What makes the HL-L8570cdw cost-effective for busy offices?
The HL-L8570cdw is designed to keep your cost per page predictable and manageable, especially in environments with steady or heavy print volumes.
Key cost-related points:
- **High-yield starter toner included**: It ships with a **5,500-page black** and **4,500-page color** toner set, so you start with a relatively low cost per page from day one.
- **Ultra high-yield replacement cartridges**: You can move up to **10,000-page black and 10,000-page color** ultra high-yield toner cartridges, which helps reduce the cost per page and minimizes how often you need to replace supplies.
- **Long-life components**: The **drum unit is rated for about 30,000 pages**, the **belt unit and waste toner box for about 50,000 pages**, and the **fuser unit for about 100,000 pages** (all based on typical usage patterns). Fewer component changes mean less downtime and more predictable maintenance.
- **Recommended monthly volume**: It’s built for a **recommended monthly print volume of up to 7,500 pages**, with a **maximum monthly duty cycle of up to 80,000 pages**. This makes it suitable for teams that print regularly and want a device that can comfortably handle that workload.
Taken together, the high-yield supplies, long-life parts, and business-duty design help you rethink your total cost of ownership compared with lower-capacity desktop printers.
How fast is the HL-L8570cdw and what kind of paper capacity does it offer?
The HL-L8570cdw is built for shared use in busy workgroups, with both speed and capacity in mind.
**Speed and performance**
- Print speeds of **up to 33 pages per minute (ppm)** in both color and black.
- **First page out in less than 9.9 seconds** from ready mode.
- **Up to 2400 x 600 dpi class** print resolution for business-quality color and text.
- Powered by a **1.2 GHz processor** and **1GB of memory**, which supports multi-user, mixed-document workloads.
**Paper handling and expansion**
- **Standard input capacity: 300 sheets** (a **250-sheet standard tray** plus a **50-sheet multipurpose tray**).
- **Expandable up to 1,340 sheets** with optional 250-sheet and 520-sheet trays.
- **Output capacity: 150 sheets (face down)** plus **1 sheet (face up)**.
- Supports common business sizes including **Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6, and Folio**.
- The multipurpose tray handles a range of media, including **envelopes (up to 10), labels, glossy paper (single sheet), recycled, colored, and letterhead**.
- **Automatic duplex printing** is enabled by default, helping you cut paper use and create professional double-sided documents.
For teams that print frequently, the combination of 33 ppm speed and up to 1,340-sheet capacity helps reduce bottlenecks and the need for constant paper refills.
What connectivity, security, and cloud features does the HL-L8570cdw support?
The HL-L8570cdw is built as a networked, secure, and cloud-aware printer for modern offices.
**Connectivity and device compatibility**
- **Gigabit Ethernet** for wired networks.
- **Dual band wireless**: 802.11b/g/n at **2.4 GHz** and 802.11a/n at **5 GHz**.
- **Hi-Speed USB 2.0** for direct connection.
- **Front USB host port** to print from a USB memory stick; support for external card readers (front and back) with an optional holder.
- Works with devices capable of running the latest **ChromeOS** and is certified to meet Google’s compatibility standards.
**Mobile and cloud printing**
- Mobile support includes **AirPrint**, **Mopria**, **Brother Mobile Connect**, **Wi-Fi Direct**, and **Brother iPrint&Scan** (desktop for Windows and Mac).
- The **2.7" color touchscreen** lets users print directly from popular cloud services such as **Google Drive, Evernote, OneDrive, OneNote, Dropbox, Box, and SharePoint Online** (Internet connection and relevant accounts required).
**Security features for business environments**
- **Integrated NFC card reader** and **external card reader compatibility** for secure, card-based access workflows.
- Directory and access controls: **Active Directory, LDAP, Secure Function Lock, Setting Lock, Store Print Log**.
- Device and data protection: **Firmware Encryption, Secure Boot, Syslog Reporting, Enterprise Security (802.1x), Secure Print, Cloud Secure Print, OAuth (SMTP), SSL/TLS, SNMP v3, IPsec, IP Filter**.
These capabilities help you reimagine how your teams connect to the printer—whether from desktops, mobile devices, or cloud services—while aligning with common corporate security and compliance expectations.