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.
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