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The Brother Workhorse HL-L8245CDW digital color printer is a great choice for small businesses, busy offices, and small workgroups. This compact printer delivers vivid color and sharp black output at fast print speeds up to 31ppm‡. Offers cost-efficient printing by using the Brother Genuine TN229XXL super high-yield replacement toner cartridges. Triple Layer Security features help to limit document and device access and protect against network intrusions. Includes a 250-sheet capacity paper tray‡ and an optional tray to help minimize paper refills‡. Flexible connectivity with Gigabit Ethernet and dual band wireless networking, plus convenient mobile device printing‡.
Main Features
- Fast color printing for increased efficiency. High-quality output with print speeds up to 31ppm‡ help boost productivity and ensure fast, professional quality reports, brochures, presentations, and other important business documents.
- Cost-efficient output. Help reduce operating costs by using the Brother Genuine TN229XXL super high-yield replacement toner cartridges for 4,500 pages black and 4,000 pages each color‡. Includes 3,000-page black and 1,400-page color toner cartridges for built-in value‡.
- Versatile paper handling. 250-sheet capacity paper tray is adjustable for letter or legal-sized paper and 30-sheet capacity multipurpose tray is ideal for printing on custom media or envelopes‡. The optional 250-sheet capacity lower tray increases the total capacity to 530 sheets‡.
- Flexible connectivity. Features built-in Gigabit Ethernet and dual band wireless networking to seamlessly set up and share on your wired or wireless network or connect locally to a single computer via USB interface. Easily print from a wide variety of mobile devices‡.
- 2.7” color touchscreen display. Offers easy menu navigation and the ability to print directly from popular business cloud services including Google Drive™, Dropbox, Evernote®, OneNote, and more‡.
- Automatic two-sided printing. Help reduce paper costs with automatic duplex printing.
- Advanced security features. Equipped with Triple Layer Security features to help safeguard your network, keep your devices secure, and protect documents in transit to and from print devices. Includes an integrated NFC card reader for easy badge authentication. The HL-L8245CDW passed the strict security testing protocol of Keypoint Intelligence and earned the Buyers Lab (BLI) Security Validation Testing seal for device penetration to ensure further protection against vulnerabilities in the device firmware / OS, ports, print protocols, embedded web page, connectivity avenues, and other areas.
- Eco-friendly features. ENERGY STAR® certified and EPEAT® Silver rated. Help save paper with default duplex printing. Eco Mode helps to reduce power consumption, while Toner Save Mode helps to reduce toner use.
- At your side support. One-year limited warranty with free online, live chat, or phone support for the life of your product.
| Brother Cloud Apps‡ | Cloud Secure Print |
|---|---|
| Mobile Device Compatibility‡ | AirPrint®, Brother Mobile Connect, Mopria®, Wi-Fi Direct® |
| One-Push Wireless Setup | Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ |
| Operating Systems Compatibility‡ | Compatible with Windows, Mac®, and Linux. Visit support.brother.com for the latest OS compatibility and to download your machine’s drivers and software. |
| Standard Interface(s) | Gigabit Ethernet, Dual Band Wireless: 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz), 802.11 a/n (5GHz), Hi-Speed USB 2.0 |
| Standard Network Features‡ | Printing, Secure Print |
| Supported Network Protocols (IPv4) | APIPA (Auto IP), Web Services, ARP, BOOTP, CIFS Client, Custom Raw Port/Port 9100, DHCP, DNS Resolver, FTP Server, HTTP/HTTPS Server, ICMP, IPP/IPPS, LDAP, LLMNR Responder, LPR/LPD, mDNS, RARP, SMTP Client, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, SNTP Client, TELNET Server, TFTP Client and Server, WINS/NetBIOS Name Resolution |
