Brother HL-2135w Toner Cartridges

Expert Verdict

Mostly aimed for home and office users, Brother has launched its HL-2135W device. This is a mono laser printer that offers USB and wireless connectivity with a good price range. Being a mono laser printer, this printer allows printing with blak Brother HL2135w Toner Cartridge only. According to Brother, HL2135W delivers a print speed of 20ppm with the first page coming out in less than 10 seconds. With its box shape, rounded corners and computer grey colouring, the HL-2135W is not out there to make a style statement but instead to provide basic mono printing functions. Its measure of 368 x 360 x 183mm (W x D x H) gives it a fairly substantial appearance without being too overloaded. The mains and USB connections are tucked away out of sight at the back of the printer. Also there is an on/off switch located near the rear on the right hand side of the printer so we recommend not to place that side too near a wall and obstruct your access.

Paper is fed from the front of the printer with either the main paper tray, with a capacity of 250 sheets, or a manual paper feeder for when a different size of paper or envelope is required. The main paper tray does not offer any visual clue as to when paper is running low. Brother HL2135w Toner Cartridges are held into a carriage, where the black Brother HL2135w Toner Cartridges are kept . Along the left side of the paper output, there is a column of four LEDs for Toner, Drum, Error and Ready plus a green Go button that is commonly used for producing a test sheet or activating the unit’s wireless feature.

This model of the brother printer arrives with a 700 sheet starter Brother HL2135w Toner Cartridge already placed in the carriage. Though before using the printer you do need to carry out a couple of housekeeping tasks. After lowering a panel at the front of the printer, you will need to remove a high-tech protective seal and a paper strip in order to free up the drum unit and Brother HL2135w Toner Cartridges.

Having carried out numerous printer installations, we were quite surprised to note that this printer has all the necessary features and they all got installed easily. Though during installation, at some point, you will need to select whether to opt for a local USB connection or a network wireless setup. Generally the set up process is straightforward especially when you accept the recommended option of using a temporary USB connection to assist while a wireless connection is established. Once the wireless connection has been done, you can then remove the USB lead. More user interaction is called for if you decide not to make use of a USB lead when making wireless connectivity.

The Brother Print driver offers you the option of three print qualities defined by their resolution rather than being identified by names such as Fast, Normal and Best. On testing with each of the three resolutions of 300, 600 and 1200dpi using a 557-word text document, the print speed showed a 10% drop from the claimed speeds. though the appearance of the first page in each case matched the Brother figure. There were not any noticeable differences between the print quality delivered by the three resolutions. Printing graphics were produced at reasonable quality but not as good as the unit’s text printing. Moreover, this Brother HL-2135W is unlikely to cause a disturbance while producing documents.

In all, this printer is a cost-effective product that won't cost you much as the replacement Brother HL2135w Toner Cartridges and drums are cost-effective and run longer than expected. Also the print quality and speeds are above par.

Review

This is a laser printer from Brother’s entry level range aimed at home users. Along with good quality of printouts, it also boasts of some good connectivity options to help widen its range of use.

The Brother HL2135w comes with a maximum printing resolution of 2400 dpi x 600 dpi, it gives good and crisp looking prints at speeds of up to 20 ppm. The Brother HL2135w Toner Cartridges are good for up to 1000 prints and also have a lot of compatible options available to further reduce costs. The starter kit that comes with it is good only for up to 700 pages. Brother HL2135w is a very compact unit with a large feeder tray of 250 pages which helps get uninterrupted prints. The first print copy out time of fewer than 10 seconds along with a good print speed make it a good workhorse. It comes with USB and WiFi connectivity options opening up possibilities for multiple users to get connected to it.

The main feature of Brother HL2135w is the combination of good quality and fast printing that it provides at the very basic entry-level end of the market. Its ease of use and simple interface works best for most small setups.

