Brother HL-L2340DW Wireless Monochrome Laser Printer - Compact Design, Duplex Printing, Mobile Printing, Amazon Dash Replenishment Ready - Perfect for Home Office & Small Business Use

I would not recommend this printer to anyone looking to print from a Mac because it was a huge pain to set up and then keep it working properly (read on to understand why!). I'd keep looking for a better option with foolproof installation on all platforms.I bought this printer based on the good reviews to print both from my kid's chromebooks and my MacBook Pro (OS 10.8.5). It took longer than it said it should to install including enabling Google cloud printing for the Chromebooks, but I was able to print from both devices. However, the next time I tried to print from my Mac, it could not find the printer. After some research online, it appeared this was due to the printer being in deep sleep mode and the printer not automatically waking as it should when sent a print job. I didn't think this would be too bad of an issue if I could remotely wake the printer each time before sending the job. But when I accessed the printer settings page (http://10.0.0.130 for my printer) I could verify the printer was in sleep mode, but there was no way to change it or wake it up. I was annoyed at the thought that I was going to have to walk over to the printer every time I wanted to print and press one of the buttons to manually wake it up before sending a print job (defeats the purpose of having a wireless printer!), but the printer didn't even wake up pressing its buttons (despite the manual saying this should work).Alas, more research revealed that the REAL problem might be my Mac wasn't finding the printer because of its IP address. I was first clued into this by dupuytren in this thread -- http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=1849993 -- where he said that the printer and router address need to be similar, i.e. starting with the same numbers as in 10.0.0.XXX. His weren't and changing his printer ip to be similar to that of the router fixed his problem, at least until he ran into another issue that caused him to buy another router (no thanks!). But this thread (http://www.fixya.com/support/t6151863-mfc_7840w_printer) gave me hope my Mac still wasn't finding my printer because of its IP address. So (thanks to dupuytren instructions) I looked up and verified my printer's ip address on the printer itself:1. On printer press Up/Down or +/- button until you see Network. Press Ok.2. Using Up/Down, follow WLAN>Press OK>TCP/IP>Press OK>IP address.3. Write down IP address, including all 0's. Mine was 010.000.000.130Then I went on my Mac to see if I could manually add the printer using this IP address. So I opened System Preferences, Print & Scan. Hit the (+) button to add a printer. (Note my printer did not show up on Default tab since my whole issue is my Mac cannot find the printer!) On IP tab under address, entered the IP address I just wrote down (010.000.000.130), leaving Protocol as "Line Printer Daemon - LPD", Queue empty, Name - gave it something useful, Location empty, Use - picked this printer model driver (guess it was there because I previously installed it). Viola! I sent a print job and it found the printer and started firing up!Why did this work? Actually I'm not sure. I find it hard to believe that the when I set up the printer set up on my Mac by IP address that the extra 0's mattered. Though I had previously tried adding this printer on my mac using the IP address without the extra 0's (10.0.0.130) but it gave me an error. Now, I wonder if it has to do with the "WLAN" setting on the printer. I read somewhere that Brother printers won't enter deep sleep if that is on. So may that is why it is printing fine now -- it no longer seems to be entering into deep sleep mode. To check your printer WLan setting, go to the printer page in your browser and under Lists/Reports, print "Network Configuration".Note, one step I had also done (but I don't think made a difference), is change the IP setting on my printer to be static instead of the default auto (used the buttons on the printer and the directions provided by dupuytren). But I don't think this mattered in my solution because I never changed the IP address and it has remained the same since I first connected my printer. But this will prevent it from changing moving forward.As to my rating, I really like the speed and output of this printer but cannot give it more than 3 stars since it was such a pain to get working with a Mac, which is advertised as being compatible with!4/11/25--UPDATESince I got this printer successfully printing jobs from my Macbook, I noticed the printer no longer enters DEEP SLEEP mode only SLEEP mode. I'm not sure what change I made that caused this to happen, but I suspect this is why I am able to print.11/20/2015--UPDATEFor whatever reason, this week I had a problem with my printer set-up. I think somehow the static IP address I set was changed, but the problem it caused was that my kids Chromebooks could see the printer but it was showing as "offline" so they could not send it print jobs. This problem persisted even after I reset the printer to the same static IP address I had been using. So, I figured the best thing to do would be to delete the printer from Google, re-register it to my account and then reshare the printer to my kids google accounts. Well that's when my problems really started! When I went into the printer web interface (http://10.0.0.130 for my