| Supported Network Protocols (IPv6) | Web Services, NDP, RA, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR Responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port 9100, IPP/IPPS, SMTP Client, FTP Server, CIFS Client, TELNET Server, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, HTTP/HTTPS Server, TFTP Client and Server, ICMPv6, SNTP Client, LDAP |
| USB Host Location(s) | Front: Print from USB memory stick or external card reader‡ |
| Wi-Fi Certified | Yes |
| System Requirements | Download System Requirements † |
| Carton Dimensions (W" x D" x H") | 19.250 " x 21.000 " x 14.500 " |
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| Carton Weight (lbs) | 43.000 |
| Unit Dimensions (W" x D" x H") | 17.6" x 15.7" x 10.8" |
| Unit Weight (lbs) | 36.8 |
| LCD Display | 2.7" Color Touchscreen |
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| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle‡ | Up to 50,000 pages |
| Recommended Monthly Print Volume‡ | Up to 4,000 pages |
| Standard Memory (MB) | 512 |
| Toner Save Mode | Yes |
| Duplex Printing Capability | Yes |
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| Media Type | Plain, Glossy Paper‡, Bond, Envelopes, Labels, Recycled Paper, Colored Paper, Letterhead |
| Multi-purpose Tray Capacity‡ (sheets) | 30 |
| Optional Paper Capacity‡ | LT-310CL (250-sheets) |
| Output Paper Capacity (sheets) | 150 |
| Paper Handling Size - Duplex Printing | Letter, Legal |
| Paper Handling Size - Multi-Purpose Tray | Letter, Envelope, Custom Sizes (3.0-8.5 (w), 4.57-14 (l), Legal, Executive, A4 |
| Paper Handling Size - Paper Tray | Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6, B5, B6, Folio (8" x 13") |
| Sheet Weight - Multi-Purpose Tray (Min/Max) | 16-43 lbs. (bond) |
| Sheet Weight - Paper Tray (Min/Max) | 16-43 lbs. (bond) |
| Standard Paper Input Capacity‡ (sheets) | 250 |
| ENERGY STAR® Certified | Yes |
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| EPA ENERGY STAR® TEC Value (kWh/Week) | 0.45 |
| EPEAT® Registered | Silver |
| Machine Noise (Ready/Printing) | 40 dB / 48 dB |
| Operating Environment: Humidity | 20-80% |
| Operating Environment: Temperature | 50-90 degrees F |
| Power Consumption - Power Off/Deep Sleep/Sleep/Ready/Printing | 0.02W / 0.45W / 7W / 70W / 610W |
| Power Source | 110-120 V AC 50 / 60 Hz |
| Automatic Duplex Printing | Yes (default) |
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| Black Print Speed ‡ (max. ppm) | 31 |
| Cloud Services‡ (Print) | SharePoint Online, Box/Box for Business, OneNote, Google Drive™/Google Drive for Business, Evernote®/Evernote Business, OneDrive/OneDrive for Business, Dropbox/Dropbox for Business |
| Color Print Speed ‡ (max. ppm) | 31 |
| Consumable Type | 4 Toner Cartridges and Drum |
| CPU (Processor) Speed (MHz) | 800 |
| Emulation(s) | BR-Script3‡, PCL5c, PCL5e, PCL6 (PCL XL Class 3.0), PDF Version 1.7, XPS Version 1.0 |
| Print Resolution (max. dpi) | 2400 x 600 dpi class |
| Print Technology | Color LED |
| Printer Driver Compatibility‡ | Windows, macOS®, Linux |
| Security Functions | Firmware Encryption, External Card Reader Compatibility, Enterprise Security (802.1x), Integrated NFC Card Reader, Store Print Log to Network, IP Filter, Active Directory (LDAP), Setting Lock, TLS/SSL, Syslog Reporting, IPSec, Secure Function Lock, Secure Print |
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| Security Protocols (Wired) | 802.1x (EAP-MD5, EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS), SSL/TLS (IPPS, HTTPS, SMTP), SMTP-AUTH, IPSec, Kerberos, SNMP v3 |
| Security Protocols (Wireless) | 802.1x (EAP-FAST, PEAP, EAP-TLS, EAP-TTLS), SSL/TLS (IPPS, HTTPS, SMTP), SMTP-AUTH, IPSec, Kerberos, SNMP v3 |
| Wireless Network Security | WPA2-PSK (TKIP/AES), WPA3-SAE (AES), WEP 64/128 bit, WPA/PSK (TKIP/AES) |
| Carton Contents‡ | Brother HL-L8245CDW, Starter Black Toner Cartridge (3,000 pages‡), Starter Cyan, Magenta, Yellow Toner Cartridges (1,400 pages‡), DR229CL Drum Unit (20,000 pages‡), WT229CL Waste Toner Box (50,000 pages‡), BU229CL Belt Unit (50,000 pages‡), AC Power Cord, Product Safety Guide, Reference Guide, Warranty Card, Quick Setup Guide |
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| Warranty | 1 Year Limited |