• USB and WiFi connectivity options
• Compact dimensions and easy to setup
• Good and fast printouts
• Easy to maintain

• The toner capacity results in raising the cost son printouts, which can be resolved using compatible Brother HL2135w Toner Cartridges

Brother HL2135w is primarily aimed at the entry level home segment, thought with the added functionality of WiFi over its own younger and cheaper siblings.make it suitable for even smaller office setups with multiple computers to connect to. It performs its job of giving good quality printouts at a reasonable cost in a satisfactory manner.

The compatible Brother HL2135w Toner Cartridge is:

• Brother TN2010 toner cartridge

Replacing the Toner Cartridge in Brother HL2135W Printer

The Brother HL2135w printer works best for small offices and home users who often print the text document. The monochrome laser printer is shipped with a set of Brother HL2135w Toner Cartridges along with the purchase. The printer is easy to handle and the cartridge replacement process is not very complex. You can follow the instructions given below to replace the cartridges:

1. Turn on your printer before you begin the replacement process. Do not use the printer for at least 10 minutes. This will let the temperature of the printer to fall which will reduce any damages to your printer.
2. Now open the cover of the printer. You will be able to see the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly. Carefully and gently pull it out. Do not tilt it. You should also be careful while handling it. If the toner gets onto your clothes, it will stain and you will not be able to remove these stains. Place this unit aside on a paper. Do not touch the interiors of the printer either.
3. You will notice a green lock on the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly. Push it now in order to release the Brother HL2135w Toner Cartridge from the unit. Dispose of this toner cartridge carefully.
4. Take the new Brother HL2135w Toner Cartridge and open the package. Keep a paper on a table and over it, shake the new toner cartridge gently from side to side. Remember that when you do this, the toner cartridge should be parallel to the ground. When you do this, the toner within the cartridge will get distributed evenly. Pull the protective cover off the cartridge and place it on the drum unit. If the cartridge locks into place then you will hear a click. The green lever will lift up.
5. Clean the primary corona by sliding the green tab a few times and then place the unit into the printer. Once the LED lights light up, your printer is ready to use.

Q. Is the installation process of Brother HL2135w toner cartridges easy or only someone with experience can perform it?
A. We assure you that these toner cartridges are very easy to install and even beginners can get it right. You just need to follow the instructions for installation that are provided in the manual.

Q. I’m getting an error message "Replace Toner” for the Brother HL2135w toner cartridges that I installed just last month in my office printer. I’m not sure how many printouts have been taken by others in my absence. Should replace the cartridges immediately?
A. Yes, your printer is indicating through this message that your toner cartridges need to be replaced. Your printer seems to have been used to that effect for your work even though you changed it one month back.

Q. Do you give money-back guarantee on purchase of toner cartridges if they are unopened and in proper condition or are there any hidden charges? Please specify upfront so that I place an order accordingly and do not experience anything unpleasant like I did with another seller.
A. Please rest assured that we offer a completely hassle-free money back guarantee facility and there won’t be any hidden charges. You just need to ensure that the item is unopened and in good condition. You may go through the Return Policy page on our website for detailed clarity on various aspects of returns, exchange, refund, etc.

Q. Can you deliver Brother HL2135w toner cartridges the next day if needed urgently? Is there anything I need to do for that from my end?
A. Yes, you can look forward to next day delivery of your Brother HL2135w toner cartridges; all you have to do is place your order before 12.00 noon, and if there are no transportation or location issues, you will receive your product the next day.

Q. I’d purchased Brother TN2010 toner cartridges sets in bulk for my office thinking they will come in handy for the range of printer models recommended for them. Now I’m wondering if the cartridges work well with all… Please help.
A. If all the printers that you use in office are compatible with TN2010, you can rest assured that these toner cartridges will work well with all of them.

Q. I am planning to switch over to compatible Brother HL2135w toner cartridges in place of genuine cartridges that I’ve been using so far. Can you please advise how I should go about it to get more out of them?
A. Using compatible toner cartridges will certainly be beneficial and a satisfying experience for you. All you have to do is make some smart purchase decisions such as buying these toner cartridges in bulk or in a pack, which will help you save even more. Since these toner cartridges last up to a year, you can be sure of their durability. Looking after the maintenance and well-being of the printer with which you use these toner cartridges will also lengthen their life span.

