Brother HL L2300D Toner Cartridges

Expert Verdict

The Brother HL-L2300D monochrome laser printer is a wonderful choice if you need a monochrome laser printer. Despite the lack of extra trays, this dependable monochrome laser printer has a large paper handling capacity. It produces outstanding output and can produce prints quickly with Brother HL L2300D Toner Cartridges. With a monthly duty cycle of 10,000 pages, the black and white printer is quite dependable. It's one of the best printers on the market, with a lot of useful features and exceptional paper handling. With a USB 2.0 interface, this laser printer can print 27 pages per minute.

Brother's HL-L2300D monochrome laser printer boasts a compact boxy appearance that's ideal for use in the workplace or at home. The printer is Energy Star certified and is 14 x 14.2 x 7.2 inches, weighing under 15 pounds. It has a typical memory of 8MB and runs at 266MHz. The Brother HL-control L2300D's panel is straightforward, with indication lights, a print button, and a power button. A USB-connected monochrome laser's setup is standard. The printer features a manual feed slot and a rear paper exit, making printing two-sided papers simple. This also means that you can always inspect the print quality. A 250-sheet capacity paper tray, which is changeable and can accommodate both letter and legal paper size, is located on the front of this laser printer. It has a resolution of 2400 x 600 dpi and can print professional-quality black and white pages with Brother HL L2300D Toner Cartridges. A straight-through paper path is provided by a manual feed slot and rear paper exit, ensuring that all of your printed papers appear their best at all times.

The Brother HL-L2300D offers excellent value for money because of its fast print speed, 250-sheet paper capacity, and professional-quality prints. It's one of the best monochrome laser printers on the market, and you can't go wrong with black-and-white prints. The Toner Save Mode can also help you get more value out of your Brother HL L2300D Toner Cartridges. The time it takes to print a page is determined by the type of paper used. The printer, for example, can print 26 A4 standard size documents in a minute with Brother HL L2300D Toner Cartridges. This device also has automated duplex laser printing, which allows it to produce 13 A4 2-sided pages. This printer, on the other hand, can only print in black and white. Despite the lack of a wireless function, it can print a lot more paper with the help of a USB cord. Some elements of the installed drivers and software may not work correctly if you upgrade from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1 to Windows 10. Before upgrading to Windows 10, please delete all drivers and software from Windows 7 or Windows 8.1.

The HL-L2300D, on the other hand, is an excellent candidate for a personal monochrome laser printer and our Editors' Choice in the category if you simply want to print from a PC connected via USB cable. It offers a balance of speed, paper handling, output quality, size, and price that makes it an excellent candidate for a personal monochrome laser printer. It is not necessary to use authentic Brother HL L2300D Toner Cartridges, compatible Brother HL L2300D Toner Cartridges can also produce good results with minimal cost. Finally, the Brother HL-L2300D monochrome printer can print up to 27 black and white pages per minute, has a 250-sheet changeable paper tray and can print in duplex mode. As a result, it is the ideal printer for use at home or in the business. The one drawback is that the printer does not include a USB cable, which is something that the manufacturer is required to include in the box.

Review

The Brother HLL2300D monochrome laser printer measures 14 x 14.2 x 7.2 inches and weighs only 15 pounds. This machine has a simple control panel with indicator lights, print button and power button. The high capacity compatible Brother HL L2300D Toner Cartridges are available for use in the Brother machine at cheaper costs.

For automatic double-sided printing, a built-in duplexer (for two-sided printing) is integrated into the HL-L2300D. This printer has a 250-sheet paper tray and a manual feed slot. Besides, a USB port is also available for connectivity. Despite being small in size, it delivers a level of paper handling that is suitable for sharing.

This printer’s engine rating is 27 ppm which is the speed one should see when printing a text document or other file that needs little to no processing. It can deliver a maximum resolution of 2400X600 dpi. The automatic duplexer reduces paper waste and to further reduce the running costs it has a toner save mode. Its high capacity monochrome Brother HL L2300D Toner Cartridge can print up to 2,600 pages.

