Brother DCP-L3520CDWE 3-in-1 Colour Wireless LED Printer with EcoPro Subscription, Print, copy & scan, USB 2.0, A4, 4 month free trial, Automatic toner delivery, UK Plug

See the note at the end about extracting from packing carton.In this 3000 series, Brother has produced a ridiculously easy printer to set up and use, which gives crisp and accurate results. The printer is quiet in operation, though there are mechanical clicks in feeding, etc. It is quicker than any consumer inkjet as well as far cheaper to run. It works well with the cheapest paper, even double-sided, and gives superb results with heavier papers and thin card - there's a straight-through feeder if needed, though you'll need plenty of space behind for that.Some rival models have cheaper-to-use 'official' consumables, a few have cheaper-to-use remanufactured toners. But if you buy remanufactured high-capacity toner cartridges and then refill these several times, in the way that U-refill Toner Ltd. recommends, it's about as cheap as any colour laser printer gets. There are no cheating lockout chips which prevent using third party consumables or refilling.Operation is very straightforward: press 'on' and allow a few seconds warmup (the failing of all laser printers, though these are actually LED , not laser), then print from your USB, wired or wireless network; it can (I think) also be set to print wirelessly from a phone. Copying and scanning are as straightforward: a few seconds after switch-on, press the touchscreen for what you want and feed the originals in. No messing about unless you want something awkward, in which case the manual is voluminous and online - I downloaded it as a PDF and have it ready in the computer.This model is 'basic' in Brother's L5000 touch-screen controlled printer/copier/scanner/fax series; the top model is faster and is the only one with auto-duplex copy/scanning as well as the duplex printing all models have. Worth £100 more? Your call. They share consumables with the MFC-L basic printer-copiers and and HL-L printers, including new drum units at 18,000 cycles, waste toner box similarly and transfer belt and fuser unit at 50,000 cycles. That's better than most rivals, and low-volume users will probably not get to replacing the last two before wanting a more modern replacement - 100 packets is a lot of paper!The paper draw (the usual half-packet paper load) is at the bottom of the printer. Single sheets can be fed in from a drop-down tray just above the paper draw - all very convenient. The 50-sheet auto-feed scan unit lifts up for flatbed copying, and rises to accommodate books and hold them flat ; below it, the paper is delivered onto the top of the 'works' in the centre section. Paper is fed from front to rear, and unless the 'straight-passage' exit is opened at the rear, paper then exits forwards between the printer and the scanner; there's plenty of space for a pile of copies.Unpacking and setup is similar to other lasers, beginning with getting rid of plenty of sticky tape, and removing the securing whatchamacallits - Brother has allowed for serious mishandling during shipping across the world. There's a driver CD in the info pack and a fold-out setup sheet, but best to go online for help. The instruction sheet is OK, and the YouTube setup videos meticulous.The central 'works' of the printer includes the four "drum unit + toner cartridge" sets, the paper transfer belt below them and the fuser at the back. A latch opens up the whole scanner and top of the printer to replace these; they're very easy to get at - drum/toner units just lift out. Essentially, to set up a new printer, each of the four drum unit/toner cartridge assemblies needs to be taken out (just slide the lock tabs and lift), the securing cradles removed and disposed of, then the units dropped back in, one by one. Takes a few minutes. Note that, as with all lasers, don't touch any roller surface or gold electrical contact or you're likely to damage it with finger grease. While they're out, check one for how to pop out the toner cartridge on its own - by sliding the green tab on the right when pulling the handle. This is what you'll replace when toner runs out. Only a 'Toner Value Pack' starter is supplied as new - typical these days.Finally, a WARNING.The lifting points of the printer (it's quite heavy, though much less than older models) are at the BOTTOM SIDES and nowhere else. Unlike some other brands, there are no warnings or help at all for where to lift the printer out of its box (except on the printer, so only visible when it's already out!) The correct lift points are difficult to access and not at all obvious, deep in the box. I found 'secure' points halfway down, but they turned out to include the handle to open the printer, and by lifting there, the safety catch is operated, so that only the securing tape then holds most of the weight. If this breaks, the printer falls apart - which can destroy it! In the end, I discovered that the strong bag in which the printer is packed in the box can be used to lift it out safely - though it needs to be pierced to construct handles.

