Good, compact and cheap. The Brother HL-3150CDW wants to become the perfect companion for any office. A simple laser printer with LED technology with speeds of up to 18 pages per minute, good connectivity and a small footprint. In addition, one of the strengths of this team is its resistance to heavier formats (cardboard, cardboard), something that is not usual to see in models of this price range. Speaking of price, the Brother HL-3150CDW can be found on the market for a price of 250 euros . We have had the opportunity to test this equipment, we will tell you what our impressions are.
Good print quality
The Brother HL-3150CDW printer is a machine that offers a good value for money . Despite not being a particularly fast printer, the accent has been placed on a professional finish that offers us a good result in color printing thanks to its LED technology. In addition, another of the main strengths of the HL-3150CDW is its ability to withstand the use of heavier formats, such as cardboard and cardboard (through its manual feed slot ). This is an option that is not always included (or works correctly) in printers in this price range.
Getting back to speed, the Brother HL-3150CDW achieves top print speeds of up to 18 pages per minute in both color and black and white. They are respectable figures although far from more advanced models like the Brother DCP-L6600DW . Now, where if we are going to notice the shortcomings of this model is when facing double-sided printing. The Brother HL-3150CDW includes automatic duplexing , but is only capable of printing a maximum of 3.5 double-sided sheets per minute in both color and black and white . These figures are quite low and make it difficult for us to save on paper costs (unless we are not in a rush to get the documents out).
In terms of performance, this model is designed to hold a maximum of 30,000 impressions per month . As usual, Brother recommends moving on more humble print cycles of between 300 and 1,500 pages per month to ensure proper operation throughout their entire life cycle.
Simple control
In order to reduce the cost of the printer as much as possible without losing print quality, the Japanese company has chosen to sacrifice other elements that increasingly charge more weight in a professional printer. Above all, here we refer to your control panel. Rather than include a touch screen, the Brother HL-3150CDW relies on a single line LCD screen and the use of multiple buttons to manage printer options. This use is less intuitive than the touch interface of the Japanese company, but after a few minutes it is easy to move through its options. However, a more modern interface is needed to be able to access features such as the status of consumables or connections.
In addition, it is surprising that such a small on / off button has been chosen . It is still a minor handicap, but it is a detail that detracts from the final result.
Design and paper handling
Apart from its control through buttons and the LCD screen of a line, the Brother HL-3150CDW bets on a compact and very sober design that fits well with any office or small office. Its overall dimensions are placed in 41 x 46.5 x 24 cm with a weight of 17.8 kilos.
When it comes to handling paper, this printer incorporates an input tray with a capacity for up to 250 sheets . This tray supports formats with a weight of between 60 and 105 grs , from A4 folios to documents in A5, A6, B5, executive or letter size. If we want to work with heavier formats such as thin cardboard or cardboard, we must use its manual feed slot. The paper is delivered from the top, and this tray has a maximum capacity of 100 sheets.
Mobile printing and connections
The Brother HL-3150CDW laser printer is a machine that maintains a good set of connections despite being among the cheapest laser models. It allows you to choose between connecting it to the network either through an Ethernet cable (the connection is located at the back and something can happen unnoticed) or wirelessly. This second option is very comfortable since it eliminates the mess of cables and allows us to install the printer in any corner. Of course, the process to enter the WiFi network key in the panel is also more cumbersome .
We also have WiFi Direct, which is used to connect any device directly to the printer without having to go through the local network. In the field of mobile printing, the Brother HL-3150CDW supports both Apple's AirPrint technology (for printing with computers such as the iPhone or iPad) and Google Cloud Print . In addition, on Android we can use the Brother iPrint & Scan app to easily access the printer from our mobile.
Consumables
In the field of consumables, the Brother HL-3150CDW uses a drum with endurance for 15,000 impressions . As for the toners, if we opt for the long-lasting we will have a maximum of 2,500 pages in black and 2,200 pages in color. These consumables are independent, so if one is used it is not necessary to change the rest.
Price and reviews
The Brother HL-3150CDW laser printer with LED technology is available in the market for a price of 250 euros. In short, this is a very useful model for those companies and small offices that want good print quality without paying a lot for the equipment. Its professional finish, mobile connectivity and good performance for regular printing make it a good choice for SMEs. Of course, if we are looking for greater versatility and a touch interface, it is advisable to bet on models of the higher category brand.
Brother HL-3150CDW
Brand | Brother |
Model | Brother HL-3150CDW |
Type | Laser, color, A4 printing, LED technology |
performance
Speed | Up to 18 ppm black and white (3.5 pages per minute duplex) |
Color / Mono | Color |
Resolution | Up to 2,400 x 600 dpi |
First print time | Less than 16 seconds |
Maximum monthly cycle | 30,000 pages |
Recommended cycle | Between 300 and 1,500 impressions per month |
Duplex | Yes |
Design
Dimensions | 41 x 46.5 x 24 cm |
Weight | 17.8 kilos |
Colors | Black and white |
screen | Single line LCD display |
Others | USB memory slot |
Other functions
Copy | Not |
Scanner | Not |
Fax | Not |
Paper handling
Inbox | 250 sheets Manual feed slot |
Outbox | 100 sheets |
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) | Not |
Supported thicknesses | 60 - 105g / m2 in the standard tray |
Connections and functions
Wifi | Yes |
Ethernet | Yes |
USB ports | 1 x USB 2.0 |
Mobile printing | AirPrint,, Google Cloud Print 2.0, iPrint & Scan, WiFi Direct |
Others | - |
Consumption and consumables
Functioning | 335 watts |
Ready | 60 watts |
Consumables | Drum: 15,000 pages Toner: 2,500 pages black and white / 1,400 pages color High-capacity toner: 2,200 color pages |
+ info
Release date | Available |
Manufacturer's website | Brother |