The Brother HL-L2300D mono laser printer is ideal for small home/office users. This reliable monochrome laser printer has high paper handling capacity, whilst optional trays aren't available.

Advantages

• Duplexer (for both side printing)
• Fast Speed
• Low running costs
• Exceptional paper handling for personal use
• Small in size

Disadvantages

• No Ethernet or Wifi

Cartridge Requirements

The compatible Brother HL L2300D Toner Cartridge is:

• Brother TN2320 Black toner Cartridge

Conclusion

The HL-L2300D delivers a balance of speed, paper handling, output quality, size, and price that makes it an excellent choice for a personal monochrome laser printer. It has an exceptional output and can deliver monochrome prints at a fast speed. This printer is very reliable and has a monthly duty cycle of 10,000 pages.

How to get rid of the white lines across the page in the Brother HL L2300D printer?

Follow the instructions listed below to get rid of the white lines.

Clean the drum unit-

• Open the front cover of the printer.
• Draw out the toner cartridge and drum unit assembly from the machine.
• Press and push down the green lock lever to take the Brother HL L2300D Toner Cartridges out of the drum unit.
• Carefully turn the machine while making sure that the drum unit gear is on the left side.
• Gently turn the edge of the drum unit toward you while looking at the surface of the suspected area.
• Take a dry cotton swab and wipe the surface of the drum gently until the mark on the surface comes off.
• Put the toner cartridge back into the drum unit and push it inside the unit until it clicks into place.
• Repeat the above process for the remaining Brother HL L2300D Toner Cartridges.
• Close the front cover of the printer.

Replace the drum unit-

• Make sure that the printer is turned on before proceeding further.
• Open the front cover of the machine.
• Carefully remove the drum unit and toner cartridge assembly from the machine.
• Gently push down the local lever and take the toner cartridge out of the machine.
• Unpack the new drum unit and carefully place the toner cartridge into it until you hear it lock into place.
• Do the same for all the toner Brother HL L2300D Toner Cartridges. (Note: If you put the cartridge properly, the lock lever on the drum unit will automatically lift.)
• Put the drum unit and toner cartridge back into the printer and keep the front cover open.
• Press the power button and do not close the cover yet.
• Press and hold the Go button for about four seconds until all the LEDs light up.
• Once all LEDs are lit up, release the Go button.
• Close the front cover and make sure that the drum LED is now switched off.

I have just replaced the toner cartridge and the LCD continues to display the 'Toner Low' or 'Replace Toner' message. What should I do now?

If an error message pops up on your printer’s displays, follow the steps below to resolve the issue:

Check that any incorrect consumable is not replaced by mistake.

The Brother machine has different consumables for the toner cartridge and the drum unit. Verify you replace only the Brother HL L2300D Toner Cartridges and not the drum unit.

Ensure that you are using a New Brother toner cartridge.

While replacing the toner cartridges, ensure to install a brand new, unused Brother HL L2300D Toner Cartridges in order to reset the toner status. Swapping toner cartridges from one machine to another or installing a partially used toner cartridge may cause this issue as the machine will not be able to correctly recognize the toner consumption.

Check if the toner cartridge is installed correctly.

While installing new toner cartridges the toner low or replace toner error may pop on the screen. Follow these steps below to remove the error message.

• Make sure that the machine is turned on.
• Open the front cover and remove the toner cartridge and drum unit from the machine.
• Press down the lock lever and take the cartridge out of the drum unit.
• Unpack the new Brother HL L2300D Toner Cartridges and take out the protective cover. Place the new cartridge firmly into the drum unit until you hear it lock into the place. If the cartridge is in the correct position, the lock lever on the drum unit will lift automatically.
• Clean the corona wire inside the drum by gently moving the green tab from left to right and right to left several times.
• Install the toner cartridge and drum unit back into the machine & close the front cover.