Brother HL-3070CW Digital Color Printer With Wireless Networking
-
Discontinued
The Brother HL-3070CW Digital Color Printer with Wireless Networking comes with built-in wireless 802.11b/g and 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet (wired) connections to enable printer sharing with multiple computers in small offices or small workgroups. It is also equipped with USB 2.0 and PictBridge interfaces to allow direct printing from compatible PictBridge enabled digital cameras and USB memory devices. The HL-3070CW incorporates laser-like color LED technology to yield B&W and color documents with crisp black text and rich colors at speeds up to 17 pages-per-minute with resolutions up to 600 x 2400dpi.
This digital color printer comes with a BR-Script driver which gives you greater control over a document's text and graphics compared to a non-PostScript driver. It provides a generous paper input capacity with a standard 250-sheet input tray, and it is equipped for printing on heavier stock paper and envelopes via a straight-in manual bypass slot. The HL-3070CW incorporates four individual toner cartridges and it features a Toner Save mode to reduce the amount of toner used.
Brother's HL-3070CW printer is great for printing color brochures, presentations and other important business documents quickly and affordably. In addition, its stylish, space-saving design (16.1 x 18.3 x 9.8") fits into almost any workspace.
- Featuring built-in wireless 802.11b/g and Ethernet network interfaces, you can easily share this printer with everyone on your wired or wireless network. The printer also offers a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface.
- Print PDF and JPEG files directly from your USB flash memory drive without connecting to your PC. Connect directly to your PictBridge-enabled digital camera to print pictures from the camera, without first downloading to your PC.
- For users with wireless access points that support SecureEasySetup™, Wi-Fi Protected Setup™, or AOSS™, you can automatically configure your wireless settings by simply pressing a button on your router.
- The HL-3070CW prints in B&W and color at speeds up to 17 pages per minute.
- This printer produces high-quality output at resolutions up to 600 x 2400dpi using Brother's digital LED print technology.
- An adjustable 250-sheet capacity paper tray handles up to legal-size paper and a manual feed slot is for printing envelopes and letterhead.
- A top-loading design makes it easy to install and replace its four individual toner cartridges.
- A convenient manual feed slot and rear paper exit provide a straight-through paper path for printing envelopes, thicker media and custom paper sizes.
- 1-Year Manufacturer's Limited Warranty.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Printing Technology | Digital Color LED Technology |
| Maximum Resolution | 600 x 2400dpi |
| Print Speed |
Black: up to 17ppm Color: up to 17ppm |
| Memory |
64 MB Optional: 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB (144-pin DIMM)* - 1 slot available 1 Please Note:*Additional purchase required close |
| Printer Duty Cycle |
Max: 25,000 pages monthly Recommended: 300-1500 pages |
| Ink Palette | CMYK |
| Ink Type | Brother Toner |
| Ink Cartridge Configuration | 4 x individual toner cartridges |
| Ink Cartridges |
Starter toner cartridges (included) (approx. 1000 pages each) DR210CL Drum Unit Set (included) (approx. 15,000 pages) |
| Paper Capacity |
Input: 250 sheets (standard) Multi-purpose Tray: single-sheet manual bypass slot Output: 100 sheets |
| Paper Types |
Plain Bond Envelopes Labels Recycled Paper |
| Recommended Media |
Plain Paper: Xerox 4200DP (20 lb) Hammermill Laser Paper (24 lb) Labels: Avery Laser Label #5160 |
| Paper Sizes |
Paper Tray: Letter Legal Executive A4, A5, A6, B5, B6 Manual Feed: Letter Legal Executive A4, A5, A6, B5, B6 Envelopes Custom Sizes: 3.0-8.5" (W) 4.57-14" (L) |
| Maximum Paper Thickness |
Paper Tray: 16-20 lb (bond) Manual Feed: 16-43 lb (bond) |
| Special Media Support | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Interface |
