Brother HL-1270N Printer Review:

The Brother HL-1270N is a monochrome laser printer suitable for the individual or small office environment. It has a large paper capacity and relatively fast speeds for its affordable price, and would be well-suited to users who frequently print long multi-page documents on a regular basis.

The machine's basic design making it easy to use and maintain. The printer measures around 14 inches by 14.5 inches and includes only a parallel port for connecting to a computer, so modern computers may require a parallel to USB adapter. The input paper tray holds up to 650 sheets, and a manual slot is included for alternate media types.

The original Brother HL-1270N toner cartridges have a page yield of 3,000 pages at 5% coverage. High-yield Brother HL-1270N toner cartridges are available, however, with a 6,000 page yield that keeps the cost of replacing toners more economical. Users can save even more by using compatible Brother HL-1270N toner, which is only a fraction of the price of OEM versions.

The Brother HL-1270N compares favorably with other models in its class, with above average print quality provided by its 1200 dpi printing engine and its affordable upfront price. The printer's 12 pages per minute printing speed does lag behind the competition, but those who want value more than speed may find that the affordable Brother HL-1270N toner costs make up for the lack in printing speed.

Overall, the HL-1270N is a solid monochrome laser printer suitable in any small space. It will function best as a personal printer for an individual office user or even a student, and its large paper capacity makes the machine an excellent choice for printing large documents.