Brother HL2130

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Brother HL2130 Printer Review & Troubleshooting:

Expert Verdict

The Brother HL2130 is a discrete small printer, in a light grey casing. Normally it is a cuboid having large radius vertical corners front and rear, which give it a contemporary and slightly busy look. The top of the printer has a weighted indented output tray, with a fold-out paper stop at the front and a secondary flip-over tab at the back, the only work of which is to lift the output paper stack for easier handling.

At the left of the output tray, there is a simple control panel that has four LEDs for toner, drum and other errors, a Ready light and a button named Go, the main function of which seems to be printing a demo page. The main paper tray comes with a capacity to handle up to 250 sheets, which is a healthy upgrade in a small machine like this, however, there’s also a single-sheet feed slot for special media just above, where you can feed envelopes and odd paper sizes. At the back is a single USB socket, which is the only means of data connection on the printer.

There’s not much software offered with the HL-2130, however, Graphics Device Interface drivers are offered for Windows and OS X. There are still no Linux drivers on the offered CD, though, there is an option that you will like in the setup menu which takes you straight to Brother’s support pages, where you can download the appropriate driver for your device.

Brother rates the HL-2130 to printing up to 20ppm and that’s quite impressive. Much of this good performance is because of the comparatively short time taken by the printer to start printing. It comes with a little pre-processing, probably because of an efficient GDI driver, so overall print times, even on shorter documents, are quite quickly produced. While testing with our 5-page text document, the pages were delivered just in 23s with a speed of 13ppm, but this increased to 17.4ppm on the 20-page test, which is not far off the claimed speed. The five-page black text and graphics output was a little slower than the straight text one, which came at 11.5ppm. Also, a 15 x 10cm photo printed on A4 using the printer’s highest quality 600 x 2,400dpi print took 16s.

The prints that come out of the device are well-formed and densely black. Its standard resolution of 600dpi is okay to produce smoothly rounded characters, which is quite good for business as well as home or student documents. Toner save mode doesn’t reduce the print quality much, so for day-to-day printing, you can save money by using it as the default as the cartridges run longer using save mode. We were not happy with greyscale, though, it delivered blotchy and banded areas of fill and it was hard to differentiate between lighter and darker mid-tones. Even when increasing the resolution up to the printer’s top 2,400 x 600dpi for the photo print, these issues are still apparent in areas of steady tones.

This Brother printer boasts a two-part drum and toner cartridge, where the drum is for up to 12,000 pages, and the toner cartridge needs replacing after every 1,000 pages. Using the cheapest sources we could find for each of these cartridges gives a cost of 4.2 cents.

In all, this is a well mannered, entry-level mono laser printer for use in a small or home office. It’s fast and quiet and produces good quality output, though it’s not the cheapest in its class. As much at home connected to a Windows, OS X or Linux machine, it pretty much does what it says on the box and that too at a very decent price.

Review

There is a big demand for dedicated laser printers as for many people the extra capabilities of a scanner and copier don't make the cut. Brother HL2130 is one such device.

Brother HL2130 has a maximum print resolution of 600 x 600 dpi, with speed going up to 20 ppm. The print quality of black is very good though grayscale prints are below average. The first copy out time is also impressive for a printer of this caliber. The toner life is of 1000 pages and costs can be on the higher side. These costs can be reduced by the use of compatible Brother HL2130 Toner Cartridges. The printer in itself is a compact unit, stylishly designed in a cuboid shape. The feeder tray is a substantial 250 pages which is one of the best in its class. The output tray can also handle up to 100 pages before spilling out. Connectivity options are limited to USB 2.0.

The best feature about Brother HL2130 is its simplicity itself. It does a specialized job and does it well. There are no multiple connectivity options, no big LCD displays, just good quality and fast prints. It is easy to use and get used to.

Advantages:
  • Fast first page out
  • Good speed for its class
  • Multi purpose slot and large paper storage tray
  • Quiet operations
Disadvantages:
  • Running costs are high (Which can be remedied by using compatible Brother HL2130 Toner Cartridges)
  • Grayscale printing subpar
Conclusion:

Brother HL2130 is a dedicated laser printer which does know its job. While it cannot give color prints, it still has a good amount of functionality in terms of speed and print quality. It is good for those one man offices or small office setups where the major print requirements is of printing documents.

