User Reviews

1. Review Date: 2009-11-25

   This little Brother HL-2170W laser printer has far exceeded my initial expectations. For a price well south of $100 (at least when I bought it online thru Amazon), it has been a gem. Out of the box, it set up in about 15 minutes to include full wireless (WiFi) connection and wired ethernet. Just follow the instructions included with the printer for a flawless setup. My WiFi signal is pretty weak where the Brother is located, but it seems to get what it needs without any major delay. The 32MB of onboard RAM spools print jobs very quickly. I gave top 5-star ratings in almost all areas. Where I didn't, it's only because I haven't used that rating area (e.g., reliability), or a couple little things bring it down:
   
   --When it prints, it's a bit on the noisy side. But fortunately, it has a built-in sleep feature which powers down the printer to a silent state.
   --When it starts up, it seems to draw a lot of power - the nearby desk lamp actually dims. So be a little cautious about the power circuit you connect it to or you might overload and trip a breaker.
   --The front bypass sheet feeder (manual feeder) is just a flip down slot cover. There's nothing to support the page or form or envelope. When you stick a sheet in the slot, eventually the printer grabs the leading edge and holds it until the print command is received. Just be sure to keep the sheet square in the slot until this happens or you might get a misfeed.
   
   All in all, this is a great little printer for personal use or small office (say, around 100-200 print impressions or less per day). I highly recommend taking a look at this printer as an alternative to HP.
   
   User: Scott E. Tillson
   Rating:
   Summary: Great Personal Laser Printer
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

2. Review Date: 2009-11-25

   I purchased this printer from Amazon. It was great price and service was quick for delivery.
   Printer is fast and print quality is good. I networked it through router and was promptly recognized by all
   my computers (desktop and wireless notebooks). Only complaint I have is paper jam occuring every 40-50 pages of printing. Trial cartrige did print 1000 pages as mentioned.
   
   User: A. Patel
   Rating:
   Summary: Brother HL-2170W review
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

3. Review Date: 2009-11-22

   This has been a pleasent suprize for me as the last Brother product I purchased was a complete disappointment. This printer is quick and prints nicely despite being used in Iraq where power supplies are not the best and the dust is everywhere, very good piece of equipment and a great value.
   
   User: Ben A. Smalley
   Rating:
   Summary: Ben A Smalley
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

4. Review Date: 2009-11-22

   This printer was easier to set up that I ever imagined and it works like a charm throughout my whole house in a mixed Mac/Windows environment. Wish I would have bought it sooner.
   
   User: Guillermo Leal
   Rating:
   Summary: Awesome value!
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

5. Review Date: 2009-11-22

   I have to say, I really like this printer. We bought one of these for business use a few months ago to replace an older HP inkjet for which the ink prices had mysteriously and suddenly doubled. I guess maybe HP didn't want to support our old printer anymore or something, but they motivated me into buying a new printer all right.. just too bad it wasn't one of theirs with it's hefty ink prices!
   
   After much looking and considering ink/toner costs as well as the printer cost, we finally settled on this Brother laser. So far, it's been really reliable. The print quality is excellent as well, and it's quite speedy. It is perhaps a little noisier than I might have expected, but it isn't so bad that I notice it most days.
   
   Others have mentioned how it wants to change the toner cartridge pretty early, and we've also found that to be true, but we did the trick with the masking tape over the sensor hole in the cartridge, and were able to more than double the print output before we started seeing any degradation in the prints. Also love the half ream paper tray capacity. Our old one would hold maybe 50 sheets.
   
   In the summer, I do wish I had a spot for it to the right of the computer instead of on the left, as it vents slightly warm air on me while I'm working. In the winter that's a more welcome trait!
   
   We haven't actually tested any of the wireless functions, so I can't comment on that, but it was fairly easy to hook up the traditional way.
   
   All in all, I adore this little printer.
   
   User: Brandeline
   Rating:
   Summary: It's a workhorse!
   Helpful Votes: 0
   Total Votes: 0
   

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Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com Product Description Ideal for both home and office use, the affordable Brother HL-2170W Laser Printer features network connectivity via wireless/wired interfaces, and prints up to 23 pages per minute at a high-quality resolution, giving your work and personal documents a polished finish colleagues and friends are sure to envy.

The Brother HL-2170W Personal Laser Printer offers: Built-in wired and wireless networking for printer sharing. Fast, 23 pages-per-minute performance. High-quality (2400 x 600 resolution) prints.

With built-in wireless networking, everyone on your network can easily share the printer.

The manual by-pass slot lets you print envelopes and letterhead.

Versatile and Professional
This monochrome laser printer not only warms up in less than 10 seconds and prints up to 23 pages per minute to give you near-instant access to important reports, documents, and annual family letters when you need them, it also includes a manual bypass feeder for professional printing on envelopes and letterhead. The high-quality resolution (up to 2400 x 600 dpi) of this personal black-and-white laser printer reflects the time and care that you put into each document, while giving you the benefits of low cost per page laser output. The printer also includes 32 MB memory, and a 250-sheet capacity tray that can conveniently accommodate standard, legal, and custom-sized paper.

Built-In Wired and Wireless Networking
Perfect for family or home offices, the HL-2170W gives you the option to connect the printer via USB, Ethernet, or 802.11b/g wireless networking. Brother makes wireless setup a snap; for users with wireless access points that support SecureEasySetup, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, or AOSS, you can automatically configure your wireless settings by simply pressing a button on your router.

Ergonomic and Energy Efficient
The Brother HL-2140 17.9-by-18.7-by-14.2-inch efficient design features a toner save mode for extended toner life as well as sleep mode. Easy to set up and a breeze to use, this printer is compatible with both Mac and Windows operating systems, and includes an animated user-friendly tutorial to help answer common support and maintenance questions.

Environmentally Friendly Design
For added peace of mind, this machine is Energy Star compliant, which means it helps save the environment while saving you money. (Energy Star is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy promoting energy efficiency).

This personal laser printer is backed by a one-year limited manufacturer's warranty.

What's in the Box
HL-2170W laser printer, starter toner cartridge and instruction kit.

Product Details

1. Monochrome laser printer prints up to 23 ppm, perfect for home or office use
2. High-quality 2400 x 600 dpi resolution
3. Features network connectivity via wireless/wired interfaces
4. 250-sheet capacity tray, Starter Toner Cartridge
5. One-year limited manufacturer's warranty