Pros

  • Automatic duplexing
  • Wireless connectivity
  • Low purchase price

Cons

  • Expensive toner

At A Glance

Automatic duplexing and wireless make the HL-2270DW a more-than-basic laser printer, but its toner costs are high.

Manufacturer’s Description

The HL-2270DW is a monochrome laser printer that offers an automatic duplex capability for printing two-sided documents with ease, fast printing at up to 27 pages per minute, and built-in wired and wireless networking for sharing with others. It features a stylish, space-saving design that fits virtually anywhere and complements any environment. In addition, it offers convenient paper handling via an adjustable, 250-sheet capacity tray. Affordable to own and operate, the HL-2270DW uses a high-yield replacement toner cartridge to help reduce your operating costs.

The Specs

Pricing
Part Number HL2270DW
Processor
Processor speed 0.2 MHz
Requirements
Operating System Compatibility
  • Linux
  • Macintosh OS X 10.5.x
  • Macintosh OS X 10.6.x
  • Microsoft Windows 7
  • Microsoft Windows Vista
  • Microsoft Windows XP
Memory
Memory size 0.032 MB
Memory max 0.032 GB
Ports and Connections
Wireless connection Yes
USB Yes
Power
Maximum Power Draw (watts) 495 watts
Standby Power Draw (watts) 0.9 watts
Green
Energy Star compliant 1.0
Dimensions
Height 7.2 inches
Weight 15.4 pounds
Depth 14.2 inches
Width 14.5 inches
Media Handling
Media Sizes Accepted Legal inches
Standard Number of Input Trays 1
Automatic Duplexer Standard
Duty Cycle 10000
Manual Feed Slot 1
Maximum sheet capacity with standard trays 250.0 sheets
Resolutions
Monochrome vertical optical resolution 600 dpi
Monochrome horizontal optical resolution 600 dpi
Platform Support
Printer languages supported
  • PCL
  • GDI/Host-based
Printer Type
Number of Colors 1
Colors Available K (Black)
Cost Per Page
Plain Text Page (Highest yield vendor ink) 2.1 cents per page
Vendor Rated Speeds
Monochrome print speed 27 ppm
Warranty
Warranty information 1 Year

Performance

PCWorld Test Center (Quality)
Print quality: Text Superior
Print quality: Color photo Good
PCWorld Test Center (Speed)
Print speed: Grayscale photo 5.9  ppm
Print speed rating: Text Good
Print speed rating: Grayscale photo Very Good
Print speed: Text 17.5  ppm