Provided that there's a requirement to print plain and simple documents, there will always be a need for plain and simple mono printers, particularly those that are able to get through the load using the bare minimum degree of hassle, as speedily as is possible along with the utmost clarity. It was with these last three factors in mind that Brother brought out the most up-to-date models in the HL-2100 series.
Whilst all three models appear very similar, the HL-2140 is definitely geared towards all those with the tightest budget, the HL-2170W is situated at the very top end due to wireless as well as wired network support integrated, and this leaves the HL-2150N seated squarely in the centre, having network capability with the aid of an Ethernet cable.
Square and squat, unassumingly dolled up in grey and black, this particular little device is a mere 368 x 361 x 170.5mm and weighs in at just 6.8Kg.
Establishing the network connection is a piece of cake. Make use of the provided CD to install your printer driver by way of the USB link and then plug a network cable from printer to hub and once again abide by the guidelines upon the CD for Network Cable Users. And then, hey presto, you're all set to work. The provided Quick Setup Guide likewise details directions with regards to Mac (OS X 10.2.4 or higher) as well as Linux owners and it's also Windows Vista friendly.
There's not much when it comes to exterior monitoring; there is no big Liquid crystal display, merely three LED indicator lights with respect to Toner, Drum as well as Error along with a larger Go button. The primary paper tray at the front end supports 250 A4 sheets and there is a unique manual slot for you to feed in one sheet at a time (useful for labels and also transparencies).
It is pretty unlikely that you will be making use of this specific machine for any kind of big business print runs because the output tray is only able to deal with 100 sheets and you will have to feed every one of them in again if you would like double-sided results.
However, even though it only has 16MB memory (the HL-2170W offers double this quantity), it makes the most of it to generate a quoted 22ppm highest speed at a print resolution of 2,400 x 600dpi, with the first sheet zipping out in under ten seconds. So in the event that you possess a small-scale network and your printing needs are uncomplicated as well as not really too voluminous, this should tick every one of your boxes.
The Brother HL2150N printer cartridge, when taken out from its silver wrapping, slides simply directly into the front housing and is available in a couple of available sizes - Standard (which is usually good for 1,500 A4 pages) and High Yield (2,600 A4 pages) - while the Drum Unit will reach to 12,000 A4 pages.
Brother is creating a good name for making lightweight, no-frills as well as highly effective printers and this centre device inside the HL-2100 collection should be an excellent option for small businesses and also home users with simple printing demands.
Brother HL2150N printer toner cartridges are available here.
