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Brand | Brother |
Connectivity Technology | wireless |
Printing Technology | Laser |
Special Feature | wireless |
Color | White/Black |
Model Name | HLL3290CDW |
Printer Output | Color |
Maximum Print Speed (Color) | 25 ppm |
Max Printspeed Monochrome | 25 ppm |
Item Weight | 47.8 Pounds |
About this item
- FAST PRINTING TO KEEP YOU MOVING: The Brother HLL3290CDW Digital Color Printer lets you get things done with up to 25 pages per minute print speed
- ENJOY AFFORDABLE AND FLEXIBLE COLOR PRINTING: Affordably print professional quality, rich, vivid color documents with laser printer quality. The 250 sheet adjustable paper tray helps minimize refills and the manual feed slot handles varied printing needs
- PRODUCTIVE AND EFFICIENCT: A flatbed scan glass offers convenient copying and scanning and 2 line LCD display provides efficient feature access. Mobile Device Compatibility Air Print, Google Cloud Print, Brother iPrint and Scan, Mopria, Wi Fi Direct
- PRINT AND CONNECT YOUR WAY: The HLL3290CDW offers mobile device wireless printing(1) and built in wireless, Wi Fi Direct and USB interfaces
- FOR USE WITH BROTHER GENUINE TONER: TN223BK, TN223C, TN223M, TN223Y, TN227BK, TN227C, TN227M, TN227Y; Reduction/Enlargement: 25 percent 400 percent
- Brother is the Retail Brand in laser printer unit sales in the U.S.Source: The NPD Group, Inc., U.S. Retail Tracking Service, SF and MF Laser Printers, Based on units, Jan. 2018 – Sept. 2021 combined.
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Sold By | Best Way Tech (We Record SN) | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
printer output | Color | Color | Color | Color | Color | Color |
printer technology | Laser | Laser | Laser | Laser | Laser | Laser |
paper size | 5-x-8-inch | 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 14, 4 x 6 | 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 14, 4 x 6 | 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 14, 4 x 6 | 3 x 5, 8.5 x 14 | 8.5 x 11, 8.5 x 14, 4 x 6 |
print media type | card stock, envelopes, paper plain | paper plain, labels, envelopes, glossy photo paper, card stock | paper plain, labels, envelopes, glossy photo paper, card stock | paper plain, labels, envelopes, glossy photo paper, card stock | paper plain | paper plain, labels, envelopes, glossy photo paper, card stock |
max input sheets | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 |
connectivity tech | wireless | USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, NFC | USB | USB, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct Connection | USB, Wi-Fi, Ethernet, NFC |
compatible devices | Smartphones, PC | PC, Laptops, Smartphones, Tablets | PC, Laptops, Smartphones, Tablets | PC, Laptops, Smartphones, Tablets | Smartphones | PC, Laptops, Smartphones, Tablets |
operating system | Windows, Mac | Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android | Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android | Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android | Windows 11, Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012, macOS 10.12 Sierra | Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android |
duplex | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
memory capacity | 64 MB | — | 64 MB | 64 MB | 1 GB | 64 MB |
scanner type | document | Flatbed, Sheetfed | Flatbed | Flatbed, Sheetfed | Sheetfed | — |
From the manufacturer


HL-L3290CDW Brother Compact Wireless Digital Color Printer Providing Laser Printer Quality Results with Copy & Scan and Duplex Printing
The Brother HL-L3290CDW digital color printer with flatbed scan glass for convenient copying and scanning is a great choice for home or small offices looking for laser printer performance. Quick print speeds of up to 25ppm plus manual feed slot for varied printing needs. Provides flexible connection options and wireless mobile device printing(1). Sturdy, robust construction ensures your printer works as hard as you do while the compact design is ideal for smaller spaces.
Why Buy?
