Top Rated Product
Product Reviews
Brother HL-5340D
High-Speed Laser Printer With Duplex
Average Customer Rating:
Rating Snapshot (50 reviews)
5 stars
33
4 stars
9
3 stars
3
2 stars
2
1 star
3
43 of 50(86%)people would recommend this product.
Customer Reviews for HL-5340D
Review 1 for HL-5340D
Overall Rating:
(
out of
5
)
two big disappointments
Date:December 26, 2012
By codexwoman
from San Francisco CA
I got this printer specifically for work, so I could duplex print legal documents. I work on a mac with a virtual machine that runs windows (for word perfect). The virtual machine won't talk to the Brother printer, so though I can print from that partition, I can't access the duplex (or certain other commands) in the print dialog box. Really disappointing.
Also, I find the envelope printing really clumsy (opening back door on printer, etc.), so I use my old reliable HP printer to handle that; it's simple, straightforward, and easy to load.
Also, I find the envelope printing really clumsy (opening back door on printer, etc.), so I use my old reliable HP printer to handle that; it's simple, straightforward, and easy to load.
Expertise: Advanced Amateur
Use: Home Office (Business Use)
Brother products owned: 1
Share this review:
Review 2 for HL-5340D
Overall Rating:
(
out of
5
)
Well pleased
Date:December 25, 2012
By Greg2012
from Louisiana
I am very pleased with the speed, quality, economy, and reliability of Brother printers. This is the 6th Brother product I have purchased, for office and home use.
Expertise: Advanced Amateur
Use: Small Business (Up to 25 Employees)
Brother products owned: More than 5
Share this review:
Review 3 for HL-5340D
Overall Rating:
(
out of
5
)
very nice machine
Date:December 25, 2012
By bigunit
from milwaukee
got at office max at a great sale price
so far so good, great printing, probably printed about 200 pages so far, haven't had to buy ink yet, knock on wood
so far so good, great printing, probably printed about 200 pages so far, haven't had to buy ink yet, knock on wood
Expertise: Advanced Amateur
Use: Home Office (Business Use)
Brother products owned: 2
Share this review:
Review 4 for HL-5340D
Overall Rating:
(
out of
5
)
review
Date:December 24, 2012
By Snick
Product works very well.
Recentyl used the duplexer, that worked well also.
Recentyl used the duplexer, that worked well also.
Only but big issue is the envelope printing.
They always come out of the printer crumpled up.
Not useable.
Would recommend this printer otherwise
They always come out of the printer crumpled up.
Not useable.
Would recommend this printer otherwise
Share this review:
Review 5 for HL-5340D
Overall Rating:
(
out of
5
)
Good value for the price
Date:December 24, 2012
By Whiz99
from Sarasota, FL
Printing is fast and clean. The multi-purpose tray is not very sturdy and would probably not survive if used by many persons. With reasonable care, this is a good buy.
Expertise: Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Use: Home Office (Business Use)
Brother products owned: 2
Share this review:
Review 6 for HL-5340D
Overall Rating:
(
out of
5
)
5340 Workhorse
Date:December 24, 2012
By LongIslandSteve
from Long Island, N.Y.
I've been using Brother laser printers for many years. Why? They're 100% reliable. This one as well. Copies are clear, no paper jams, and the option to duplex or not is a wonderful paper-saver. I consider this one my workhorse, considering I make hundreds of copies per week. I have a second one as well - the MFC 8480DN for copyuing, fax, scaning as well as printing. It, too, is a workhorse AND THEY BOTH USE THE SAME TONER! A definite plus. Envelopes, however, come out wrinkled; a small price to pay.
Expertise: Advanced Amateur
Use: Home Office (Business Use)
Brother products owned: More than 5
Share this review:
Review 7 for HL-5340D
Overall Rating:
(
out of
5
)
Short term satisfaction
Date:December 24, 2012
By SmallBizUser
from Detroit, MI
Bought this printer in Feb 2012. Was very pleased with speed, print quality, and auto duplex printing. I have used primarily to print tax returns in my tax prep business.
However on the third factory cartridge and I have followed recommended corona wire cleaning etc with each cartridge change, and suddenly I get gobs of black toner on each page printed. I removed cartridge, cleaned corona wire, wiped rollers, and vacuumed all loose toner but to no avail. It is useless to me now and repair costs are more than I paid for it so it is junk for now.
Expertise: Advanced Amateur
Use: Small Business (Up to 25 Employees)
Brother products owned: 1
Share this review:
Review 8 for HL-5340D
Overall Rating:
(
out of
5
)
Great printer
Date:December 24, 2012
By kido
I bought this printer after my $1500 laser printer stopped working. I did not expect much from such a low priced printer, but was very surprised at how well the printer performed especially the duplexing feature.
Share this review:
Review 9 for HL-5340D
Overall Rating:
(
out of
5
)
awesome
Date:December 24, 2012
By onkelotto
I love it because it is fast , clean prints and gets readz from it sleep in a short time
Share this review:
Review 10 for HL-5340D
Overall Rating:
(
out of
5
)
good printer
Date:December 24, 2012
By printerperson
from New York, NY
WE bought this printer after having it's grandfather for many years, but when we bought a new computer, the printer was not compatible with Windows 7 so we were forced to buy a new printer. It's just as good as our old one, which had to have been at least ten years old, so for staying power, that's saying A LOT.
