Description

The Brother HL-L3280CDW is a compact A4 colour laser-class LED printer designed for home offices, small businesses and shared workspaces that need fast, reliable colour printing without the size and complexity of a multifunction printer.
With print speeds of up to 26 pages per minute in both colour and monochrome, automatic duplex printing, a 250-sheet paper tray, dual-band Wi-Fi, Gigabit Ethernet and a convenient 6.8cm colour touchscreen, the HL-L3280CDW combines strong business performance with a compact desktop footprint.
- ✔ Up to 26 ppm A4 colour and monochrome printing
- ✔ Automatic 2-sided duplex printing
- ✔ 250-sheet main paper tray
- ✔ 2.7-inch / 6.8cm colour touchscreen
- ✔ Dual-band 2.4GHz / 5GHz Wi-Fi
- ✔ Gigabit Ethernet and USB connectivity
- ✔ Wi-Fi Direct and mobile printing support
- ✔ TN258 and TN258XL replacement toner range
- ✔ Approx. 1,000-page CMYK starter toner supplied in-box
Fast 26PPM Colour and Monochrome Printing
The Brother HL-L3280CDW prints at up to 26 pages per minute in both colour and monochrome on A4 paper, making it well suited to everyday business documents, presentations, reports, invoices and marketing materials.
Its LED print engine delivers sharp text and vibrant colour output while maintaining a compact footprint suitable for smaller offices and workspaces.
Automatic Duplex Printing
Built-in automatic 2-sided printing allows the HL-L3280CDW to print on both sides of compatible paper automatically, helping reduce paper usage and produce professional double-sided reports and documents without manual intervention.
Flexible Wi-Fi, Ethernet and USB Connectivity
The HL-L3280CDW offers several ways to connect:
- Dual-band Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless networking
- Wi-Fi Direct: Direct wireless printing from compatible devices
- Gigabit Ethernet: Reliable wired office network connection
- USB 2.0: Direct connection to a single computer
This makes the printer equally suitable as an individual desktop printer or as a shared network printer for a small team.
2.7-Inch Colour Touchscreen
The built-in 6.8cm / 2.7-inch colour touchscreen provides straightforward access to printer settings, network functions and frequently used features.
The intuitive control panel helps users manage everyday printing tasks directly from the printer without relying entirely on a computer.
250-Sheet Paper Capacity
The main paper tray holds up to 250 sheets of standard 80gsm paper, reducing the frequency of paper refills during everyday office use.
A separate single-sheet manual feed slot can be used for specialty media such as envelopes, labels, thicker paper and selected glossy media.
Mobile Printing
The HL-L3280CDW supports convenient mobile and wireless printing through compatible services and Brother applications, allowing users to print from smartphones, tablets and computers connected to the same network.
Supported connectivity includes Wi-Fi Direct and Brother Mobile Connect, together with common mobile printing standards supported by Brother.
Brother Genuine TN258 & TN258XL Toner
The Australian HL-L3280CDW uses the Brother TN258 toner family.
Compatible Consumables/Refills
Standard Yield
You can also purchase the complete Genuine Brother TN258 CMYK 4-Pack for convenient replacement of all four colours.
High Yield
- Brother TN258XLBK HY Black Toner Cartridge @ 3,000 pages at 5% coverage
- Brother TN-258XLY HY Yellow Toner Cartridge @ 2,300 pages at 5% coverage
- Brother TN-258XLM HY Magenta Toner Cartridge @ 2,300 pages at 5% coverage
- Brother TN-258XLC HY Cyan Toner Cartridge @ 2,300 pages at 5% coverage
For higher-volume users, the Genuine Brother TN258XL High Yield CMYK Toner Set provides a convenient high-capacity replacement option.
Brother declares toner yields in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798. Actual yield varies depending on printed content, coverage and usage conditions.
In-Box Toner
Brother Australia specifies that the HL-L3280CDW is supplied with starter TN258BK, TN258C, TN258M and TN258Y toner cartridges, each rated at approximately 1,000 pages.
This means the printer is ready to use out of the box without requiring an immediate toner purchase.