A quick summary:• Brother DCP-L3550CDW Colour Laser Printer excels in easy setup and user-friendliness.• I haven't had a single paper jam or connection issue, it is highly reliable.• The touch screen user interface is fantastically easy to navigate and set up; in contrast with some of the horrible UI designs from other brands.• Print quality is great; results are sharp and vibrant.• The built-in scanner captures intricate details with precision.• Automatic firmware updates which can be done from the touch screen panel make staying up-to-date buttery smooth.• My only minor gripe is that documents can be a little slow to send over WiFi despite me having a great Asus router and connection speed.The Brother DCP-L3550CDW Color Laser Printer has truly transformed my home office, impressing me across the board. Its effortless setup, unswerving reliability, outstanding print and scan quality, and a convenient touchscreen display for automatic firmware updates make it an excellent addition.Setting up the Brother DCP-L3550CDW is a breeze. Guided by an intuitive installation process, I was up and running within minutes. Even if you're not tech-savvy, this printer's setup is straightforward, thanks to clear, step-by-step instructions and a well-designed touchscreen display.The printer's reliability is its hallmark, having never experienced a single paper jam during my usage. It effortlessly handles various paper types and sizes, eliminating worries about technical interruptions and boosting productivity.The Brother DCP-L3550CDW consistently delivers exceptional print quality. Whether it's text documents, colorful brochures, or high-resolution images, this printer produces sharp, vibrant, and professional-looking results. Vivid colors and crisp text enhance document quality.The built-in scanner matches the printer's impressive capabilities. It captures intricate details with precision, generating sharp and clear scanned documents. Whether digitizing important paperwork or preserving old photos, the DCP-L3550CDW excels in delivering exceptional scan quality.One slight drawback is a minor WiFi speed issue when sending documents, even on a robust network. While not a deal-breaker, it's worth noting for those who prioritize speed and efficiency.A standout feature is the printer's ability to perform firmware updates directly from the touchscreen display. This convenience ensures the printer remains up-to-date with the latest enhancements without requiring manual intervention.In summary, the Brother DCP-L3550CDW Color Laser Printer stands out as a reliable workhorse for any home office.

I like this printer a lot. It was a bit of gamble buying a multifunction device for my Linux setup, but Brother have a reputation of working well with different operating systems. The device talks over CUPS and others and is happy over wifi, although I believe you can connect it with USB too. It was automatically found by Ubuntu, but I found some additional instructions online to install the proprietary Brother drivers properly, which gives you more features and better control over it. It prints, including double sided, scans, and does everything else absolutely fine to Linux.It's not just a printer, and has a lot of additional features too, such as an ADF on the scanner as well as the flatbed. I didn't even realise that until after I had bought it. Considering how compatible it is and the number of features, the price is very good, although I suspect the toners will be eye-watering when I have to replace them. It comes with low-capacity toners as a getting started pack, and they are still going fine for me.The print quality is reasonable, although I've found that some of the colours aren't perfectly aligned, even after a manual calibration. It's not disastrous, but it is annoying, and a slight disappointment as everything else is very good. Double sided printing is supported but quite slow. It can drop speeds right down to 1 or 2 per minute. There is a paper tray and also a manual sheet slot on the front.In case anyone is interested, it fits perfectly atop an Ikea Kallax, which is where mine lives, although it is quite heavy so you wouldn't want one of the tall ones in case it fell over.

Je l'ai branchée en direct (USB) sur un ordinateur et en réseau sur un autre. Parfait !

