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Manufacturer codeHL-L8430CDW
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About the Brother HL-L8430CDW
Brother HL-L8430CDW is listed in the laser printers category. The recorded specifications include print technology: Laser; colour printing: Yes; duplex printing: Yes; wi-fi: Yes. This entry covers manufacturer code HL-L8430CDW. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The listed print technology is Laser. 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
- Laser
- Colour printing
- Yes
- Maximum resolution
- 2400 x 600 DPI
- Duplex printing
- Yes
- Black print speed (normal A4/Letter)
- 31 ppm
- Largest ISO paper size
- A4
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Brother HL-L8430CDW specifications
Manufacturer code: HL-L8430CDW · Icecat product 135312514 · Checked 1 Oct 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
Key specifications
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| Print technology | Laser |
|---|---|
| Colour printing | Yes |
| Maximum resolution | 2400 x 600 DPI |
| Duplex printing | Yes |
| Black print speed (normal A4/Letter) | 31 ppm |
| Largest ISO paper size | A4 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
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Audio & listening3 details
| Linear (1D) barcodes supported | Interleaved 2 of 5, Code 39, POSTNET, EAN-8, EAN-13, UPC-A, UPC-E, Codabar, ISBN, Code 128A, Code 128B, Code 128C, EAN 128, Code 93, GS1 DataBar, MSI |
|---|---|
| Noise level (ready) | 31 dB |
| Noise level | 49 dB |
Display3 details
| Built-in display | Yes |
|---|---|
| Colour display | Yes |
| Screen size | 6.86 cm (2.7") |
Processor, memory & storage5 details
| Memory (RAM) | 512 MB |
|---|---|
| Built-in processor | Yes |
| Processor frequency | 1200 MHz |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | 0 - 40 °C |
| Storage relative humidity (H-H) | 35 - 85% |
Printing, scanning & paper17 details
| Duplex printing mode | Auto/Manual |
|---|---|
| Print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 31 ppm |
| Duplex print speed (black, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 20 ppm |
| Duplex print speed (colour, normal quality, A4/US Letter) | 20 ppm |
| Printing colours | Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow |
| Number of print cartridges | 4 |
| Printer fonts | PCL, PostScript, Bitmap, Barcode, Scalable |
| Total number of input trays | 2 |
| Total output capacity | 150 sheets |
| Maximum print size | 216 x 355 mm |
| Paper tray media types | Plain paper, Recycled paper, Letterhead, Labels, Envelopes, Glossy paper, Thin paper, Thick paper, Bond paper, Thicker paper |
| Non-ISO print media sizes | Executive, Legal, Folio, Letter |
| Paper tray media weight | 60 - 163 g/m² |
| Direct printing | Yes |
| Mobile printing technologies | Mopria Print Service, Apple AirPrint, Brother Mobile Connect |
| Power consumption (printing) | 540 W |
| Printer drum included | Yes |
Connections & wireless6 details
| USB port | Yes |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN data rates | 10,100,1000 Mbit/s |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| NFC | Yes |
| 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 Server, CIFS Client, TELNET Server, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP/HTTPS server, TFTP client and server, ICMP, Web Services (Print), SNTP Client, LDAP, LDAPS, Syslog |
| Supported network protocols (IPv6) | NDP, RA, DNS resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, IPP/IPPS, SMTP Client, FTP Server, CIFS Client, TELNET Server, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP/ HTTPS server, TFTP client and server, ICMPv6, Web Services (Print), SNTP Client, LDAP, LDAPS, Syslog |
Power & battery7 details
| Power consumption (ready) | 60 W |
|---|---|
| Power consumption (standby) | 7.6 W |
| Power consumption (PowerSave) | 330 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.04 W |
| Energy Star Typical Electricity Consumption (TEC) | 0.4 kWh/week |
| AC input voltage | 220 - 240 V |
| AC input frequency | 50/60 Hz |
Controls & features2 details
| Control type | Touch |
|---|---|
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 10 - 32.5 °C |
Design & dimensions7 details
| Colour | Yes |
|---|---|
| Time to first page (colour, normal) | 9.9 s |
| Product colour | Grey |
| Width | 404 mm |
| Depth | 473 mm |
| Height | 338 mm |
| Weight | 21.2 kg |
Software & compatibility7 details
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 Education, Windows 10 Home, Windows 10 Pro, Windows 10 Enterprise, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10, Windows 10 x64, Windows 11, Windows 11 x64, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 Enterprise, Windows 11 Enterprise x64 |
|---|---|
| Mac operating systems supported | Mac OS X 15.0 Sequoia, Mac OS X 13.0 Ventura, Mac OS X 14.0 Sonoma, Mac OS 13.1, Mac OS 14.5 |
| Linux operating systems supported | Yes |
| Server operating systems supported | Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022 |
| Other operating systems supported | ChromeOS |
| Compliance certificates | GS mark |
| Online services supported | Dropbox, Evernote, Google Drive, OneDrive, OneNote |
Further product details20 details
| Time to first page (black, normal) | 9.9 s |
|---|---|
| Maximum duty cycle | 60000 pages per month |
| Recommended duty cycle | 0 - 5000 pages per month |
| Page description languages | PCL 6, BR-Script 3, PCL XL |
| Number of PCL fonts | 73 |
| Number of PostScript fonts | 66 |
| Number of barcode fonts | 16 |
| Number of bitmap fonts | 12 |
| Total input capacity | 300 sheets |
| Multi-Purpose tray | Yes |
| Multi-Purpose tray input capacity | 50 sheets |
| ISO A-series sizes (A0...A9) | A4, A5, A6 |
| ISO C-series sizes (C0...C9) | C5 |
| Envelopes sizes | C5, Com-10, DL, Monarch |
| Cabling technology | 10/100/1000Base-T(X) |
| Security algorithms | SSL/TLS, 802.1x RADIUS, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS, SMTP-AUTH, SNMP, IPSec, 128-bit WEP, 64-bit WEP, WPA-PSK, TKIP, AES, WPA2-PSK, WPA3-SAE |
| Market positioning | Business |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 20 - 80% |
| Sustainability certificates | Blue Angel, Nordic Swan Ecolabel, ENERGY STAR |
| Quick installation guide | Yes |
Packaging & supplied accessories6 details
| Package width | 606 mm |
|---|---|
| Package depth | 561 mm |
| Package height | 501 mm |
| Package weight | 26.6 kg |
| Warranty card | Yes |
| Cables included | AC |
Specifications describe the supplied product data, not measured review results. Battery life, range and performance figures are source claims and can vary with use.
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What is the listed print technology for Brother HL-L8430CDW?
The source specification records print technology as Laser. 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-L8430CDW?
The source specification records colour printing as Yes. This is a specification, not an independent performance measurement. Check the exact model and the original critic reviews for real-world results.
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