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Brother HL-3170CN

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Brand Brother 2012
Model HL-3170CN
Released Year 2012
Type Printers
Series Hl
Status Discontinued
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Overview

The Brother HL-3170CN is a color laser printer designed primarily for small to medium business office use. It supports high-resolution color printing with a maximum resolution of 2400 x 600 dpi, enabled by a 360 MHz processor and 64 MB standard memory expandable to 320 MB. Equipped with a 600 MHz processor, it delivers printing speeds of up to 23 pages per minute for black and white and color documents. Connectivity options include standard USB 2.0 and built-in Ethernet, facilitating network sharing and integration. The printer supports multiple printing languages, including PCL6, PCL5e, and BR-Script3, ensuring compatibility with various operating systems. It features a 250-sheet input tray and a 50-sheet multipurpose tray, balancing capacity and flexibility for different paper sizes and types.

Specifications

Printer Type Standard Printer
Print Speed Up to 23 ppm (black and color)
Print Resolution Up to 2400 x 600 dpi (HQ1200 technology)
Processor 360 MHz
Memory 64 MB standard, expandable to 320 MB
Connectivity Wireless
Supported Printing Languages PCL6, PCL5e, BR-Script3 (PostScript 3 Emulation), IBM Proprinter XL, Epson FX-800
Paper Input Capacity 250-sheet standard paper tray, 50-sheet multipurpose tray
Paper Output Capacity 150 sheets
Paper Sizes Supported Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, Envelopes
Operating Systems Supported Windows, Mac OS, Linux
Dimensions (W x D x H) 16.3" x 18.6" x 9.9" (414 mm x 473 mm x 251 mm)
Weight Approximately 18 kg (39.7 lbs)
Power Consumption Approx. 485W printing, 70W ready, <10W sleep mode
Monthly Duty Cycle Up to 30,000 pages
Duplex Printing Manual (no automatic duplex)
Discontinued Yes
Input Type Color
Model HL3170CDW
Country of Manufacture United States
UPC 0012502634782
Type Workgroup Printer
Technology LED
Output Type Color
MPN HL-3170CDW, HL3170CDW
Product Line Brother HL
Depth 18.3in
Height 9.4in
Width 16.1in
Extend Printer Technology Led
Black Print Speed 23ppm

Key Advantages

The HL-3170CN provides fast and reliable color printing capabilities suitable for professional documents. Its support for multiple print languages enhances versatility across different platforms. The printer's built-in Ethernet makes it ideal for network environments, promoting efficient resource sharing. Expandable memory allows handling more complex print jobs without performance deterioration. Compact design fits well in limited office spaces without compromising on output quality. Energy-efficient features help reduce operational costs while maintaining high performance.

Limitations

While the printer offers respectable speed, its memory base of 64 MB can limit performance on complex color print jobs before upgrading. The paper handling capacity may be insufficient for large-volume printing needs, requiring frequent reloading. Lack of wireless connectivity like Wi-Fi restricts flexible mobile printing options. It does not support duplex printing automatically, meaning manual intervention is required for double-sided prints. The initial cost and toner replacement expenses can be relatively high compared to some alternative models. Additionally, the printer's age means that some modern drivers and compatibility updates may be limited.

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