Q. Will my printer print faster if I start using compatible Brother HL2135w toner cartridges?
A. Yes, these compatible toner cartridges can actually get your printer to print faster and also give better yield in printing.

Q. I installed new Brother HL2135w toner cartridges in my printer recently but I can see some shaded parts on the page being printed, which seems an issue. What should I do?
A. Please do the following in order to settle the issue: 1) Remove the toner cartridge from your printer and check whether excess toner is there on it or if there’s some paper stuck on the rollers. 2) Shake the toner cartridge gently so that the toner inside can move freely 3) Run a few pages through the printer to clear it inside. If these steps don’t work please contact Brother customer support.

Q. I just replaced my Brother HL2135w toner cartridge and the LCD continues to display the message "Toner Ended" and the Toner LED is still flashing. Can you tell me what is the issue and what can be done?
A. If you have recently replaced the Brother HL2135w toner cartridge and your printer still continues showing the same error as before the replacement, then there could be one of the following reasons:

• The Brother HL2135w toner cartridge is not installed properly
• You have installed a refilled toner cartridge which the printer is not able to read as a new toner cartridge
• You have replaced the toner cartridge while the printer was off and it could not process the newly installed print cartridge
• Or the new Brother HL2135w toner cartridge is faulty

To resolve the issue follow these steps:

1. Take out the Brother print cartridge and reinstall it correctly. Push the cartridge in until you hear a ‘click’ sound. Make sure you have removed all the packaging material and the sealing tab of the toner cartridge. Also, make sure you do not touch the cartridge contacts (the corona wire that maintains the contact between the printer and toners). If you have touched the cartridge contact or found it dirty, clean it with clean, dry and soft cotton cloth before reinstalling the cartridge.
2. If you have installed a refilled cartridge and the printer still shows an error message, then you can restart the printer and select ‘Ok’ or ‘Continue’ to start printing.
3. If you have replaced the cartridge while the printer was turned off.
   • Turn the printer off again and remove the recently installed toner cartridge
   • Turn the printer back on. Go to printer setting and select Replace Cartridges
   • Now, keeping the printer on reinstall the toner cartridge
   • Close the cartridge access door and wait for printer to process new cartridge
4. Check the new Brother HL2135w toner cartridge. If it is faulty return it to the dealer and get a new one.

Q. The Brother HL2135w toner cartridges that came with my machine are now exhausted and now I need a new one. But, when I searched for the toner with my printer's name I got many different toner models. I am not sure which one would go for with my device. Can you help?
A. Yes. The toner cartridge compatible to your printer is known as Brother TN2010 toner cartridge. You can find this toner cartridge on our site (above on this page) in original and compatible, both versions.

Q. I want to purchase the Brother TN2010 toner cartridge. How much is it including delivery?
A. The delivery cost on our site is very low for all the cartridges listed on the site. The Brother TN2010 toner costs €19.99 (Inc VAT). The delivery charge for any order starts from €1.99 inc. VAT. However, it could go higher according to the weight. Approximately 90% of our orders received before 12 noon daily are despatched same day (subject to stock levels) and delivered on a next-day basis with Fastway Couriers. To know more about our delivery charges and other delivery information you can refer check out our “Delivery Info” page here: https://printerinkcartridges.ie/delivery/

Q. How would I know if I need to replace the Brother HL2135w toner or the drum unit for my Brother printer?
A. Your printer will advise you specifically about whichever unit needs to be replaced. If your printer advises to replace the Brother HL2135w toner cartridge, there would be error messages similar to - "Toner Low" / "Replace Toner" / "Toner Ended". You need to replace the toner cartridge only. However, if it advises to replace drum unit you need to replace the drum unit only. It would be unusual that both units need to be replaced at the same time.