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Pros

  • Automatic duplexing for printing and copying
  • Has copying and scanning capabilities
  • Machine itself is inexpensive

Cons

  • Expensive toner

At A Glance

The included color scanning feature distinguishes this basic small-office monochrome laser, but its toner costs are higher than average.

Manufacturer’s Description

The HL-2280DW is a versatile monochrome laser printer that features fast printing at up to 27 pages per minute, plus convenience copying and color scanning capabilities. It features automatic duplex printing for producing professional-looking two-sided output and built-in wireless and Ethernet interfaces for sharing with others on your network. The HL-2280DW offers flexible paper handling via an adjustable, 250-sheet capacity tray and a manual by-pass slot for printing thicker media. In addition, the printer's stylish, space-saving design fits virtually anywhere.

The Specs

Pricing
Part Number HL2280DW
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
Display
Photo preview 0
Display type Monochrome (fixed-character)
Text Only 1
Touchscreen 0
Ports and Connections
USB Yes
Wireless connection Yes
Power
Maximum Power Draw (watts) 445 watts
Standby Power Draw (watts) 1 watts
Green
Energy Star compliant 1.0
Dimensions
Width 15.9 inches
Depth 15.7 inches
Height 10.6 inches
Weight 22.7 pounds
Media Handling
Standard Number of Input Trays 1
Maximum sheet capacity with standard trays 250.0 sheets
Optional Trays Available 0
Manual Feed Slot 1
Automatic Duplexer Standard
Dedicated photo tray 0
Media Sizes Accepted Legal inches
Automatic Document Feeder 0
Duty Cycle 10000
Resolutions
Monochrome horizontal optical resolution 600 dpi
Monochrome vertical optical resolution 600 dpi
Scanning
Scanner Type Flatbed
Maximum Scan Size Letter
Horizontal Optical Scan Resolution 600
Vertical Optical Scan Resolution 2400
Platform Support
Printer languages supported
  • GDI/Host-based
  • PCL
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: Text 15.6  ppm
Print speed rating: Text Fair
Print speed: Grayscale photo 4.9  ppm
Print speed rating: Grayscale photo Good