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Manufacturer codeHL-L3230CDW
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About the Brother HL-L3230CDW
Brother HL-L3230CDW 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-L3230CDW. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The listed print technology is LED. Compare replacement consumable prices and expected page volumes alongside the purchase price. Features such as duplex printing or a scanner should be confirmed independently in the specification table.
- Print technology
- LED
- Colour printing
- Yes
- Maximum resolution
- 2400 x 600 DPI
- Duplex printing
- Yes
- Black print speed (normal A4/Letter)
- 25 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
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Brother HL-L3230CDW specifications
Manufacturer code: HL-L3230CDW · Icecat product 60171891 · Checked 23 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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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) | 25 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Audio & listening2 details
| Noise level (ready) | 33 dB |
|---|---|
| Sound pressure level (quiet mode) | 43 dB |
Display2 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Display | LCD |
Processor, memory & storage4 details
| Memory (RAM) | 256 MB |
|---|---|
| Card reader integrated | No |
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Processor frequency | 800 MHz |
Printing, scanning & paper25 details
| Duplex printing mode | Auto |
|---|---|
| Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 25 ppm |
| Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 6 ppm |
| Duplex print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 6 ppm |
| Secure printing | Yes |
| N-up printing | 2, 4, 9, 16, 25 |
| Economical printing | Yes |
| Printing colours | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Printer fonts | PostScript |
| Total number of input trays | 1 |
| Total output capacity | 150 sheets |
| Paper input type | Cassette, Sheetfed |
| Paper tray media types | Glossy paper, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thin paper |
| Multi-purpose tray media types | Bond paper, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Labels, Plain paper, Recycled paper, Thick paper, Thicker paper, Thin paper |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Executive, Folio, Legal, Letter |
| Paper tray media weight | 60 - 163 g/m² |
| Multi-Purpose Tray media weight | 60 - 163 g/m² |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| Mobile printing technologies | Apple AirPrint, Brother iPrint & Scan, Google Cloud Print, Mopria Print Service |
| Sound pressure level (printing) | 45 dB |
| Power consumption (printing) | 390 W |
| Cartridge(s) included | Yes |
| Included cartridge capacity (CMY) | 1000 pages |
| Included black & color (CMYK) cartridges capacity | 1000 pages |
| Printer drum included | Yes |
Connections & wireless8 details
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100 Mbit/s |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| NFC | No |
| Supported network protocols (IPv4) | ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA(Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS name resolution, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, SMTP Client, IPP/IPPS, FTP Client and Server, CIFS Client, TELNET Server, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP/HTTPS server, TFTP client and server, ICMP, Web Services (Print/Scan), SNTP Client |
| Supported network protocols (IPv6) | NDP, RA, DNS resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, IPP/IPPS, SMTP Client, FTP Client and Server, CIFS Client, TELNET Server, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP/HTTPS server, TFTP client and server, ICMPv6, SNTP Client, Web Services (Print/Scan) |
Power & battery5 details
| Power consumption (ready) | 75 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 1 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.04 W |
| Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) | 0.9 kWh/week |
| AC input frequency | 50 - 60 Hz |
Controls & features1 detail
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 10 - 32 °C |
|---|
Design & dimensions8 details
| Colour | Yes |
|---|---|
| Time to first page (colour, normal) | 14 s |
| Custom media width | 76.2 - 215.9 mm |
| Product colour | Grey |
| Width | 512 mm |
| Depth | 590 mm |
| Height | 370 mm |
| Weight | 21.5 kg |
Software & compatibility5 details
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10, Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 IOT Core, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64 |
|---|---|
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan, Mac OS X 10.12 Sierra, Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016 |
| Sustainability compliance | Yes |
| Bundled software | Nuance PaperPort 14 SE |
Further product details20 details
| Warm-up time (from sleep mode) | 24 s |
|---|---|
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 14 s |
| Maximum duty cycle | 30000 pages per month |
| Recommended duty cycle | 300 - 1500 pages per month |
| Page description languages | BR-Script 3, GDI, PCL 6, PDF, PostScript 3, XPS |
| Total input capacity | 251 sheets |
| Multi-Purpose tray | Yes |
| Multi-Purpose tray input capacity | 1 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| Envelopes sizes | C5, Com-10, DL, Monarch |
| Custom media length | 116 - 355.6 mm |
| Cabling technology | 10/100Base-T(X) |
| Security algorithms | 64-bit WEP, 128-bit WEP, 802.1x RADIUS, EAP-FAST, EAP-MD5, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, HTTPS, IPPS, PEAP, SMTP-AUTH, SNMPv3, SSL/TLS, WPA-AES, WPA-PSK, WPA-TKIP, WPA2-AES, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-TKIP |
| Web-based management | Yes |
| Market positioning | Home & office |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
| Sustainability certificates | ENERGY STAR, EPEAT Silver |
| Documentation CD | Yes |
| Layers per pallet | 4 pc(s) |
| Spare part retention | 5 year(s) |
Packaging & supplied accessories14 details
| Country of origin | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Package width | 589 mm |
| Package depth | 513 mm |
| Package height | 372 mm |
| Package weight | 21.5 kg |
| Manual | Yes |
| Cables included | AC |
| Harmonized System (HS) code | 84433210 |
| Pallet gross height | 16.3 cm |
| Pallet gross weight | 362 kg |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet | 16 pc(s) |
| Products per pallet | 16 pc(s) |
| Master (outer) cases per pallet layer | 4 pc(s) |
| Pallet type | 1200 x 1000 mm |
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What is the listed print technology for Brother HL-L3230CDW?
The source specification records print technology as LED. This is a specification, not an independent performance measurement. Check the exact model and the original critic reviews for real-world results.
What is the listed colour printing for Brother HL-L3230CDW?
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