Key Features
- Functions: Print only
- Print Technology: Colour LED
- A4 Print Speed: Up to 26 ppm colour / 26 ppm monochrome
- Automatic Duplex: Yes
- Print Resolution: 600 × 600 dpi, up to 2400 × 600 dpi class quality
- Paper Tray: 250 sheets
- Manual Feed: 1 sheet
- Output Capacity: Up to 150 sheets
- Display: 6.8cm / 2.7-inch colour touchscreen
- Memory: 256MB
- Wi-Fi: 2.4GHz / 5GHz
- Ethernet: Gigabit Ethernet
- USB: Hi-Speed USB 2.0
- Wi-Fi Direct: Yes
Product Specifications
| Brand | Brother |
| Model | HL-L3280CDW |
| Printer Type | A4 Colour LED Printer |
| Functions | |
| Print Speed | Up to 26 ppm colour / monochrome |
| Duplex Printing | Automatic |
| Resolution | 600 × 600 dpi; 2400 × 600 dpi class quality |
| Main Paper Tray | Up to 250 sheets |
| Manual Feed | 1 sheet |
| Output Capacity | Up to 150 sheets |
| Display | 6.8cm Colour Touchscreen LCD |
| Memory | 256MB |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Gigabit Ethernet, 2.4GHz / 5GHz Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Dimensions | 399 × 399 × 274 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 15.4 kg with consumables |
| Warranty | 1 Year Return to Base Warranty |
Ideal For
- Home offices
- Small businesses
- Shared workspaces
- Accounts and administration
- Professional colour documents
- Reports, invoices and presentations
- Businesses needing wireless and network printing
Why Choose the Brother HL-L3280CDW?
The HL-L3280CDW is particularly attractive for customers who want a compact, single-function colour printer without paying for scanning, copying or fax functions they do not need.
Its combination of 26 ppm colour printing, automatic duplex, a 250-sheet tray, dual-band Wi-Fi and Gigabit Ethernet makes it a strong everyday business printer, while Brother's TN258 and TN258XL toner range gives users a choice between standard and high-yield consumables.
What's Included?
- Brother HL-L3280CDW Colour LED Printer
- TN258BK Starter Black Toner – approx. 1,000 pages
- TN258C Starter Cyan Toner – approx. 1,000 pages
- TN258M Starter Magenta Toner – approx. 1,000 pages
- TN258Y Starter Yellow Toner – approx. 1,000 pages
- Installed drum, belt and waste toner components
- Power cord
- Setup and documentation materials
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is the Brother HL-L3280CDW a laser printer?
Brother describes the HL-L3280CDW as a Colour LED printer. It uses toner and produces laser-class output, so it is commonly grouped with colour laser printers for retail and comparison purposes.
How fast does the HL-L3280CDW print?
The Australian HL-L3280CDW prints at up to 26 pages per minute in both colour and monochrome on A4 paper.
Does the HL-L3280CDW print double-sided automatically?
Yes. It includes built-in automatic duplex printing.
Does the HL-L3280CDW have Wi-Fi?
Yes. It supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi, as well as Wi-Fi Direct.
Can I connect it to a wired office network?
Yes. The HL-L3280CDW includes built-in Gigabit Ethernet for shared wired network printing.
Which toner cartridges does the Australian HL-L3280CDW use?
The Australian model uses the Brother TN258 and TN258XL toner range. It does not use the US-market TN229 toner range.
What are the high-yield toner capacities?
TN258XLBK provides approximately 3,000 pages, while TN258XLC, TN258XLM and TN258XLY provide approximately 2,300 pages each, in accordance with ISO/IEC 19798.
Does the printer come with toner?
Yes. Brother Australia specifies approximately 1,000-page starter toner cartridges for Black, Cyan, Magenta and Yellow in the box.
Does the HL-L3280CDW scan or copy?
No. The HL-L3280CDW is a single-function print-only model. Customers requiring scanning and copying should consider a Brother colour multifunction model instead.
Last Updated: 9 September 2026
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We recommend you immediately examine goods delivered to you to ensure that there are no visible signs of damage or fault and that the goods received match the order you placed. Our exchange/return window is within 30 days of receiving your order. All incorrectly ordered or unwanted returns will incur a minimum 20% restocking fee.
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