Brother HL-L2400DW | Review and opinions (2026)

The Brother HL-L2400DW is a monochrome laser printer with automatic duplex printing. This guide covers its specifications, consumables and the HL-L2400DWE variant.

The short verdict

• Consider it if you need black-and-white documents and automatic duplex. Check your expected monthly volume against the local model datasheet.
• Don't buy it if you need colour or a scanner: there is neither here.
• For the HL-L2400DWE, check the exact model datasheet and any EcoPro subscription terms before choosing; do not assume every specification or consumables rule is identical.

The specs that actually matter

From Brother's official datasheet:

Speed (A4)	30 ppm mono
Automatic duplex	Yes, 15 sides/min
Recommended monthly volume	Up to 2,500 pages
Starter toner	700 pages
Dimensions	356 x 360 x 183 mm
Weight	7.10 kg
Power while printing	440 W
Power in Ready mode	43 W
Power in deep sleep	0.6 W

Brother lists up to 30 A4 pages per minute and automatic duplex at up to 15 images per minute for the HL-L2400DW. For another monochrome model with duplex, see HP LaserJet M209dw.

The figure nobody talks about: power draw

Brother lists 43 W in Ready mode and 0.6 W in Deep Sleep for the HL-L2400DW. Check the sleep settings if the printer will be idle for long periods.

The «E» version: something needs clearing up here

Brother lists both the HL-L2400DW and HL-L2400DWE. The suffix alone does not establish consumables or subscription conditions.

Brother's supplies guide distinguishes regions for both HL-L2400DW and HL-L2400DWE: TN-2510/TN-2510XL toner and DR-2510 drum for Western, Northern and Southern Europe; TN-2590/TN-2590XL and DR-2590 for Central and Eastern Europe. Check the exact printer label, local Brother supplies list and cartridge code before buying. EcoPro eligibility and terms are separate model/market questions.

Do not assume that DWE and DW are identical in every respect or infer an HP+ restriction from the suffix. See also: HP M110w versus M110we review.

Real cost per page

Brother lists about 3,000 pages for original high-yield toner TN-2510XL or TN-2590XL according to region, under ISO/IEC 19752. The DR-2510 or DR-2590 drum's approximately 15,000-page estimate is separate and is not measured by that toner standard.

Calculate cost per page only after confirming the toner and drum references for your printer's market and label. Divide current toner price by its declared pages; evaluate the drum separately. Actual life depends on use. Do not assume a TN-2510XL or DR-2510 listing fits a Central or Eastern European unit.

Brother declares about 3,000 pages for original TN-2510XL in Western, Northern and Southern Europe and original TN-2590XL in Central and Eastern Europe. A third-party cartridge's stated yield may differ; compare its own product details only after confirming the exact regional fit.

Brother lists about 700 pages for the starter toner supplied with these printer models. That does not identify which replacement code fits your device; check the cartridge label and local Brother supplies list.

Which toner and drum it needs

• Western, Northern and Southern Europe: TN-2510 or TN-2510XL toner; DR-2510 drum.
• Central and Eastern Europe: TN-2590 or TN-2590XL toner; DR-2590 drum.

Toner and drum are separate components. Use the region-appropriate codes above, and replace each in response to its own device alert or print-quality diagnosis; there is no fixed toner-to-drum replacement ratio.

Check Brother's official regional supplies guide for these models. Confirm country, exact printer label and consumable code before ordering. Brother.

Other models to compare

• Brother HL-L3240CDW
• HP LaserJet M209dw
• HP LaserJet Tank 2504dw

Frequently asked questions

Does the Brother HL-L2400DW take compatible toner?

A third-party toner may work only if it is specified for your exact regional cartridge code and the printer recognizes it; this article cannot confirm any particular product. Brother lists TN-2510/TN-2510XL for Western, Northern and Southern Europe but TN-2590/TN-2590XL for Central and Eastern Europe. Check the printer label and seller's supported-model list before buying.

What is the difference between the HL-L2400DW and the HL-L2400DWE?

The DW and DWE are separate variants; neither suffix alone establishes consumables or EcoPro terms. Brother lists TN-2510/TN-2510XL with DR-2510 in Western, Northern and Southern Europe, but TN-2590/TN-2590XL with DR-2590 in Central and Eastern Europe, for both models. Verify the exact model, market and local Brother documentation; do not assume all hardware is identical.

How many pages does the TN-2510XL yield?

Brother lists about 3,000 pages for original TN-2510XL under ISO/IEC 19752 in Western, Northern and Southern Europe. In Central and Eastern Europe, its guide instead lists original TN-2590XL at about 3,000 pages. Actual yield varies by use. This does not establish the yield or fit of any third-party cartridge; verify your printer's regional code before ordering.

Do you have to change the drum every time the toner runs out?

No. Toner and drum are separate parts. Brother lists DR-2510 in Western, Northern and Southern Europe and DR-2590 in Central and Eastern Europe, with an approximately 15,000-page drum life based on its stated conditions. Replace the drum according to its own warning or print condition, not automatically with each toner; confirm the exact regional code first.

Does it print double-sided automatically?

Yes. The Brother HL-L2400DW supports automatic two-sided printing. Brother specifies up to 15 printed sides per minute, or 7.5 sheets with both sides printed, on A4 or Letter. That is a model-specific maximum, not a promise for every job: document type and a wireless connection can lower the speed. Select two-sided printing in the print settings.

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Specifications taken from Brother's official datasheets for the HL-L2400DW and the HL-L2400DWE. Brother HL-L2400DW Brother HL-L2400DWE Brother EcoPro Brother consumables

To see how this compact Brother compares against direct HP rivals and evaluate long-term consumable costs, read our head-to-head comparison of Brother vs HP laser printers: which to buy and what toner really costs.