Brother DCP-L3550CDW Toner Cartridges

Expert Verdict

The Brother DCP-L3550CDW is a low-cost color laser multifunction printer with a lot of useful functions for a home or small business, including wired and wireless networking, fax, duplex printing, and a 50-sheet automatic document feeder. Unfortunately, this model does not support duplex scanning, faxing, or copying. This printer works in the same way as a laser printer by utilising LED array technology. It prints in high-resolution color and comes with an automated document feeder for quick scanning and copying. This multifunction printer features a sleek and modern appearance that will fit effortlessly on a desk and is designed for small office use.

This sturdy desktop device is simple to use and set up. Your new machine is ready to use right away, thanks to a large inbox Brother DCP-L3550CDW Toner Cartridges that print up to 1,000 pages right out of the box. This machine provides you with the peace of mind you need while running a business, thanks to automatic 2-sided printing and quick print options from both your phone and tablet. For a laser printer, this MFP isn't very fast. It printed black text at 16ppm and mixed color graphics at a mediocre 14.7ppm, despite being rated at a moderate 18ppm in black or color. At 5.6ppm, duplexed color graphics appeared. Single-page photocopies took 14 seconds in mono and 17 seconds in color, while ten-page ADF copies took 47 seconds in black or color. Scans were lightning fast, with previews and low-resolution A4 scans taking about seven seconds or less to complete. Things started to slow down around 1,200dpi, but even then, scanning a 10 x 15cm photo took only 44 seconds. With Brother DCP-L3550CDW Toner Cartridges, print quality was generally quite high, with clear text and even, glitch-free images. Pages, on the other hand, lacked the impact and gloss of the greatest lasers, looking more like the output from a decent inkjet in certain ways.

The default setting made copies excessively dark, but the scans were among the best we've seen from a Brother gadget. Separate toner, drum, belt, and compatible Brother DCP-L3550CDW Toner Cartridges are used by the printer, which can reduce operating expenses, but juggling seven consumables is a lot for home users to manage. Printing costs roughly 2p in black and 8.4p per page in color, which isn't outrageous for a printer of this class. Brother DCP-L3550CDW Toner Cartridges are available in black, cyan, yellow, and magenta. These desktop gadgets are quick, dependable, and cost-effective. The built-in paper capacity of 250 sheets lets you operate for extended periods without having to reload the paper tray. You won't have to change your toner as often if you use the high yield Brother DCP-L3550CDW Toner Cartridges supplies, and you'll get a reasonable cost per page for both color and mono. Your office can run more smoothly by increasing productivity and reducing downtime.

This color Brother printer may not be the best choice for many small businesses due to its lack of faxing capabilities. Also, it may not be the ideal answer for your needs if your organisation prints high numbers. Make a statement with vibrant business documents. The DCP-L3550CDW employs LED technology to generate high-quality professional prints with Brother DCP-L3550CDW Toner Cartridges and a resolution of up to 2,400dpi. This machine not only prints in color, but it also boasts a full color touchscreen that allows you to access your favourite features quickly and efficiently. In the office, you don't need any more noise to keep you awake. The printer is designed to print up to 18 pages per minute at less than 47 dB, which is quieter than your average workplace discussion. This color machine is ideal for desktop work because of its industry-leading specs.

Review

Small offices looking for a full-fledged multifunction laser printer at an affordable price, could go with Brother DCP-L3550CDW. The machine, not just prints, copies and scans, but it also offers a range of attractive features including a colour touchscreen, ADF, Fax, and automatic duplexing.

Although it is a 4-in-one device, its weight of 23.2 kg is lighter than the other 3-in-one devices from Brother. But the dimensions corresponding to 410 x 475 x 414mm are similar. A smart 9.3 cm colour touchscreen is equipped at the top left corner of the machine. Further, the printer prints in monochrome and colour mode at a speed of 18 ppm while offering sharp quality output. In addition, a 50-sheet ADF and automatic duplex printing reduce the cost and time required in the long-term.

Brother DCP-L3550CDW toner cartridges support printing operation for up to 1000 pages. Besides, it has gained a lot of attention due to its quick scanning. The device works with both Windows and Mac operating systems and offers flexible connectivity with both wired and wireless networking options.