Compatible cartridge:

The compatible Brother HL2130 Toner Cartridge is:

  • Brother TN2010 toner cartridge

Correcting the problem of Faded Prints in Brother HL2130 Printer

The Brother HL2130 printer is a trusted printer amongst those who want a quick print. The printer has a smart design and comes packed with useful features. You get a set of Brother HL2130 Toner Cartridges when you purchase it.

Printing problems often occur with the use of printers. Problems like faded prints, vertical banding etc are directly or indirectly related to the Brother HL2130 Toner Cartridges that are being used by the printer. Usually, when the toner lives are low, the print quality begins to drop. Here are instructions to help you correct the problem of faded prints:

  1. Open the printer by lifting up the scanner unit. Carefully take out the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly. Hold it parallel to the ground using both the hands and shake it from side to side. Do this many times. It will spread the toner within the cartridge evenly and the print will be much better.
  2. Check the temperature and humidity of the printer. If the temperature rises too much, it may cause printing quality issues. It directly affects the print quality. You need to cool the temperature of the printer fast. Once it happens you will be able to print properly.
  3. Check the indications of the LED screen of the printer. If the printer displays a Replace Toner message then you need to replace the consumed Brother HL2130 Toner Cartridge with a new one before you use the machine.
  4. If you notice that the entire page is faded then you need to check the Print Settings for your device. The Toner Saver Mode may be turned on. To turn it off, go to the Advanced tab in Print Setting dialogue box and turn off the Toner Save Mode.
  5. You can also change the drum unit and place a new one in the printer. This will improve the print quality.

Brother HL2130 Questions:

Q. If I buy a multipack of Brother HL2130 toner cartridges but do not use them for a year, will they go waste? How long will they last if unopened?
A.
You can use most toner cartridges, including these, for up to 6 months if they are stored safely and the packaging is not opened. You don’t have to worry if you don’t use them for up to a year; just make sure that you store them in a cool dry place away from sunlight.

Q. Do you stock two-cartridge pack of compatible Brother HL2130 toner cartridges always? If I want to buy the package urgently, will you be able to deliver them soon?
A.
Yes, we usually have the pack of two toner cartridges that you require and can deliver them within two days if external conditions like transportation and accessibility of your residence are congenial. If your requirement is very urgent, we’d request you to give us a call and let us know so we can make suitable arrangements accordingly.

Q. I want to confirm if the page yield of compatible Brother HL2130 toner cartridges that you currently supply is 1,000.
A.
Yes, each of the compatible Brother HL2130 toner cartridges that we supply print 1,000 pages.

Q. Are compatible toner cartridges really as good as the original ones at printing? I’d like to give compatibles (Brother HL2130 Toner Cartridges) a try but not feeling too sure about giving up original cartridges due to quality concerns. Please advise.
A.
Compatible toner cartridges are in every way as good as the original brand when it comes to quality and performance. Besides, they are actually cheaper cost wise and designed to do everything that original cartridges do. There’s no risk of warranty issues either, and you will be taking an eco-friendly step by using compatible toner cartridges. Therefore we recommend using them to you very positively.

Q. Are Brother HL2130 toner cartridges eco-friendly?
A. These toner cartridges are basically made from recycled original Brother toner cartridges. Since they are made from material sent for recycling in this way, generation of plastic is reduced significantly. Also, remanufactured cartridges are refilled with ISO standard premium inks, which deem them harmless for the environment and helps in its conservation.

Q. I need high level clarity in the documents I print at work. The company recently purchased Brother HL2130 printer for my department. Are compatible Brother HL2130 toner cartridges reliable for that matter?
A. Yes, these toner cartridges guarantee sharp print quality in black, which you can rely on for all your professional purposes. The manufacturing process of these toner cartridges also adheres to very high standards, and the fact that they help you save really big makes them great for personal and professional use too.

Q. Do compatible Brother HL2130 toner cartridges print more than 500 pages? Will my savings be significant if I replace original toner cartridge that I’ve been using since long?
A. Yes; in fact, a single Brother HL2130 toner cartridge prints up to 1000 pages. Opting for these toner cartridges, more so in a pack, would certainly be a cost-effective deal for you. You can very much switch over to these right away.