- Quick print speeds up to 25ppm
- Convenient copy and scan
- Affordably print high-quality color documents
- Wireless mobile device printing(1)
Features:
Affordable Color Printing
- Enjoy rich, vivid color prints that make a lasting impression
- Choose High-yield toner to help make color printing even more economical
- Toner Save Mode also helps to save on toner cost
- Duplex printing helps save on paper
Flexible Paper Handling
- Help minimize paper refills with the up to 250-sheet paper tray that adjusts for letter or legal paper
- Manual feed slot handles a variety of paper types and sizes, including card stock, envelopes and more
Connect Your Way
- Wireless printing from your smartphone, tablet, laptop and desktop(1)
- Versatile connection options with built-in WiFi, or connect locally to a single computer via USB interface
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Description | Standard Yield | High Yield | Standard Yield | Standard Yield | Standard Yield | Drum Unit |
Approx. Page Yield (each) | 1,400 pages(2) | 3,000 pages(2) | 1,300 pages(2) | 1,300 pages(2) | 1,300 pages(2) | 18,000 pages(4) |
Cartridge Color | Black | Black | Cyan | Magenta | Yellow | Color |
What's in the box | 1 Black Toner Cartridge | 1 Black Toner Cartridge | 1 Cyan Toner Cartridge | 1 Magenta Toner Cartridge | 1 Yellow Toner Cartridge | 1 Drum Unit |
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Functions | Print / Copy / Scan | Print / Copy / Scan / Fax | Print / Copy / Scan / Fax | Print / Copy / Scan / Fax | ||
Max Print Speed (black / color) | 25 ppm / 25 ppm | 33 ppm / 33 ppm | 25 ppm / 25 ppm | 19 ppm / 19 ppm | 25 ppm / 25 ppm | 33 ppm / 33 ppm |
Input Paper Capacity (std. / max. sheets) | 250 sheets | 300 / 1,050(3) | 250 sheets | 250 sheets | 250 sheets | 300 / 1,050(3) |
Duplex Capabilities | no data | |||||
LCD Display | 1-line mono (backlit) | 2-line mono (backlit) | 2-line mono (backlit) | 3.7" Color touchscreen | 3.7" Color touchscreen | 3.7" Color touchscreen |
Automatic Document Feeder Capacity (pgs) | no data | no data | no data | 50 sheets | 50 sheets | 50 sheets |
Standard Interfaces | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi, USB | Wi-Fi, USB | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB | Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet, USB |
In-Box Toner Yield (blk/color pgs)(2) | 1,000 / 1,000 | 3,000 / 1,800 | 1,000 / 1,000 | 1,000 / 1,000 | 1,000 / 1,000 | 3,000 / 1,800 |
Replacement Toner Yields (blk/color pgs)(2) | 1,400 or 3,000 / 1,300 or 2,300 | 3,000 or 4,500 / 1,800 or 4,000 | 1,400 or 3,000 / 1,300 or 2,300 | 1,400 or 3,000 / 1,300 or 2,300 | 1,400 or 3,000 / 1,300 or 2,300 | 3,000 or 4,500 / 1,800 or 4,000 |
Recommended Monthly Print Volume (pgs)(5) | Up to 1,500 | Up to 3,000 | Up to 1,500 | Up to 1,500 | Up to 1,500 | Up to 3,000 |
Product information
Product Dimensions | 16.1"D x 18.7"W x 14.5"H |
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Controller Type | Amazon Alexa, Vera |
Printer Media Size Maximum | 8.5 x 14 inch |
Power Consumption | 430 Watts |
Included Components | HL-L3290CDW Digital Color PrinterStarter Black Toner Cartridge (1,000 pages)^Starter Cyan Toner Cartridge (1,000 pages),Starter Yellow Toner Cartridge (1,000 pages),Starter Magenta Toner Cartridge (1,000 pages),DR223CL Drum Unit Set (18,000 pgs)**,CD-ROM All Drivers/SoftwareQuick Set-Up Guide and User’s Guide |
Print media | Envelopes, Paper (plain), Card stock |
Scanner Type | document |
Max Input Sheet Capacity | 250 |
Max Copy Speed (Black & White) | 25 ppm |
Display Type | LED-backlit |
Compatible Devices | Smartphones, PC |
Sheet Size | 5-x-8-inch |
Dual-sided printing | Yes |
Wattage | 430 watts |
Duplex | Automatic |
Hardware Interface | USB |
Resolution | 19200 |
Control Method | Voice |
Total USB Ports | 1 |
Specific Uses For Product | office, home |
UPC | 012502651772 |
Global Trade Identification Number | 00012502651772 |
Memory Storage Capacity | 64 MB |
Item Weight | 47.8 pounds |
ASIN | B07FN78LY5 |
Item model number | HLL3290CDW |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #123,422 in Office Products (See Top 100 in Office Products) #186 in Laser Computer Printers |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | August 7, 2018 |
Manufacturer | Brother Printer |
