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Order before 5:15pm to receive tomorrow

Christmas Delivery Schedule

Our last recommended posting date for 1st Class option is Thursday 20th December.

Unfortunately, as it gets nearer to the busy Christmas period, it becomes harder to guarantee next working day delivery on any delivery option used. However, if you pay for our courier service and delivery is not attempted on time, please contact us.

Orders placed after 5.15pm on Friday 21st December will be delivered on or before Thursday 3rd of January.


Delivery Options

TimescaleMethodCharge
Free next-day 98% of orders arrive the next working day Royal Mail 1st class * FREE
Guaranteed next-day Guaranteed to arrive on the next working day

Guaranteed next-day

In the extremely unlikely event that the courier does not attempt delivery on the next working day, you will be given:

- A 10% refund of the total order value

- A refund of £2.95 next-day courier charge

- A further voucher giving you 10% off your next order

Guaranteed next-day

In the extremely unlikely event that the courier does not attempt delivery on the next working day, you will be given:

- A 10% refund of the total order value

- A refund of £2.95 next-day courier charge

- A further voucher giving you 10% off your next order

 Courier £2.95
Guaranteed pre-12 Guaranteed to arrive before 12 noon on the next working day

Guaranteed pre-12

In the extremely unlikely event that the courier does not attempt delivery before 12 noon on the next working day, you will be given:

- A 10% refund of the total order value

- A refund of £7.95 pre-12 courier charge

- A further voucher giving you 10% off your next order

Guaranteed pre-12

In the extremely unlikely event that the courier does not attempt delivery before 12 noon on the next working day, you will be given:

- A 10% refund of the total order value

- A refund of £7.95 pre-12 courier charge

- A further voucher giving you 10% off your next order

 Courier £7.95

* Depending on size and value, some orders may be upgraded from Royal Mail to Courier.


Delivery Schedule

Order placedExpect to receive
Monday, before 5:15pm Next day (Tuesday)
Tuesday, before 5:15pm Next day (Wednesday)
Wednesday, before 5:15pm Next day (Thursday)
Thursday, before 5:15pm Next day (Friday)
Friday, before 5:15pm Monday
Saturday or Sunday Tuesday

Bank holidays

We do not despatch or deliver orders on bank holidays

Highlands and Islands

Deliveries may take 2 to 3 days longer to arrive

International deliveries

We only deliver to addresses within the UK.

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Lowest online price guaranteed

If within 7 days of your purchase you find the same product (brand and model) being offered online at a lower price, we will refund 100% of the difference. For further info, click here.

Lowest online price guaranteed

To claim against our low price guarantee simply contact us and include the following information:

  • Your full name, postal address, email address and order number
  • The product code of the item you found cheaper on a competitor's site
  • The exact page on the competitors website where you found the product cheaper

Our low price guarantee applies only to products available from online UK retailers. It excludes products that are not new and immediately available, online promotions such as special, bonus or free offers that are not at everyday prices and products which are sold under different terms and conditions, such as special financing, contract pricing or volume discount pricing.

Basically, the identical items must be in stock and ready for immediate dispatch on another VAT registered UK mainland based website.

Free next-day delivery

Our free delivery option typically uses Royal Mail first class. In 98% of cases, orders placed on Monday to Friday before 5:15pm will arrive on the next working day. To see other delivery options and our delivery schedule click here.

Delivery Schedule

Orders placed before 5:15pm on Monday to Thursday - receive next day

Orders placed before 5:15pm on Friday - receive on Monday

Orders placed on Saturday or Sunday - receive on Tuesday

Delivery Options

Free next-day

98% of orders arrive the next working day. Typically uses Royal Mail 1st class, though some orders may be upgraded to courier.

Guaranteed next-day (£2.95)

Uses courier. In the extremely unlikely event that delivery isn't attempted on the next working day, you will be given:

  • A 10% refund of the total order value
  • A refund of £2.95 courier charge
  • A further voucher giving you a further 10% off your next order

Guaranteed pre-12 (£7.95)

Uses courier. In the extremely unlikely event that delivery isn't attempted before 12 noon on the next working day, you will be given:

  • A 10% refund of the total order value
  • A refund of £7.95 courier charge
  • A further voucher giving you a further 10% off your next order

12 month warranty on everything

If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

Free returns

Whatever the reason for returning items to Cartridge Save, you will never pay a penny for postage.

Lowest online price guaranteed

We pride ourselves in giving our customers the best possible value for money. To ensure you are not out of pocket, we will refund 100% of the difference, if within 7 days of your purchase you find the same product (brand and model) being offered online at a lower price.

To claim against our low price guarantee simply contact us and include the following information:

  • Your full name, postal address, email address and order number
  • The product code of the item you found cheaper on a competitor's site
  • The exact page on the competitors website where you found the product cheaper

Our low price guarantee applies only to products available from online UK retailers. It excludes products that are not new and immediately available, online promotions such as special, bonus or free offers that are not at everyday prices and products which are sold under different terms and conditions, such as special financing, contract pricing or volume discount pricing.

Basically, the identical items must be in stock and ready for immediate dispatch on another VAT registered UK mainland based website.

