Printing technology has been taken to the next level with the revolutionary electrophotographic laser print technology, equipped with an advanced ARM9 type processor. The processor clocks in at an impressive speed of approximately 200 MHz, while boasting an internal memory of 8 MB of RAM. These two components work together to ensure that printing is executed at a reasonable pace and produces top-quality results.
The device is designed to activate from sleep mode in less than 7 seconds, at a temperature of 230C. Similarly, the warm-up time from the power-on method is less than 25 seconds at the same temperature. With this technology, printing is faster and more efficient 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 up to 250 sheets of plain paper, allowing for uninterrupted printing. In addition, a manual feed slot is available for single-sheet printing. The output tray can hold up to 100 sheets of printed paper in a face-down orientation, with the exception of a single sheet that is face-up. The maximum weight limit for the printer is 80 gsm, ensuring that it can handle a variety of media types.
When it comes to media compatibility, this printer supports plain, thin, and recycled paper. It can handle a range of sizes, including A4, letter, legal, B5, A6, executive, folio, and A5. This versatility allows for a wide range of printing options and ensures that you can use the printer for a variety of tasks.
The Brother HL-2230 printer boasts an average print resolution of approximately 600 x 600 dots per inch (dpi). For high-quality printing, the maximum resolution reaches an impressive 2400 x 600 dpi with HQ1200 quality. With only a standard USB hi-speed 2.0 connectivity option, this printer is straightforward to use. Compatible software includes Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, XP, Server 2003, and Server 2008, as well as Windows Vista and Windows 7.
In contrast, the Macintosh compatible versions encompass OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.x, and 10.6.x, while the Linux OS supports CUPS and LPD/LPRng in an x86/x64 environment. This printer boasts a lightweight of approximately 14.8 lbs, carton excluded. To download the Brother HL-2230 driver, visit the Brother website.