Brother HL 5270DN

Brother HL 5270DN
alaScore 76

10 reviews

May, 2013

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the performance. There are mixed reviews on the reliability and usability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Printers the Brother HL 5270DN is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

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Brother HL-5270DN

 

Looking for an affordable, cheap to run mono laser? Brother has the perfect machine.

You can do a direct comparison between the Brother HL-5270DN and the Lexmark 352dn, reviewed three weeks ago. This machine, even at street prices, is around £40 cheaper to buy and 0.2p per page cheaper to run. It's a touch slower when printing, but...

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Amazon review summary for the Brother HL 5270DN

 

alaTest has collected and analysed 2 user reviews of the Brother HL 5270DN from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Printers on Amazon.co.uk.

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100% of reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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A fast and reliable mono laser printer; not so hot with envelopes

 

Now no longer current, I bought mine when it was newly released and paid considerably more than is now being asked. I did receive a second paper tray as part of the deal, itself then about a £100 extra that allows the capacity to increase to 500 sheets...

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A fast and reliable mono laser printer; not so hot with envelopes

 

Now no longer current, I bought mine when it was newly released and paid considerably more than is now being asked. I did receive a second paper tray as part of the deal, itself then about a £100 extra that allows the capacity to increase to 500 sheets...

Product Specifications

The HL-5200 Series represents the new line of monochrome laser printers. Setting a new competitive standard for their class, these new models deliver a number of advantages to Brother's award-winning monochrome laser printers with fast up to 30PPM print speeds, higher print quality, and more expandable paper input capacity. This model offers maximum flexibility for small workgroups. Sharing the same print speed, resolution, and paper handling capabilities as the HL-5250DN, this model also includes: built-in 802.11b/g wireless interface with SecureEasySetup; built-in Ethernet network interface; 3-color LCD display to easily view status, and change printer settings.

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:15.1in
Height:10.2in
Weight:22.5lbs
Width:15.5in

Header

Compatibility:Mac / PC
Country Kits:Germany/Switzerland
Manufacturer:Brother
Model:5270DN
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Brother HL

Miscellaneous

Microsoft Certification:Compatible with Windows 7
Vista Certification:Works with Windows Vista

Modem

Type: None

Networking

Type:Print server

Printer

Connectivity Technology:Wired
Duplex Printout:Duplex
Interface:Ethernet 10/100Base-TX / Parallel / USB
Language Simulation:EPSON FX / IBM ProPrinter / PCL 6 / PostScript 3
Max H-Resolution B/W:1200dpi
Max Media Size (Standard):A4 (8.25 in x 11.7 in) / Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in)
Max Printing Speed (ppm):28ppm
Max V-Resolution B/W:1200dpi
Media Type:Bond paper / Envelopes / Labels / Plain paper / Recycled paper / Transparencies
Output Type:Monochrome
PostScript Support:Standard
Technology:Laser
Total Media Capacity:300sheets
Type:Workgroup printer

RAM

Installed Size:32MB
Max Supported Size:544MB

Scanner

Type: None

Service & Support

Type:1 year warranty /3 years warranty

System Requirements

OS Required:Apple MacOS 9.1 / Apple MacOS X 10.2.4 or later / Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional / Microsoft Windows 95/98 / Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition / Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition / Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 / Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition / Microsoft Windows XP Professional / Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition
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