10/100 Base-TX Ethernet USB 2.0 |
| Printer Language | GDI |
| Compatible Memory Cards | N/A |
| Security | Yes, secure printing |
| Direct Print Capable | No |
| Network Capable | Yes, Wired Ethernet |
| Protocol Support |
IPv4: ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA (Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS Name Resolution, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR Responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, IPP/IPPS, FTP Server, TELNET Server, HTTP/HTTPS Server, TFTP Client and Server, SMTP Client, APOP, POP Before SMTP, SMTP-AUTH, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, ICMP, LLTD Responder, WebServicesPrint, SSL/TLS IPv6: NDP, RA, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR Responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, IPP/IPPS, FTP Server, TELNET Server, HTTP/HTTPS Server, TFTP Client and Server, SMTP Client, APOP, POP Before SMTP, SMTP-AUTH, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, ICMPv6, LLTD Responder, WebServicesPrint, SSL/TLS |
| PostScript Support | No |
| General Attributes | |
|---|---|
| Display | 2" monochrome, single-line LCD |
| System Requirements |
Windows 2000 Professional: Intel Pentium II or equivalent processor, 64MB RAM (min.), 256MB RAM (recommended), 50MB Hard Disk space to install Windows XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional: Intel Pentium II or equivalent processor, 128MB RAM (min.), 256MB RAM (recommended), 50MB Hard Disk space to install Windows XP Professional x64 Edition 64-bit (Intel 64 or AMD64) supported CPU, 256MB RAM (min.), 512MB (recommended), 50MB Hard Disk space to install Windows Vista: Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent 64-bit (Intel 64 or AMD64) supported CPU, 512MB RAM (min.), 1GB (recommended), 50MB Hard Disk space to install Windows 7: Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent 64-bit (Intel 64 or AMD64) supported CPU, 1GB (32-bit), 2BG (64-bit) RAM, 50MB Hard Disk space to install Windows Server 2003: Intel Pentium III or equivalent, 256MB RAM (min.), 512MB (recommended), 50MB Hard Disk space to install Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition: 64-bit (Intel 64 or AMD64) supported CPU, 256MB RAM (min.), 512MB RAM (recommended), 50MB Hard Disk space to install Windows Server 2008: Intel Pentium 4 or equivalent 64-bit (Intel 64 or AMD64) supported CPU, 512MB RAM (min.), 2GB RAM (recommended), 50MB Hard Disk space to install Mac OS X 10.3.9 - 10.4.3: PowerPC G4/G5, PowerPC G3 350MHz, 128MB RAM (min.), 256MB RAM (recommended), 80MG Hard Disk space to install Mac OSX 10.4.4 or greater: PowerPC G4/G5, Intel Core Processor, 512MB RAM (min.), 1GB RAM (recommended), 80MB Hard Disk space to install |
| Power Requirements | 120VAC 50/60 Hz |
| Power Consumption |
Sleep: 8W Ready: 70W Printing: 480W |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 16.1 x 18.3 x 9.8" (408.94 x 464.82 x 248.92mm) |
| Weight | 41.9 lb (19.0 kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 26 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to use (23)
- Easy to setup (21)
- Sharp tones & colors (16)
- Reliable (14)
- Fast print time (12)
Cons
- Large footprint (4)
Best Uses
- Everyday documents (20)
- Graphics & charts (17)
- Professional documents (12)
- Photos (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Frequent user (21), Infrequent user (3)
- Primary use:
- Personal (16), Business (9)
Most Liked Positive Review
Excellent! WOW!!
I'm a typical American college educated, professional, middle class, with 2 and a half kids, dog... you get the picture. I don't have a lot of frivolous money to thow away....Read complete review
I'm a typical American college educated, professional, middle class, with 2 and a half kids, dog... you get the picture. I don't have a lot of frivolous money to thow away. BUT. But I demand great quality from what ever I buy in life. Cut to the chase.... I needed a good network printer for the family. Did a lot of research and the Brother 3070cw caught my eye. So I ordered it... from B&H Photo, an examplary online source.
