Thanks for the in depth review! I just retired a Brother Laser printer after 20 years of hard use! It just kept working until it started paper jamming every once in a while. I used the unit for my home office, I am a California full time Realtor, & most of the files can easily be 200, to 300+ pages, plus copies for different parties involved. I totally trust Brother products. I agree with having a printer to only do printing, I have a separate XEROX machine that only does scanning and it works great. That machine was $500. Thanks for your in-depth review.
You are most welcome Enrique. Thank you for sharing all of that. I am glad to hear when people have had equipment work well for so long. It reaffirms my faith that there is good equipment out there. Sometimes we buy lemons, but sometimes we are fortunate and we buy quality products. On a different note, I have done quite a bit of real estate work too, but from the legal side. Did you see my video about tips for hiring a lawyer? You may find it to be interesting from your perspective as a realtor. 😊🏠💲👍
Hi Jacques. I hope that you'll be happy with it too. It's still a relatively new and current printer. I just used mine earlier today and works great. :-)
Yes sir. Thank you for your comment John. It's true. It doesn’t offer scanning, copying, faxing, media card reading, or any other functions. It is just a black and white printer. Nothing more. Nothing less. 🖨
Good tip @@Frankienoname0. Thank you. I agree. I always try to scan using a desktop or flatbed scanner (depending on the job) but sometimes, if need be, I will simply take a picture with my smartphone. It works pretty well. 😊
I bought this printer because it doesn’t have a scanner. Less to go wrong and much less bulky. If you want the all-in-one with a scanner it’s 30% more expensive, but these printers are well-priced. I use an app to scan on my phone and the results are just as good for most purposes.
Hey! Great review! There are so many variations of the printer as you mentioned at the start. Where I live in Sweden, a lot of them can be bought in store for pretty much the same price. What is difference between then? Higher number = newer? Why are brother producing so many almost alike printers, it’s so confusing ..
Helpful Video. Trying to decide if I will purchase this printer most likely. Upgrading from -HL-2270DW which is broken (and also tired). I would add that the UI for setup is at least 20 years out of date but setup is a one time deal and most of the configuration will be done on our computers anyway. Still great job on explaining and demonstrating the setup process.
Hi Joe. Please take a look at my unboxing video as well. I show where you can plug in a network cable or USB cable. Here is the link at the right time: th-cam.com/video/yrCdX40aeqE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=JJMEDJo7XPNSyPhW&t=397
Thanks very much. I appreciate it. 😊 Haha. Yes. There is music in the background which is supposed to add some energy. Perhaps I will try not including music in my next video. 👍
@@SeanDillman No problem. Your video answrered a couple of questions I had about the printer after which I put in the order. It's supposed to arrive tomorrow. Replaces a ~15 yr old HP 1320.
As for content, this video is unusually thorough, and the production values are extraordinary. I'll seacrh for "Sean Dillman" in future If I'm looking for a setup video for any product. Thank you Sean! The one question I have, is about using buttons to change settings. Your demonsrations are superb, but they would be hard to remember. Is there a reference manual to review how to make such changes?
Hi Creative dude. I think that is something that you would do in whatever software you are printing from, such as a Microsoft Office application (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) or Adobe Acrobat/Adobe Reader.
Excellent review. My Brother (this model) has suddenly just stopped working. Will not power on. I have watched a video to investigate possibility of a paper jam. No paper jam that I could find. I am stumped. Have you any suggestions? If it helpful to know, I have replaced the drum months back and all has been well. I would so appreciate any advice you may have. Thanks! A.
Hi Pete. I have my printer at my office so I won't be able to look at it until Monday but I'm looking at the manual and I believe that you can do that. Here is the link: download.brother.com/welcome/doc100810/cv_hll2310d_use_oug_d.pdf. Go to page 209 and look for the word '2-sided'. The manual says that you can 'Turn 2-sided printing off and on and select flip on long edge or short edge.' Just go into the menus as I show in my video and see if you can find the right spot. I think that it should be possible. 😊👍
Thanks Sean! This is a really helpful and efficient presentation. I had already purchased this unit, so I can't help you out with the Amazon commission, but will keep your site in mind in future, and I will subscribe to your channel right now. Looking forward to watching your other videos. Cheers! Drew
That all sounds great Drew. Thank you for the comment and for spending some time with me. I hope that you will love your HL-L2370DW. I still love mine and use it almost every day. 🙂🖨👍
Hi Vincent. That's a good question. I just checked the manual (link below). On page 33 it shows how you can use the software to change the media type (i.e. what you are printing on). It says "Select the type of media you want to use. To achieve the best print results, the machine automatically adjusts its print settings according to the selected media type." I suppose you could select 'Thick Paper' as is shown on page 159 and see if that achieves your desired effect and increases the toner thickness used. Here is a link to the manual: download.brother.com/welcome/doc100810/cv_hll2310d_use_oug_d.pdf. I hope this helps. 👍
Very helpful. Two comments - why didn't you cover the WPS setup method? And the bit on entering the password went very quickly - how do you switch from upper to lower case?
