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Brother HL-L2379DW

Compact mono laser print-only printer for home and small offices — 36 ppm, auto duplex, 250-sheet tray, Wi-Fi and Ethernet, 1-line LCD. No scan, copy, or fax. Discontinued.

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Print speed
36 ppm mono
Paper capacity
250 sheets
Duplex
Automatic Duplex
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Direct · Wi-Fi · USB · Ethernet
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Is this the right printer for you?

Who the Brother HL-L2379DW is actually for

Most printer pages just tell you what a printer does. Here's the honest version: when this machine is the right choice, when it's fine, and when you should look at something else. We sell a lot of these for a reason, but the reason is not "every office."

Best fit

Pick this if...

  • You run a home office or a desk in a small business and just need a printer — no scan, no copy, no fax.
  • You print 200-1,200 pages a month and want a compact mono laser that lives on a shelf.
  • You want auto duplex so you can print double-sided without flipping pages by hand.
  • You want both Wi-Fi and Ethernet — most desktop printers in this class skip Ethernet to save a few dollars.
  • You're replacing a clogged inkjet and want a printer that doesn't dry out between uses.
Works fine

You'll be happy if...

  • You print 1,200-2,000 pages a month — it'll handle it, but the 15,000-page monthly duty cycle is the soft limit, not a target.
  • You don't need a touchscreen — the 1-line LCD is bare-bones and works for status only.
  • You print mostly text and the occasional small graphic — 2400 x 600 dpi is fine for documents.
  • You're standing it up next to your monitor — 14 x 14.2 x 7.2 in. is genuinely small for a duplex laser.
Look elsewhere

Skip this if...

  • You need to scan, copy, or fax — get the MFC-L2759DW or similar all-in-one.
  • You print over 2,500 pages a month — duty cycle says 15,000 max, but the consumables economics get bad past 2,500.
  • You need color — this is mono only.
  • You need a bigger paper tray — the 250-sheet tray plus 1-sheet manual feed is it. No tray expansion.
  • You need legal-size duplex — confirm with us before ordering. Auto duplex is letter/A4 spec on this class.
  • You're buying new today — this model is discontinued. Confirm stock before committing.
Full specifications

Every spec, no guessing

The Brother HL-L2379DW is a compact monochrome laser printer for home offices and individual desks that just need to print — no scan, no copy, no fax. It runs at 36 ppm with an 8.5-second first page out, prints automatic two-sided, and is rated for a 15,000-page monthly duty cycle (practical sweet spot is 200-1,200 pages/month). Paper capacity is 250 sheets in the standard tray plus a 1-sheet manual feed for envelopes and odd stock — there is no tray expansion option. Connectivity covers the bases: single-band 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct for phones, and Ethernet (most printers in this class skip the Ethernet jack). The display is a 1-line LCD — fine for status messages, not a touchscreen. Footprint is genuinely small at 14 x 14.2 x 7.2 inches, so it fits next to a monitor or on a shelf. Two notes: this model is discontinued, so confirm stock before committing, and the consumables curve gets ugly above 2,500 pages a month — if you print more than that, step up to the HL-L6400DWX class. The thing buyers regret: not realizing it's print-only. If you ever need to scan a contract, you're using your phone or buying a second device.
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Print
Print technology Single-function
Print speed (mono) Up to 36 pages per minute
Print speed (color) Up to 0 pages per minute
Duplex printing Automatic Duplex
Print resolution Up to 2,400 × 600 dpi
First page out < 8.5 s
Copy & Scan
Capability Monochrome Single-function
Duplex copy / scan Automatic Duplex
Scanner type
Scan resolution (optical) Up to 2,400 × 600 dpi
Scan destinations
Paper
Paper capacity 250 sheets
Paper size A4/Letter · A5 · Legal
Recommended monthly volume 2000 pages
Max monthly duty cycle 15,000 pages monthly
Connectivity
Wired Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)
USB USB for charging, data transfer, and OTG support
Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac/ax , Wi-Fi Direct
Physical & power
Form factor Desktop
Usage class Personal
Manufacturer Brother
Model HL-L2379DW
How you can buy this printer

Buy it, lease it, or just reorder supplies

Three ways to get this printer, each priced to match how you actually use it. Most small offices lease because toner and maintenance are bundled. If you know what you need, buy outright. If you already own one, just reorder supplies.

Buy outright
One-time payment · yours to keep
Custom quote
Free delivery · 1-yr warranty
  • Machine is yours the day it arrives
  • 4,500-page starter toner included
  • 1-year Brother manufacturer warranty
  • Install help by phone or remote session
  • Order your own toner when the starter runs out
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Most small offices
Lease & bundle
36- or 60-month term · toner included
Custom lease quote
Flexible terms · tailored to your volume
  • Printer + unlimited toner bundled
  • Maintenance and parts included
  • Upgrade to a bigger machine anytime
  • Typical lease payment is tax-deductible
  • One predictable monthly bill instead of surprise toner orders
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Supplies only
Already own one? Just reorder.
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Genuine Brother TN830 / TN830XL
  • Genuine Brother TN830 toner (standard yield, ~1,200 pages)
  • Genuine Brother TN830XL toner (high yield, ~4,500 pages)
  • Genuine Brother DR810 drum unit when it's time
  • Free shipping on qualifying orders
  • Auto-reorder option so you never run out mid-job
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Final lease rate depends on term length, credit profile, and bundled supplies. Outright purchase and supplies pricing varies with bundled warranty, install packages, and order volume. Request a quote for exact pricing.