| Black Print Speed‡ (max. ppm) / Color Print Speed‡ (max. ppm) | Based on single‐sided printing. Change from default setting required. |
| Optional Paper Trays (capacity)‡ | Maximum capacity based on using 20 lb. paper. Additional purchase required. |
| Output Paper Capacity (sheets) / Standard Input Paper Capacity (sheets)‡ / Multi-purpose Tray Capacity (sheets)‡ | Maximum capacity based on using 20 lb. paper. |
| Recommended Monthly Print Volume‡ | The recommended range of monthly printed pages to achieve the best possible performance and printer life. Printers are intended to handle occasional usage beyond this range with little or no effect. Consistently printing above the recommended print volume, however, may adversely affect the print quality or life of the machine. It is always best to choose a printer with an appropriate recommended print volume to allow for any anticipated increase in printing needs. |
| USB Host Location(s)‡ | PDF version 1.7, JPEG, TIFF (scanned by Brother models), XPS version 1.0. |
| Wireless Network Security | Wi-Fi Direct supports WPA2-PSK (AES) only. |
| Included Toner Yield / Replacement Toner Yield‡ | Approximate toner cartridge yield in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798 (letter/A4). Replacement toners replacement additional purchase |
| Carton Contents‡ | Toner: Approximate toner cartridge yield in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798 (letter/A4). Drum: Approximately 20,000 pages based on 1 page per job and 30,000 pages based on 3 pages per job (letter/A4 single-sided pages). The number of pages may be affected due to a variety of factors including but not limited to media type and media size. Waste Toner Box: Approximately 50,000 pages based on 2 pages per job and 60,000 pages based on 3 pages per job (letter/A4 single-sided pages). The number of pages may be affected due to a variety of factors including but not limited to media type and media size. Belt Unit: Approximate yield is declared in accordance with ISO/ IEC 19798 (A4/Letter single-sided pages). The number of pages may be affected due to a variety of factors including but not limited to media type and media size. |
| Cloud Services‡ | Requires an Internet connection and an account with desired service. All referenced trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective companies. ©2022 Google LLC All rights reserved. Android and Google Drive are trademarks of Google LLC. EVERNOTE is a trademark of Evernote Corporation and used under a license. |
| Emulation(s) | BR-Script3 is PostScript®3™ compatible. |
| First Page Out Time‡ (max. sec.) | From ready mode and standard tray. |
| Images | Images are for illustrative purposes only. |
| Maximum Monthly Duty Cycle‡ | Maximum number of printed pages per month and can be used to compare designed durability between like Brother products. For maximum printer life, it is best to choose a printer with a duty cycle that far exceeds your print requirements. |
| Mobile Device Compatibility‡ | Requires connection to a wireless network. Additional download may be required. Compatibility may vary by device or operating system. Brother Mobile Connect free app download is not available in all countries. AirPrint is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Mopria™ is a registered trademark or service mark of Mopria Alliance, Inc. in the United States and other countries. Unauthorized use is strictly prohibited. Wi-Fi Direct is a registered trademark of Wi-Fi Alliance®. |
| Operating Systems Compatibility‡ / Printer Driver Compatibility‡ | For the latest OS compatibility and to download drivers, visit support.brother.com. Printing via macOS requires the use of AirPrint. Mac printer drivers are not provided. |
Available Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm Eastern Time
Available Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 9:00pm Eastern Time
Available Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 6:00pm Eastern Time
Available Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 9:00pm Eastern Time
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