Hi John. Thanks for the comments. I appreciate it. I didn't show the WPS setup method because I thought that a standard wi-fi setup would be the most used method. Also, WPS is designed to be user-friendly so I thought that people wouldn't really be having issues with that. Regarding putting in the password, the upper and lower case letters are next to one another so you just keep pressing the button. For example, for a lower case A, press the button once. For the uppercase A, press the button twice. That is my recollection anyway. I'm not in front of my printer right now. It's at my office but it's the weekend so I don't have it handy.
Sean, thank you for an excellent tutorial! I've had my Brother printer for a couple of years now. I use it daily and I've never had a paper jam or experienced a day of trouble. I do have a question. When it comes time to replace the toner for the Brother HL-L2370DW series is it fine to purchase a compatible toner brand through Amazon? In checking Amazon, it looks like they have a lot of compatible toners. It's a bit confusing. Thank you again for your excellent tutorial and the valuable information you provided.
Thanks , excellent review. One question - I’m comparison to the previous models, are they all the same size or is one smaller then the other? I have a small space and size is important. If I purchase, I’ll be sure to use your affiliate link. It’s the least I can do after that review.
Thanks for the question. They are essentially identical in size. Brother made a few cosmetic changes to the outside if the case but they are the same dimensions. That would amazing if you'd use my affiliate link. Thank you so much and Happy New Year. :-)
Hi there. That's a good question. Because this unit has a small screen, there are actually menu settings that you can use. Press the up arrow until you see "Print Reports" and then press "OK". Then navigate to "Printer Settings" and press "OK". Then press the big green "GO" button. It prints a three-page report which is basically the same as the one for the older model. I just tested it now and it works well. My Drum Unit is at almost 100% and my toner is down to 25% or so. So far so good. I still love this printer. 😊
Thank you very much for this video! I have a question that I'm not finding an answer on the internet: Do you know if the duplex printing works for all paper formats? A5, B5... Or just for A4?
Thanks to your video, I had my new printer up and running in 5 minutes! Great overview! I hope I don't miss the copier...I find I just scan on my phone and send it to printer. Works fine!
Hi Xebec. Who is your internet provider? Sometimes providers will provide a card which will have your wi-fi password on it. Sometimes it is also on a sticker on the router itself.
@@SeanDillman Holy crap, I just got your reply today nine months later. I did get my printer set up. I did have my password on my phone. haha. Thank you.
This is a good printer from its specs, but what happens to its purported replacement HL-L2379DW? This newer model has been on the Brother website for months now, but I cannot seem to find it on sale anywhere. It's very strange. What is the difference between the HL-L2379DW and the HL-L2370DW other than the color?
Hi Jason. Great questions. I wondered that too, i.e., where is the HL-L2379DW and what's the difference between the HL-L2379DW and the HL-L2370DW other than the color? I opened the webpages for each in new tabs (www.brother-usa.com/products/hll2379dw and www.brother-usa.com/products/hll2370dw) and toggled back and forth to check the differences. Same printing speed. Same connectivity. Same features. Etc. However, I do see that the HL-L2379DW is to come with a 4,500 yield toner (the TN760, high-yield toner cartridge). The HL-L2370DW comes only with a starter cartridge that prints 700 pages (3,800 pages less than the TN760). Perhaps in response to the popularity of Epson's EcoTank printers (with the help of advertising with Shaquille O'Neal), Brother wanted to put out a printer that seemed to be new and has a higher yield, right out of the box? That would explain the slight difference and the change in color. However, you are right. The HL-L2379DW doesn't appear to be available for purchase anywhere. It's not even on Amazon: amzn.to/3DIVYoJ What do you think? It's strange isn't it? 🙃
Oh wow. Thanks @@TeslaSoCal, me, Jason, and likely many other people, have been wondering about if the HL-L2379DW would start to be available. The color scheme is really cool. 🖨👍
@@TeslaSoCal I have not been able to purchase the HL-L2379DW. I'm currently working with the HL-L2370DW. I was just visiting a friend in Toronto who runs an IT company and coincidentally, I found that this is his main printer too. It's a good one. 👍
Sean, I enjoyed your videos. I need your help regarding the interior of the back of the printer. I had a high capacity toner cartridge which lasted a very long time. By the time I ordered a new cartridge, I'd forgotten how I installed it. So, big mistake & tried to install in back. Very difficult time before I realized to install the cartridge in the front. During my obviously failed attempt to install in the back, I did something wrong & caused things to be out of place. I do not know what I did or how to get things back in proper place leaving me unable to print. Can you please help me put things back as they should be? My son bought this printer for me & I gave him my earlier version that is not wireless as I print alot & he doesn't have wireless capabilities on his computer. I would be so happy if you can help me! Sincerely, Elizabeth
Hi Elizabeth. Please excuse the delay in my response. I recently started a new job and it has been keeping me very busy. Have you resolved the issue? Without knowing more about what you did, I would find it difficult to diagnose and resolve with you. If you still need help, would you be able to take pictures on a smartphone or tablet and send them to me by email? My contact information is on my website.
