Printing technology has reached new heights with the advent of electrophotographic laser printing, which boasts an ARM9 processor that operates at a speed of approximately 200 MHz. The device also contains 8 MB of internal memory, which contributes to its ability to produce high-quality prints at a reasonable speed. The device’s warm-up time from sleep mode is less than 7 seconds at a temperature of 230C, while its warm-up time from power-on mode is less than 25 seconds at the same temperature. This advanced printing technology is a game-changer, making printing faster, more efficient, and more reliable than ever before.
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 boasts an impressive input capacity of 250 sheets of plain paper, making it ideal for high-volume printing tasks. For more specialized printing needs, the manual feed slot can accommodate one layer at a time, allowing for greater flexibility. As for output, the printer’s tray can hold up to 100 sheets of printed paper, arranged in a face-down pattern, with the exception of a single sheet that is face-up. It’s important to note that the printer can handle a maximum weight of 80 gsm.
This printer is also versatile when it comes to the types of media it can support. In addition to plain paper, it can handle thin and recycled paper as well. When it comes to size, the printer can handle a variety of media sizes, including A4, letter, legal, B5, A6, executive, folio, and A5. With such a wide range of supported media types and sizes, this printer is a great choice for any office or home printing needs.
The Brother HL-2230 printer boasts an impressive print resolution, averaging at about 600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi). But that’s not all – this printer can reach a maximum resolution of up to 2400 x 600 dpi at HQ1200 quality. As for connectivity, the only option available is the standard USB hi-speed 2.0.
If you’re wondering about software compatibility, rest assured that this printer works seamlessly with Microsoft Windows 2000 professional, XP, Server 2003, and Server 2008. Other versions like Windows Vista and Windows 7 are also supported.
The Macintosh-compatible versions of this device are OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.x, and 10.6.x. On the other hand, the Linus OS supports CUPS and LPD/LPRng in an x86/x64 environment. Its weight is approximately 14.8 lbs without the carton. To access the Brother HL-2230 driver, please visit the Brother website.