Expert Verdict
Brother has a wide choice of color laser printers, with the HL-L3210CW being one of the most cost-effective. It isn't particularly attractive - it's just a giant white box that can churn out a large number of prints at breakneck speed - but it's fairly priced and doesn't cost the earth to run. With Brother HL-L3210CW Toner Cartridges and an LED array in place of a laser, this printer is an entry-level color printer that delivers the same high-quality prints as laser printers. It doesn't have any extra features like copying, scanning, or faxing. It also doesn't enable two-sided printing automatically, although you can manually feed paper in from a slot on the side if you need to print on both sides urgently.
You only need to unseal the four color Brother HL-L3210CW Toner Cartridges once you've taken the Brother HL-L3210CW from its box. They're already in the right spot; all you have to do now is pull out the tray, remove each Brother HL-L3210CW Toner Cartridge, and remove the protective seal before replacing them. It's a little more fiddly than some of the other lasers we've seen, but it's a one-time task that can be done quickly. It has a 1-line LCD panel that can be used to manage printer functions but it can't display enough information on the screen at once to allow you to figure out what's going on without utilising the buttons. It supports a wide range of mobile printing alternatives, including Google Cloud Print and AirPrint, and has USB and WiFi connectivity choices. It can handle paper up to the size of an A4 sheet. Ethernet connections are not supported by this printer.
The print quality is a bit of a mixed bag. Brother HL-L3210CW Toner Cartridges may be saved by printing black text slightly lighter than on other laser printers, but it means printouts aren't quite as bold as they should be. When printing images, discovered that a gentler touch was often beneficial to the printer, particularly when printing lighter flesh tones. However, darker shades and black were not extremely dark, and light banding was visible in wider expanses of color, such as a pure blue sky. With Brother HL-L3210CW Toner Cartridges and a maximum printing resolution of 2400 x 600 dpi, the HL-L3210CW Brother model is capable of generating clear, high-quality prints that are deemed better than many competitors in the entry-level category. This printer can print at a maximum speed of 16 pages per minute in both color and monochrome, and it can hold up to 250 sheets of standard paper. It has a relatively fast first copy out time of 16 seconds, so you won't have to wait long to get your print job. It took 28 seconds to print six 6 x 4in color images, and 27 seconds to print a pair of 10 x 8in photos, which is far faster than most inkjets on these larger prints.
It has very expensive print supplies and isn't designed for large-volume printing, but you can cut costs by using compatible Brother HL-L3210CW Toner Cartridges while still getting high-quality prints. Your office will use more paper than it would normally due to the lack of automated duplexing. If you need copying, scanning, faxing, or two-sided printing frequently, you might want to investigate another model rather than buying another device for your workplace. The Brother HL-L3210CW is a simple printer with a lot of positive features, including a cheap cost per color page and a reasonable price (for a laser printer). It was created for tiny and home offices with limited printing needs, and it will easily fit into a desk corner. Its sleek, modern design blends nicely with most office decors.
Review
The Brother HL-L3210CW printer with a modern design enables printing without making noise. It offers quality output with wireless printing capability. Setting up this colour LED printer is an easy task and can be accomplished in minutes.
Despite being a single-function printer, it weighs 17.2 kg and measurements correspond to 410 mm in width, 461 mm in depth and 252 mm in height. A 1-line LCD screen sits flat on the top left corner to facilitate navigation. Brother HL-L3210CW toner cartridges with a capacity to print up to 1000 pages add to crisp and sharp outputs. The device uses a print resolution of 2,400dpi and LED technology to enhance the quality of prints. The print speed allows printing of up to 18 pages in a minute for both black and white and colour. Furthermore, the main paper tray handles up to 250 sheets at a time which is sufficient for small office and home users. Wireless networking option makes printing possible directly via mobile devices. The printer is also compatible with later versions of Windows and Mac operating systems.
Advantages
- High-quality printing with LED technology
- Operates calmly without making noise
- Supports high yielding Brother HL-L3210CW toner cartridges
- Wireless networking facility
- Enables mobile printing
- Large capacity 250-sheet main paper tray
Disadvantages
- Lacks scan, copy and fax function
- ADF is absent
- Colour touchscreen is not provided
- Not suitable for busy offices
Brother HL L3210CW Toner Requirements
Printer Toner for Brother HL L3210CW are as follows:
Brother HL L3210CW Black Compatible Toner Cartridge
Brother TN247 Toner Cartridge Black with a print capacity of 3,000 Pages.
Brother HL L3210CW Cyan Compatible Toner Cartridge
Brother TN247 Toner Cartridge Cyan with a print capacity of 2,300 Pages.
Brother HL L3210CW Magenta Compatible Toner Cartridge
Brother TN247 Toner Cartridge Magenta with a print capacity of 2,300 Pages.
Brother HL L3210CW Yellow Compatible Toner Cartridge
Brother TN247 Toner Cartridge Yellow with a print capacity of 2,300 Pages.Conclusion
If printing is your only priority, Brother HL-L3210CW can prove to be a profitable investment. The single-function printer offers professional outputs at reliable speed without making noise pollution. It is a perfect choice for personal use, small offices or home usage with low to medium workload.
How can I resolve the error messages appear on my screen of Brother HL-L3210CW printer?
There could be various reasons for errors to appear on your Brother printer. To check and resolve them, follow the steps given below and take the necessary actions. 1. Cooling Down The temperature of the printer gets too hot that it pauses the current print job and goes into the cooling down mode. Solution: Wait until the machine finishes its cooling process. Make sure all the vents on the machine are clear of any obstructions. Once the machine gets cooled down, it will resume its printing operation.
2. Cover is Open The top cover is not completely closed. Solution: Open the top cover of the machine and then firmly close it.
3. No Toner The toner cartridge is not installed or not correctly installed in the machine. Solution: Remove the Brother HL-L3210CW toner cartridge and drum unit assembly. Remove the cartridges from the drum unit, and reinstall them back. If the problem continues, after reinstalling the cartridges and drum unit assembly back in the machine, try replacing the cartridges.
How can I reduce the overconsumption of Brother HL-L3210CW toner cartridges?
Toner Save feature helps to reduce the over-consumption of toner up to a great extent. When this feature is turned on, the prints might appear a bit lighter. This is done to save toner until you are ready with the new Brother HL-L3210CW toner cartridges to install in your printer. Note: It is not recommended to use the toner save feature for printing photo or grayscale images.
To change the settings of your printer check the following:
- Press the up or down keys of the machine to display the General Setting option, then press OK.
- Select Ecology option by pressing the up or down arrow key, then press OK.
- Select the keys to display the Toner Save option, and click on the OK button.
- Click the arrow keys to display On, and then select Go.