Hi Eli. This Brother printer only prints in black and white; it isn't also a copier; however, a workaround that you can use is to take whatever you want to make a copy of, take a picture of it with a smartphone, email it to yourself, and print it using your Brother printer. It's something that I've done before and it works just fine. I hope that this helps. 😊👍
Hi Sameer. The Hl-L2370 offers double sided printing as does the model you are citing (the HL-L2321D). Did you see my video about how to install the Brother iPrint&Scan? Here is a link to the video which will take you to the relevant section: th-cam.com/video/tZKXII0zbAo/w-d-xo.html
@@SeanDillman I have seen your video, your video is awesome. 🙏🙏🙏 But I am asking about the model - (BROTHER (HL-2321D) does this printer print on both side with the help of phone only. Because I don't have laptop. Please please please please tell me 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you @@samgon467. I'm not sure if the HL-2321D prints double-sided using only a smartphone. I would assume that it would but without having it in front of me, I can't guarantee it. Did you end up finding an answer?
Hi Judith. Did you get it working? Are you sure that your wireless network was active? I've never had a problem with my printer not scanning for networks. I'm happy to help if I can.
I ended up calling my WiFi provider who could only dictate the codes for me to press, because as you know there is no keyboard. She acted as though she was used to doing this sort of thing for customers of this printer. Thankfully, it is now working fine. @@SeanDillman
It keeps pulling from the manual tray ???? which it says is Tray 1. I don't have that tray open so the "Auto Select" should be pulling papaer from the bottom tray. Also, neither is labeled. Little things like this are annoying. Will definitely change to quiet mode because it is noisy. Only thing I like is the size, the speed and that its a black and white duplex printer. But it isn''t working like a plug and play which in 2023, I think printers should. Thanks for the quiet mode and sleep mode turn-offs. Will watch again when I have more patience on the wireless printing.
How did it go Lynn? Did you resolve it? I think the manual tray is the small slot in the middle of the front, and tray 1 (the only tray) is the one on the bottom. You make a fair point. They could have labelled them. I also definitely prefer quiet mode. I agree that modern devices should be easy to install and plug-and-play. What software were you using to print? Word? Adobe Reader or Acrobat?
@@SeanDillman Thank you so much for replying and inquiring. lol I also appreciate the specific instructions on the deep sleep mode. Sleep and deep sleep should be an option and not the default. To answer your question, I was printing from Word when it wouldn't print. It seemed to like Adobe Reader better. It did print from my phone so I got the wireless working. I will try again soon. It also pulled more than one paper when it did pull from the manual tray. I like things to work easy without a lot of hassle so this may be my last Brother printer. My previous printer was a HP LaserJet 1020 which lasted FOREVER and it worked with every computer I plugged into it.
I hear you @@slynnsmith4311. I also don't have a lot of time or patience for tech that doesn't work. Things have become so streamlined these days so I have a pretty high expectation that things will just work with little to no hassle. I'm glad to hear that you got it to work from your phone so that you know that now all you need to do is get it to work properly from your computer. One issue down, one to go. I've had a few HPs in my life too and always found them to be quality machines. I'm sorry you're not loving this Brother unit. For what its worth, I'm still really happy with mine. It isn't perfect and I don't expect too much for the price, but I find it to be reliable and provide high enough quality for what I'm printing (routine black and white office documents and memos). Have a great weekend Lynn.🙂
Hi Marjorie. Technically, the answer is yes but I would not recommend printing pictures using the Brother HL-L2370DW. This printer is a monochrome laser printer, which means it can only print in black and white. It does not have the capability to print photos in color. While you can print images on this printer, the quality may not be as high as what you would get from a color inkjet or photo printer. Laser printers are designed to produce high-quality text and graphics, but they are not optimized for printing photographs. If you do decide to print images on the Brother HL-L2370DW, it's best to use high-quality images with a high resolution. This can help ensure that the images are as sharp and clear as possible. However, if you are looking for a printer specifically designed for printing photos, you may want to consider an inkjet or photo printer instead. These types of printers are designed to produce high-quality, color images, and often come with features such as specialized ink cartridges and paper trays to help ensure the best possible print quality. Is that helpful Marjorie? 🖨😊
I'm sorry to hear that. Did you get a warranty claim started before it expired? Maybe there is something you can do with Brother or maybe you can take it back to where you purchased it if you still have the receipt?
