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Shop by grade
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All the essentials for school
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The 4 Best Brother Printers of 2023: Reviews
- Table of Contents
- Intro
- Review Updates
- Best Printer
- Best Upper Mid-Range
- Best Mid-Range
- Best Budget
- Comparison
- Lineup
- Page Updates
- Conclusion
- Discussions
Updated Jun 20, 2023 at 02:39 pm
By Ryan Lim
Brother is a company that produces printers that closely fit the needs of small businesses, whether working from home or in a small office. They focus on laser printers, which help you maximize page yields and are great if you print out forms. They have a small lineup of color inkjet printers that use a hybrid between a supertank and a traditional cartridge system, so adding a splash of color to graphs is easy. Overall, they maintain quick print speeds so you can get your report out the door as quickly as possible.
Updates
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04/04/2023
Brother MFC-L8905CDW [MFC-L8895CDW, MFC-L8900CDW] reviewed
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03/03/2023
Brother MFC-J1205W/MFC-J1215W updated
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01/24/2023
Brother MFC-J4335DW updated
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11/17/2022
Brother HL-L2390DW/HL-L2395DW updated
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10/13/2022
Brother MFC-L2750DW [L2710DW, L2717DW, L2730DW] updated
Best Brother Printers
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Best Brother Printer
Brother MFC-L8905CDW [MFC-L8895CDW, MFC-L8900CDW]
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Family
8.
2
Small/Home Office
9.2
Student
8.7
Black & White
9.1
Photo
4.7
Type
All in One
Technology
Laser
SuperTank
No
Color
Yes
Wireless
Yes
See all our test results
The best Brother printer we’ve tested is the Brother MFC-L8905CDW, a color laser all-in-one designed for small and home offices. It doesn’t take long to warm up, prints quickly at up to 32 pages per minute, and produces amazingly sharp documents. Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, USB, and Ethernet, and there’s support for Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service, making it easy for everyone to access.
It has a large, Legal-size flatbed (8.5″ x 14″) scanner as well as an automatic feeder with single-pass duplex scanning. Optical character recognition is present; it lets you scan documents into PDFs for quick keyword searches.
The regular toner cartridges yield around 2,900 black and 1,400 color prints, so they don’t need frequent replacement. You can also buy XL cartridges that’ll last even longer, with the largest TN437 cartridge yielding up to 8,000 to 9,000 pages. The drum is a separate unit you’ll have to spend extra to replace, but you won’t have to do it often as it’s usually good for around 30,000 prints. All in all, it won’t cost much to maintain the printer over time. With its incredible feature set, great performance, and easy maintenance, this is definitely the best Brother printer for small business we’ve tested.
If you want to save money and don’t mind compromising on features, you can go with the Brother MFC-L8900CDW variant, which performs identically but has a smaller display.
The Brother MFC-L8610CDW variant is also cheaper; it has an 8.5″ x 11″ flatbed scanner and doesn’t support duplex scanning. You can see more details about the variants in the full review.
See our review
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Best Upper Mid-Range Brother Printer
Brother MFC-L2750DW
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Family
6.6
Small/Home Office
8.6
Student
8.3
Black & White
9.1
Photo
1.4
Type
All in One
Technology
Laser
SuperTank
No
Color
No
Wireless
Yes
See all our test results
If you only need to print in black, get the Brother MFC-L2750DW instead, one of the best Brother laser printers we’ve tested.
This all-in-one monochrome model has nearly all the features you’d need for a small or home office. It has Wi-Fi, USB, and Ethernet connectivity, and it supports NFC, so you can simply tap your NFC-enabled device on the printer to connect. The scanner produces high-quality scans and has an ADF with single-pass duplex scanning, making scanning multi-page and double-sided documents a breeze. It delivers incredibly sharp documents, doesn’t take long to warm up, and prints quickly at 36 pages per minute. The toner cartridge is good for around 2,000 prints and is relatively cheap, so you won’t have to spend too much on replacement toner.
If budget is a concern and you’re willing to compromise on some features, know that this printer has many variants, including cheaper models like the Brother MFC-L2710DW, which lacks duplex scanning and prints slightly slower. You can also find bundles that include longer-lasting XL toner cartridges, like the Brother MFC-L2750DW XL, which might be cheaper than buying the cartridges separately.
You can see all the variants and their differences in the full review.
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Best Mid-Range Brother Printer
Brother MFC-J4335DW
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Family
8.2
Small/Home Office
8.2
Student
8.4
Black & White
8.5
Photo
7.3
Type
All in One
Technology
Inkjet
SuperTank
No
Color
Yes
Wireless
Yes
See all our test results
If you need a printer for your household, the mid-range Brother MFC-J4335DW is the best Brother printer for home use we’ve tested.
It’s the best Brother all-in-one printer we’ve tested, as it has plenty of features and all-around great performance. You can connect to the printer via USB or Wi-Fi, and it’s compatible with Brother’s mobile companion app, which you can use to print, scan, copy, perform maintenance tasks, and order supplies. The scanner produces high-quality scans and processes up to 20 pages per minute through its automatic feeder; however, it doesn’t support duplex scanning, so you’ll still have to flip the pages manually when scanning double-sided sheets.
Printing-wise, this model produces amazing-looking documents and does so quickly, churning out 17 black or 15 color documents per minute. As for photos, they look detailed but slightly grainy with washed-out blacks. You won’t need to worry about maintenance cost, as its ink cartridges last a long time and are relatively cheap. XL cartridges are also available if you want to increase the yield further. The printer feels sturdy and well-built overall; the only downside is that the power cord isn’t removable, making it hard to replace if damaged.
See our review
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Best Budget Brother Printer
Brother MFC-J1205W/MFC-J1215W
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Family
7.9
Small/Home Office
7.2
Student
8.0
Black & White
7.3
Photo
7.6
Type
All in One
Technology
Inkjet
SuperTank
No
Color
Yes
Wireless
Yes
See all our test results
For our best budget pick, we chose the Brother MFC-J1205W, also known as the Brother MFC-J1215DW at Walmart.
This color inkjet model is a great option for people who print more than the occasional one-off project. It feels sturdily built despite its affordable price, with a design that allows easy access to paper jams and ink cartridges. You still get Wi-Fi and USB connectivity, as well as Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service support. It has a scanner with extendable hinges to accommodate thick items like textbooks, but it lacks an automatic feeder, so you’ll have to scan each page manually.
This model’s four ink cartridges yield a large number of prints, so you won’t need to replace them often. On top of that, the ink cartridges are fairly cheap, resulting in an exceptionally low cost per print. It produces high-quality black and color documents; it’s just on the slower side as it can only push out nine black or six color pages per minute and doesn’t support double-sided printing. It doesn’t have a wide color range, but printed photos still look very detailed and reasonably color-accurate.
It’s a great option for those on a tight budget who don’t mind a few compromises.
See our review
Compared to other brands
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Can yield a high number of pages.
Both their laser and inkjet printers tend to yield many pages before you need to replace their ink or toner cartridges. It’s great if you’re constantly printing off several pages at a time. -
Low cost-per-print.
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Quick print speed.
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Sturdy and well-built.
Brother generally makes well-built printers that feel sturdy and have good access to their ink tanks or cartridges.
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No Bluetooth support.
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Not really for printing photos.
Most of Brother’s printers are monochrome, so they only have a black ink or toner cartridge. Their inkjet printers typically print worse-quality photos compared to other brands.
Brother vs Epson
Brother and Epson are both major printer manufacturers. Brother makes inkjet and laser models, while Epson focuses almost exclusively on inkjet models. Brother printers usually produce higher-quality documents, but Epson printers are better for photos as they usually have a wider color range. If you’re concerned about running costs, it’s best to go with an Epson EcoTank printer, as these models yield significantly more prints than almost all Brother printers. To see the best options at each price point, check out our recommendations for the best Epson printers.
Brother vs Canon
Brother and Canon are among the largest printer manufacturers in the world. While both companies offer a wide range of printers, only Canon makes professional photo printers. Canon home printers generally produce higher-quality photos but yield fewer prints than Brother printers. As for laser printers, Canon usually makes better color models, while Brother usually makes better monochrome models. Check out our list of the best Canon printers to see our recommendations.
Brother makes well-built printers with a straightforward design. They mostly focus on laser printers suited for office use, so you can expect that their products have a quick print speed and high page yields. They also make monochrome printers better suited for those who primarily need to print off documents rather than scan multiple pages at a time. They also make a couple of color inkjet printers, which are great if you want to add a splash of color to your quarterly report.
Lineup
Brother has a straightforward lineup of inkjet and laser printers, including:
- Black and White Laser: Print-only monochrome laser models.
- Color Laser Digital: Print-only color laser models.
- Black and White Laser Multifunction: All-in-one monochrome laser models.
- Color Laser Digital Multifunction: All-in-one color laser models.
- Color Inkjet Multifunction: All-in-one color inkjet models.
- INKvestment Tank: All-in-one color inkjet models with Brother’s proprietary INKvestment technology, which combines traditional ink cartridges with an internal ink tank to increase page yield.
Recent Updates
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Jun 20, 2023:
Replaced the Brother MFC-L3770CDW Laser with the Brother MFC-L8905CDW because the MFC-L8905CDW prints faster, supports external USB flash drives, and yields more prints. -
Mar 23, 2023:
Minor text changes to provide more information regarding variants. No change in recommendations. -
Dec 23, 2022:
Verified accuracy of picks; no change in recommendations. -
Sep 26, 2022:
Restructured article to better match user expectations. Removed the Brother MFC-J4535DW and the Brother MFC-L2710DW. Added the Brother MFC-L2750DW as the ‘Best Upper Mid-Range’ pick, the Brother MFC-J4335DW as the ‘Best Mid-Range’ pick, and the Brother MFC-J1205W as the ‘Best Budget’ pick. -
Aug 02, 2022:
Replaced the Brother HL-L2370DW with the Brother MFC-L2710DW because it has a better page yield and a scanner.
Conclusion
Brother is a well-known brand that offers practical and efficient business solutions through its printer lineups. They tend to produce sturdy and well-built printers with high page yields at an affordable cost, and their ink or toner cartridges need replacing less. However, their ink or toner cartridges are more expensive than their competitors. Their printers also don’t usually have Bluetooth support; this can be disappointing if multiple people share a printer.
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brother hl-l2300dr printer – all customer questions
Add the printer to the list of printers so that it can be used on a Mac
To use the printer, you must add it to the list of printers in the settings section “Printers and Scanners”. (If you switched from a Windows computer to a Mac, use the Printers and Scanners settings the same way you use the Windows Print Control Panel.)
In most cases, macOS uses AirPrint to add a printer. If necessary, install the latest version of the printing software that came with the printer or download it from the manufacturer’s website.
To use the printer with an iPhone or iPad, see the Apple Support article Printing from an iPhone or iPad with AirPrint (in English).
Adding a USB printer
For most USB printers, simply update the software and then connect the printer to your Mac. If necessary, install the latest version of the printing software that came with the printer or download it from the manufacturer’s website.
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Update your Mac printer software. Check the printer manufacturer’s website for updates for your printer model.
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Prepare the printer: Follow the instructions that came with the printer to unpack it, install ink or toner, and load paper. Turn on the printer and check for any error messages.
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Connect Printer: Connect the USB cable to your Mac. If a message appears on the screen asking you to download new software, download and install it.
Important! If your Mac has one USB-C port, use a multiport adapter. Plug in the printer, then plug the USB-C cable into a power source to recharge your Mac battery. Using USB-C cables with Mac.
Adding a Wi-Fi or network printer
If your Mac and printer are already connected to the same Wi-Fi network, the printer may be immediately available for printing without any configuration. To test this, choose File > Print, choose Nearby Printers or Printers & Scanners from the Printer pop-up menu, and then select your printer. If you don’t see your printer, you can add it.
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Update your Mac printer software. Check the printer manufacturer’s website for updates for your printer model.
If you have an AirPrint-enabled printer, you do not need to check for software updates.
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Prepare the printer: Follow the instructions that came with the printer to unpack it, install ink or toner, and load paper. Turn on the printer and check for any error messages.
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Connect the printer: Follow the printer’s instructions to connect it to the network.
If your printer supports Wi-Fi, you may need to connect your printer to your Mac using a USB cable to set up Wi-Fi printing. After connecting the printer to your Mac, install the software that came with the printer on your Mac and use the Printer Setup Assistant to connect the printer to your Wi-Fi network.
After the setup is complete, you can disconnect the cable from the printer and Mac. The printer will remain connected to the Wi‑Fi network. See the Apple Support article Connect your AirPrint printer to a Wi-Fi network.
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Add the printer to the list of available printers: Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Printers & Scanners in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
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If you don’t see your printer listed on the left, click the Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax button on the right.
A dialog box appears with a list of printers available on the local network.
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When your printer appears in the list, select it and click Add.
Compiling the list may take a couple of minutes. If a message appears on the screen asking you to download new software, download and install it.
When you add a printer, macOS can usually determine if the printer has additional features such as additional paper trays, additional memory, or duplex printing. If the computer cannot determine this, a dialog box will appear to assist in the determination. Check that these settings correctly display the optional accessories installed on the printer so that you can use them.
Adding a network printer by entering its IP address
If the network printer you want to use is not in the list of available printers, you can add it as an IP printer. The printer must support one of the following printing protocols: AirPrint, HP Jetdirect (socket), Line Printer Daemon (LPD), or Internet Printing Protocol (IPP).
Some printers connected using these common protocols may have limited functionality.
You must find the network printer’s IP address or host name, print protocol, and printer model number or software name. If it uses a special queue, you also need to know the name of the queue. Contact the person who manages the printer or server for help.
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Update your Mac printer software.
Check the printer manufacturer’s website for updates for your printer model.
If you have an AirPrint-enabled printer, you do not need to check for software updates.
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Prepare the printer: Follow the instructions that came with the printer to unpack it, install ink or toner, and load paper. Turn on the printer and check for any error messages.
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Connect the printer: Follow the printer instructions to connect it to the network. See the Apple Support article Connect your AirPrint printer to a Wi-Fi network.
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Add the printer to the list of available printers: Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Printers & Scanners in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
Open Printer and Scanner Settings
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Click the Add Printer, Scanner or Fax button on the right, then click the IP button and enter your printer information using the following table as a guide.
Parameter
Description
Address
Enter the printer’s IP address (eg 192.168.20.11) or host name (eg printer.example.com).
Protocol
Select the print protocol supported by your printer.
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AirPrint: Use the AirPrint protocol to access the printer’s print and scan features via Wi-Fi, USB, and Ethernet (if the printer supports these features). You do not need to download or install printer software to use AirPrint-enabled printers. Many printers, including Aurora, Brother, Canon, Dell, Epson, Fuji, Hewlett Packard, Samsung, Xerox and others, support the AirPrint protocol.
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HP Jetdirect – Socket. Provides access to Hewlett Packard printers and printers from many other manufacturers.
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Line Printer Daemon – LPD. Provides access to some older printers and print servers that use this protocol.
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Internet Printing Protocol – IPP. Provides access to modern printers and print servers.
Queue
Enter the queue name used for the printer. If you don’t know the queue name, try leaving it blank or contact your network administrator.
Name
Provides a descriptive name for the printer (for example, “color laser printer”) to distinguish it from other printers in the Printer pop-up menu.
Placement
Contains a description of the location of the printer (for example, “near my office”) so that it can be distinguished from other printers in the Printer pop-up menu.
Usage
Displays the software suitable for this printer. If the software is not displayed, select Select Software, then select your printer from the Printer Software list.
If your printer is not listed as “Printer Software”, try downloading and installing the printer manufacturer’s software (also called printer driver ). You can also try selecting Universal PostScript or PCL Printer Software from the pop-up menu, depending on your printer type.
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Adding a Bluetooth printer
If your Mac has a Bluetooth adapter installed or you have a Bluetooth USB adapter, you can send files to a Bluetooth-enabled printer wirelessly.
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Update your Mac printer software. Check the printer manufacturer’s website for updates for your printer model.
If you have an AirPrint-enabled printer, you do not need to check for software updates.
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Prepare the printer: Follow the instructions that came with the printer to unpack it, install ink or toner, and load paper. Turn on the printer and check for any error messages.
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Connect printer: Follow the instructions that came with your printer to make sure it is set up to connect via Bluetooth.
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Add the Bluetooth printer to the printer list: Choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Printers & Scanners in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
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Click the Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax button on the right, then click the Default button .
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Select your printer from the Printers list, then click Add. If the printer you want is not listed, type its name in the search box and press Return.
If the printer does not appear in the list, make sure you have the latest Bluetooth printer driver installed on your system. Contact the printer manufacturer for the latest driver.
After connecting the printer, if a message appears on the screen prompting you to download new software, download and install it.
Adding a Wi-Fi or mobile printer using a configuration profile
Some network printers require a configuration profile to be installed before the printer can be discovered on the network using AirPrint. If you have a printer profile that needs to be installed, download or copy it to your Mac and complete the installation.
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On a Mac, double-click a profile to open it.
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When prompted to install the profile, click Continue.
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When a message appears asking you to confirm the installation of the profile, click Install.
The profile is set in the profile settings in the “Privacy and security” section of the settings. The printer can then be added to the list of printers.
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To add your printer to your printer list, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Printers & Scanners in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
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Click the Add Printer, Scanner, or Fax button on the right, then click the Default button.
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Select your printer from the list (it will be labeled AirPrint Profile) and click Add.
If the printer is not listed, verify that the latest version of the profile is installed and that the computer can communicate with the printer over the network.