Brother HL-L3290CDW Wireless Color Printer [Review]
Brother
is one of the key players in the printing space. Brother printers are known for
their reliability and features. But as we know, not all printers are made
equal; the same goes for Brother printers. Some offer great value for their
price, while some need more claims. In this blog, we will take a closer look at
Brother HL-L3290CDW to determine whether it's worth investing in. So, without
any further delay, let's begin.
All About Brother HL-L3290CDW
HL-L3290CDW
is a color laser-class All-In-One printer that is very similar to MFC-L3770CDW
in terms of printing speed and output quality. The AIO is designed for
light-duty use in home-based and small offices. HL-L3290CDW can't be called
small as it measures 14.5x16.1x18.7 inches (HWD) and weighs 47.8 pounds. Like
its sibling MFC-L3770CDW, the HL-L3290 CW is not truly a laser printer in the
traditional sense.
The
HL-L3290CDW uses LED arrays instead of a traditional laser mechanism to tell
the printer where to fuse toner to the paper. These LED arrays are
traditionally smaller and cheaper than their laser counterparts. Unlike
MFC-L3770CDW, Hl-L3290CDW lacks an automatic document feeder, so you won't be
able to scan multipage documents. Also, the control panel on Hl-L3290CDW is
easy-to-use and consists of just a handful of buttons for navigating the
drill-down style menus and making copies.
The
control panel also features a dual-line monochrome display. Still, from the
HL-L3290CDW" s integrated website, you can monitor and configure the
printer. It also lets you set up users and security features. The LED printer
features a 250-sheet main drawer and a one-sheet override tray above the main
drawer. HL-L3290CDW also features a 30-sheet multipurpose tray. The printer has
a maximum monthly duty cycle of 30,000 pages, with a recommended monthly print
volume of 1,500 pages. The duty cycle is the same as its competitors.
Connectivity and Security
HL-L3290CDW
features a USB 2.0 port, Wi-Fi, and Wi-Fi Direct for peer-to-peer network
connection. Wi-Fi Direct enables the printer to connect with mobile devices
without connecting to a network or router. Besides Wi-Fi Direct, the printer
also supports Apple AirPrint, Mopria, Google Cloud Print, and Brother's
iPrint&Scan app. Sadly, the Ethernet port is also missing from HL-L3290CDW,
which is highly unusual for a laser-class printer and does not support
near-field communication.
The
HL-L3290CDW gives you basic security features such as personal identification
numbers to encrypt documents. Brother takes this feature up a notch by enabling
you to assign PINs to the scanner. You can restrict or deny use based on
usernames, groups, or IP addresses. You also get the standard SNMP and other
network security protocols.
Print Speed
For
both black and white pages, Brother rates the HL-L3290CDW at 25 ppm (pages per
minute). During our tests, the printer churned out a 12-page Microsoft Word
text document at 23.6 ppm. It is slightly slower than MFC-L3770CDW. The printer
spits out complex color Excel, Acrobat, and PowerPoint documents containing
graphs, charts, other business graphics, and photos at a speed of 10.3 ppm. Its
printing speed is the same as MFC-L3770CDW and surpasses several other Brother wireless printer setup .
Output Quality
One
consistent feature all Brother LED-array printers share is the ability to
consistently produce good-looking documents. Like its sibling, the
HL-L3290CDW's text was clear, crisp, and highly readable down to roughly 6
points, which is more than enough for most business documents.
The
prints of graphs, charts, and other business graphics produced by HL-L3290CDW
contained solid fills and evenly flowing gradients with flaws that were hardly
noticeable. Hairlines and other rules were well-defined, and the attached
photographs were accurately colored and detailed.
Running Costs
The
HL-L3290CDW's black cost per page (CPP) of 2.6 cents and its color CPP of 15.5
cents align with competitive models. These costs are all right, but stretching
your printing numbers to the recommended print volume will cost you in the long
run. Also, the consumables for entry-level color lasers, such as toner and
imaging drums, are more expensive than higher-end, high-volume laser-class AIOs,
and inkjet printers.
Conclusion
The
Brother HL-L3290CDW is a fast and fine color LED printer that can consistently
produce excellent output quality. However, the printer lacks an ADF and
Ethernet port, making it an outcast among color laser printers. It's a fast and
reliable printer, but if you need to scan or copy multipage documents or need a
printer with multiple connectivity options, you should look for another option.
But remember, these additional features will be costly.
FAQs
What are the advantages of
Brother HL-L3290CDW?
One
of its highlighting features is that it's a fast and reliable printer capable
of consistently churning out high-quality output. Also, it supports various
mobile apps, including Brother's iPrint&Scan, Mporia, Apple AirPrint, and
more.
What is the difference between HL-L3290CDW and
MFC-L3770CDW?
They
both are LED printers and use the same technology. They are very similar in
terms of printing speed and output quality. But unlike MFC-L3770CDW,
HL-L3290CDW does not come with an ADF and Ethernet Port.
How to troubleshoot the HL-L3290CDW printer problem?
If
your HL-L3290CDW printer runs into some technical glitch and you need to
troubleshoot it, you can try these methods mentioned below:
- Ensure the printer is 'Set as Default Printer.'
- From Brother Driver, Easy Applications update outdated drivers.
- Inspect Printer Spooler error-Clear Print Queue.
- Uncheck the offline status.
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