IT's "sameness" , it's PLAINESS, Is why it ios great. Rare is the company to keep the winner and build crap as their $$ maker is confusing array of inks.. too many competitors , on and on
I totally agree. The reason this printer, and the similar models, is so good is because of how straightforward it is. I use mine all the time, and the old one I show in the video, that I gave to my friend, is still working fine too, and he has had it for many years now (even before I had it for years). This printer is the real deal. 👍
I hear you. It is still a great printer in my opinion, but it needs a few tweaks, including turning off deep sleep mode. Did you manage to get it turned off?
This is the worst printer I have ever owned. It goes into a deep sleep state and never wakes up. It takes me at least 20-30 to get a document to print and I print daily.
I'm sorry to hear about the issues you're experiencing. It sounds frustrating. I'm guessing you tried following the instructions in my video to prevent it from going into deep sleep mode/state. Did you also look into updating the firmware?
Attorney here, this printer sucks. Bad software. Lucky to work on command 1/2 the time. Bad software and and feeder or whatever the thing is that sends the paper from the stack to the out-tray.I begged with it this morning (when I had motions to print on a deadline of course). Stay clear. Get an HP, pay more, worth it.
Hi WM C. Thanks for sharing your experience. Sorry to hear that this printer wasn't solid for you. I definitely know the pains of working with a printer that isn't working when court is looming and time is tight. I'm a fan of HP too. I'll have to review an HP printer in the future. 🙂
In thirty years of working in an office, I've experience those same issues with HP, Xerox, Canon, Lexmark, and Brother. At least Brother hasn't begun to use extortion tactics on their patrons as reported by the Atlantic and presented here by the right to repair advocate Louis Rossman th-cam.com/video/KGszSj0BLeg/w-d-xo.html
Completely disagree with you. If you got a faulty model, then I cannot say. However the printer is ROCK SOLID with ONE EXCEPTION. There is a caveat that wasn't covered and it seems that the manual is WRONG. 802.11n isn't supported or isn't supported well. Decent connections can only be gotten on 802.11b or g. Note that if you force the cipher to be WPA2 only (i.e. AES) you will see an increase in packet loss. I'm guessing the wifi chip is weak in processing power. Transmit and receive is sufficiently strong. I'm not idea what "Wi-Fi Direct" is ... some sort of auto-configure but no one should be using that stuff, it's almost always insecure --> again disclaimer, don't know + didn't use.
@@SeanDillman sorry my message sounded rude. I didn’t mean to be rude. Your directions were great but it was hard for me to keep up and I had to listen a bunch of times. Was probably just me …I’m getting a little slower at 64. Thanks for the video!
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A very well thought out video, extremely professional!
Thanks for the in depth review! I just retired a Brother Laser printer after 20 years of hard use! It just kept working until it started paper jamming every once in a while. I used the unit for my home office, I am a California full time Realtor, & most of the files can easily be 200, to 300+ pages, plus copies for different parties involved. I totally trust Brother products. I agree with having a printer to only do printing, I have a separate XEROX machine that only does scanning and it works great. That machine was $500. Thanks for your in-depth review.
You are most welcome Enrique. Thank you for sharing all of that. I am glad to hear when people have had equipment work well for so long. It reaffirms my faith that there is good equipment out there. Sometimes we buy lemons, but sometimes we are fortunate and we buy quality products. On a different note, I have done quite a bit of real estate work too, but from the legal side. Did you see my video about tips for hiring a lawyer? You may find it to be interesting from your perspective as a realtor. 😊🏠💲👍
Best tutorial on this printer. You should sell it to Brother, since theirs is quite poor
Haha. Thank you for that. I'll keep it in mind in the future! 😊👍
Great review! I finally dumped my inkjet printer, back to basics, and lower costs.
Thank you James. That's great. I'm using this printer regularly and it is doing a fantastic job for me and the toner has been lasting a long time.
I know this video is four months ago but I just bought one and hope to be happy with it. Thank you
Hi Jacques. I hope that you'll be happy with it too. It's still a relatively new and current printer. I just used mine earlier today and works great. :-)
And now this comment is four months ago 😉
Couldn’t resist
My dislike is that I can not make a copy. Thanks for saying it out loud. IT'S NOT A COPIER!!!!!!
Yes sir. Thank you for your comment John. It's true. It doesn’t offer scanning, copying, faxing, media card reading, or any other functions. It is just a black and white printer. Nothing more. Nothing less. 🖨
Scan documents with phone then send to printer. Every phone has a built in doc scanner.
Good tip @@Frankienoname0. Thank you. I agree. I always try to scan using a desktop or flatbed scanner (depending on the job) but sometimes, if need be, I will simply take a picture with my smartphone. It works pretty well. 😊
I bought this printer because it doesn’t have a scanner. Less to go wrong and much less bulky. If you want the all-in-one with a scanner it’s 30% more expensive, but these printers are well-priced. I use an app to scan on my phone and the results are just as good for most purposes.
Hey! Great review!