Q. I need a good toner cartridge that can get my printer to print documents really fast. Would you recommend compatible Brother HL2130 toner cartridges?
A. You can rely on these toner cartridges as they power the printers they are compatible with to print fast. These toner cartridges incorporate cartridge components that are of top-notch quality and support speed, so you can print really fast when they’re installed in your machine.

Q. Are there sellers who deliver supplies like Brother HL2130 toner cartridges within a day?
A. Yes, there are sellers who offer ½ day delivery of toner cartridges also at no extra cost.

Q I have a Brother HL2130 printer for which I have installed the Full Driver & Software Package, but it seems some applications were not installed (For Windows® 10). How can I rectify it?
A. Usually this happens when the installation process was interrupted somehow. If you restarted your computer before the installation was completed it is normal that some applications will not be installed.

You can reinstall the Full Driver & Software Package to resolve this issue.

  1. Go to Brother site and download the Full Driver & Software Package for your printer model (in this case Brother HL2130) from the Downloads section.
  2. Install the drivers and software again on your PC.
  3. When the installation will complete a dialog box would appear on your PC’s screen to instructs you to restart your computer. This will apply the changes. However, DO NOT restart your computer yet and click Restart Later.
  4. Wait for the installation process to finish in the background.
  5. When the installation has completed, restart your computer. All applications should now be installed

Q. I am trying to connect my Brother HL2130 printer with my iPad but it says "No Supported Devices Found" on the Brother iPrint&Scan app. What is the issue?
A. Your Brother machine does not support iPrint&Scan.

Q. My Brother HL2130 printer stopped working due to a paper jam issue. What should I do?
A. The paper jam issues in a Brother printer can be resolved by following troubleshoot:

When the paper jam occurs, an LED indications will be shown on the control panel by flashing Error LED light.

Follow the steps below:

  1. Open the front cover and leave the machine for at least 10 minutes to cool down.

    Cautions:
    • It is very important to leave the printer alone for sometimes after you have print something. Printing process heats up some parts at the extreme levels and opening the printer right away can harm you. Wait at least 10 minutes for the machine to cool down.
    • To keep the print quality level high, Do not touch any of the internal parts of the printer. For example the print path, drum unit, corona wire etc.
  2. Gently take out the Brother HL2130 toner cartridge and drum unit assembly. It is possible that the jammed sheet comes out with the drum unit and the toner assembly. Or this releases the sheets in the input tray so you can pull out the paper tray.

    Cautions:
    • Always keep the drum unit and the Brother HL2130 toner cartridge on a piece of paper to avoid any kind of spill hazard
    • To prevent damage to the printer from static electricity, DO NOT touch the electrodes inside the printer
  3. Close the front cover of the device after putting the drum and toner aside.
  4. Pull the paper tray completely out of your printer
  5. Pull out the jammed papers from the printer, gently from both hands If you do not find any sheet there try checking the fuser of the printer
  6. Open the back cover along with the face-up output tray and pull down the tabs at the left and right hand sides to open the fuser cover
  7. Again use bath the hands and gently pull out the papers stuck at the fuser limit.
  8. Close the fuser cover and the back cover output tray now If you do not see any paper jam there in the fuser or even if you have cleaned both of the 2 locations above proceed to the next one
  9. Take the duplex tray completely out of the printer and pull out the jammed paper from the printers’ duplex tray or back of it (inside portion of the device)
  10. Make sure that the sheets are not left under the Brother HL2130 printer from static electricity
  11. Put the duplex tray back in and put the paper tray back in the printer
  12. Push down the green lock lever and take the Brother HL2130 toner cartridge out of the drum unit. Check if there are any jammed papers in there.
  13. If yes, then pull those out and clean the drum unit with clean cotton cloth.

    Cautions:
    • Handle the Brother HL2130 toner cartridge carefully. The toner powder is made of hazardous elements, in case it is scattered on your hands or clothes, wipe or wash it off with cold water at once
    • To avoid print quality problems, DO NOT touch the drum roll or the print path of the printer.
  14. Put the Brother HL2130 toner cartridge back into the drum unit and push it in until you hear a ‘click’ sound to confirm the cartridge is placed properly. When the cartridge is firmly placed inside the drum unit the green lock lever will lift automatically.
  15. Open the front cover. Put the drum unit and Brother HL2130 toner cartridge assembly back into the device. Close the front cover.
  16. Make sure that the Error LED is off and then, the Ready LED lights are on now. If the machine does not start printing automatically, press the Go button.