Expertise: Casual User
Use: Home (Personal Use)
Brother products owned: More than 5
Share this review:
Review 11 for HL-5340D
Overall Rating:
(
out of
5
)
Excellent little workhorse
Date:December 24, 2012
By DrBFP
from Princevlle, HI
I bought this to handle large volumes of B&W printing and have found it to be first class. The duplex function is also useful. The quality is good for my volume needs, the initial cost was very reasonable and I really can find no fault with the unit whatever.
Expertise: Advanced Amateur
Use: Home (Personal Use)
Brother products owned: 3
Share this review:
Review 12 for HL-5340D
Overall Rating:
(
out of
5
)
HL-5340
Date:December 24, 2012
By Royboytheman
from Cincinnati, Ohio
Works well for me. I need a Parallel port for my dos program. I can't get a printer to work under widows 7. I have not tried windows8 yet
Great printer for me.
Expertise: Professional or Expert
Use: Small Business (Up to 25 Employees)
Brother products owned: More than 5
Share this review:
Review 13 for HL-5340D
Overall Rating:
(
out of
5
)
HL-5340D
Date:December 24, 2012
By MikeMMM
from Philadelphia, PA.
The printer is easy to instal and use. Printed materials are excellant. But, the printer is for very small jobs only; this is not a business or heavy use printer.
Attempts to produce several hundred brochures with this printer resulted in overheating, rupture of the TN-650 toner cartridge and destruction of both the printer and the DR-620 drum. The printer was disgarded while practically still new.
I replaced the HL-5340D with an HL-5370DW for light jobs and another brand's more substantial 'business' printer for brochures.
Attempts to produce several hundred brochures with this printer resulted in overheating, rupture of the TN-650 toner cartridge and destruction of both the printer and the DR-620 drum. The printer was disgarded while practically still new.
I replaced the HL-5340D with an HL-5370DW for light jobs and another brand's more substantial 'business' printer for brochures.
Expertise: Professional or Expert
Use: Small Business (Up to 25 Employees)
Brother products owned: More than 5
Share this review:
Review 14 for HL-5340D
Overall Rating:
(
out of
5
)
Unhappy
Date:December 24, 2012
By Somer
from Western North Carolina
I find the quality of the print inferior even with the print set at 1200 dpi. In addition, when a print job fails, the job starts over instead of reprinting the page that failed to print properly. Now the drum had to be replaced. There are faint areas on my pages. This is unacceptable as I am printing for business purposes. Worse printer I have ever had!!!
Expertise: Professional or Expert
Use: Small Business (Up to 25 Employees)
Brother products owned: More than 5
Share this review:
Review 15 for HL-5340D
Overall Rating:
(
out of
5
)
Brother HL 5340D
Date:December 24, 2012
By Paul1945
from Lowell IN
Great printer. Very reliable and easy to use.
I wanted it for Laser checks and small print jobs.
It has a separate feed system for checks and envelopes. Allows you to print just one check at a time if you want. Envelopes wrinkled on me.
I wanted it for Laser checks and small print jobs.
It has a separate feed system for checks and envelopes. Allows you to print just one check at a time if you want. Envelopes wrinkled on me.
Expertise: Advanced Amateur
Use: Home (Personal Use)
Brother products owned: More than 5
Share this review:
Review 16 for HL-5340D
Overall Rating:
(
out of
5
)
Good printer
Date:December 24, 2012
By CTAdvisor
from Danbury CT
I use a printer for pretty basic stuff and this one works great. It handles paper well, prints crisp and clear and provides excellent value.
If there is one minor complaint it is that envelopes sometimes get a bit crinkled but I also have the Brother QL570 Label printer which I use for the bulk of my mailing needs.
Expertise: Advanced Amateur
Use: Small Business (Up to 25 Employees)
Brother products owned: 4
Share this review:
Review 17 for HL-5340D
Overall Rating:
(
out of
5
)
hl 5340d
Date:November 25, 2012
By Basil
from Elmwood Park, NJ
great replacement for the hl 5240, good price for a parallel port printer.
Expertise: Advanced Amateur
Use: Small Business (Up to 25 Employees)
Brother products owned: 4
Share this review:
Review 18 for HL-5340D
Overall Rating:
(
out of
5
)
Nice Laser!
Date:October 22, 2011
By RogerD
from Florence, AZ
The print quality is superb. It's also very quiet. I've heard of other laser printers that consume so much electricity that they literally dim the room lights and make the room hot. Not so with with this printer!! I don't notice it being warm at all. Time for first print is also surprisingly short. Other have complained that the prints are curled. Yeah, they are a little. But, not terribly. Haven't used the duplexer much, but it does work! So, far, I really like this printer!!
Expertise: Advanced Amateur
Use: Home (Personal Use)
Brother products owned: 2
5 of 5 found this review helpful.
Share this review:
Review 19 for HL-5340D
Overall Rating:
(
out of
5
)
Review
Date:October 13, 2011
By tomcpa39
Machine fills expectations. One complaint, as has been noted by others, is the mangling of envelopes. The envelopes are crinkled up, regardless if they come through the top feeder or the back feeder.
Brother products owned: 3
3 of 3 found this review helpful.
Share this review:
Review 20 for HL-5340D
Overall Rating:
(
out of
5
)
Good Value/Good Printer
Date:October 12, 2011
By calbaugh
from Suffolk, VA
I love everything about this printer except printing envelopes. I have tried all the settings and it still crinkles them.
Expertise: Professional or Expert
Use: Small Business (Up to 25 Employees)
Brother products owned: 4
3 of 4 found this review helpful.
Share this review:
