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Perfect for home or home offices, fast and compact monochrome laser printer, offering excellent value for money.
- Simple wireless set up (2.4/5GHz) via our Mobile Connect app
- Print easily from mobile devices (Mobile Connect & AirPrint) or desktop
- Affordable, easy to replace toner and drum cartridges
- Fast print speeds of up to 20 pages (A4) per minute
- Compact and small footprint
Available exclusively from Officeworks
Information
Overview
Simple to set up and use
Installation of the HL-L1230W is easy. Connect wirelessly and print directly from your mobile phone using our Mobile Connect app, AirPrint or simply connect a USB (A to B) cable² to your computer for quick printing setup.
Cost-effective
With a budget-friendly starting price, this black-and-white printer delivers high quality prints at a low running cost. Brother replacement toner cartridges are affordable and print up to 1,000 pages¹.
Small and efficient
Designed to occupy minimal space on your workspace, the Brother HL-L1230W is compact, stylish and easy to move around. Despite its size, it delivers fast printing speeds and excellent print quality
Brother’s at your side support
Wherever you are in Australia, Brother offers complimentary support for the lifetime of your product.
Free mobile apps
Brother Mobile Connect for Android & iOS provide the flexibilty of printing directly from your smartphone or tablet
Includes Apple AirPrint so you can simply connect and print without the hassle of installations
Simple printing options
Print your way using Wi-Fi or simply connect to your computer using a USB (A to B) cable²
¹ Approx. declared yield value in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798
² Not included
Specifications
Basic Specs
Functions
Printer Type
Laser Printer
Product Dimensions (Width X Depth X Height)
340 mm × 238 mm × 189 mm
Weight
4 kg
Print Speed
Up to 20 (A4) / Up to 21 (Letter) ppm
Paper Type
Plain Paper, Recycled Paper
Paper Size
A4, Letter, B5 (JIS), B5 (IOS), A5, A5 (Long Edge), Executive, Legal, Folio, 16K (195x270 mm)
Maximum Paper Capacity
Up to 150 sheets of 80 gsm plain paper
Warranty
1 year Return to Base Warranty
Resolution
Up to 2400 x 600 dpi (HQ1200 technology)
Paper handling
Tray #1 - Paper Type
Plain Paper, Recycled Paper
Tray #1 - Maximum Paper Weight
65 to 105 gsm (17 - 28 lb.)
Tray #1 - Maximum Paper Capacity
Up to 150 sheets of 80 gsm plain paper
Tray #1 - Paper Size
A4, Letter, Legal, Folio, Executive, A5, A5(Long Edge), B5(JIS), B5(ISO),16K(195x270mm)
Paper Output
Up to 50 sheets of 80 gsm plain paper (face-down delivery to the face-down output paper tray)
Connectivity
WiFi Direct
Yes
Connectivity
Hi-SpeedUSB2.0, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n (Infrastructure Mode), IEEE 802.11a/g/n (Wi-Fi Direct)
Network
Wireless Network Security
WEP 64/128 bit, WPA-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA3-SAE (AES)
*Wireless Direct supports WPA2-PSK (AES) only.
Wireless Setup Support Utility - WPS
Yes
Display & Memory
Memory Capacity
64 MB
Operation
Power Source
220 - 240 V AC 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption - Printing
Approximately 380 W
Power Consumption - Ready
Approximately 40 W
Power Consumption - Sleep
Approximately 2.4 W
Power Consumption - Power Off
Approximately 0.28 W
Supported Operating Systems
Supported OS
Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022
Linux
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