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Brother HL-5240 High-Speed Desktop Office Laser Printer | List Price: $229.99
Discount Price: $163.37
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Brand: Brother
Binding: Electronics
Features: - Prints up to 30ppm
- Up to 1200x1200dpi resolution
- PCL6 and BR-Script3 (PostScript3) emulations
- 50-sheet multi-purpose tray for envelopes, letterhead
- Includes Parallel and USB interfaces standard
Defects [Posted on 2008-01-07]
An earlier Brother laser printer that I had (HL-1440) did not exhibit any problems, so I bought this one which is significantly faster.
Like others, I have had problems with this printer. Specifically:
* When I first used it, it would only accept a small number of pages before it would make a clicking sound and refuse to print. This problem can be corrected by adjusting the plastic tabs at the rear of the paper tray.
* I have had the same problem with the printer crinkling envelopes that other users have had. This is a serious problem if you're using the printer for formal correspondence.
* The printer runs hot after the first 20 or so copies, causing paper to curl. To some extent, this problem can be dealt with by turning the paper over in the tray, trying to take advantage of its natural curl to offset this effect, but it is impossible to offset it completely.
These problems are irritating enough that I would not purchase a Brother printer again.
Wish I had My Brother Hl-5140 Back! [Posted on 2008-03-31]
This printer makes a clicking noise when you fist start it up. Brother customer service says this is normal! What ever you do, do not fill the paper try too high, the machine will jam. By to high I mean lower than the trays capacity. I am very disappointed with this model. The old HL-5140 was the best laser printer I ever had. This model is border line junk. Plus the new software does not support my Apple Airport Extreme, like the HL-5140 did. Customer support says there are some glitches with OS 10.5.2., so I can't go wireless, a real bummer! Good luck if you purchase this printer. Another disappointment.
Update-Do not try to run envelopes thru this printer! They are almost impossible to put in the feeder properly and end up creased when they come out. Worst printer I have ever owned!
Forget printing envelopes [Posted on 2008-03-31]
I have been a Brother printer user for years - and have had good experiences with all Brother products except my current printer, an HL-5240. In spite of following every Brother guideline and telephone instruction, and in spite of trying many different kinds of (#10) envelopes, this printer simply cannot print a #10 envelope without creasing it. For my purposes, this makes it just about useless. Brother has been no help; its customer service people merely state the obvious (about how to print envelopes) and suggest using different kinds of raw stock (which I have - even though this obviates using my own printed stationary). Nothing has solved the problem. If you don't need to print envelopes, this is a fine printer -- if you do need to print envelopes, look elsewhere.
Solid low-cost monochrome laser printer [Posted on 2008-04-07]
This iteration of Brother's basic laser printer, like the HL-5040 and 5140 before it, function well for everyday business use where low to medium volume printing is the daily requirement.
One big advantage is that this machine comes with both USB and parallel ports, one of very few in this price range to have such versatility.
It works well [Posted on 2008-05-03]
I have only had the printer a short period of time. I plugged it in and connected it, and it works very well. The print quality is fine.
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