Customer Reviews for Brother HL-L3280CDW Wireless Color Laser Printer, Single-Function, Print (HLL3280CDW)
Item # : 24571278
Model # : HLL3280CDW
Functionality
Single-Function
Cartridge type
Toner
Max Paper Size
8.5" x 14" Legal
Output Type
Color
Price is $344.99
30-min pickup
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202 reviews
Most helpful positive review
Posted Mar 15, 2024
Finally an honest company selling printers!
Highly recommend this printer for office or home use. Some useful tips: When you set it up, print your test page to make sure all is working as intended, then change settings to Mono so it only prints B&W. If you ever need to print in color just go into settings and change it back to Color. Also enable Toner Save mode. I have to tip my hat to Brother for providing these...
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Posted Feb 12, 2025
Terrible Printer
Terrible printer. There is no toner override feature, so it stops printing right when it says it is low. Get a printer with a toner override and save yourself 30% more money on toner.
Staples Customer
Verified Buyer
Posted Aug 17, 2025
The printer works
The printer appears to work well, but I have not had time to put it through a serious work-out yet, thus only the 4 star rating. It replaced a 20+ yr old Samsung laser printer that finally gave-up the ghost (fuser cooked and you could smell that). I shopped several company websites for this particular highly rated printer. All had the same price for it. Staples received...
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jwfrdht
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Posted Aug 17, 2025
Useless Due to Cartridge Lock Out
The Brother HL-L3280CDW prints well when it works, but the ink cartridge policy makes it practically unusable. If even one cartridge runs empty, the entire printer locks up—meaning you can’t print anything, not even simple black and white documents.
This becomes a huge problem if you have an urgent job. Imagine needing to quickly print something important, but because ...
This becomes a huge problem if you have an urgent job. Imagine needing to quickly print something important, but because ...
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MIKE L.
Verified Buyer
Posted Aug 8, 2025
Brother has gone downhill
The old Brother HL-L3xxx series printers were workhorses. They printed fairly fast and worked reliably. These new ones are built cheaper, priced higher and programmed to hassle you for using non-ridiculously overpriced OEM cartridges. The print drums are flimsy and the cartridges are cumbersome to insert into them compared to the older models.
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JEROME H.
Verified Buyer
Posted Jul 13, 2025
Solid printer but some drawbacks
This printer does not allow me to copy letters. The set-up is difficult; I needed help getting it to work. I would have liked a hard copy of the user manual.
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MELINDA S.
Verified Buyer
Posted Jun 26, 2025
32 days.......
The printer worked for 32 days before the errors began. It started with the DRUM! error After about an hour of use, I have to "clean" the toner each time I print. The back door randomly opens on its own while printing causing an immediate jam. Although xxl inks are sold the machine does not accept them, it thinks it is still out of ink.
Staples only offers 14 days to r...
Staples only offers 14 days to r...
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Clay
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Posted Jun 4, 2025
Great Printer - Great Price!
Firstly, I liked the purchase cost; great price. Secondly, the picture reproduction and quality are excellent. I particularly like how the printed colors match the picture colors perfectly.
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Tony T
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Posted May 29, 2025
If you need a friend, start with a Brother!
I used a HP LaserJet for a long time and then it fails on me. Constant connectivity issues expensive Media and then the light shine on my BROTHER. The printing is excellent connectivity is excellent. Haven’t compared the Media yet because it hasn’t run out.
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WJQu
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Posted May 21, 2025
Not Dissappointed
Excellent printer. My second Brother printer. Both are trouble free. Good customer service. My old Samsung laser was good for many years but after brand X took over that line, no customer service without your credit card. My old Epson ink jet had the ink dry up too soon to be useful. Now it is a scanner only.
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Pablo
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Posted May 18, 2025
good overall printer
Small but very nice printer, easy to set up and operate. Printing quality is ok along with toner price
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Tucson Bob
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Posted May 16, 2025
A good replacement for my old laserjet printer
I needed a smaller color laser printer, and this one fit the bill. I was not hindered by the fact that it cannot scan as I have been using my phone to scan whatever I need and since I have my phone connected to my computer I can easily transfer the documents. It prints well and set up went pretty smoothly. I have it connected via Ethernet to my router and for some reaso...
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Josh
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Posted May 15, 2025
Frustrating and Unreliable
After eight months of owning this printer, I can confidently say that I spent $300 on a paperweight from Brother. I say that because its only function has become taking up space in my bedroom due to it's inconsistent ability to function. This printer - in the off chance that it does print my documents - prints sharp text and vivid pictures. That being said, this is afte...
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Tom Goesch
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Posted May 14, 2025
Easy to Live with Printer
Based on my experience with my Brother MFC-L2700DW printer for the past 15 years, I purchased the HL-L3280CDW. This printer provides the same level of jam-free printing I have experienced with my B&W printer. It is also easy to setup and operate with either USB or AirPrint interfaces. Supplies are also widely available.
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DANIEL H.
Verified Buyer
Posted May 5, 2025
Excellent Printer
High-performance printer with great color quality at an affordable price.
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Staples Customer
Verified Buyer
Posted May 1, 2025
Excellent Printer for ALL
Purchased for business, but works for all the homestead needs.
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Neurodoc1
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Posted Apr 24, 2025
Worthless printer
This is the worst printer I have ever owned. It printed for about two week and then stopped. It sent a fake message about a jammed paper and there was none, then it told me to swipe the rider on all the INK and I did it twice (I always do it before loading)—still will not print. I used only Brother ink and it still will not print. I wish I had never purchased it. Even m...
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Mike v
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Posted Apr 2, 2025
Letter only. Instructions not great
Refers to manu
Manual feed difficult to use
Only way to print anything other than 8.5x11
Only way to print anything other than 8.5x11
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LonKa
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Posted Mar 27, 2025
Happy customer
I am very happy about my printer. I use it often to help my kids with education.
I see there is a quality of the device. Heavy but sturdy. I won’t break it easily.
I wish the color on paper would be even more amazing but honestly it is already very good.
I see there is a quality of the device. Heavy but sturdy. I won’t break it easily.
I wish the color on paper would be even more amazing but honestly it is already very good.
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John
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Posted Mar 21, 2025
Compact Lazer color printer
Great compact color printer. But a true pain in the butt to get connected and keep connected to the wifi. Brother support site was useless in helping to fix the issue. Reddit threads were helpful.
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FrustratedUser
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Posted Mar 17, 2025
Unreliable Printer with Frequent Issues
This printer is not built to last—expect it to fail within a year. Even if you manage to fix one issue, the “No Toner” error will likely appear next. After searching for solutions, I found that this is a common problem.
In my experience, troubleshooting and support weren’t helpful, so be prepared for delays if you need assistance. If reliability matters to you, I’d str...
In my experience, troubleshooting and support weren’t helpful, so be prepared for delays if you need assistance. If reliability matters to you, I’d str...
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Chuckers
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Posted Feb 28, 2025
please
just what I needed for home use. Compact and quick.
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