There are so many variations of the printer as you mentioned at the start. Where I live in Sweden, a lot of them can be bought in store for pretty much the same price. What is difference between then? Higher number = newer? Why are brother producing so many almost alike printers, it’s so confusing ..
Thanks! Just bought a new router and couldn't remember how I originally set the printer up a couple of years ago. Worked perfect.
Hi No Name. You are most welcome. Thank you for the feedback. I'm glad to know that it worked easily for you. I hope that you like your new router. 😊👍
Helpful Video. Trying to decide if I will purchase this printer most likely. Upgrading from -HL-2270DW which is broken (and also tired). I would add that the UI for setup is at least 20 years out of date but setup is a one time deal and most of the configuration will be done on our computers anyway. Still great job on explaining and demonstrating the setup process.
Very well done vid. I learned valuable steps to turn features on or off.
Thank you Basser. I'm glad that I could help. 😊👍
Great vid. Your step by step instructions are very useful
Thanks Jose. I appreciate you taking the time to provide the feedback. I hope that you're having a great day. :-)
I appreciate the very thorough and thoughtful review.
Thank you Neil. I appreciate your comment very much. :-)
Great review and thank you for your step by step instructions.
You are most welcome Mae. 😊
Excellent comprehensive review and guide !
Thank you Roger. I very much appreciate the comment. I hope that you're having a great week. 🙂
Excellent, credible and very professional review. Well done.
Thanks so much! That means a lot to me. 😊
Awesome review, the coverage of other online reviews is very value adding. Dress code is 👍🏻
You are making my day my friend. Thank you so much. I really appreciate it. :-)
But if I want to use USB cable where do I plug it in?
Hi Joe. Please take a look at my unboxing video as well. I show where you can plug in a network cable or USB cable. Here is the link at the right time: th-cam.com/video/yrCdX40aeqE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=JJMEDJo7XPNSyPhW&t=397
Excellent review and gave it a thumbs upward. The background beat (is that music?) is very annoying but you get used to it.
Thanks very much. I appreciate it. 😊 Haha. Yes. There is music in the background which is supposed to add some energy. Perhaps I will try not including music in my next video. 👍
@@SeanDillman No problem. Your video answrered a couple of questions I had about the printer after which I put in the order. It's supposed to arrive tomorrow. Replaces a ~15 yr old HP 1320.
@@mgibb3960 Nice. I hope that you will enjoy it. I use mine all the time and it does a great job for my needs. 😊👍
Excellent! I really appreciate the very thorough review
Thanks Seans.
Your info are really helpfull
You are most welcome Nam. Thank you for your comment. I really appreciate it. 😊👍
excellent review! very thorough and informative
Thank you Barekat. I'm glad that you think so. 😊👍
As for content, this video is unusually thorough, and the production values are extraordinary. I'll seacrh for "Sean Dillman" in future If I'm looking for a setup video for any product. Thank you Sean! The one question I have, is about using buttons to change settings. Your demonsrations are superb, but they would be hard to remember. Is there a reference manual to review how to make such changes?
It would have been helpful if you explained how you switch from two-sided to one-side.
Hi Creative dude. I think that is something that you would do in whatever software you are printing from, such as a Microsoft Office application (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) or Adobe Acrobat/Adobe Reader.
Excellent review. My Brother (this model) has suddenly just stopped working. Will not power on. I have watched a video to investigate possibility of a paper jam. No paper jam that I could find.
I am stumped. Have you any suggestions?
If it helpful to know, I have replaced the drum months back and all has been well.
I would so appreciate any advice you may have.
Thanks!
A.
Hello Sean, I would like to know how to disable the duplex function on my Brother HL-L2350DW printer. Pete
Hi Pete. I have my printer at my office so I won't be able to look at it until Monday but I'm looking at the manual and I believe that you can do that. Here is the link: download.brother.com/welcome/doc100810/cv_hll2310d_use_oug_d.pdf. Go to page 209 and look for the word '2-sided'. The manual says that you can 'Turn 2-sided printing off and on and select flip on long edge or short edge.' Just go into the menus as I show in my video and see if you can find the right spot. I think that it should be possible. 😊👍
Thanks Sean! This is a really helpful and efficient presentation. I had already purchased this unit, so I can't help you out with the Amazon commission, but will keep your site in mind in future, and I will subscribe to your channel right now. Looking forward to watching your other videos. Cheers! Drew
That all sounds great Drew. Thank you for the comment and for spending some time with me. I hope that you will love your HL-L2370DW. I still love mine and use it almost every day. 🙂🖨👍
Awesome video
Thank you! Awesome comment! 😊
is it possible to increase the toner thickness used?