Advantages

• Affordable 4-in-one device
• Highlights colour touchscreen
• Offers lightning speed scanning
• Monochrome and colour print output is effective
• Features high yielding Brother DCP-L3550CDW toner cartridges
• 50-sheet ADF is available
• Wireless networking is possible

• Print speed is average
• Not designed for busy work environments

Brother DCP L3550CDW Toner Requirements

Brother DCP L3550CDW Black Compatible Toner Cartridge

Brother DCP L3550CDW Cyan Compatible Toner Cartridge

BrotherDCP L3550CDW Magenta Compatible Toner Cartridge

Brother DCP L3550CDW Yellow Compatible Toner Cartridge

Conclusion

Brother DCP-L3550CDW ticks the boxes when it comes to quality printing, scanning and copying at a reliable speed. Fax, ADF and duplexing capability further enhance its operation. Compatible Brother DCP-L3550CDW toner cartridges enable businesses to make daily printing more cost-effective. All in all, the multifunction laser machine is capable of managing office processes adequately.

How can I replace the waste toner box of my Brother DCP-L3550CDW printer?

Before starting with the replacement procedure, check that you have the replacement supplies and new Brother DCP-L3550CDW toner cartridges are with you. Follow the steps below:

• Make sure you have turned on the machine.
• Open the top cover of the unit, until it locks in the open position.

Warning: The internal parts of the machine will be extremely hot. Wait for some time to cool the machine down before touching them.

• Remove the Brother DCP-L3550CDW toner cartridges and drum unit assemblies. Place the toner cartridges and drum unit assemblies on a clean and flat surface with disposable paper underneath it.

Important: To prevent damage to the machine from static electricity, remember to not touch the electrodes.

• Hold the green handle of the belt unit and lift it up, then pull it out without letting it touch the machine.
• Remove the orange packaging tape and discard it. This step is essential only when you are replacing the waste toner box for the first time. The orange tape is placed at the factory to protect your machine during shipment.
• Hold the green handle of the waste toner box and remove the box from the machine. Do not reuse the waste box further.
• Unpack the new toner box and install it in the machine. Make sure the waste toner box firmly fits into the place.
• Reinsert the unit in the machine.
• Reinsert the Brother DCP-L3550CDW toner cartridges and drum unit assembly into the machine. Now, make sure that you install the right toner cartridge at its place by exactly matching it with the colour of its label for all the four cartridges and drum unit assemblies.
• Firmly close the unit and machine's top cover.

Q. My Brother DCP-L3550CDW machine is delivering copy with irregular colour density across the page. What could be the problem? Is something wrong with the Brother DCP-L3550CDW toner cartridges? Please help.
A. Sure. We are happy to help you with your query. Please check the following points to find out the cause of the issue:

• Use the machine’s display to carry out the calibration.
• If you are copying, customise the colour density and contrast
• Unselect the ‘Improve Grey Colour’ checkbox in the printer driver
• Find out which colour is causing the problem (To find the colour causing the issue, print this chart. Now compare the printed chart with your document that has uneven colour density and identify the colour.)
• Install a new Brother DCP-L3550CDW toner cartridge of the colour affecting the output.
• Try installing a new drum unit.

Q. Can Brother DCP-L3550CDW print onto A5 paper?
A. Yes. Brother DCP-L3550CDW can print on A5 paper. The main paper tray accepts paper sizes including A4, letter, A5 (Long Edge), A5, A6 and executive. While the multipurpose tray supports plain paper, thick paper, thin paper, recycled paper, bond, envelope(thick and thin), label, and glossy paper.

Q. Hi. Your website says, most orders before 12 noon are dispatched the same day. However, a pack of Brother DCP-L3550CDW toner cartridges I ordered (at 10 am) were delivered after 2 days. Could you please provide clarification for this?
A. Hello. We are happy to be able to clarify your doubts. Yes. it is true that most of the orders we receive before 12 are dispatched the same day. However, please see that a delay may arise due to two main reasons. One is a location is in the outskirts of the city. And the other is our courier’s distribution network. Besides, all our deliveries are handled by DPD and GLS couriers and as you can imagine, we are not their only customers. We always try our best to dispatch orders as soon as we receive it, but unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the same delivery.