The Brother HL-L2460DW is a print-only monochrome laser printer. It uses a single toner cartridge and is compatible with Brother TN830 models. There are also several high-yield options available, including the Brother TN830XL cartridges or the super high-yield Brother TN830V. It is capable of automatic duplex printing. Connectivity options include Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, and USB connectivity, as well as support for Apple AirPrint and Mopria Print Service. It's also compatible with the Brother Mobile Connect app, which lets you perform various tasks, monitor ink levels, and manage your ink subscription.
There are many variants of this printer that feature different functionality and performance, as well as regional-specific models. See the Differences Between Variants section for more information.
Our Verdict
The Brother HL-L2460DW is a passable choice for a home printer, mainly because it lacks versatility. It's a monochrome laser printer, making it unsuited for photo printing, and as a print-only model, there's no scanner for digitizing family photos. On the upside, it uses inexpensive cartridges with a high page yield and offers a wide array of connectivity features, making it easy to access.
High page yield results in low cost-per-print.
- Wide array of connectivity options.
Text looks crisp and legible.
No risks of clogging.
- No scanner.
Not designed for photo printing.
The Brother HL-L2460DW is a satisfactory small office printer. It utilizes a high-yield toner cartridge, minimizing maintenance requirements, and prints pages quickly. However, as a print-only model, the lack of a scanner may be limiting for some offices. Print quality is very good out of the box. The text looks sharp, and the graphs are well-defined, even if the overall render can be a bit too contrasty.
High page yield results in low cost-per-print.
- Fast print speed.
- Wide array of connectivity options.
Text looks crisp and legible.
- No scanner.
- Takes a bit of time to warm up.
The Brother HL-L2460DW is an outstanding choice if you're looking for a printer that simply works and is ready to print even after weeks of inactivity. Since it's a laser printer, you won't have to worry about clogging, which is ideal if you don't print often. It prints quickly and has a high page yield; it's also compatible with a variety of high-yield cartridges, making it ideal for those with a very high print load. It also supports multiple connectivity options, including both Morpia and Apple AirPrint, making it very easy to print from any device.
High page yield results in low cost-per-print.
- Wide array of connectivity options.
No risks of clogging.
- Takes a bit of time to warm up.
The Brother HL-L2460DW is a monochrome laser printer not designed for photo printing. It can only print in black and white, and its printing pattern is very visible, completely masking fine details.
Not designed for photo printing.
The Brother HL-L2460DW has excellent page yields. It can print more than 1,200 black-and-white pages with the regular cartridge. High-yield TN830XL and value high-yield TN830V cartridges can further increase this with advertised yields of 3,000 and 3,300 pages, respectively.
High page yield results in low cost-per-print.
The Brother HL-L2460DW takes a moment to warm up and print the first page, but it prints very quickly once it gets going, outputting up to 34 pages per minute.
- Fast print speed.
- Takes a bit of time to warm up.
This monochrome printer produces excellent black-and-white output. The high contrast can sometimes feel a bit harsh, but the text remains crisp and clear, and most fine details in the document are well preserved.
Text looks crisp and legible.
The Brother HL-L2460DW is a print-only model.
- No scanner.
Performance Usages
Changelog
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Updated Feb 09, 2026:
We fixed some of the wording throughout the text.
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Updated Dec 16, 2025:
We've updated text throughout the review after converting to Test Bench 1.3. We also retested the print quality to check if the default settings have been improved over time. Black-and-white print quality has improved drastically, with results that are more in line with what we would expect from a laser printer in this range.
- Updated Dec 16, 2025: We've updated the review to Test Bench 1.3, which adds a number of test boxes including Risk of Clogging and Ease of Unclogging. We also updated the Usage and Performance boxes at the top of the review to better integrate the new aspects covered. See the changelog.
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Updated Feb 11, 2025:
We've rewritten the Introduction, verdict boxes, and the 'Compared To Other Printers' box to bring them in line with our current standards for printer reviews.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the Brother HL-L2460DW. There are multiple variants of this printer, all with slightly different features and performance; these are listed in the table below.
| Model | Connectivity | Duplex Printing Capability | Advertised Printing Speed (Letter) | Region of Sale | Additional Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HL-L2400D | USB | Yes | 32 PPM | North America | - |
| HL-L2400DW | USB, Wi-Fi | Yes | 30 PPM | Europe | - |
| HL- L2400DWE | USB, Wi-Fi | Yes | 30 PPM | Europe | Comes with a 4-month subscription to the EcoPro ink subscription service |
| HL-L2405W | USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | No | 30 PPM | North America | - |
| HL-2420DW | USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | 30 PPM | North America | |
| HL-L2460DW | USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi direct, Ethernet | Yes | 36 PPM | North America | - |
| HL-L2460DWXL | USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet | Yes | 36 PPM | North America | Includes 1x high-yield TN380XL and 1x starter TN cartridges. |
| HL-L2865DW | USB, Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet | Yes | 34 PPM | Oceania | Compatible with super high-yield TN835 cartridge. |
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Popular Printer Comparisons
The Brother HL-L2460DW is a print-only monochrome laser printer. It feels very well-built, especially for a budget printer, and has a high page yield. It's a great option for people who only need to print the occasional return label, as you don't have to worry about clogging like cheaper inkjet alternatives. It's also ideal for those who have a lot of documents to print, thanks to its quick print speeds.
If you're looking for alternatives, see our recommendations for the best laser printers, the best office printers, and the best all-in-one printers.
The Brother HL-L2325DW and Brother HL-L2460DW are very similar printers. The HL-L2325DW uses TN730 cartridges, whereas the HL-L2460DW uses TN830 cartridges; both offer very similar page yields. The biggest difference between the two regarding physical design is that only the HL-L2460DW has a detachable power cord. However, the HL-L2325DW delivers superior print quality out-of-the-box, requiring no fiddling.
The Brother HL-L2390DW/HL-L2395DW and Brother HL-L2460DW are monochrome laser printers. These printers have variants offering a wide range of connectivity options and print speeds of up to 36 pages per minute. The real difference comes down to your use cases. If you need to scan documents, get the L2390DW, as it includes a flatbed scanner; however, the L2460DW is a great option if you only need to print.
The Pantum P2502W and Brother HL-L2460DW each have their advantages. The Pantum uses cartridges with a higher page yield and delivers superior print quality when left in its default state. However, the Brother feels better built, can output pages much faster, and supports automatic double-sided printing.
The Brother HL-L2460DW is better than the Canon imageCLASS MF3010. The Brother feels better built, is compatible with a full-featured mobile app, and prints faster, though the Canon does take less time to initialize. The Canon also features a flatbed scanner, so it's a much better fit if you need to digitize documents regularly.
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