Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- HL-L2405W
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- SKU:
- 6569815
Customer reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 64 reviews
(64 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.7
Rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers are impressed with the Brother HL-L2405W printer's easy setup, wireless connectivity, and compact size. They appreciate the crisp and clear print quality, and find the printer to be reliable and quiet.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Wireless
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Internet setup is a bit painstaking with minimal controls (do not press enter until you know the password/network key is correct or else you will have to do it all over again!!) but once setup, it is perfect!
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Easy setup, Wireless
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
steam chief
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Printer was very easy to set up. My wife used the remote wireless feature almost immediately. I have been using the hard wired print feature exclusively. I works easier then I anticipated.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Reliable
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Black and white at a good price
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have not quite figured out how to do the Wi-Fi but I have printed a few pages hardwired and it seems to work well. Price was right and I don't need color printing anymore so hopefully I can print over 1300 Pages before I need to replace the cartridge. At an average of 20 pages a month that should last me until I don't care about using it anymore.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Favorite New Printer!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is genuinely the best printer out of all the printers I had before. I love how fast it prints compared to other printers. I don’t need to be standing there for 30 seconds. It just takes 1-3 seconds to print and I LOVE LOVE how the design is so minimalist and convenient.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Love this printer
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After years of using inkjet printers with expensive ink cartridges that constantly dry out I found out that laser printers ink doesn't dry out. I dont use my printer a lot but it's nice to know when I do need to print something i can. Only con is this is just a printer no copy or scan but that wasn't a dealer breaker for me
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Compact, Easy setup, WirelessCons mentioned:Redundant security, Small screen
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great Black and White Printer
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The brother HL2405W is a great printer if you only require black and white prints, its simple to use for anyone and gives business style tools that are beneficial to everyone. The printer is easy to set up and comes with everything you would need to get it going wirelessly, it does not come with the usb wire for hard wire connection. The brother is a small printer which doesn’t take up much space and can hold 250 so you’re not constantly refilling. The prints come out fast and clear and can do up to 30 pages a minute. Brother makes it easy to set up printer with a QR code and directs you to download the app if you choose to set up via phone/tablet. If you choose to set up manually the instructions are easy enough for anyone. The printer can be accessed by your web browser or the app, the printer has multiple settings for business users which I would highly advise all homeowners to use. Once on the network anyone can print to it. The printer also allows you to print while away from home, you do have enable online functions, which than provides you with an email address where you can send your prints. When emailing you can send files (word/excel/pictures) and they print within 5 to 10 seconds of emailing. You can also restrict who is able to send prints to the email, this is great to avoid spam emails being printed. The app also allows you to access files in other apps (google drive) which is a nice touch. The Brother HL-L2405W makes IT simple , all the function are easy to understand and use for everyone. Everything is easily and clearly laid out so you don’t need a IT professional to understand the printer and its functions. The online portal shows you all the necessary data (total prints/errors/ink amount) and if any maintenance is needed. Brother also provides brother refresh service which automatically sends you out a cartridge of ink so you never have to worry about running out. Over all the printer is just about perfect, its easy to use and maintain while giving you access to detailed information. I only have two complaints about the brother and that is the small screen on the printer is hard to read because it has no back lighting, now you can increase the contrast which helps a bit. The second being even after logging into the app/browser (with password) for you to access the online function you still have to approve it from the printer itself. While the redundancy is a safe guard it’s a safe guard at the cost of efficiency. Besides these 2 small issues I would highly recommend it to all home owners and small businesses.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Print quality, ReliableCons mentioned:Driver
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
This Printer Delivers
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I do not believe that Brother has made a device I have not “liked.” Now, I like some more than others, but Brother has to be one of the most reliable printer manufacturers out there. In my experience, their products have worked for many years and usually work very well. The HL-L2405W laser printer is no exception. When properly set up, it works very well. Prints are clean, dark, and fast. I personally had some issues with the set up of this printer, but once it was working, I really liked the print quality. Setup: Following the printer instructions, I set the printer up with an Android phone. In theory, you can connect the printer to your wi-fi network using the thin, tiny, arrow only control display. But practically, that was a bit of a nightmare. Thankfully, phone set up was pretty simple and I was online in no time. Experience: I originally thought set up would be easy. My Windows 11 PC detected the printer in no time and a driver was installed and running pretty quickly. However, trying to update the firmware on my Windows 11 PC resulted in timeout problems. I was only able to update the firmware after I used my smartphone to perform the procedure. Also, while technically functional, the stock drivers that come with Windows 11 are not particularly good for this printer. I had random artifacts during prints. One artifact resulted in what looked like a hole punch in the top right of every other page. I never had these problems when printing with my phone or an iPad via Airprint. Eventually, after some headaches, I installed the updated driver from Brother’s website. That improved the feature set and print quality immensely. So, if you are having problems with your prints on Windows 11, make sure you have the latest driver. Installing the driver-only installation was a bit tricky as I had to add the device and search for driver download and it was a bit finicky. Save yourself the headache, install the full printer feature package before you set the printer up. Outside of a rocky start, the print quality has been exceptionally good. The 1200DPIHQ setting looks great. Prints on MACs look good. The printer is fast. Compared to some other laser printers, the HL-L2405W produced a much darker print on the same paper. I thought the gradient range was good, but the printer was darker than other laser printers I had used in the past. I noticed few lines or defects in the print. After printing close to 100 pages, I found I had used ten percent of my toner. Brother advertises up to 1200pages on the non-XL toner and I am getting close to that. Brother also has a subscription service to replenish toner. I like the idea in theory, but I am not a fan of extra subscriptions at the moment. But the printer came with a few free months of the service. I also like the fact that there is a separate tray for envelopes and smaller print jobs. My only other con is that I wish this had automatic duplex printing. I feel like that should be a standard feature for a printer used in a small office setting, but that is just me. Conclusion: This is a quick laser printer. Prints look dark and crisp. My only complaint is that Windows 11 driver setup seemed a bit more difficult than it should have been. I had some initial defects in prints using the stock Windows 11 drivers. All-in-all, I like the printer. Prints are good. At this price, it is a solid machine. 4/5
