Brother HL-3150CDW. Full test price and features

Brother HL-3150CDW color led printer

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.

Brother HL-3150CDW laser printer

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).

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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.

brother hl3150cdw button detail

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.

brother hl3150cdw control panel

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.

brother hl3150cdw paper

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.

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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.

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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

Brother HL-3150CDW

BrandBrother
ModelBrother HL-3150CDW
TypeLaser, color, A4 printing, LED technology

performance

SpeedUp to 18 ppm black and white (3.5 pages per minute duplex)
Color / MonoColor
ResolutionUp to 2,400 x 600 dpi
First print timeLess than 16 seconds
Maximum monthly cycle30,000 pages
Recommended cycleBetween 300 and 1,500 impressions per month
DuplexYes

Design

Dimensions41 x 46.5 x 24 cm
Weight17.8 kilos
ColorsBlack and white
screenSingle line LCD display
OthersUSB memory slot

Other functions

CopyNot
ScannerNot
FaxNot

Paper handling

Inbox250 sheets

Manual feed slot

Outbox100 sheets
Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)Not
Supported thicknesses60 - 105g / m2 in the standard tray

Connections and functions 

WifiYes
EthernetYes
USB ports1 x USB 2.0
Mobile printingAirPrint,, Google Cloud Print 2.0, iPrint & Scan, WiFi Direct
Others-

Consumption and consumables 

Functioning335 watts
Ready60 watts
ConsumablesDrum: 15,000 pages

Toner: 2,500 pages black and white / 1,400 pages color

High-capacity toner: 2,200 color pages

+ info

Release dateAvailable
Manufacturer's websiteBrother

Price 250 euros