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| Brother HL-2170w 23ppm Laser Printer with Wireless & Wired Network Interfaces | 
 enlarge | Brand: Brother
Category: CE
List Price: $299.99
Buy New: $99.99
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Avg. Customer Rating:  143 reviews
Color: GRAY
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
System Memory: 32
Modem: None
Shipping Weight (lbs): 21
Dimensions (in): 17.9 x 18.7 x 14.2
nv:Print Method: Laser
First Page Output Time: Less than 10 Seconds
Resolution: Up to 600 x 2400 dpi
Maximum Duty Cycle: 10,000 Pages Per Month
Print Speed: Up to 23 PPM
Special Features: Network-Ready (Standard)
Dimensions: 14.5"W x 14.2"D x 6.7"H
Connectivity: USB
Connectivity: 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet
Connectivity: 802.11b/g Wireless
Standard Paper Input: 250 Sheets
Standard Paper Output: 100 Sheets
Paper Sizes Supported: Custom
Paper Sizes Supported: Letter
Paper Sizes Supported: Legal
Warranty: 1 year warranty
MPN: HL-2170w
Model: HL-2170w
UPC: 012502619468
EAN: 0012502619468
ASIN: B0010Z3LGO
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| Customer Reviews:
 Thanks for all the comments!!!! March 19, 2008
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
I read on here about problems earlier users have had setting up wireless. Well, I did exactly what was suggested on here (especially hooking up a wired connection first) and had 4 wired and wireless PC's up in about an hour, all now on wireless. Printing is flawless and I'm really happy. Should be LOTS cheaper than the ink jets I've been using for text only.
Excellent ! March 14, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I just received this printer and I am very please with it. I was surprised at how quick it is and how easy it was to setup. I did not use the wireless capabilites of the printer as I already have a wireless router. I just connected an ethernet cable between the printer and my wireless router and inserted the setup disk on the computer behind the router. Clicking the GO key on the printer three times within two seconds gave a printout of the IP address of the printer which I used on my wireless connections in a peer-to-peer setup using the printer installation disk on those computers. I selected the wired connection option on the printer installation disk for all my computers (wired or wireless). The printer have a small footprint and the quality of the printouts is excellent. I should have probably waited for one of those special deals for under $100 but I needed the printer and paid about $140 including shipping charges.
 Great printer, moderately difficult setup February 29, 2008
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Like other reviewers I had issues with my setup - and I'm very proficient in networking. Fortunately I had my WEP keys, router password, and SSID on file. If you don't have these keys you will need significant patience.
I don't believe the "One Button Setup" works if you have high security enabled on your router - meaning the SSID is not broadcasted, the connectivity to your router requires a positive match on the MAC address, and/or you are using WAP/WEP keys. This all means the printer simply cannot "find" your network - just as you would hope an intruder wouldn't. If it does, your security needs to be tightened.
I was irritated that NO WHERE on the box or printer is there any mention of the MAC address. That would have helped me a lot. Instead I spent even more time thumbing through the setup guide trying to determine how to get the printer to spit it out. I think it's 3 hits of the blue button to get the current config settings.
Here is my recommendation: As the previous user with multiple printers stated, read the setup instructions but go directly to the CABLE setup method. Plug one cable into the printer and the other into one of the empty slots in the back of your router. If that means having to temporarily move the printer to an inconvenient location, so be it. That's what I had to do after tinkering with it for 2 hours!
Once connected, using the setup CD and knowing the SSID and WEP keys made connecting this little gem very simple. Don't forget you may have to add the MAC address to your router to authorize 2 way communication as a final step.
That was the chore, but I do think it was a very worthwhile exercise. I've been using this printer now for several weeks and have already run about 250 pages with no jams and beautiful prints. The resolution on this is to be seen to be believed - and that's only using 600 dpi. The ability to print from anywhere in the house far outweighs any short-term setup issues for me.
The primary reason why I went back to printing via laser was because like everyone else, I'm tired of buying ink cartridges. I truly believe they must evaporate. I hardly use any color and it still begs for more. The second reason is that I was sick of not being able to use a highlighter on any inkjet prints without the ink completely smearing across the lines.
Go ahead and give this machine a try - but do price shop since I've seen some excellent bargains lately. The worst case is that you temporarily cannot use it wirelessly - but that would likely be the same no matter what make or model you purchased.
Effortless setup, No regrets! February 24, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Very affordable printer and outstanding performance. I'm running Mac OS 10.5.2. Wireless install took me about 10-15 minutes. Instructions were very simple. Just remember to turn on your Firewall after the setup. Printed over 500 pages about 3 hours right after installing. I'm no longer tied to a printer since I use a laptop and this can be placed anywhere within range of my network. My first Brother printer.
Great Printer, Just follow directions on setup. February 23, 2008
79 out of 84 found this review helpful
Recently I bought a Brother All-In-One Inkjet and have been very happy with it. Since it had all the controls on the printer itself, I was able to set up the wireless connection quickly and without any problem. Plus, all the other features worked well. I needed a laser printer to replace my very old NEC. Based on my experience with the Brother Inkjet I decided to buy this Brother 2170W.
The Brother laser printer is very small, yet holds 250 pages which is far more than my old one. It wakes up in less than 10 seconds then prints pages lightening fast. The print quality is sharp and clear. I have the printer in my office and connected it directly to my PC with the USB cable. However, I also have a laptop about 10 feet away that I wanted to setup wireless to the laser printer. Well, that is where the problems began.
I tried for several hours to connect the laser printer to my laptop and never could get it right. I was able to connect wirelessly directly between the printer and laptop without going through the router. However, doing it this way I could not be on the internet and printer at the same time. Also, the connection would keep dropping. Try as I may, I could not connect the printer through the router like my other Brother Inkjet. I am convinced that I am simply doing some little something wrong. Therefore, I can not blame the printer for something that is my fault. Since I do have the printer wired to the other printer in the office and that printer is connected to the router, then I can still access the laser printer through the other computer.
I am still giving the Brother 2170W printer high marks because, except for the connection problems, it is an excellent printer.
UPDATE: I was trying to setup the printer wirelessly, without plugging the cable in. Bad idea! I finally decided to wire the printer to the router as recommended in the manual. After setting it up I unplugged the wired connection and now the printer works wirelessly from both of my computers. The whole thing took less than 3 minutes. Lesson for today: Read the manual and do what it Recommends.
It would benefit most people to have a laser printer in addition to their inkjet printer. And this is why. Keep track of just how many documents and letters you print that do not require color. If you print more than ten percent in black and white then you can save a lot of money on ink by using a laser printer. Here are some figures to consider. The cost of toner (ink) for a laser printer is higher than inkjet, but a laser can print many more pages. The cost per page on a laser printer can be as low as 3 cents. Whereas, the cost of ink for an inkjet can be 11 cents or more per page, and that cost can be ten times more for photos. Therefore, if you only print a few things that do not require color then you may only save ten to twenty percent on ink. However, if you do a lot of black and white printing then you could save fifty to seventy percent on ink using a laser printer. And if you decide to buy a laser, then this Brother is one of the best because of the speed and print quality.
ANOTHER UPDATE: After using this printer for several months I must give it 5 stars. It has worked all this time with no problems at all and I love it. However, I still give the overall rating 4 stars because of the install problem. I even contacted Brother several times and followed their directions on how to set up the printer without using a cable. Both Brother and myself finally gave up because it just would not work unless I used a cable, even though Brother said it would. Brother never did figure out why it wouldn't work that way. But, it doesn't matter. When I want to change my WiFi key, I just use a cable.
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