Der Brother DCP-L3550CDW A4 Farblaserdrucker ist ein solides Gerät, das meine Erwartungen größtenteils erfüllt hat. Die Druckqualität ist ausgezeichnet, insbesondere bei Farbdokumenten, und die Einrichtung war einfach und unkompliziert.Ein kleiner Nachteil dieses Druckers ist jedoch, dass er etwas langsamer druckt als erwartet. Dies ist jedoch kein gravierendes Problem für mich, da die Druckqualität und Zuverlässigkeit für mich Vorrang haben. Wenn Sie große Druckaufträge haben oder hohe Druckgeschwindigkeiten benötigen, könnte dies jedoch ein wichtiger Faktor sein.Abgesehen davon bin ich mit den Funktionen des Druckers zufrieden, insbesondere mit der drahtlosen Konnektivität, die das Drucken von verschiedenen Geräten aus erleichtert. Die Scan- und Kopierfunktionen funktionieren einwandfrei und bieten zusätzliche Vielseitigkeit.Insgesamt betrachtet halte ich den Brother DCP-L3550CDW A4 Farblaserdrucker für eine gute Investition und vergebe ihm vier Sterne. Während die Druckgeschwindigkeit etwas langsamer ist als erwartet, überzeugt er dennoch durch seine ausgezeichnete Druckqualität und Zuverlässigkeit.

The media could not be loaded. Dopo ben 10 anni la mia stampante WiFi ha deciso di non funzionare più, dopo un accurato giro di confronto su questo portale la scelta è caduta su questa stampante della Brother brand che in verità non mi ha mai dato problemi tecnici dell'apparecchio e della stampa.È una stampante che usiamo a casa, quindi la connessione al WiFi è stata fondamentale, tenendo conto che la casa è a più livelli la funzione wireless funziona benissimo e la comodità di dare l'imput di stampa da qualsiasi devaces nel raggio della connessione è impareggiabile, basta installare l'app dedicata sugli smartphone e i tablet presenti nel nucleo familiare e il gioco è fatto, per quanto riguarda i PC vanno installati i drivers tramite il CD presente nella confezione.Ottima la stampa in quadricromia che risulta precisa e senza sbavature i colori sono speculari e naturali.Capiente il cassetto portafogli da 250 fogli che è integrato completamente all'interno della stampante, a mio avviso è un vantaggio perché evita alla carta di prendere umidità e polvere evitando nel tempo di danneggiare i rulli di trascinamento.È compatibile con Alexa quindi dopo aver facilmente aggiunto il dispositivo in app posso comodamente controllare la stampante vocalmente.È veloce non (velocissima) nella stampa ma per l'uso che ne facciamo va benissimo.I toner compatibili n. 247 si trovano in abbondanza su questo portale e sono del tutto sostenibili hanno un buon prezzo e spesso accompagnati da coupon che fanno ulteriormente abbassare il prezzo di acquisto.L'installazione è facilissima, basta attenersi ai 6 passaggi ben descrtti sul foglio illustrativo e in una quindicina di minuti l'apparecchio stamperà la prima pagina di prova.La mia esperienza con questo oggetto è stata positiva, è da 5 mesi che la usiamo tutti in famiglia e devo dire che funziona benissimo, non si blocca mai e soprattutto non si scollega mai dalla rete, qualche volta è capitato un cattivo funzionamento del ruther ma una volta riprestinato la stampante si è automaticamente ricollegata alla rete.Non supporta la stampa fronte/retro.Certamente esistono stampanti più veloci e performanti di questa ovviamente a prezzi più esosi tutto però dipende dall'uso che si fa e questa stampante a mio avviso ha un rapporto qualità/prezzo/consumabili più che ottimo.Prodotto eccellente.

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Der Drucker ist sehr leise. Dazu kommt er recht schnell aus dem Ruhemodus zum Drucken. Scanner hab ich bisher nicht probiert. Druckqualität ist (für unsere Büroanforderungen) super.Verbrauch Toner kann ich noch nicht sagen, da wir den Drucker erst seit kurzem haben.