printer), selected the "network" tab, then "protocol" and then clicked on Google Cloud Print, I got to the page with the button to "register" my printer with Google Cloud Print. Well it didn't work and gave me an error that it couldn't connect to Google. After calling Brother support, they told me it was a problem with my Google account. I disagreed with them, as it was never getting to the step where it prompts you for your Google account information. After much insistence, the support person escalated my call to "level 5" and said I'd get a call back from a software engineer-type person the next day. Meanwhile, I kept repeatedly going through the network setup wizard (using the buttons on the printer) and lo and behold it finally set it up slightly differently. It automatically used I think DCHP as the boot method and then that caused the "gateway id" and "subnet mask" to be populated with real numbers (previously both all zeros). When I retried registering my printer with Google, it worked! I since went back and changed the boot method to static ip address (it had already assigned the same static ip address value I had been using). The only other parameter difference I noted is ipv6 is now off (had turned on earlier to see if that would help). Needless to say, I printed out all the printer settings, so if I ever have an issue again I can reset the settings to this now working state.As an IMPORTANT aside....in all my research to get this working, I found online directions on HOW TO DISABLE THE DEEP SLEEP (that is not an option in the printer web interface or on the printer itself, well at least not an obvious option). Again, I'm not positive if the Deep Sleep mode being activate is why I had my original problems with my Macbook not being able to access the printer, but I'm pretty sure it was the reason, so I'm happy to know how to turn off DEEP SLEEP and keep it off (as when my new issues began this week, DEEP SLEEP was somehow reactivated on my printer).To cancel DEEP SLEEP on Brother Printer, using the buttons on the printer...(source: http://serverfault.com/questions/416422/brother-4150-cdn-deep-sleep-how-do-i-disable)------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Use arrow buttons to scroll through menu choices...Go to General Setup then OKEcology then OKSLEEP TIME then OKWhile sleep time is display push Down Arrow and BACK at the same time! Then press OK.DEEP SLEEP on/off toggle by Arrow keysOK to SAVE Deep Sleep off.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Re: brother support, I finally did get a call back (2 days later) from a software engine-type who was more knowledgeable. I had already fixed the problem by then on my own, but he did seem interested in testing some of this out. Also surprisingly he had never heard that the DEEP SLEEP setting was something that could be turned on/off, and said while it might be something they don't want to advertise to the general public, it would probably make sense to incorporate it into their own internal support database.My last printer gave up the ghost a few days ago, and I just received this one today. I was a bit worried about set up after reading some of the reviews, but knowing that Brother is a good brand, I went ahead and purchased this one because it suited my needs best. Here's my impression so far:1. Setup: It's been about 15 minutes since the Fedex guy left the box at my door, and I have already printed my homework for next week. Set up and installation took me a grand total of about 5 minutes, and having an apple computer was no hindrance at all. When you open the box you will find the printer, some documentation (including a CD with drivers), and a starter toner cartridge. The printer has a little strip of paper with pictures that show you how to install the toner cartridge (although I wish there had been written instructions to accompany it). The documentation is mostly safety information and a page about product registration. There isn't a quick start guide or an instruction manual, and I couldn't use the provided CD because my computer doesn't have a disc drive, but that was no obstacle. Here's what I did (based on setting up printers in the past): plugged the printer into my computer with a usb cable (this did not come with the product, you can buy it separately on Amazon for about $10), went to the Brother website, selected my country, typed in the model number, selected my operating system (actually it was already selected), opened up the downloaded file, and then followed the instructions (once my computer opened the downloaded file there was an icon named "start here." I just double clicked that). That was it. The website was easy to navigate, and all I had to do to set up the wifi was enter the password for my network when prompted by the set up software. If you're using an apple computer, when the software has you add the printer to your computer's list of printers, be sure to follow the instructions carefully. The dialogue box will tell you to to select a certain option in the "use" list. That's probably the most complicated part of set up, so, if you can follow instructions and select options from a drop down menu, you'll be able to install this printer.2. Quality: This is my first laser printer, and I am quite pleased. Another reviewer advised not to buy this product for the quality, but so far I cannot see why. The pages I have printed out are very clear, and at the moment I don't think I'm ever going to go back to inkjet printers. The text