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The reliable, robust Brother HL L3290CDW compact digital color printer with copying and scanning capabilities is a great choice for the busy home or small office looking for laser printer performance. Easily and affordably add color to your printing for vivid images on all your documents. Quick print speeds of up to 25ppm plus robust construction ensures your printer works as hard as you do. The compact design is ideal for smaller spaces. The HL L3290CDW makes color printing affordable for your home or small office with laser printer quality. Toner Save Mode helps you save on toner costs and automatic duplex printing helps save paper. Choose from Standard or High Yield toner to help make color printing even more economical. Using color helps your business stand out and now, with Brother affordable increased yield toner options, there’s never been a better time to add a Brother digital color printer to your small or home office. Equipped with a flatbed scan glass for convenient, high quality copying and scanning right from the device and 2 line backlit LCD display to easily access printer productivity and efficiency features. Easily and affordably add color to your printing for vivid images on all your documents. Flexible paper handling options accommodate a wide variety of paper types, sizes and styles. The up to 250 sheet capacity adjustable paper tray lets you print longer with less refills and handles letter or legal size paper. The manual feed slot accommodates printing on card stock, envelopes, photo paper and more. The Brother HL L3290CDW offers versatile connection options with built in wireless and Wi Fi Direct or connect locally to a single computer via USB interface. Print wirelessly from your desktop, laptop, smartphone or tablet.(1) The Brother HL L3290CDW compact digital color printer has a one year limited warranty. (1)Requires connection to a wireless network. (2)Approximate cartridge yield in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798 (letter/A4). (3)Requires additional purchase. (4)Approximate 18,000 page yield each drum unit (may vary by type of use). (5)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. Supported Network Protocols (IPv4) APIPA (Auto IP), ARP, BOOTP, CIFS Client, Custom Raw Port/Port 9100, DHCP, DNS Resolver, FTP Server, HTTP/HTTPS Server, ICMP, IPP/IPPS, LLMNR Responder, LPR/LPD, mDNS, RARP, SMTP Client, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, SNTP Client, TELNET Server, TFTP Client and Server, Web Services (Print/Scan), WINS/NetBIOS Name Resolution. Supported Network Protocols (IPv6) 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, Web Services (Print/Scan).Operating Environment: Temperature 50-90 degrees F.
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Customers find the printer easy to set up, particularly noting the wireless setup process, and appreciate its fast print speed. The print quality receives mixed feedback - while the black and white prints are crisp and sharp, the color output is not great. Moreover, the functionality, value for money, and wireless connectivity also receive mixed reviews, with some customers reporting it works well while others say it stops working. Additionally, the ink life is a concern, with customers frequently running out of toner.
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Customers find the printer easy to set up, particularly noting that the wireless configuration and network connection are straightforward.
"...It was very well packed and the instructions for setting it up, activating wifi and installing the software were clear and easy...." Read more
"...The printer's user interface is intuitive, and the screen display makes it easy to navigate through the various settings and options...." Read more
"...I connected this printer fairly easy. I printed a few pages and the color was a little off but not really noticeable...." Read more
"...printer doesn't support 5G wireless, only 2.4G. The installing from the CD was a little clunky, but again I believe that was due to the wireless..." Read more
Customers praise the printer's speed, noting that it prints quickly, with the first page coming out fast and scanning efficiently.
"...It is relatively quiet and smooth running when printing and the color toner cartridges, although expensive should last a long time for us..." Read more
"...Its features, performance, and ease of use make it a must-have for any home or office workspace. Highly recommended!" Read more
"...up time from sleep mode (it has "sleep" and "deep sleep" modes) is very fast, something that our ink jet was so slowww at doing...." Read more
"...Update 2: The performance went from bad to worse. The pages are a complete blotchy mess; the ink even gets on my hands after taking them out...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the printer's output, with some praising its clear and crisp results, while others report that it gets worse over time and is not the best for photographs.
