Brother Workhorse Series – HL-L9310CDW Color Printer
$679.99
High-Performance Color Laser Printer for Mid-Sezed Workgroups with Demanding Print Volumes
- Fast and Reliable Printing: Print up to 33 pages per minute in both color and black for high-impact business documents.
- Low Total Cost of Ownership: Includes 6,500-page toner cartridges, with 9,000-page ultra high-yield options available for cost-efficient printing.
- Scalable Paper Handling: Adjustable 250-sheet paper tray with optional capacity of up to 1,300 sheets or 2,380 sheets with the tower tray.
- Advanced Security Features: Integrated NFC card reader, Active Directory authentication, and user-level access restrictions for secure printing.
- Description
- Design and Build
- Print Quality and Performance
- Paper Handling and Capacity
- Connectivity and Mobile Printing
- Security and Management Features
- Energy Efficiency and Environmental Considerations
The Brother Workhorse HL-L9310CDW is a Business Color Laser Printer designed for mid-sized workgroups with high print volumes, offering a low total cost of ownership and superior business-quality output. Whether you need vibrant color prints for marketing materials or crisp black text for reports, this printer delivers exceptional results, making it an ideal choice for demanding offices.
Out of the box, the HL-L9310CDW comes with 6,500-page toner cartridges, ensuring built-in value. For even more cost savings, you can use Brother Genuine ultra high-yield 9,000-page replacement toner cartridges, which further reduce printing costs, making this printer an excellent option for businesses seeking to lower their overall operational expenses.
With print speeds up to 33 pages per minute (ppm), the HL-L9310CDW efficiently handles large print jobs, ensuring that your office runs smoothly and efficiently. The printer’s scalable paper handling includes a 250-sheet capacity paper tray and a 50-sheet multipurpose tray for custom media and envelopes. For increased capacity, optional paper trays of 250 or 500 sheets are available, bringing the total capacity up to 1,300 sheets. Alternatively, you can opt for the tower tray option, which provides four 520-sheet trays, turning the HL-L9310CDW into a floor-standing printer with a total capacity of 2,380 sheets.
In terms of security, the printer features triple-layer security, including an NFC card reader for badge authentication and Active Directory support for network user authentication. These advanced security features help protect your documents and control costs by restricting access to certain functions based on user or group permissions.
The 2.7-inch color touchscreen display makes navigating the printer’s settings simple and allows direct printing from popular cloud services, including Google Drive™, Dropbox, and OneDrive. It also supports mobile device printing via AirPrint®, Mopria®, Brother iPrint&Scan, Wi-Fi Direct®, and NFC, offering flexibility in how you send print jobs.
Designed with eco-friendly features like automatic duplex printing to reduce paper waste, the HL-L9310CDW is also ENERGY STAR® certified and EPEAT® Silver rated. This printer helps businesses meet sustainability goals without compromising performance.
Lastly, the Brother HL-L9310CDW comes with At Your Side support, offering a one-year limited warranty and free online, live chat, or phone support for the life of the product, ensuring that your printer is always up and running when you need it most.
Design and Build
The Brother MFCL9630CDN boasts a sleek and professional design, constructed with durable materials to withstand heavy daily use. Its compact footprint makes it suitable for office environments where space is at a premium. The printer features an intuitive 7-inch color touchscreen display that provides easy access to all its functions and settings. The user-friendly interface simplifies navigation and enables quick setup and operation, even for less tech-savvy users.
Print Quality and Performance
This model delivers exceptional print quality, producing sharp text and vibrant colors. It supports a maximum print resolution of up to 2400 x 600 dpi, ensuring crisp and clear output for documents, presentations, and marketing materials. The MFCL9630CDN offers fast printing speeds of up to 33 pages per minute (ppm) for both color and monochrome prints, making it ideal for busy work environments that require efficient handling of large print jobs.
Paper Handling and Capacity
The MFCL9630CDN is equipped with a generous paper capacity to accommodate various office needs. It includes a standard 520-sheet paper tray and a 50-sheet multipurpose tray for printing on different media types and sizes. The printer also supports optional paper trays, expanding the total capacity up to 1,610 sheets. This feature minimizes the need for frequent paper refills, enhancing productivity. Automatic duplex printing is standard, enabling double-sided printing to save paper and reduce operational costs.
Scanning, Copying, and Faxing
As a true all-in-one device, the Brother MFCL9630CDN offers comprehensive scanning, copying, and faxing functionalities. It features a 70-sheet automatic document feeder (ADF) with single-pass duplex scanning, allowing for fast and efficient scanning of multi-page documents. The scanning resolution reaches up to 1200 x 2400 dpi (optical), ensuring high-quality digital copies of documents and images.
Copying is equally efficient, with a copy speed of up to 33 copies per minute (cpm) for both color and monochrome. The copier includes advanced features such as ID copy, sorting, and multiple-copying (up to 99 copies) to streamline office workflows.
For faxing, the MFCL9630CDN offers a 33.6 kbps Super G3 fax modem, enabling quick transmission of documents. It includes a 500-page fax memory for incoming and outgoing faxes, ensuring no loss of important communications.
Connectivity and Mobile Printing
The printer provides a wide range of connectivity options to suit various office setups. It includes standard wired networking via Gigabit Ethernet, as well as USB 2.0 and USB Host interfaces for direct printing and scanning from USB drives. Additionally, the MFCL9630CDN supports wireless networking, allowing for flexible placement and easy sharing among multiple users.
Mobile printing is seamlessly integrated, with support for popular services like Apple AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Brother iPrint&Scan, and Mopria. Users can print directly from their smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices, enhancing convenience and accessibility.
Security and Management Features
Security is a critical consideration in modern office environments, and the MFCL9630CDN addresses this with robust security features. It supports secure print, which requires users to enter a PIN to release their print jobs, protecting sensitive documents. The printer also includes advanced network security protocols, such as IPsec, 802.1x, and SSL/TLS, to safeguard data transmission and prevent unauthorized access.
For ease of management, the printer includes Brother’s BRAdmin Professional software, which provides centralized control over device settings, status monitoring, and firmware updates. This feature is particularly useful for IT administrators managing multiple devices in a network.
Energy Efficiency and Environmental Considerations
The MFCL9630CDN is designed with energy efficiency in mind, featuring a low power consumption mode and ENERGY STAR® certification. It also complies with the Blue Angel and EPEAT environmental standards, reflecting Brother’s commitment to sustainability. The printer uses high-yield toner cartridges, reducing the frequency of replacements and minimizing waste.