Hi Vincent. That's a good question. I just checked the manual (link below). On page 33 it shows how you can use the software to change the media type (i.e. what you are printing on). It says "Select the type of media you want to use. To achieve the best print results, the machine automatically adjusts its print settings according to the selected media type." I suppose you could select 'Thick Paper' as is shown on page 159 and see if that achieves your desired effect and increases the toner thickness used. Here is a link to the manual: download.brother.com/welcome/doc100810/cv_hll2310d_use_oug_d.pdf. I hope this helps. 👍
I need to setup this printer to print checks. Please let me know how I can do that
great presentation
Appreciate your thoroughness 👍
Thank you Lukky. I really appreciate it. I hope that you're having a great weekend. 🙂👍
Does it print on transparent film? Great vid!
Very helpful. Two comments - why didn't you cover the WPS setup method? And the bit on entering the password went very quickly - how do you switch from upper to lower case?
Hi John. Thanks for the comments. I appreciate it. I didn't show the WPS setup method because I thought that a standard wi-fi setup would be the most used method. Also, WPS is designed to be user-friendly so I thought that people wouldn't really be having issues with that. Regarding putting in the password, the upper and lower case letters are next to one another so you just keep pressing the button. For example, for a lower case A, press the button once. For the uppercase A, press the button twice. That is my recollection anyway. I'm not in front of my printer right now. It's at my office but it's the weekend so I don't have it handy.
Thank you for a great reviev:))
You are most welcome. Thank you Tobias!
Sean, thank you for an excellent tutorial! I've had my Brother printer for a couple of years now. I use it daily and I've never had a paper jam or experienced a day of trouble. I do have a question. When it comes time to replace the toner for the Brother HL-L2370DW series is it fine to purchase a compatible toner brand through Amazon? In checking Amazon, it looks like they have a lot of compatible toners. It's a bit confusing. Thank you again for your excellent tutorial and the valuable information you provided.
Thanks , excellent review. One question - I’m comparison to the previous models, are they all the same size or is one smaller then the other? I have a small space and size is important. If I purchase, I’ll be sure to use your affiliate link. It’s the least I can do after that review.
Thanks for the question. They are essentially identical in size. Brother made a few cosmetic changes to the outside if the case but they are the same dimensions. That would amazing if you'd use my affiliate link. Thank you so much and Happy New Year. :-)
Thanks for your review. A qustion. Is there on option to print out the printerinfo like the 3-buttonpress you did on the HL2270DW
Hi there. That's a good question. Because this unit has a small screen, there are actually menu settings that you can use. Press the up arrow until you see "Print Reports" and then press "OK". Then navigate to "Printer Settings" and press "OK". Then press the big green "GO" button. It prints a three-page report which is basically the same as the one for the older model. I just tested it now and it works well. My Drum Unit is at almost 100% and my toner is down to 25% or so. So far so good. I still love this printer. 😊
Thank you very much for this video!
I have a question that I'm not finding an answer on the internet: Do you know if the duplex printing works for all paper formats? A5, B5... Or just for A4?
Thank you so much. Its so useful
You are most welcome. Thank you. 😊👍
Amazing. Thank you’
You are most welcome. Thank you. :-)
Thanks to your video, I had my new printer up and running in 5 minutes! Great overview! I hope I don't miss the copier...I find I just scan on my phone and send it to printer. Works fine!
That is great to know Piper. Thank you so much. Good call! Taking a picture with a smartphone and then printing it is a great scanning workaround! 🖨👍
Excellent!
Thank you. I very much appreciate it. :-)
I don't know my password to connect to the Wfi.
Hi Xebec. Who is your internet provider? Sometimes providers will provide a card which will have your wi-fi password on it. Sometimes it is also on a sticker on the router itself.
@@SeanDillman Holy crap, I just got your reply today nine months later. I did get my printer set up. I did have my password on my phone. haha. Thank you.
thank you for tips!
You are most welcome! Thank you for commenting. 🙂👍
This is a good printer from its specs, but what happens to its purported replacement HL-L2379DW? This newer model has been on the Brother website for months now, but I cannot seem to find it on sale anywhere. It's very strange. What is the difference between the HL-L2379DW and the HL-L2370DW other than the color?
Hi Jason. Great questions. I wondered that too, i.e., where is the HL-L2379DW and what's the difference between the HL-L2379DW and the HL-L2370DW other than the color?
I opened the webpages for each in new tabs (www.brother-usa.com/products/hll2379dw and www.brother-usa.com/products/hll2370dw) and toggled back and forth to check the differences. Same printing speed. Same connectivity. Same features. Etc.
However, I do see that the HL-L2379DW is to come with a 4,500 yield toner (the TN760, high-yield toner cartridge). The HL-L2370DW comes only with a starter cartridge that prints 700 pages (3,800 pages less than the TN760). Perhaps in response to the popularity of Epson's EcoTank printers (with the help of advertising with Shaquille O'Neal), Brother wanted to put out a printer that seemed to be new and has a higher yield, right out of the box? That would explain the slight difference and the change in color.
