Brother HL-L2365DW Mono Laser Printer

Brother HL-L2365DW is a monochrome (black and white) laser printer designed for high-volume text printing. It is a single-function printer (print only), but its key strengths are blazing-fast print speeds

Brother HL-L2365DW Mono Laser Printer is priced at Kes 19,500  here at Novelty Tech Solution in Nairobi, Kenya 

Full Specifications

Key Features Explained

1. High-Speed Mono Laser Printing:

   • 38 ppm Speed: This is exceptionally fast, allowing it to handle large print jobs quickly. It’s significantly faster than most inkjet and even some other laser printers in its class.

   • Rapid First Print: Gets the first page out in under 8.5 seconds, minimizing wait time.

2. Separate Drum and Toner Units:

   • This is a major cost-saving feature. The drum unit (DR-630) has a lifespan of about 12,000 pages, while the high-yield toner cartridge (TN-680) lasts for 3,000 pages. You only replace what runs out, which is far more economical than all-in-one cartridges that combine the drum and toner. This results in a very low cost-per-page.

3. Automatic Duplex Printing:

   • Standard automatic two-sided printing saves paper and creates professional-looking reports and documents without manual intervention.

4. Wireless Connectivity & Mobile Printing:

   • The “W” in the model name stands for Wireless. It can connect directly to your Wi-Fi network, allowing multiple users to print from laptops, phones, and tablets without cables.

   • Supports popular mobile printing standards like AirPrint (Apple) and Mopria (Android).

Who is this printer for?

• Home Offices & Students: Perfect for printing essays, reports, contracts, and letters where only black and white is needed.

• Small Businesses: Ideal for businesses that primarily deal with text-based documents (invoices, reports, shipping labels) and require speed and reliability.

• Any environment with high-volume text printing needs that does not require scanning or copying.

• Users who value reliability and low long-term operating costs over initial purchase price.

Potential Considerations / Limitations

• Print Only (No Scanner/Copier): This is the most important distinction. The HL-L2365DW does not have a scanner. You cannot scan or copy documents with this device. If you need those functions, you should consider the Brother DCP-L2540DW (flatbed only) or MFC-L2740DW (with Automatic Document Feeder).

• Monochrome Only: It only prints in black and white. If you need color, even occasionally, this is not the printer for you.

• Basic Display: The 2-line LCD is functional for checking status but is not a touchscreen.

Comparison with Similar Brother Printers

Conclusion

The Brother HL-L2365DW is a superb, no-nonsense laser printer that excels at its primary task: producing black-and-white text documents quickly, reliably, and cheaply. It is an outstanding investment for any user or business whose workflow is dominated by printing and who does not need an integrated scanner. Its combination of high speed, automatic duplex printing, wireless connectivity, and low running costs makes it one of the most recommended printers in its category.