The Brother HL-L3230CDW’s performance and functionality are largely driven by its driver. It supports a maximum monthly duty cycle of up to 30,000 pages, with a recommended monthly print volume of 1,500 pages. The driver is optimized with 256 MB of standard memory for efficient and fast operation. It also features toner save mode, an LCD backlight, and a 1-line LCD display. Additionally, the driver is compatible with mobile devices through AirPrint, Brother iPrint&Scan, Mopria, and Wi-Fi Direct.
Brother HL-L3230CDW Driver for Windows
Supported OS: Windows 11 (64-bit), Windows 10 (32-bit), Windows 10 (64-bit), Windows 8.1 (32-bit), Windows 8.1 (64-bit), Windows 8 (32-bit), Windows 8 (64-bit), Windows 7 (32-bit), Windows 7 (64-bit)
| Filename | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Full Driver and Software Package for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 32-bit and 64-bit.exe (Recommended) | 211.37 MB | Download |
| Printer Driver for Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, 7 32-bit and 64-bit.exe | 29.57 MB | Download |
| Or Download Brother HL-L3230CDW driver from Brother website | ||
Driver and Software for Mac OS
Supported OS: macOS Catalina 10.15, macOS Mojave 10.14, macOS High Sierra 10.13, macOS Sierra 10.12, OS X El Capitan 10.11
| Filename | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Full Software Package for macOS 10.15.dmg | 21.11 MB | Download |
| Full Software Package for Mac OS X 10.11 to 10.14.dmg | 20.82 MB | Download |
| Printer Driver for Mac OS X 10.11 to 10.15.dmg | 7.81 MB | Download |
| Or Download Brother HL-L3230CDW driver from Brother website | ||
Driver for Linux
Linux (32-bit), Linux (64-bit)
| Filename | Size | Download |
|---|---|---|
| Printer driver rpm package for Linux | 593.92 kB | Download |
| Printer driver deb package for Linux | 595 kB | Download |
| Or Download Brother HL-L3230CDW driver from Brother website | ||
Specifications
The Brother Driver supports duplex printing and features an output paper capacity of 150 sheets. The manual feed accommodates one sheet, while the standard paper input tray holds up to 250 sheets. For duplex printing, it supports paper sizes including Letter, Legal, and Folio (8×13). The manual feed is compatible with Monarch, DL, C5, and Com-10 envelopes, while the Multi-purpose Tray handles Letter, Envelope, and custom sizes ranging from 3.0 to 8.5 inches (width) and 4.57 to 14 inches (length), as well as Legal, Executive, and A4 sizes.
The Paper Tray supports sizes such as Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6, and Folio (8×13). The paper weight for the Manual Feed, Multi-purpose Tray, and Paper Tray ranges from 16 to 43 lbs (bond). The printer utilizes Color LED print technology and supports automatic duplex printing. It provides print speeds of 25 ppm for both black and color. The device is compatible with Windows and macOS and uses four toner cartridges and a drum.
Emulation support includes BR-Script3, GDI, and PCL6 (PCL XL Class 3.0), with a print resolution of 2400 x 600 dpi. The optimal operating temperature ranges from 50 to 90°F, and it functions best in environments with 20 to 80% humidity. Standard interfaces include Wireless 802.11 b/g/n, Ethernet, and Hi-Speed USB 2.0.