However, you are right. The HL-L2379DW doesn't appear to be available for purchase anywhere. It's not even on Amazon: amzn.to/3DIVYoJ
What do you think? It's strange isn't it? 🙃
Saw the HL-L2379DW available on Office Crave, but not sure if it's started shipping.
Have you been able to purchase the HL-L2379DW or what printer are you currently working with?
Oh wow. Thanks @@TeslaSoCal, me, Jason, and likely many other people, have been wondering about if the HL-L2379DW would start to be available. The color scheme is really cool. 🖨👍
@@TeslaSoCal I have not been able to purchase the HL-L2379DW. I'm currently working with the HL-L2370DW. I was just visiting a friend in Toronto who runs an IT company and coincidentally, I found that this is his main printer too. It's a good one. 👍
Sean,
I enjoyed your videos.
I need your help regarding the interior of the back of the printer.
I had a high capacity toner cartridge which lasted a very long time. By the time I ordered a new cartridge, I'd forgotten how I installed it.
So, big mistake & tried to install in back.
Very difficult time before I realized to install the cartridge in the front.
During my obviously failed attempt to install in the back, I did something wrong & caused things to be out of place.
I do not know what I did or how to get things back in proper place leaving me unable to print.
Can you please help me put things back as they should be? My son bought this printer for me & I gave him my earlier version that is not wireless as I print alot & he doesn't have wireless capabilities on his computer.
I would be so happy if you can help me!
Sincerely, Elizabeth
Hi Elizabeth. Please excuse the delay in my response. I recently started a new job and it has been keeping me very busy. Have you resolved the issue? Without knowing more about what you did, I would find it difficult to diagnose and resolve with you. If you still need help, would you be able to take pictures on a smartphone or tablet and send them to me by email? My contact information is on my website.
How do I make copies?
Hi Eli. This Brother printer only prints in black and white; it isn't also a copier; however, a workaround that you can use is to take whatever you want to make a copy of, take a picture of it with a smartphone, email it to yourself, and print it using your Brother printer. It's something that I've done before and it works just fine. I hope that this helps. 😊👍
Please explain please, 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏
Does this printer (HL-L2321D) print on both sides from the phone? If yes then how please explain?
Hi Sameer. The Hl-L2370 offers double sided printing as does the model you are citing (the HL-L2321D). Did you see my video about how to install the Brother iPrint&Scan? Here is a link to the video which will take you to the relevant section: th-cam.com/video/tZKXII0zbAo/w-d-xo.html
@@SeanDillman I have seen your video, your video is awesome. 🙏🙏🙏
But I am asking about the model - (BROTHER (HL-2321D) does this printer print on both side with the help of phone only. Because I don't have laptop.
Please please please please tell me 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Thank you @@samgon467. I'm not sure if the HL-2321D prints double-sided using only a smartphone. I would assume that it would but without having it in front of me, I can't guarantee it. Did you end up finding an answer?
My printer smudges the top line of the second page when it does double page. Nobody will tell me how to fix it.
I selected OK with WLAN and it did not scan nor produce any alternative networks
Hi Judith. Did you get it working? Are you sure that your wireless network was active? I've never had a problem with my printer not scanning for networks. I'm happy to help if I can.
I ended up calling my WiFi provider who could only dictate the codes for me to press, because as you know there is no keyboard. She acted as though she was used to doing this sort of thing for customers of this printer. Thankfully, it is now working fine. @@SeanDillman
It keeps pulling from the manual tray ???? which it says is Tray 1. I don't have that tray open so the "Auto Select" should be pulling papaer from the bottom tray. Also, neither is labeled. Little things like this are annoying. Will definitely change to quiet mode because it is noisy. Only thing I like is the size, the speed and that its a black and white duplex printer. But it isn''t working like a plug and play which in 2023, I think printers should. Thanks for the quiet mode and sleep mode turn-offs. Will watch again when I have more patience on the wireless printing.
How did it go Lynn? Did you resolve it? I think the manual tray is the small slot in the middle of the front, and tray 1 (the only tray) is the one on the bottom. You make a fair point. They could have labelled them. I also definitely prefer quiet mode. I agree that modern devices should be easy to install and plug-and-play. What software were you using to print? Word? Adobe Reader or Acrobat?
@@SeanDillman Thank you so much for replying and inquiring. lol I also appreciate the specific instructions on the deep sleep mode. Sleep and deep sleep should be an option and not the default. To answer your question, I was printing from Word when it wouldn't print. It seemed to like Adobe Reader better. It did print from my phone so I got the wireless working. I will try again soon. It also pulled more than one paper when it did pull from the manual tray. I like things to work easy without a lot of hassle so this may be my last Brother printer. My previous printer was a HP LaserJet 1020 which lasted FOREVER and it worked with every computer I plugged into it.