It was so easy to setup, my dog could've done it. And then comes the best part. I print my first document. I'm blown away! Didn't expect the incredible quality that came out of this nodescript machine. And yes, this is a very boring looking printer. That's my only complaint. I'm sure a company like Brother which can put such good technology inside could afford to spend on a good product designer to produce something better looking than this dull printer.
My recommendation? BUY IT NOW!! Yes, it's that good.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
I would recommend
I purchased this printer for medium duty office printing. I'm happy with the features and functionality but not very impressed with the toner capacity. I would recommend this printer for medium to light duty....Read complete review
I purchased this printer for medium duty office printing. I'm happy with the features and functionality but not very impressed with the toner capacity. I would recommend this printer for medium to light duty.
REVIEWS
Reviewed by 26 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-20
Previous | Next »
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Reliable
Cons
- Large Footprint
Best Uses
- Everyday documents
- Graphics & Charts
Comments about Brother HL-3070CW Digital Color Printer With Wireless Networking:
I have had a Brother HL-1440 B&W Laser for a few years - flawless. I just setup this HL-3070CW on my WLAN and for a PC and a Mac in 5 minutes and it prints great.
I do wish the footprint were a few inches smaller. I expect solid performance for the forseeable future.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Low toner consumption
- Reliable
- Sharp tones & colors
- Wireless
Cons
- Shallow Front Load Tray
Best Uses
- Everyday documents
- Graphics & Charts
- Professional Documents
- Tee Shirt Transfers
Comments about Brother HL-3070CW Digital Color Printer With Wireless Networking:
I'm glad I bought this Brother laser printer. I make tees and sweats and everyone suggested Okidata printers. One lone voice suggested the Brother 3070 and it's been perfect. It is quick, vibrant colors and wireless (a huge selling point for me). The only thing that I would change on it is the front loading tray. It is only two inches deep and I would prefer one that extends. It's a minor inconvenience and one that I can deal with. I would buy it again -- and I would definitely shop at B&H for it. I happened to catch a great sale price! However, I would buy this at full price if I had to do it again.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Durable Construction
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday documents
- Graphics & Charts
- Professional Documents
Comments about Brother HL-3070CW Digital Color Printer With Wireless Networking:
This is my first color laser. Just tired of the high cost of ink jets. The build quality seems good. The print quality is great. I first set it up on a MacBook. Make sure you follow the install instructions very carefully. I messed up one step and I had to end up doing a factory reset. I also set up the printer on Windows XP and Windows 7. The installer was a little quirky, but I got it working on all of our platforms. I also own the Brother HL-5250DN and it has performed well.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Reliable
- Sharp tones & colors
Cons
- Large Footprint
Best Uses
- Everyday documents
- Graphics & Charts
- Photos
- Professional Documents
Comments about Brother HL-3070CW Digital Color Printer With Wireless Networking:
First I'd like to say what a pleasure it was ordering from B&H; the Customer Service Rep was just so pleasant.
As for the printer, what can I say...it's a Brother Printer and not my first. They are reliable and print beautifully. I personally was unable to connect it.......not a major surprise to me since I learn technology via the seat of my pants, but I called in help and it's up and running. Great Printer, great price, great service.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy To Use
- Sharp tones & colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday documents
- Graphics & Charts
Comments about Brother HL-3070CW Digital Color Printer With Wireless Networking:
I've gotten to the point where I was tired of wires. Wires everywhere for everything. I started getting everything wireless. When my printer needed replacing I decided to opt for a Color Laser printer, since most of what I did, didn't need any special coloring.
Well this printer works great. And the color is good as well.
It's a bit larger than what I wanted (by 0.5 inches) so I couldn't put it where my old printer was, but I knew that before I purchased.
