Printing has reached new heights thanks to the advanced electrophotographic laser print technology, which features an ARM9 type processor. The processor operates at an impressive speed of around 200 MHz and boasts an internal memory capacity of approximately 8 MB of RAM. These two critical components work together to produce high-quality prints at a reasonable speed.
The device also has a remarkably quick warm-up time of less than 7 seconds when coming out of sleep mode at a temperature of 230C. When turning on the device, the warm-up time is no more than 25 seconds, even at the same temperature. These impressive features make the electrophotographic laser print technology a top choice for businesses and individuals who demand speed and quality in their printing solutions.
Brother HL-2230 Printer Driver Downloads
Driver for Windows
| Filename | Size | Download |
| Full Driver and Software Package for Windows 8 8.1 10 11 32 bit and 64 bit.EXE (Recommended) | 29.09 MB | |
| Full Driver and Software Package for Windows 7 vista xp 32 bit and 64 bit.EXE (Recommended) | 35.72 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Windows 8 8.1 10 32 bit.EXE | 5.37 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Windows 8 8.1 10 11 64 bit.EXE | 5.23 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Windows 7 vista xp 32 bit.EXE | 5.37 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Windows 7 vista xp 64 bit.EXE | 5.23 MB |
Driver for Mac OS
| Filename | Size | Download |
| Printer Driver for Macintosh 10.15.dmg | 38.65 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Macintosh 10.14.dmg | 38.58 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Macintosh 10.13 and 10.12.dmg | 35.18 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Macintosh 10.11.dmg | 26.32 MB | |
| Printer Driver for Macintosh 10.10.dmg | 28.86 MB | |
| CUPS Printer Driver for Macintosh 10.9.dmg (Recommended) | 22.67 MB | |
| CUPS Printer Driver for Macintosh 10.6 to 10.8.dmg (Recommended) | 26.04 MB | |
| CUPS Printer Driver for Macintosh 10.5.dmg (Recommended) | 9.22 MB |
Specifications
The primary printer tray has an impressive input capacity, capable of holding up to 250 sheets of plain paper. If you need to print a single sheet at a time, the manual feed slot is there to accommodate your needs. Once printed, the output tray can hold up to 100 sheets of paper in a face-down pattern – except for one sheet which is face-up. The maximum weight that this printer can handle is around 80 gsm.
This printer is also compatible with a variety of media types, including plain, thin, and recycled paper. It can print on various sizes of media as well, such as A4, letter, legal, B5, A6, executive, folio, and A5.
The Brother HL-2230 printer boasts an average print resolution of approximately 600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi). For those seeking even higher quality, the maximum resolution reaches an impressive 2400 x 600 dpi at the HQ1200 level. As for connectivity, the standard USB hi-speed 2.0 option is the sole choice for this printer. Compatible software includes options for Microsoft Windows 2000 professional, XP, Server 2003, and Server 2008, as well as versions for Windows Vista and Windows 7.
The Macintosh compatible versions comprise of OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.x, and 10.6.x, while the Linus OS supports CUPS and LPD/LPRng in an x86/x64 environment. This printer has a weight of approximately 14.8 lbs without the carton. To obtain the Brother HL-2230 driver, visit the Brother website.