is so crisp, and there are no lines or smudges. There's also no drying time for the ink. I realize the ink from inkjet printers dries pretty fast, but sometimes I would have to wait a few minutes before I could feed the paper back into the printer for double sided printing.3. Use: I am just about over the moon for the automatic double sided printing. My last printer didn't have that feature, so I had to select "print odd pages only" and then manually feed the paper back into the machine to print the even pages. It wasn't time consuming, but it meant that I couldn't just hit print and walk away from the machine to do something else. Also, I always had trouble with pages that were in landscape rather than in portrait layout. No matter how many times I tried, I would still end up printing them the wrong way, meaning I would have to constantly flip my article around while reading. Also, I didn't think that the larger paper tray would really make a difference to me, but I was mistaken. As a grad school student I have to print out quite a bit of material for class, and it's really nice not to have to refill the paper tray after printing just a few articles. I also love that the paper sits inside the printer instead of an external tray. My desk is near the window, so on humid or windy days I used to have to remove the paper from the printer so it wouldn't get ruined. This printer certainly is convenient.4. Size: When I was looking for a new printer I was torn between this one and a multi-function Canon. I ended up buying this one because it was much more compact, and I live in a very small space. This printer is very similar in dimensions to the last one I had (an Epson XP-400). My desk has a shelf specifically for holding a printer and this one fits perfectly on it.5. Noise: In looking at reviews for various laser printers I noticed a lot of mentions about noise level. I'd say this printer is on par with my previous inkjet printer. It makes a humming/mechanical noise when it prints that would be loud enough to wake someone up if they were sleeping in the same room (or loud enough to scare more skittish cats), but it is a lot faster than an inkjet, so the noise doesn't last as long.6. Speed: There is always a 10 second delay between when I hit the "print" button on my computer and when the printer starts working. Printing a 17 page article took about two minutes from the moment I sent the command to the printer (I think it takes marginally more time for double-sided printing).Verdict: Even in spite of being a "dumb (Apple) user" as described by another reviewer, I was able to easily install and set up this printer in virtually no time at all. I'm very happy with the product so far, and I will update this review with more information when I have had more time to work with it. I'm particularly interested to see how many pages I can get out of the toner cartridges since cost-effectiveness was the primary cause of my switch to laser printing. Thanks for reading!Hay veces que lo que uno necesita es algo que funcione. Ni filigranas, ni luces de colores, ni botones a montones, ni nada.La Brother HL-L2340DW cumple ese papel: es una impresora sencilla, que da una calidad de impresión más que decente, que imprime a doble cara, que es fácil de instalar y que funciona con WiFi. Este último punto -la WiFi- es muy interesante porque uno no siempre tiene hueco para colocar la impresora al lado del sitio donde tiene el ordenador... o, ahora que la movilidad es esencial, ni siquiera tiene un sitio especial para el "ordenador" porque es un portátil o una tablet o incluso un teléfono. Y esta impresora funciona con PCs con Windows, Macs, iPhones, iPads, y Android. Con Linux no he probado pero, por lo que leo, también funciona sin problema.Muy recomendable.Tutto perfetto, riesco a stamparci da tutte le macchine di casa. L'installazione sotto windows è più difficile rispetto a OSX che riconosce subito la stampante. L'unica pecca, se si può dire, e che potevano aggiungere una porta ethernet o usb, la prima accensione può non essere così facile. Per il resto brother è una garanzia di qualità ed è facile trovare i toner di qualità a prezzi decenti.J'ai malencontreusement mis hors service ma vieille Brother HL 2030 en posant des livres sur l'imprimante, en les oubliant et en envoyant un tas de documents à imprimer ...Bref, celle-ci la remplace, est hi-fi et fonctionne parfaitement en impression via AirPlay pour mes macs ainsi que 2 ipads . Je me suis un peu mélangé les pinceaux au début en pensant que cette imprimante pouvait être à la fois branché en USB et fonctionner en WiFi, ce qui n'est pas le cas, c'est l'un ou l'autre . Elle est plus légère que l'ancien modèle, plus compacte aussi . J'ai choisi ce modèle non pas pour le recto/verso mais pour le tiroir qui met les feuilles A4 à l'abri de la poussière . Je n'ai pas essayé mais, d'après la documentation , elle s'éteint seule mais il faut appuyer sur le bouton d'alimentation pour la mettre en route alors que le vieux modèle se mettait en route seul à l'impulsion de l'envoi du document à imprimer .Rapida eficiente buena comunicacion wifi con iphone y ipad facil instalacion y configuracion.Sus medidas la hacen facil para ubicarla en lugares pequeñosje note 5 étoiles car cette imprimante, livrée très rapidement me permet enfin d'imprimer depuis TOUS mes terminaux: iPhone, iPad (2), Macbook air et 2 iMac. et le tou en recto-verso si nécessaire. Pour un prix très abordable, c'est la perfection. Je recommande vivement