Brother HL-L2460DW Review: Compact Duplex Laser Printer (October 2026)
The Brother HL-L2460DW is a compact black and white laser printer with automatic two-sided printing, Wi-Fi and Ethernet, for a desk that prints and never needs a scanner. Skip it if you copy or scan often, since the DCP-L2640DW does both.
On this page (21 sections)
- The Brother HL-L2460DW at a glance
- Who the Brother HL-L2460DW suits
- What's in the box
- Print speed and automatic two-sided printing
- Paper tray and manual feed slot
- Wi-Fi, Ethernet and mobile printing
- Size and desk fit
- Energy use and paper waste
- Toner and drum for the HL-L2460DW
- Problems to check before you buy
- Is the Brother HL-L2460DW good for home use?
- Specs of the Brother HL-L2460DW
- How the HL-L2460DW compares with nearby models
- Who should skip the HL-L2460DW
- How we scored the HL-L2460DW
- Setup in the first hour
- A family desk and a home office
- Cables, Ethernet and placement
- Who should check the Refresh plan first
- What the HL-L2460DW means for a shared home office
- Is the Brother HL-L2460DW right for your home?
The Brother HL-L2460DW is a print-only laser printer for a home desk. It skips the copier and scanner and puts its focus on fast, two-sided printing.
That focus suits a desk that prints documents, labels and school work, and that doesn't need to copy or scan. This review covers who it suits, how it prints and where it falls short.
The Brother HL-L2460DW at a glance
The printer is a compact wireless laser with two-sided printing built in. The card below has the key facts, and the sections after it explain how they work at a desk.
Brother HL-L2460DW
- 36 pages a minute in black and white
- Automatic two-sided printing
- 250-sheet tray and a manual feed slot
- Dual-band Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB
- Brother Mobile Connect app
A print-only Brother with automatic two-sided printing built in, running at 36 pages a minute. It suits a desk that prints documents and never needs a copier or scanner.
Pros
- Automatic two-sided printing
- 36 pages a minute
- Wi-Fi and Ethernet both built in
Cons
- No copy or scan function
- The Refresh toner trial needs enrollment in a monthly plan, which you can skip
The card covers the main numbers, and the rest of this review explains the trade-offs behind them.
Who the Brother HL-L2460DW suits
It suits a home office or a family desk that prints text and forms and rarely scans. It's a practical pick for a desk where two-sided printing saves time every week.
It's a weaker choice for a desk that copies. The DCP-L2640DW does that job, along with scanning.
Is the Brother HL-L2460DW right for a print-only desk?
If your printing is documents, school work and forms, a print-only Brother fits well. The printer stays out of the way and prints both sides on its own.
If copying or scanning comes up each week, look at the DCP-L2640DW instead. It handles those jobs from the same family of supplies.
What's in the box
The HL-L2460DW ships with a drum unit and toner cartridges, along with the AC power cord.
Set up the drum and toner first, then connect the printer to your network. Keep the box until the printer is working, in case you need to return it.
Print speed and automatic two-sided printing
Brother rates the HL-L2460DW at 36 pages a minute in black and white. It says the first page comes out in about 8.5 seconds.
Automatic two-sided printing is built in, so you don't flip pages by hand. That saves time on reports, and Brother says the feature reduces paper waste.
Paper tray and manual feed slot
The 250-sheet tray is the main supply. Keep its guides snug against the paper, so each sheet feeds straight.
The manual feed slot takes envelopes and specialty paper one sheet at a time. Use it for a single envelope or a card, and keep the tray for everyday paper.
Wi-Fi, Ethernet and mobile printing
The printer connects over dual-band Wi-Fi on the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. It also has an Ethernet port and a USB port, so it fits a wired network or a single computer.
The Brother Mobile Connect app lets you print from a phone, and it can track toner use. Brother says the HL-L2460DW also works with Alexa.
Size and desk fit
The HL-L2460DW is 14 inches wide, 14.2 inches deep and 7.2 inches tall. It weighs 15.6 pounds.
That's a compact body for a home desk. Check the spot for room at the back, since the cables and the paper tray need space.
Energy use and paper waste
Brother says the HL-L2460DW is ENERGY STAR compliant and EPEAT Silver rated. Check the energy label on the printer itself to confirm the rating.
Toner Save Mode, according to Brother, extends toner life. Automatic duplex cuts the number of sheets a two-sided job uses, which is the paper-waste point Brother makes.
Toner and drum for the HL-L2460DW
The printer takes TN830, TN830XL and TN830XL 2-pack toner cartridges. It uses a separate DR830 drum unit, so the drum is replaced on its own schedule.
Brother's Refresh EZ Print plan is optional. It's a monthly subscription for toner, and you can skip it and buy cartridges when you need them.
