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Brother HL-5250DN Network Ready Laser Printer with Duplex |  | Brand: Brother
Category: CE
Buy New: $489.99
as of 7/28/2010 14:20 MDT details
New (5) Used (4) Refurbished (3) from $152.04
Seller: AA ELECTRONIC DEALS
Rating:  235 reviews
Format: CD
Platform: Mac OS X
Color: GRAY
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Operating System: Windows
Shipping Weight (lbs): 21.6
Dimensions (in): 15 x 16 x 10
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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Brother DR-520 Drum - Compatible Brother DCP-8060, DCP-8065DN, HL-5240, HL-5250DN, HL-5250DNT, HL-5270DN, HL-5280DW, MFC-8460N, MFC-8660DN, MFC-8860DN, and MFC-8870DW Drum Unit | |
| Editorial Reviews:
Product Description
HL-5250DN Network-Ready Laser Printer with Duplex Printing Print Speed—30 ppm First Page Out—Less than 8.5 seconds Monthly Duty Cycle—20,000 pages Maximum Print Resolution—1200 x 1200 dpi Processor—266 MHz Standard Memory—32MB Maximum Memory—544MB Duplex Printing—Automatic Standard Paper Input Capacity—250-sheets Network-Ready—10/100 BaseT Ethernet Connectivity—USB, Parallel Compatibility—Windows® 95, 98, 2000, NT 4.0, Me, XP; Mac® OS 9.1-9.2, OS X 10.2.4 and later Size—14-3/5w x 15-1/10d x 9-7/10h Manufacturer's Warranty—One-Year Limited Express Exchange Replacement Cartridge—BRTTN550 (sold separately) High-Capacity Replacement Cartridge—BRTTN580 (sold separately)
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.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Clarifying UPS problems February 1, 2006
Martin Unsal (Sunnyvale, CA USA)
104 out of 108 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.
Best printer I've ever owned June 2, 2006
05eksbee (Southern California, USA)
38 out of 40 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.
Connected to a wireless network in no time. December 18, 2005
nyc_economist (New York City)
20 out of 21 found this review helpful
This machine has two great features: (1) the option of automatic DUPLEX (two-sided) printing, and (2) it's a NETWORK READY printer.
I had the 5250DN up and running on a wireless network in no time. I just ran a short ethernet cable from the printer to a Linksys WET54G Wireless Bridge ($75-80) which in turn picks up a signal from a Linksys WRT54G Wireless Router a few rooms away. The router dynamically assigns the printer an IP address on the network. The "BRAdmin" software on the supplied CD found the new printer on the network almost instantaneously. From there it was just a few more mouse clicks and a bit of typing on each computer using the network to install the printer driver and to direct them to print via a Standard TCP/IP address. All worked beautifully on the first try. The machine is
So now I have tucked the printer out of sight in a side closet. Now any machine on the network can print DIRECTLY to the printer from any room in the house. Amazing.
For the money, this is one of the best purchases I have made considering that (after the Brother rebate) I paid less than $300 for the whole package including the wireless bridge. Very highly recommended.
Excellent Duplex Printer September 20, 2006
D. Tripp (Hilo, Hawaii)
20 out of 21 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!
Excellent small business network printer. December 10, 2005
Brian M. Rzycki (Austin, TX USA)
19 out of 20 found this review helpful
I needed a printer for my home network consisting of Linux, OS X, and Windows XP machines. I had a very difficult time trying to find a network printer that worked with all three operating systems and didn't break the bank. Several other vendors charged as much as $240 for the network "upgrade" unit to their printers! I finally purchased this printer based on reviews of older Brother models. Thus far I couldn't be happier. The printer is quiet in sleep mode and wakes up in 30-40 seconds to handle my print jobs. The Web interface is simple and gets the job done. The lpd interface works great with my linux machines and the cups ppd file found on Brother's support site worked without any snags.
The print quality is very sharp, even in toner saver mode. The printer also supports duplexing, yet another option most other companies charged around $100 for. Graphics are on par to what I've seen on larger office HP laserjets. Standard text is printed very fast. Documents from word that are mostly text print very close to the 30ppm advertised.
The only drawback that I can see is the printer drum head is only rated for 25,000 pages and Brother recommends replacing it. Even so, this makes it an excellent printer for people looking to add to a home network or small business environment.
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