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Compact, Wireless
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Unbox, Setup, $ Print in under 5 minutes
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bye Bye bubble jet printer! Finally I have a laser printer that the entire family can print on without any wires (if you do a wired connection don’t forget to pickup a usb cable because this doesn’t come with one). I unboxed and setup the printer manually. Entered my SSID and password and I was ready to print. On my windows 11 pro desktop the printer was found and added automatically. Printed wirelessly too (printer setup in another room). Test printed from my iphone without any issues. I am not using the brother mobile application. Things I like: -does not make a lot of noise -goes into sleep mode to save energy -is very small and doesn’t take up a lot of space -connected to my 5ghz band -print speed is good -prints clear Things not so good: -The LCD screen doesn’t appear to be backlit -no duplex -boring grey color doesn’t have RGB :) Packaging: The box is about 2x the size of the actual printer. They package it with styrofoam instead of recycled cardboard. Not very sustainable packaging. I am looking forward to using it without the ink (i know it is toner) drying out like my old bubble jet that printed $ for canon.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Easy setup, Print quality, Reliable
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Its a Big Brother", it takes care of me !
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have been very happy with my purchase of the "brother" printer. It is easy to operate, prints very well, and is a eye pleasing piece of equipment. What is else is there to say except the price was reasonable, its works very well, good looking, and I have not had any problems with it. I recommend it wholeheartedly without reservations.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great compact laser printer
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Out of the box its just what you would expect from Brother, a no frills basic cube style laser printer. It's the brand and product that count here. I know a lot of companies are trying to make eye catching printers but you pay a lot extra for that. I'm just waiting for them to be built into the PC case, then we will be set, a literal all in one device. Set up was almost great, I had a hard time getting it to connect through the app and had to reset it once to get it findable with the bluetooth. Once through that issue and after downloading the app and plug in I was rocking and rolling, printing from the phone has basic print options like any other printer. Prints fast and quiet and holds tons of paper, 250 sheets to be exact. Has an additional slot out front for alternative sized paper. This printer is small and reasonable enough for a nice mobile print station to keep on the back seat for your mobile office. Brother has a auto toner EZ print subscription service so you never have to bother about forgetting to order it or not having one on hand when needed. We all have tons of things to do, this is one less item to worry about. Inexpensive, fast, quality you'd expect from Brother, it's a no brainer purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Simple and functional
|Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I prefer to work with laser printers only. I’ve tried others but nothing performs quite the same like a good laser printer. First of the size is a really good fit for a smaller desktop or smaller office. which I have small office, 10’ by 10’. The setup is super easy. Open the cartridge and insert the ink cartridge. It should sit in or slide in and clip fairly easy. I’m sure you could break of a plastic piece pretty Do not force it. It might be going in incorrectly Plug it in and turn it on. Wait a few seconds and scan the bar code at top. Set up via the app and you are ready to go. The printing speed is decent, nothing overly outstanding. The printing functions are simple and easy to understand. It’s not super quiet and it not extra noisy. So I don’t think they will be an issue The color is a nice grayish black and will work with any decor. If that’s something you care about. If not than this is a really good basic printer for any family or really small business The ink is my fave feature being one cartridge
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Easy setup, Wireless
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy to install
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great Selection , easy to install, opened the boxed, plugged it in andconnected to my computer and phone was easy
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Wireless
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solid Printer
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I wanted just your basic laser printer with some good wifi and network features, this was it. I've had other brother printers and am a fan, good price point for the feature set.
I would recommend this to a friend Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Easy to set up and gets the job done!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Needed a simple b&w laser printer for my home office and this fit the bill. There are a bunch of applications it makes you download to run it though-- for software updates, usage tracking (which they claim is only for data purposes), etc. Also! This may only bother some people, but as someone who's very sensitive to high pitch sounds, you can hear the whine of electricity when it's on. My current solution is to keep it turned off in between uses. All-in-all, the printer works as expected. Have not had any issues so far and am enjoying my purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Good product overall
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good printer, fast and quiet. But it can’t print paper with roll over, even the spec says it can do it. Not sure why. Except for that, it’s a good printer overall
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Super Fast!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Brother HL-L2405W is a reliable, fast, and cost-effective option for those who need high-quality black-and-white prints without the frills of a color printer. If you prioritize efficiency, wireless functionality, and affordability, this printer is a fantastic choice.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Easy setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great printer
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great item works fast, easy to use and set up will not be disappionted
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Print quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
I like it
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice printer , it’s fast Print out also good , I like it
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Compact
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good printer
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good compact printer. Reasonable price.I like it very much.
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Easy setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Printer
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great printer!!! Easy to use and easy to set it up.
I would recommend this to a friend