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Brother HL-3170CDW reviews
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Product overview
Brother HL-3170CDW is listed in the laser printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: LED; colour printing: Yes; duplex printing: Yes; wi-fi: Yes. This entry covers manufacturer code HL-3170CDW. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
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Specifications
Manufacturer code: HL-3170CDW. Icecat product 17832138 · Checked 19 Sep 2026. The source lists this code for Great Britain. No specifications are transferred from other editions.
Key specifications
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| Print technology | LED |
|---|---|
| Colour printing | Yes |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 600 DPI |
| Duplex printing | Yes |
| Black print speed (normal A4/Letter) | 23 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Audio & listening1 detail
| Sound power level (standby) | 33 dB |
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Display1 detail
| Display | LCD |
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Processor, memory & storage2 details
| Memory (RAM) | 128 MB |
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| Processor frequency | 333 MHz |
Printing, scanning & paper14 details
| Print speed (black, draft quality, A4/US Letter) | 23 ppm |
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| Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 3.5 ppm |
| Duplex print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 3.5 ppm |
| Economical printing | Yes |
| Printing colours | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Total number of input trays | 1 |
| Total output capacity | 100 sheets |
| Maximum print size | 216 x 356 mm |
| Paper tray media types | Glossy paper, Labels, Plain paper, Pre-printed, Recycled paper, Thin paper |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Letter |
| Paper tray media weight | 60 - 105 g/m² |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 53 dB |
| Power consumption (printing) | 380 W |
Connections & wireless3 details
| Standard interfaces | Ethernet, USB 2.0, Wireless LAN |
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| Network ready | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g |
Power & battery5 details
| Power consumption (standby) | 60 W |
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| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 5.5 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.05 W |
| AC input voltage | 220 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
Design & dimensions8 details
| Colour | Yes |
|---|---|
| Time to first page (colour, normal) | 16 s |
| Custom media width | 76.2 - 216 mm |
| Product colour | Black, Ivory |
| Width | 522 mm |
| Depth | 360 mm |
| Height | 600 mm |
| Weight | 17.5 kg |
Software & compatibility4 details
| Windows operating systems supported | Yes |
|---|---|
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.7 Lion, Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 x64 |
Further product details14 details
| Warm-up time | 25 s |
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| Time to first page (black, normal) | 16 s |
| Recommended duty cycle | 300 - 1500 pages per month |
| Page description languages | BR-Script 3, PCL 6 |
| Total input capacity | 250 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| JIS B-series sizes (B0...B9) | B5, B6 |
| Custom media length | 116 - 355.6 mm |
| Security algorithms | 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, HTTPS, SSL/TLS, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-PSK, WPS |
| Web-based management | Yes |
| Sustainability certificates | Blue Angel, ENERGY STAR |
| Layers per pallet | 5 pc(s) |
| Power LED | Yes |
| Stand-by LED | Yes |
Packaging & supplied accessories11 details
| Country of origin | China |
|---|---|
| Package width | 597 mm |
| Package depth | 521 mm |
| Package height | 364 mm |
| Package weight | 20.3 kg |
| Pallet gross height | 19.5 cm |
| Pallet gross weight | 423.7 kg |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet | 20 pc(s) |
| Products per pallet | 20 pc(s) |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet layer | 4 pc(s) |
| Pallet type | 1200 x 1000 mm |
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