Setup was pretty easy, and once I got the first computer linked up properly, the rest of the computers in the house just fell in line. Bonus, nobody has to move a laptop or copy a file to the main computer just to print.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Durable Construction
- Easy To Setup
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
- Sharp tones & colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphics & Charts
Comments about Brother HL-3070CW Digital Color Printer With Wireless Networking:
Great product. Used for freshman college assignments, notes, etc. I'm not a computer geek, so took a little while to setup wireless. But not a reflection of the the product.
Colors are great. Use grayscale to save color toner. No problem.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday documents
- Graphics & Charts
- Professional Documents
Comments about Brother HL-3070CW Digital Color Printer With Wireless Networking:
Only had it a week or two, low use. Good price for printer. Will have to see how much toner costs. Easy setup. Driver and wireless setup was quick and no problems with XP, vista, and Win7 64 bit and Cisco/Linksys E3000 router.. Its somewhat big and heavy but not unreasonable for a color laser, as 4 toners must fit inside. Not very quiet but not too noisy. Lots of blogs and reviews about faulty 'toner out' indicators but they also show how to reset this.
Print quality excellent for graphics, so-so for photos, but I didn't buy it for that purpose, so thats not really a negative.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Durable Construction
- Easy To Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday documents
- Professional Documents
Comments about Brother HL-3070CW Digital Color Printer With Wireless Networking:
I bought this printer because i needed a wireless one and it work flawlessly with my set-up. I still use my other Brother printer which is a monochrome and fax capability for other purposes. I share this printer with my kids who needs color printing for school work and brother never disappoints!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Durable Construction
- Easy To Setup
- Easy To Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Brother HL-3070CW Digital Color Printer With Wireless Networking:
Set it up in my home office and love it.....
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Sharp tones & colors
Cons
- Wireless setup perplexing
Best Uses
- Everyday documents
Comments about Brother HL-3070CW Digital Color Printer With Wireless Networking:
Prints well. Having problem setting up wireless function. Running wired for now. (My son, who is in to all things computer, says the wireless problem may be inherent.)
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact Design
- Durable Construction
- Easy To Setup
- Easy To Use
- Low toner consumption
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday documents
Comments about Brother HL-3070CW Digital Color Printer With Wireless Networking:
Two computers operate on this printer.
Easy to install
Easy to operate
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact Design
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Photos
Comments about Brother HL-3070CW Digital Color Printer With Wireless Networking:
The wireless on this printer is fantastic
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact Design
- Durable Construction
- Easy To Setup
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
Cons
- Too much toner used
Best Uses
- Everyday documents
Comments about Brother HL-3070CW Digital Color Printer With Wireless Networking:
This is an easy to use printer, good quality and connect to networks very easily. Negatives are the toner usage is dramatically higher than the mfg states. In addition, when the toner gets low you have very little left and/or time to replace.
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy To Use
- Sharp tones & colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday documents
- Graphics & Charts
- Professional Documents
Comments about Brother HL-3070CW Digital Color Printer With Wireless Networking:
I bought this printer a few weeks ago and was really amazed at the quality of printing for the price. For a laser printer, it's a no brainer. I haven't tried printing photos yet, but certainly will soon.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Durable Construction
- Easy To Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Reliable
- Sharp tones & colors
Cons
- Large Footprint
Best Uses
- Everyday documents
Comments about Brother HL-3070CW Digital Color Printer With Wireless Networking:
I set this up with a wireless network (Quest DSL wireless Router). Never tried this before, but the included CD made it easy. Initially set up using an iMac and everything went exactly as the directions indicated. I then added a second computer to the network, a Windows 7 Sony Vaio. Again with the included CD (Windows 7 in this case) everything went as indicated. The differences between the installations was with the IMac you install both the WiFi router drivers and the printer drivers, while the second computer only requires installation of the Win 7 printer drivers. In both cases it simply worked the first time I tried to print to it.
The quality of the color is good as is the speed. We also have a Samsung CLP315 color laser and the printing is much slower on that. As far as longevity, who knows? My only other Bother laser lasted for years without a hitch and still probably works, if I want to set it up. I have confidence this will also.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Brother HL-3070CW Digital Color Printer With Wireless Networking:
good printgood price [...]
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact Design
- Durable Construction
- Easy To Setup
- Easy To Use
- Reliable
- Sharp tones & colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday documents
- Graphics & Charts
- Photos
- Professional Documents
Comments about Brother HL-3070CW Digital Color Printer With Wireless Networking:
Much better investment to purchase this machine than to go to a copy shop to make color copies. Wireless feature is really neat.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Sharp tones & colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday documents
- Graphics & Charts
Comments about Brother HL-3070CW Digital Color Printer With Wireless Networking:
I'm a typical American college educated, professional, middle class, with 2 and a half kids, dog... you get the picture. I don't have a lot of frivolous money to thow away. BUT. But I demand great quality from what ever I buy in life. Cut to the chase.... I needed a good network printer for the family. Did a lot of research and the Brother 3070cw caught my eye. So I ordered it... from B&H Photo, an examplary online source.
It was so easy to setup, my dog could've done it. And then comes the best part. I print my first document. I'm blown away! Didn't expect the incredible quality that came out of this nodescript machine. And yes, this is a very boring looking printer. That's my only complaint. I'm sure a company like Brother which can put such good technology inside could afford to spend on a good product designer to produce something better looking than this dull printer.
My recommendation? BUY IT NOW!! Yes, it's that good.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Sharp tones & colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday documents
- Graphics & Charts
Comments about Brother HL-3070CW Digital Color Printer With Wireless Networking:
Easy to set up and easy to use. Software installation was a snap.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact Design
- Durable Construction
- Easy Setup
- Easy To Use
- Fast Print Time
- Sharp tones & colors
Cons
Best Uses
- Graphics & Charts
Comments about Brother HL-3070CW Digital Color Printer With Wireless Networking:
I had a B/W laser HL-2170W from Brother for the last 2 years. So I knew the setup for HL-3070CW would be similar and it was. Within minutes I had it setup and printing. Powers up fast from dormant state and powers down after printing. Printouts are vibrant. Good printer for my kids homework and projects.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Displaying reviews 1-20
Previous | Next »
Cables & Adapters
Required item:
-
- Original: $5.99
- Save: $0.60
- Price: $5.39
Ink Cartridges
- Price: $51.46
Drum Cartridges
- Price: $99.99
Belt Unit
- Price: $89.95
Papers
- Price: $4.99
Surge Protectors
- Price: $5.86
What's in the Box
- Set Of Starter Toner Cartridges (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow) Of Each Color
- DR210CL Drum Unit Set
- CD-ROM - Includes User's Manual and Printer Drivers
- Quick Set-Up Guide
- AC Power Cord
- 1-Year Limited Brother Warranty
Why Shop at B&H
Make your online shopping trip personal with our online Live Chat representatives. You can easily reach an in-house expert while browsing our site for your shopping needs. We have the most highly-trained staff in the industry who are pros in their fields, and their professional expertise will help you get the most from your purchase.
Place your domestic order with us for shipment via UPS, FedEx Economy, or FedEx Priority by 4 PM ET Monday through Thursday or 11 AM ET Friday and your order will be shipped that day. Visit our Shipping Delivery Times page for further details. Delivery times are subject to payment verification.
We appreciate your purchase from us, and we understand that sometimes the products you buy don’t turn out to be the right choice for you. We guarantee your peace of mind with our 30-day return policy. With no standard restocking fee and few restrictions, you’ll enjoy a return process as easy as shopping with us. Please visit our Return Policy page for further details.
We’ve made iPhone and Android mobile apps available for your service and shopping convenience. Use filtered search to find and purchase almost any item we sell and ship worldwide. Download product manuals and guides for many popular items. See high-resolution product images in close-up detail. Manage wishlists and view order history. Visit our Mobile Apps page to download.
See sample Newsletter
Help
Company Information
B&H Resources