"Printer is fabulous. Based upon what all it does for the price, it is marvelous...." Read more
"...The printer's user interface is intuitive, and the screen display makes it easy to navigate through the various settings and options...." Read more
"...The printer did not print correctly. There were splotches, areas were faded. I tried a different print and this also was not of good quality...." Read more
"...Document Print Quality: The documents it produces are crisp and clear whether in color or black and white...." Read more
Customers report mixed experiences with the printer's functionality, with some saying it works well while others mention it stops working or refuses to turn on.
"...Scanning and copying work well but I did notice there is a bit of slop in how the scanner cover closes...." Read more
"...L3290CDW Compact Digital Color Printer, and I am extremely impressed with its performance and the quality of the prints it produces...." Read more
"...Moral of the story: If your printer doesn't work properly, keep nagging Brother until they respond...." Read more
"...It also works fine for copying. The other limitation is that the scanner will only accept up to A4/Letter size documents...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the printer's value for money, with some finding it a great value and appreciating the affordable replacement ink, while others feel it's not worth the cost.
"Printer is fabulous. Based upon what all it does for the price, it is marvelous...." Read more
"...when printing and the color toner cartridges, although expensive should last a long time for us (even the starter cartridges)...." Read more
"...all my expectations, offering laser printer-quality results at an affordable price...." Read more
"...I would still say it is worth the cost." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the printer's wireless connectivity, with some reporting no connection issues while others mention difficulties connecting to WiFi.
"...It was very well packed and the instructions for setting it up, activating wifi and installing the software were clear and easy...." Read more
"...During the setup, the printer wasn't recognized by my wifi network, so I resorted to using a USB cord between my computer & printer to finish the..." Read more
"...Additionally, the wireless connectivity feature has made it incredibly convenient to print from multiple devices without any hassle...." Read more
"...Con #2 it’s was very difficult to connect to my internet it took me 5 hours I reboot my box several times, I deleted then re-installed my..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the printer's color printing capabilities, with some finding the output nice and crisp, while others report that the color output is not great.
"...and color looks great on designed patterns, but certainly not photo-quality on faces, scenery, etc. That is NOT what it’s made for...." Read more
"...It is relatively quiet and smooth running when printing and the color toner cartridges, although expensive should last a long time for us..." Read more
"...I printed a few pages and the color was a little off but not really noticeable...." Read more
"...The color prints are vibrant and accurate, while the black and white prints are crisp and sharp, making it perfect for both personal and..." Read more
Customers report issues with the printer's ink life, frequently running out of toner after printing around 300 pages.
"...or two (much worse when you have a month or two gap), it keeps using up all your ink..." Read more
"...Update 2: The performance went from bad to worse. The pages are a complete blotchy mess; the ink even gets on my hands after taking them out...." Read more
"...It would say I was out of paper when I had a full tray, out of Ink after printing off the first 2 pages...." Read more
"...Ink Jet's do a nice job but they dry up and run out far too often...." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2023Style: New: HL-L3290CDWVerified PurchaseWe purchased this printer to replace our Brother all-in-one inkjet printer that after several years of use has been clogging/drying out. We also have a low cost/efficient Brother B&W laser printer (no copies or scanning) as the workhorse printer. Despite my noting the dimensions and weight of the new printer when ordering, I realized how big and heavy it is when I opened the box. It was very well packed and the instructions for setting it up, activating wifi and installing the software were clear and easy.
It is relatively quiet and smooth running when printing and the color toner cartridges, although expensive should last a long time for us (even the starter cartridges). Even better, they won't dry out. as someone else noted, the printer leaves a small margin of unprinted area on either side of the page but this will not impact how we will be using it. Scanning and copying work well but I did notice there is a bit of slop in how the scanner cover closes. If one is not careful, it might not line up with the front of the printer when closing. I think this is the result of the feature allowing one to fit a 1 inch or so book on the scanning glass when copying. This printer might be a bit of overkill for some but we needed a color scanner/copier and there is no longer any ink to dry out.
