Brother HL-5250DN Network Ready Laser Printer with Duplex | 
| Brand: Brother
List Price: $399.99
Buy New: $184.68
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Rating:  185 reviews
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Operating System: Apple MacOS X 10.2.4 or later
System Memory: 32
Modem: None
Shipping Weight (lbs): 26
Dimensions (in): 15 x 16 x 10
nv:Print Method: Black/White Laser
First Page Output Time: Less than 8.5 seconds
Resolution: Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Maximum Duty Cycle: 20,000 Pages Per Month
Print Speed: 30PPM
Special Features: Duplex Printing
Dimensions: 14.6"W x 15.1"D x 9.7"H
Connectivity: Parallel
Connectivity: USB 2.0
Connectivity: 10/100 BaseT Ethernet
Standard Paper Input: 250 Sheet Paper Capacity
Paper Sizes Supported: Letter
Paper Sizes Supported: Legal
Paper Sizes Supported: A4
Paper Sizes Supported: A5
MPN: HL-5250DN
Model: HL-5250DN
UPC: 012502614449
EAN: 0012502614449
ASIN: B000BQ535K
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Network-ready monochrome printer ideal for small workgroups | | • | Built-in duplex feature easily prints 2-sided documents | | • | Up to 30 ppm with a resolution of up to 1200 x 1200 dpi | | • | Built-in Ethernet network interface brings workgroup together | | • | Dimensions: 14.6 x 9.7 x 15.1 in. (WxHxD); weighs 21.6 pounds |
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Amazon.com Product Description
The Brother HL-5250DN is a network-ready monochrome printer with a built-in duplex feature that can make your busy office or small business more productive. Thanks to its built-in Ethernet network interface, this convenient and versatile unit brings your workgroup together and easily handles a wide variety of jobs. The HL-5250DN easily prints two-sided documents, brochures, and manuals with clear resolution of up to 1200 x 1200 dot-per-inch (dpi) at an impressive speed of up to 30 pages per minute (ppm). And with 32 MB of standard memory (upgradable to 544 MB), this printer can easily tackle even the most complex jobs. Additionally, the HL-5250DN effortlessly handles letterhead, legal-size paper, and envelopes via an input tray with a capacity up to 250 sheets or a 50-sheet multi-purpose tray. To add more capacity, simply add up to two optional paper trays. The HL-5250DN is compatible with Windows, Macintosh, and Linux and comes with a TN550 standard yield toner cartridge (up to 3,500 pages) and one DR520 drum unit (yields up to 25,000 pages). What's in the Box
HL-5250DN laser printer, one TN550 standard yield toner cartridge, and one DR520 drum unit.
Product Description
Desktop users and small connected workgroups will find the HL-5250DN a flexible solution to their monochrome laser printing needs. This reliable laser printer features excellent paper handling with its built-in duplex capability for two-sided printing and very expandable paper input capacity. For users concerned with connectivity, this printer offers all the usual connection choices as well as a built-in Ethernet network interface to allow network printer sharing. Small connected workgroups and performance desktop users will be amazed at the versatility and affordability of the HL-5250DN. Unit Dimensions - Width 14.6 x Depth 15.1 x Height 9.7 inches Weight - 21.6 pounds Compatible for use with Windows - Macintosh OS - Linux Includes 1) TN550 Standard Yield Toner Cartridge (up to 3,500 Pages) and (1) DR520 Drum Unit (yields up to 25,000 Pages)
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| Customer Reviews: Read 180 more reviews...
Almost Perfect April 8, 2006
Derek Hofmann (Mesa, AZ USA)
115 out of 116 found this review helpful
I purchased this printer because I wanted something cheaper to run than my HP Deskjet (toner is much cheaper than ink), I wanted to be able to print from multiple computers and put the printer anywhere I wanted (instead of being tethered to a specific computer), I wanted the printer to be Mac-compatible, and I wanted the printer to have a duplexer to save on paper (it prints on both sides of the page). This was the only printer in its price class I could find that had all of these features. I bought the printer on sale locally and got it for a good price.
I ran into one problem, which is why I'm only giving this printer only 4 stars. After I hooked it up and installed the software, I noticed that as soon as it went to sleep, it would no longer print. It's supposed to wake up when it gets a print job, but it wouldn't. I finally figured out that I needed to upgrade the network firmware from the Internet. For someone like me with experience as a PC technician, this was no problem, but I think the installation software should guide you through checking to see if everything is up to date, and help you upgrade the firmware.
The paper tray only holds 300 pages, which is less than a ream of paper. At 30 pages per minute, you could run out of paper in only 10 minutes! So it may not be the ideal printer for all but the smallest office settings (but still better than an inkjet for b&w printing). However, I believe you can add an additional paper tray, and there are other models with extra paper capacity built-in.
When I ran into my problem with sleep mode interfering with printing, I e-mailed Brother's technical support (they don't give you a number you can call), but I don't think a human actually reads your e-mail. It was pretty frustrating. Next time I'll try calling their customer service line and see if they can transfer me to tech support.
 Clarifying UPS problems February 1, 2006
Martin Unsal (Sunnyvale, CA USA)
85 out of 88 found this review helpful
I have this printer and I am very happy with it. It performs exactly as advertised, and it is very fast.
I'd like to clarify the power supply issue that so many reviewers have commented on.
First of all, this problem is NOT limited to users who plug their printer into the UPS. Many UPSes will detect the line voltage drop caused by this printer as a brownout and go online to protect the attached equipment. This happens even when the printer is plugged directly into the wall (as it should be). This is not just a matter of reading the instructions, it is a real problem.
Whether or not you see this problem in practice depends on a number of factors, including whether the printer is plugged into the same circuit as your UPS, whether you have 15 or 20A service, how far the printer is from the breaker panel, how old your wiring is, whether your UPS has undervoltage regulation or not, etc.
When this printer is heating up and printing, I have seen power draws of 900+ watts and voltages around 104 volts on recent 15A residential wiring. This did not cause my UPS to go online, however it is equipped with undervoltage regulation. Many UPSes would go online at this voltage. In any case, your mileage may vary.
On a completely different note, one small drawback compared with the model it replaces (HL-5140) is that it no longer has a straight through paper path for thicker paper or envelopes to prevent curling.
Nearly perfect January 29, 2006
Jay Kinney (San Francisco, CA USA)
29 out of 30 found this review helpful
I first saw this printer at the MacWorld Expo and I was impressed by its output, its networkability, and its price. I literally bought one the next day to replace my old HP Laserjet 4M which was finally becoming erratic.
I've been very pleased in almost all respects, with just a few minor criticisms. On the one hand, it is quiet and unobtrusive in energy-saver mode. On the other, when it is sleeping there is no indication that it is still on, short of looking at the on/off button. See what I mean by minor? I didn't run into the power supply issues that another reviewer had complained about.
The duplex function is handy and works well, which is something I can't say about my other printer, an HP Officejet 7310xi All-in-one, which came with a duplexer and a little notice saying that you have to do duplexing manually. The Brother's duplex function can be set as the default, which may have inadvertantly been the case where another reviewer griped about it doing the duplex shuffle, even for a single page. I've not had that problem.
The only aspect that has given me a bit of trouble has been trying to print files directly from Adobe InDesign CS with clear (not screened) type. Whether it is the Brother's emulation of Postscript or its PPD or some mismatch between it and InDesign, I've not yet figured out, but I've had to do a workaround of exporting a PDF and printing from that. (And then only after turning off the "Brother Photo" mode in the Print Settings which seems to be the default for some reason.) For printing from MS Word or the Web, the printer has been speedy and flawless.
So, the InDesign matter aside (for which I dock it one star), it is nifty printer for the price.
Best printer I've ever owned June 2, 2006
05eksbee (Southern California, USA)
24 out of 24 found this review helpful
I spent a few months looking at laser printers and I was convinced that HP was the way to go... However, after comparing the features and the price I was totally sold on the Brother 5250DN. For 250$ you get networking, duplexing, almost instant-on printing, and 30 pages a minute. With HP printers you would pay a whole lot more to get the same features.
My first impression of the printer was that it was utilitarian at best. There is no LCD display, only two simple buttons and a few LED lights on the control panel. Since I'm a gadgety-kinda-guy I wanted a printer with an LCD screen and some other cool things on it. I quickly ignored the lack of the LCD screen when I saw how nicely the printer worked. After printing just a few documents I was totally sold on the quality of this machine. Everything that I print looks flawless and razor-sharp. I started to enjoy the way the printer was designed even more... don't let the outward simplicity deceive you! Also, since the printer is almost cube-like, there aren't any protruding paper-trays or other pieces to make placement awkward.
One of my favorite features is a button combination that you can press (I think you have to hold down the 'Go' button for 3 seconds-- check the manual) to re-print whatever you had just printed. This has come in handy a few times since the printer is downstairs and, if I suddenly realize that I need another copy, I can print it without having to walk upstairs to my computer and resend the print job. Also, if you want to print more than one copy you can, you hold 'Go,' release it, then press it the number of times that you want reprints made. It's a handy little feature that I found while reading the manual.
Also, while I haven't done this yet, the printer uses common SDRAM for its memory upgrade module, not some expensive, proprietary memory. I'm not sure if this is a common practice but it definately made sense and I applaud Brother for choosing to use something generic and consumer friendly.
The network sharing took me a little to figure out, but after installing the Brother network manager the printer worked much better. At first it would totally drop print jobs since I had Windows interfacing with the printer directly. Now, after installing the Brother network software and printing to the BNT port, every print job is handled successfully.
I've had the printer since January (so coming up on six months), and 780 pages later this printer is still performing wonderfully. I've never had a paper jam or a bad quality print. The 5250DN just sits there patiently waiting for me to give it something to do, and I never have to worry about clogged nozzles or poor quality output. I have noticed that it draws quite a bit of power initially (I can tell when the printing starts because the lights in my house flicker ever so slightly). The printer is quiet overall, it just makes a nice humming noise as it is working and it spits out pages like you wouldn't believe.
The Brother 5250DN is the perfect low-maintenance printing solution and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a laser printer. I would definately buy from Brother again.
Excellent Duplex Printer September 20, 2006
D. Tripp (Hilo, Hawaii)
17 out of 17 found this review helpful
I was originally going to purchase an HP LaserJet, but due to it being out of stock, I opted to order this printer. I have to say I am glad I did. My first impression was that it reminded me of my old Samsung QwikLaser, but the print quality and machine quality exceeds what I had expected for $250. My main reason for purchasing this machine was to print duplex technical reports, which my HP Color LaserJet can't do (can't print duplex), and toner for that machine is exponentially more. I have read that the print cost for this machine is about $0.02 a page, which is good in comparison to others costs, and I do not see any "chip" in this toner cartridge, as most new lasers have.
Right out of the box I ran a 10 page report, 50 copy count, duplex, and it handled it without a single problem. I'm using a Mac with OS X 10.4, btw. The document I printed was a technical report with many screen captures, and the screen shots were very legible, and the print speed was exceptional. I would estimate about 12-15 pages per minute double sided. Machine is fairly quiet in operation. The loudest noise is the obvious "click" when it loads a sheet of paper. Machine is quieter than my HP Color LaserJet. Like all lasers, after a few copies it starts to warm up and smell a little. Not as badly as I had expected, though.
Overall very pleased with my purchase.
Update: 10-30-06
I have now printed well over a thousand pages, duplex, and it works wonderfully. I have never had a jam, a wrinkle, or a dog-eared page. Printers works perfectly with Mac OS X Tiger and Windows XP.
My only complaint would be that the buttons and lights are on the top, and as I have this on a high shelf, I can't see them, but you never need to turn the machine off (automatically sleeps after a set time), and your computer will tell you that you are out of paper.
Excellent Printer!
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