In-depth review
Brother HL-L2460DW Review (2026)
In-depth review of the Brother HL-L2460DW: fast mono laser printing, duplex, and whether black-only is enough for a home.
Brother HL-L2460DW Wireless Compact Monochrome Laser Printer
The mono laser sweet spot: fast black text, automatic duplex, and a compact body that does not waste desk space.
Our verdict
The Brother HL-L2460DW is the best mono laser for most text-heavy households, because it does one job superbly: fast, sharp, two-sided black printing without fuss. Toner never clogs, pages come out quickly, and duplex saves paper on every long document. It cannot print colour or scan, so it suits households that know their printing is mostly text, and for those households it is a better buy than any inkjet here.
What we like
- Up to 36 pages per minute in black makes short work of long documents, far faster than any inkjet here.
- Automatic duplex printing saves paper on two-sided documents without manual page flipping.
- Toner does not dry out or clog the way inkjet ink can, so a laser left idle for weeks prints cleanly on return.
What to watch out for
- It prints black only, so colour documents and photos need another machine or a print shop.
- There is no scanner or copier, so a separate scanning route is needed for paperwork.
- Toner cartridges cost more up front than ink cartridges, even though each one lasts for many pages.
Who it is for
Households that print mostly black text, forms, and homework and want speed plus low fuss.
Speed that changes the routine
At up to 36 pages per minute, the HL-L2460DW turns a long document from a wait into a moment. That speed matters most on batch days: a stack of forms, a long reading, a set of worksheets. Inkjet owners learn to print early; laser owners print when they need to. Automatic duplex adds to the ease, since two-sided documents print correctly without manual flipping or reordering.
Toner reliability for idle printers
Inkjet ink dries and clogs when a printer sits idle, which punishes occasional printers with cleaning cycles and wasted ink. Toner is dry powder, so a laser left alone for weeks prints cleanly on its first page back. That reliability is a quiet advantage for households that print in bursts around school terms, tax season, or work deadlines rather than every day.
How it stacks up
Against the HP LaserJet M110w, the HL-L2460DW wins on speed, duplex, and tray practicality, while the M110w wins on size for the smallest rooms. Against the Brother MFC-L2710DW, the HL-L2460DW wins on compactness and simplicity, while the L2710DW wins on scanning, copying, and fax. Against the HP OfficeJet Pro 9015e, the HL-L2460DW wins on black speed and toner reliability, while the 9015e wins on colour, scanning, and all-round functions.
What owners report
Commonly praised
- Long text documents finish in moments rather than minutes
- Two-sided printing saves paper without any manual flipping
- Toner stays ready even after weeks of the printer sitting idle
Common complaints
- Black-only output forces colour jobs elsewhere
- No scanner means paperwork still needs another route
- Replacement toner costs more upfront than a set of ink cartridges
Recurring themes from owner reviews on retailers and forums, summarised by our editors. Updated October 2026.
Key specifications
- Functions
- Print only
- Print technology
- Monochrome laser
- Print speed
- Up to 36 ppm black
- Duplex
- Automatic two-sided printing
- Toner
- Brother TN-830 series
Also consider
HP LaserJet M110w Wireless Monochrome Printer
The smallest laser here: a tiny black-only printer for desks, shelves, and rooms where space is the whole problem.
- Functions: Print only
- Print technology: Monochrome laser
Brother MFC-L2710DW Wireless Monochrome Laser All-in-One Printer
The mono laser that does everything in black: print, scan, copy, and fax, with a feeder for paperwork days.
- Functions: Print, scan, copy, fax
- Print technology: Monochrome laser
Research-based assessment. ThePickLedger has not hands-on tested this product; this evaluation synthesizes manufacturer specifications, retailer documentation, and published expert reviews.
Questions, answered
Can a black-only printer suit a family?
Often, yes, if school and work printing is mostly text. Colour is needed for photos, art projects, and some schoolwork, so families with regular colour needs should pair a mono laser with a cheap colour inkjet or use a print shop for colour.
How long does a toner cartridge last?
Far longer than an ink cartridge in page terms, since toner yields are measured in thousands of pages for standard cartridges. Exact yield depends on coverage, but text-heavy households replace toner rarely compared with ink.
Is laser printing better for documents that get filed?
Yes, generally. Laser text is sharp, smudge-resistant, and water-resistant once fused, which suits forms and documents that are handled, filed, and kept for years.