is the HL-2280DW a good printer, New to computers
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Yes, depending on what you want to print. This is a black and white laser printer - no color. Will print text very nicely, but photos are NOT photo quality. It will be cheap to run compared to an inkjet printer - the toner will last much longer than ink for an inkjet. Reasons to get this printer: you have mostly text documents to print, not photo-quality photos; you print either a whole lot (will be cheaper than inkjet) OR very rarely (inkjets need to print a certain minimum amount or they clog/ink expires); you need a scanner/copier (if not, look at the 2270 instead of this 2280). Reasons to get an inkjet instead: you need color; you print photos and want real photo quality. Look also at the Brother DCP-7065DN - it is similar to this one, but has some extra features. However, this one, the 2280, has wifi, meaning you can share it among a network in you home or office wirelessly; the 7065 can only be shared by hooking it up to your router (no wifi). Note that if you are new to computers, the wireless wifi setup is NOT for the faint of heart, especially on a Mac. Almost all printers will hook up to your computer with a USB cable, including this one, and that is the easiest setup if you don't need to share the printer with other computers. There is no AirDrop on this printer, meaning that you cannot print most things from an iPhone or iPad. If you need that, look for a printer that supports AirDrop. This printer will, apparently, print from an Android device.
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Absolutely-I love it. You can't go wrong if you want an inexpensive laser printer with copying and scanning capabilities.
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No. I would not recommend this if you Ste new to computers. Brother does have a lot of support documentation and their products do have a lot of functionality. However, this particular product is difficult to set up if you don't understand networking and know your way around a computer.
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the printer is excellent. i have used 5 brothers of various models and they are workhorses.
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I bought my son the model below this one because it was recommended by his College for ease of setup, reliability, and small profile. This model is the same with scan and copy capabilities. So far this printer is performing as advertize. I do recommend this to any person who needs a monochrome printer. Also, the toner is cheaper than color inject cartridges.
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yes. especially for the computer with new operation System, e.g., window 8. No installation is needed for the new OS. as long as they are in the same network. computer can find it and do the printing job immediately.
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great printer..fast, easy to use...not a negative but..is a little larger than I thought..at the same time..super heavy and sturdy..feels "substantial"..not "cheap" and lightweight...excellent quiality..plus it's a good home copier for small ones and twos copies.
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Yes but, if you want to scan, get one with a feeder and if you're on a VPN it can conflict with the wireless connection.
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it is a good printer for us. easy to setup (have been working in IT for a long time!!!) and used. we had it for a few months only but if it's as reliable as our other Brother printer, a much bigger color laser printer, then I will be entirely satisfied. Just buy a replacement cartridge when ordering the printer.
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No Problem. THe one I had was the LP126CN. Its really designed for a commercial office with multiple users so its HEAVY and large for a home type office, but as an all around printer its worth the hassle of moving in and making room. Mine died and I couldn't find another one available that weekend so I bought the Xerox due to the document demand I had due. Its not as good as a die sublimation photo printer or one of the photo dedicated epsons and canons but it gives results that surprised me coming out of a business printer.
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We have HP OfficeJet 6500 which has been a workhorse with no issues. It cost about $150. Good luck.
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Affirming the HP praise here, I've worked with Lexmark and Epson "all-in-one's" with some success but the most head-ache-free experiences have been with an HP Laserjet and an HP All-in-one, both of which are currently connected as network printers from Linux machines that my wife and I use at home. Aside from most-favorable Linux compatibility experience with HP, service and durability have also been much better, thus far, than with my throw-away Epson and Lexmark printers. I don't work for HP but I admire their corporate stance in support of Linux compatibility.
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thanks for the info, This looked like a great printer, and with the $100 rebate, I already went ahead and ordered it.
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If you are worried about the warranty, then get the unit's serial number and call HP to confirm the dates. The printer that we bought had been unboxed, but appeared new in every other way and has worked without incident for years. This thing is heavy, so shipping and related damage might be a bigger issue. For what it's worth, we would not hesitate to replay the buying experience again.
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At this point in time my printer has gone offline and its to much a hassle to upgrade . I would buy another one already upgraded. By this I mean the operating system I have us outdated I can't print wireless or get it to work . Not even hp tech line could get it to work. Hope that helps , they need to rewrite the program my opinion
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The HP Laserjet M1319F is a workhorse. We have two and use them daily in our business. If you can find a refurbished one - go for it. You won't be sorry!
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I'm very happy with the printer. I have no issues whatsoever. I am using Windows 8.1.
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My hubby has the 2240 (gave it to him for Christmas last year) but I think the programming is the same as my 2270d. When you bring up the print command screen (I generally by habbit use Ctl P) - you will either get the option there for two-side printing -OR- press "system printing" and then after enter, select "preferences" which will bring up another menu with 3 catagories across the top. On the second category (advanced) you can set toner saver, and the third category has a box to check next to two-sided printing. Then press apply and OK and you are set to go. It becomes automatic in your mind after you have done it a couple of times. My hubby has the 2240 (gave it to him for Christmas last year) but I think the programming is the same as my 2270d. When you bring up the print command screen (I generally by habbit use Ctl P) - you will either get the option there for two-side printing -OR- press "system printing" and then after enter, select "preferences" which will bring up another menu with 3 catagories across the top. On the second category (advanced) you can set toner saver, and the third category has a box to check next to two-sided printing. Then press apply and OK and you are set to go. It... » Read More My hubby has the 2240 (gave it to him for Christmas last year) but I think the programming is the same as my 2270d. When you bring up the print command screen (I generally by habbit use Ctl P) - you will either get the option there for two-side printing -OR- press "system printing" and then after enter, select "preferences" which will bring up another menu with 3 catagories across the top. On the second category (advanced) you can set toner saver, and the third category has a box to check next to two-sided printing. Then press apply and OK and you are set to go. It becomes automatic in your mind after you have done it a couple of times. « Show Less
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Hi Diane,Yes, to all of the above...and a whole lot more! I too have a home office and this printer has been a godsend for me. I used to buy HPs but will now never go back after using this one, I love it. I am NOT a spokesperson for the company...just a happy, contented consumer! Hope I've helped you out. Have a great evening!Kind regards,Pamela
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i got it on sale cheaper than the 2270. go with low price. the scanner copier are not worth paying extra for.
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This printer can handle just about anything. The best thing to do is create a profile for the programs that you want to print from, calibrate the monitor that you are using and then you should be fine. It will take a few test prints to figure out exactly how you want your prints to look like. Once your profile is set you will be completely satisfied with your prints. Keep in mind that it is also recommended to redo the profile and calibration of your monitor after a few months of hard use, this will ensure that your prints are exactly how you want them. This printer has been the best investment that I have made. I use Adobe InDesign and Photoshop with my printer and this printer has produced some of the best prints that I have ever produced. You will not be disappointed with this printer.
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Hello and good day. The 3210 was a capable printer. WHEN IT WORKED. For I did had soft ware issues, I had to delete everything an reinstall. But for me was the feed mechanism. Over an over an over, paper jams. So got tired an got EPSON 837. An EPSON WAY OUT PERFORMED HP.... just the issue is inks are EXPENSIVE.
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I haven't set up the printer yet. But I have not seen anything that suggests I need a specific type of printer. I will update if I find out something different.
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Sorry, I don't know. My strong recommendation is that you read all the reviews on Amazon. My experience seems all too typical. I would rate this as by far the worst printer I ever purchased. It looks superb but is packed with hardware, communications and software glitches.
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Greetings sir. Beth W. so far I've only used my printer hp M1212nf, and I can say it works perfectly, the cost is minimal and the results are quite good.