For the replacement steps, read the Brother toner guide and the drum replacement guide.
Problems to check before you buy
Three things need a check before you buy: the toner message, Wi-Fi setup and paper handling. Each one is simple to test once the printer arrives.
If the printer shows a toner message when the cartridge is installed, follow the no toner error guide. It walks through what to check first.
Is the Brother HL-L2460DW good for home use?
For a print-only desk, yes. It prints fast, prints two-sided on its own and connects over wireless or Ethernet.
Brother backs it with a 1-year limited warranty and free online, call and live chat support for the life of the printer. We can't judge long-term reliability from specs alone, so treat this review as a guide to fit and features.
For what wears out first and when, read how long a Brother laser printer lasts.
Specs of the Brother HL-L2460DW
The table below sets out the main numbers for this model.
| Spec | Brother HL-L2460DW |
|---|---|
| Print speed | 36 pages a minute, black and white |
| Duplex | Automatic |
| Paper tray | 250 sheets, with a manual feed slot |
| Connectivity | Dual-band Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB |
| Mobile printing | Brother Mobile Connect app |
| Toner | TN830, TN830XL, TN830XL 2-pack |
| Drum | DR830 (a replacement is sold separately) |
| Size (W x D x H) | 14 x 14.2 x 7.2 in |
| Weight | 15.6 lb |
| Warranty | 1-year limited, with free online, call and live chat support |
How the HL-L2460DW compares with nearby models
The HL-L2405W review covers the simpler sibling. It has the same body and tray, but it runs at 30 pages a minute and its two-sided printing is manual.
The DCP-L2640DW adds copy and scan with a 50-page feeder, at the same 36 pages a minute.
For the head-to-head with the HL-L2405W, read the HL-L2460DW vs HL-L2405W comparison.
Who should skip the HL-L2460DW
Skip it if you copy or scan at all. The DCP-L2640DW review covers the model that does both with a feeder.
Skip it if you need a touchscreen. The HL-L2480DW has one, and the DCP-L2640DW vs HL-L2480DW comparison explains the trade-off.
How we scored the HL-L2460DW
Our score weighs specs, features and buyer feedback against what you're shopping for.
We scored it 8.8, the highest score among the Brother printers reviewed here. Its speed, automatic two-sided printing and wired and wireless connections earn that score for a print-only desk.
Setup in the first hour
Unbox the printer, remove the packing tape and install the drum and toner. Then connect the printer to Wi-Fi with the Brother app, or use Ethernet if you plan to run a cable.
Print a test page before you send a real document. That confirms the connection and the paper path in one step.
A family desk and a home office
A family desk that prints school forms and bills gets the most from this model. Two-sided printing saves paper on long handouts, and the tray holds enough for a busy week.
A home office that prints reports and contracts gets the same benefit, without stopping to flip pages.
Cables, Ethernet and placement
Place the printer near the router if you use Wi-Fi, since a closer router keeps the connection steady. If you use Ethernet, place it near the switch or the wall port you plan to use.
Leave space behind the printer for the power cable, and keep it on a shelf or desk that can carry its 15.6 pounds.
Who should check the Refresh plan first
Anyone who prints a steady stream of pages should look at Brother's Refresh EZ Print plan before buying toner. It's a monthly subscription, so read the terms before you enroll.
You can skip the plan and buy TN830 cartridges as needed. Either way, keep a spare cartridge for a busy week.
What the HL-L2460DW means for a shared home office
Several people on one network can print to the HL-L2460DW over Wi-Fi or Ethernet. Automatic duplex keeps two-sided jobs quick for everyone at the desk.
The printer has no copy or scan function, so people who need those jobs should use a separate machine.
Is the Brother HL-L2460DW right for your home?
The Brother HL-L2460DW is right for a home that prints two-sided pages every day and doesn't need a scanner. Pick the HL-L2405W if you want a simpler Brother for one-sided printing, or the DCP-L2640DW if the scanner matters.
For the full field of home lasers, the pillar guide to the best laser printer for home use is the place to start.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Brother HL-L2460DW a good printer for a home desk?
Yes, for a desk that prints documents and rarely copies or scans. It prints fast, two-sided and wirelessly, with a compact body.
Does the HL-L2460DW have Ethernet?
Yes, it has an Ethernet port along with dual-band Wi-Fi and USB. That helps on a wired network or a shared desk.
What toner does the HL-L2460DW use?
It uses Brother TN830 toner, with standard TN830, high-yield TN830XL and TN830XL 2-pack cartridges. It also uses the DR830 drum unit, which is sold separately from the toner.
Can the HL-L2460DW print on envelopes?
Yes, the manual feed slot takes envelopes and specialty paper, one sheet at a time. Use the 250-sheet tray for everyday paper.