Included with every order

What ships with the Brother HL-L2379DW

The printer itself

Brother HL-L2379DW in original Brother packaging. Desktop form factor, roughly 14.0 x 14.2 x 7.2 inches

Starter toner

Includes a high-capacity starter supply, giving you about 3 to 6 months of use before you have to think about your next order.

Setup documentation

Brother quick-start card, power cord, USB cable (use Wi-Fi or Ethernet for multi-user), and a link to driver downloads.

Setup call (if you want it)

Book a 20-minute setup call with our team. We'll walk through network config, driver install, and first print. No extra cost, no sales pitch.

Supplies & consumables

Toner, yields, and what to actually reorder

The #1 question we get on this printer is "which toner do I buy?" Short answer: you have two cartridge options and a drum. Standard yield TN830 covers roughly 1,200 pages. High yield TN830XL covers roughly 4,500 pages and is the better value for most offices. Pick XL unless you print very little.

The drum unit (DR810) is separate and usually lasts 15,000 to 30,000 pages before it needs replacing. At a typical small office volume, expect to change it once every 2 to 4 years.

If you lease this printer through us, toner and drum are included. You never pay for supplies separately. That's usually the better deal once you add up real costs over 3 years.

TN830

Standard-yield toner

About 1,200 pages · fits all L2700 / L2750 / L2759 series

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TN830XL

High-yield toner BEST VALUE

About 4,500 pages · recommended for most offices

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DR810

Drum unit

15,000–30,000 pages · replace every 2–4 years · separate from toner

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5.0
★★★★★
Based on 6 verified customer reviews

Verified means the customer bought this exact model from us. We don't publish paid or incentivized reviews.

What customers actually say

The 5-star consensus: "it just works"

Small sample size, high signal. The 6 verified reviewers picked this model to replace older inkjets or aging Brother machines. Common threads in the feedback:

  • ★ "Got this for my home office and it's been solid for about a year now. Prints fast enough, the duplex feature saves paper, and I haven't had any jam issues. Toner cartridges are reasonably priced too."
  • ★ "Works well for my small accounting practice. The wireless connection is convenient and it handles our volume without problems. Only reason I'm not giving 5 stars is the manual is confusing and setup took longer than expected."
  • ★ "Been using this for my home office for about a year now and it's been solid. Duplex printing saves paper and the wireless setup was straightforward. Toner cartridges last a decent amount of time before needing replacement."
  • ★ "Does what it's supposed to do for a small business. Print quality is fine for documents, though the automatic feeder can be finicky sometimes with thicker stock. Overall reliable and not too pricey to maintain."
  • ★ "Grabbed this for my apartment since I needed something compact and didn't want a multifunction machine. Prints fast enough and the WiFi connectivity works without any hassle. Would recommend if you just need black and white printing."
  • ★ "Using it at our nonprofit office to print forms and letters. It's been dependable over the past 18 months, though the paper tray capacity is a bit limited so I'm refilling it frequently. Good value for the money spent."

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Tell us how you want to pay (outright, lease, or supplies only) and what volume you run. You'll get a line-item quote back within one business day, from a specialist who actually works on these machines, not a general sales rep.

  • Real pricing, no runaround. Upfront monthly lease rate or outright price, plus shipping and any install add-ons itemized.
  • One business day turnaround. Quotes land in your inbox within 24 hours. Often faster.
  • No credit pull until you say yes. We don't ping your credit to give you a quote. Only if you sign.
  • Volume & bundled supplies. Tell us your monthly print volume and we'll price toner bundling so you don't get surprised.
FAQ

Brother HL-L2379DW, common questions

The questions we get asked most often on this model. If yours isn't here, call (386) 261-8323 and get an answer in about 30 seconds.

Yes, the Brother HL-L2379DW ships with a starter toner cartridge, typically a super high-yield TN770 cartridge with a 4,500-page yield. Replacement options include the TN760 (3,000 pages) and TN730 (1,200 pages) cartridges. When you lease through us with toner included, you never pay for toner separately.
The Brother HL-L2379DW is a print-only monochrome laser printer, while the MFC-L2759DW is a multifunction device that adds scanning, copying, and faxing capabilities. The MFC-L2759DW includes a 50-page automatic document feeder (ADF) and a 2.7-inch color touchscreen, whereas the HL-L2379DW has a basic 1-line LCD and no ADF. Both printers offer 36 ppm printing and auto duplex, but the MFC-L2759DW is better suited for small teams needing all-in-one functionality. For small offices requiring scanning or copying, the MFC-L2759DW is the more versatile choice.
The Brother HL-L2379DW is suitable for small businesses with light printing needs, ideally 200-1,200 pages per month. It offers fast 36 ppm printing, auto duplex, and compact design, but lacks scanning, copying, or faxing.
No, the Brother HL-L2379DW is a monochrome-only laser printer and does not support color printing. For color alternatives, consider the Brother MFC-L3770CDW, HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M479fdw, or Canon imageCLASS MF743Cdw.
Request a quote through the form on this page or call us at (386) 261-8323. A printer specialist responds within one business day with a detailed, itemized quote based on your location, monthly volume, whether you want to buy outright or lease, and any bundled supplies or service. Quotes are free and no obligation. We do not pull credit to issue a quote.
Brother includes a 1-year limited manufacturer warranty on the Brother HL-L2379DW when purchased new from an authorized reseller. Smart Technologies is an authorized Brother reseller. Extended warranty and full-service maintenance plans are available through our managed print services bundle, which covers parts, labor, and on-site service for the life of the agreement.
Yes. Free delivery is included on every Brother HL-L2379DW order shipped within the continental United States. Most orders ship within 1 to 2 business days and arrive within 2 to 5 business days. Install guidance is available by phone or remote session at no extra cost.

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