another HP printer. This Brother machine is a bit large for our home use but so far seems very robust, quiet in operation, fast, and scans, copies, and prints nice quality output. Looking forward to NEVER having to buy ink cartridges from HP again. We don't prin...
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Discover the HL-L3290CDW Brother Compact Wireless Digital Color Printer, a versatile and efficient solution for all your printing needs. This compact printer offers laser-quality results, with the added convenience of copy and scan functions. It's an ideal choice for home or small offices, delivering quick print speeds of up to 25 pages per minute.
This printer is designed to provide rich, vivid color prints that leave a lasting impression. With the option of high-yield toner, you can make color printing even more economical. The Toner Save Mode further helps to reduce toner costs. Additionally, the duplex printing feature contributes to saving on paper, making this printer a cost-effective choice.
The HL-L3290CDW Brother Compact Wireless Digital Color Printer boasts flexible paper handling capabilities. The 250-sheet paper tray adjusts for letter or legal paper, helping to minimize paper refills. The manual feed slot accommodates a variety of paper types and sizes, including card stock and envelopes, catering to your varied printing needs.
Connectivity is a breeze with this printer. It offers wireless printing from your smartphone, tablet, laptop, and desktop. Versatile connection options include built-in Wi-Fi, or you can connect locally to a single computer via the USB interface.
The compact design of this printer, featuring a 2-line backlit LCD display for quick feature access, makes it a desk-friendly device. Its sturdy and robust construction ensures that it can keep up with your demanding needs, making it a reliable addition to your workspace.
Engineered for productivity, this printer is equipped with a flatbed scan glass for convenient, high-quality copying and scanning right from the device. It delivers professional documents in sharp black and rich, vibrant color. The printer's flexible printing options and mobile printing capabilities make it a versatile tool for any office.
With Brother Genuine high-yield replacement toner cartridges and toner save mode, you can enjoy genuine savings. The dependable, durable, and compact design of the HL-L3290CDW Brother Compact Wireless Digital Color Printer ensures it works as hard as you do, fitting perfectly even in smaller spaces.