I hear you @@slynnsmith4311. I also don't have a lot of time or patience for tech that doesn't work. Things have become so streamlined these days so I have a pretty high expectation that things will just work with little to no hassle. I'm glad to hear that you got it to work from your phone so that you know that now all you need to do is get it to work properly from your computer. One issue down, one to go. I've had a few HPs in my life too and always found them to be quality machines. I'm sorry you're not loving this Brother unit. For what its worth, I'm still really happy with mine. It isn't perfect and I don't expect too much for the price, but I find it to be reliable and provide high enough quality for what I'm printing (routine black and white office documents and memos). Have a great weekend Lynn.🙂
Just bought. Not same connection wi fi
Maybe they changed the model since I bought mine?
Can you print pictures
Hi Marjorie. Technically, the answer is yes but I would not recommend printing pictures using the Brother HL-L2370DW. This printer is a monochrome laser printer, which means it can only print in black and white. It does not have the capability to print photos in color.
While you can print images on this printer, the quality may not be as high as what you would get from a color inkjet or photo printer. Laser printers are designed to produce high-quality text and graphics, but they are not optimized for printing photographs.
If you do decide to print images on the Brother HL-L2370DW, it's best to use high-quality images with a high resolution. This can help ensure that the images are as sharp and clear as possible.
However, if you are looking for a printer specifically designed for printing photos, you may want to consider an inkjet or photo printer instead. These types of printers are designed to produce high-quality, color images, and often come with features such as specialized ink cartridges and paper trays to help ensure the best possible print quality.
Is that helpful Marjorie? 🖨😊
Printer wouldn't power on just days short of the warranty period expiring. Not impressed.
I'm sorry to hear that. Did you get a warranty claim started before it expired? Maybe there is something you can do with Brother or maybe you can take it back to where you purchased it if you still have the receipt?
IT's "sameness" , it's PLAINESS, Is why it ios great. Rare is the company to keep the winner and build crap as their $$ maker is confusing array of inks.. too many competitors , on and on
I totally agree. The reason this printer, and the similar models, is so good is because of how straightforward it is. I use mine all the time, and the old one I show in the video, that I gave to my friend, is still working fine too, and he has had it for many years now (even before I had it for years). This printer is the real deal. 👍
that deep sleep mode is a paint in the you know what. brand new machine and i canT, get it out of that darn mode
I hear you. It is still a great printer in my opinion, but it needs a few tweaks, including turning off deep sleep mode. Did you manage to get it turned off?
Wow, take long enough to get to the Point Much?
Thanks Wolfie! I try my best. 😊👍
My printer has switched to an eastern european language that I din’t understand. I need it to be in English!!!!!
This is the worst printer I have ever owned. It goes into a deep sleep state and never wakes up. It takes me at least 20-30 to get a document to print and I print daily.
I'm sorry to hear about the issues you're experiencing. It sounds frustrating. I'm guessing you tried following the instructions in my video to prevent it from going into deep sleep mode/state. Did you also look into updating the firmware?
Attorney here, this printer sucks. Bad software. Lucky to work on command 1/2 the time. Bad software and and feeder or whatever the thing is that sends the paper from the stack to the out-tray.I begged with it this morning (when I had motions to print on a deadline of course). Stay clear. Get an HP, pay more, worth it.
Hi WM C. Thanks for sharing your experience. Sorry to hear that this printer wasn't solid for you. I definitely know the pains of working with a printer that isn't working when court is looming and time is tight. I'm a fan of HP too. I'll have to review an HP printer in the future. 🙂
In thirty years of working in an office, I've experience those same issues with HP, Xerox, Canon, Lexmark, and Brother. At least Brother hasn't begun to use extortion tactics on their patrons as reported by the Atlantic and presented here by the right to repair advocate Louis Rossman th-cam.com/video/KGszSj0BLeg/w-d-xo.html
Completely disagree with you. If you got a faulty model, then I cannot say.
However the printer is ROCK SOLID with ONE EXCEPTION.
There is a caveat that wasn't covered and it seems that the manual is WRONG.
802.11n isn't supported or isn't supported well. Decent connections can only be gotten on 802.11b or g. Note that if you force the cipher to be WPA2 only (i.e. AES) you will see an increase in packet loss. I'm guessing the wifi chip is weak in processing power. Transmit and receive is sufficiently strong. I'm not idea what "Wi-Fi Direct" is ... some sort of auto-configure but no one should be using that stuff, it's almost always insecure --> again disclaimer, don't know + didn't use.
The printer is top, but the attorney sucks.
@@hansreynders6853 yea hans! Get em. He shoulda took your case.
You talk too fast during directions
Hi Teresa. Thank you for that feedback. I will keep it in mind for future videos. Thanks again. I hope you're having a great day. 😊
@@SeanDillman sorry my message sounded rude. I didn’t mean to be rude. Your directions were great but it was hard for me to keep up and I had to listen a bunch of times. Was probably just me …I’m getting a little slower at 64. Thanks for the video!
Great video
Thank you Darvyn. I really appreciate your comment. Happy New Year. 🙂🎇