I have had problems with H-P ( wifi connections) and Epson printers ( print head clogging). Brother is great at home printers. I will only buy Brother.
- Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2021Style: New: HL-L3290CDWVerified PurchasePrinter is fabulous. Based upon what all it does for the price, it is marvelous. People who complain about photograph quality have absolutely no background to understand these things! It’s like buying a Toyota Avalon and complaining because it can’t haul enough gravel in it to effectively surface their driveway. Inkjet printers on glossy paper is what you need for near photographic look. I’ve had wonderful experience with that—absolutely superb prints on Canons of the day (but boy have they changed—I’ve gone from loving them to hating them!), but that was a few decades ago. I HATE inkjet printers now, because if you don’t use it for a week or two (much worse when you have a month or two gap), it keeps using up all your ink (to keep it flowing instead of stopping up the jets—and mfg’s think gold is a major ingredient of ink, I think)! You can spend over $100 on cartridges for which you are “supposed to get 1,700 pages” [this is for HP printer, which was supposed to be cheaper per copy because of large ink cartridges--HAH--better use them fast, because they waste your ink all day and all night while not in use!!!], then by using it very infrequently, be lucky if you get a few dozen prints (or so it seems—who keeps count on low volume usage!). A laser jet you can leave alone for ½ year, then come in, turn it on, and print out hundreds of fabulous quality pages, and in a real hurry! Pictures are quite good as well—IF you understand the kind of quality you can expect from a laser. Things are crisp and distinct, and color looks great on designed patterns, but certainly not photo-quality on faces, scenery, etc. That is NOT what it’s made for. If you understand that, you may be quite satisfied with printed color pictures. Compared to the frustrations of inkjets, I LOVE it!!!
But I do have a list of complaints--things I wish Brother did differently on this printer, although if I had it to do over again with only the choices and prices that were available, I would HANDS DOWN buy it again--no question! That's why I give it 5 stars, despite my gripes:
--I hate the way the scanner has a gap all the way around the platen! Scanning is NOT just to make copies, so do NOT limit the scanner by the printer’s edge limitation…which by the way, can’t they overcome that in 3+ decades?!
--I scan checks into my bank account. I can get around this, but it's a hassle EVERY TIME I scan a check.
--I've had to scan in documents that were printed into that gap area on both sides. It caused a hassle!:
--I scanned it twice, once fully including the left side into the scanned area, then fully on the right.
--Then I went to Microsoft Publisher, overlapped, cut, then matched images, combined, and saved as JPEG.
That's a TON of work for what should have been a simple, one-pass scan!
If this weren't rare for me, I'd DEFINITELY send the thing back and buy a different printer for the scanner!
--I WISH it had a paper feeder for the scanner. This would:
--At least solve the top-bottom gap problem.
--Enable scanning longer documents.
--And most obviously, allow scanning of a stack of documents, instead of one at a time.
BUT I suppose this was one of those built-in limitations to force purchase of a more expensive model.
Once again, while I REALLY WISH they’d make these improvements, all things considered FOR the price, I’d make the same choice all over again.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2023Style: New: HL-L3290CDWVerified PurchaseI recently purchased the Brother HL-L3290CDW Compact Digital Color Printer, and I am extremely impressed with its performance and the quality of the prints it produces. This printer has exceeded all my expectations, offering laser printer-quality results at an affordable price.
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- robert rowlandsonReviewed in Canada on September 8, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars excellent printer
Style: New: HL-L3290CDWVerified Purchasethe brother HLL3290CDW worked flawlessly out of the box. easy to set up and print quality is excellent.
- Jankiel Inc.Reviewed in Canada on May 14, 2020
5.0 out of 5 stars Best all in one color laser printer that's reliable with affordable cartridges
Style: New: HL-L3290CDWVerified PurchaseShipping came in 1 day before the expected date for delivery interval. Great.
Printing quality is awesome.
When in sleeping mode I do not need to manually switch it on in order to start printing my job... It's always on stand by. That's exactly what I expect.
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- DBReviewed in Canada on April 6, 2024
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- EReviewed in Canada on May 21, 2024
1.0 out of 5 stars Prints colour on B&W pages
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Machine!
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