Brother HL-2050 Toner Cartridges
Brother HL-2050 Toner Cartridges

Brother HL-2050 Toner Cartridges

The following 4 products are guaranteed to work in your Brother HL-2050 printer:

4 products guaranteed to work in your printer:

4 products guaranteed to work in your Brother HL-2050 printer:

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Black toner cartridges for Brother HL-2050 printer

  1. Cartridge Save Premium
    Compatible Brother TN-2000 Toner Cartridge Black (Replaces TN2000 Laser Printer Cartridge)
    Compatible Brother TN-2000 Toner Cartridge Black (Replaces TN2000 Laser Printer Cartridge)

    Best value Premium

    0.8p per page (1 pack) 0.8p per page Pack of 1 toner cartridges

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    2,500 pages

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 2,500 pages

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    • Black toner cartridge
    • Premium brand toner cartridge

      This cartridge is a direct replacement for the Brother version. Manufactured to strict quality standards, our premium cartridges produce high quality prints and are very reliable — in fact, we use them in our offices and recommend them to friends, family and other businesses.

    • Premium brand toner cartridge

      Premium brand toner cartridge

      This cartridge is a direct replacement for the Brother version. Manufactured to strict quality standards, our premium cartridges produce high quality prints and are very reliable — in fact, we use them in our offices and recommend them to friends, family and other businesses.

    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    • Won't invalidate your printer warranty

      We guarantee that your standard printer warranty will not be invalidated by using our premium brand cartridges. If any of our cartridges do cause a problem with your printer, we'll arrange for your printer to be repaired (or replaced if it can't be repaired).

    • Won't invalidate your printer warranty

      Won't invalidate your printer warranty

      We guarantee that your standard printer warranty will not be invalidated by using our premium brand cartridges. If any of our cartridges do cause a problem with your printer, we'll arrange for your printer to be repaired (or replaced if it can't be repaired).

    Product details

    Best value Premium

    0.8p per page

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    2,500 pages
    Compatible Brother TN-2000 Toner Cartridge Black (Replaces TN2000 Laser Printer Cartridge)

    Best value Premium

    0.8p per page (1 pack) 0.8p per page Pack of 1 toner cartridges

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    2,500 pages

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 2,500 pages

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    £19.67 (£23.60 inc VAT)

    FREE next-day delivery

      Best Value Premium
    Multi-buy discount
    • Buy more, save money
    • 2 £17.67 (£21.20 inc VAT)
    • 3+ £16.79 (£20.15 inc VAT)

    Best value Premium

    1 pack | 0.8p per page

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 2,500 pages

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    • Black toner cartridge
    • Premium brand toner cartridge

      This cartridge is a direct replacement for the Brother version. Manufactured to strict quality standards, our premium cartridges produce high quality prints and are very reliable — in fact, we use them in our offices and recommend them to friends, family and other businesses.

    • Premium brand toner cartridge

      Premium brand toner cartridge

      This cartridge is a direct replacement for the Brother version. Manufactured to strict quality standards, our premium cartridges produce high quality prints and are very reliable — in fact, we use them in our offices and recommend them to friends, family and other businesses.

    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    • Won't invalidate your printer warranty

      We guarantee that your standard printer warranty will not be invalidated by using our premium brand cartridges. If any of our cartridges do cause a problem with your printer, we'll arrange for your printer to be repaired (or replaced if it can't be repaired).

    • Won't invalidate your printer warranty

      Won't invalidate your printer warranty

      We guarantee that your standard printer warranty will not be invalidated by using our premium brand cartridges. If any of our cartridges do cause a problem with your printer, we'll arrange for your printer to be repaired (or replaced if it can't be repaired).

    £19.67 (£23.60 inc VAT)

    FREE next-day delivery

    Multi-buy discount
    • Buy more, save money
    • 2 £17.67 (£21.20 inc VAT)
    • 3+ £16.79 (£20.15 inc VAT)
  2. Genuine Brother
    Genuine Brother TN-2000 Black Toner Cartridge (TN2000 Laser Printer Cartridge)
    Genuine Brother TN-2000 Black Toner Cartridge (TN2000 Laser Printer Cartridge)

    Best value Genuine

    2.1p per page (1 pack) 2.1p per page Pack of 1 toner cartridges

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    2,500 pages

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 2,500 pages

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    • Black toner cartridge
    • Lowest online price guaranteed

      If within 7 days of buying a product from us, you find the same product cheaper at any other UK online store, we will refund you with 100% of the difference.

    • Lowest online price guaranteed

      Lowest online price guaranteed

      If within 7 days of buying a product from us, you find the same product cheaper at any other UK online store, we will refund you with 100% of the difference.

    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    Product details

    Best value Genuine

    2.1p per page

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    2,500 pages
    Genuine Brother TN-2000 Black Toner Cartridge (TN2000 Laser Printer Cartridge)

    Best value Genuine

    2.1p per page (1 pack) 2.1p per page Pack of 1 toner cartridges

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    2,500 pages

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 2,500 pages

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    £53.17 (£63.80 inc VAT)

    FREE next-day delivery

      Best Value Genuine
    Multi-buy discount
    • Buy more, save money
    • 2 £51.25 (£61.50 inc VAT)
    • 3+ £50.57 (£60.68 inc VAT)

    Best value Genuine

    1 pack | 2.1p per page

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 2,500 pages

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    • Black toner cartridge
    • Lowest online price guaranteed

      If within 7 days of buying a product from us, you find the same product cheaper at any other UK online store, we will refund you with 100% of the difference.

    • Lowest online price guaranteed

      Lowest online price guaranteed

      If within 7 days of buying a product from us, you find the same product cheaper at any other UK online store, we will refund you with 100% of the difference.

    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    £53.17 (£63.80 inc VAT)

    FREE next-day delivery

    Multi-buy discount
    • Buy more, save money
    • 2 £51.25 (£61.50 inc VAT)
    • 3+ £50.57 (£60.68 inc VAT)

 
Maintenance items for Brother HL-2050 printer

  1. Cartridge Save Premium
    Compatible Brother DR-2000 Black Drum Unit (Replaces DR2000 Laser Printer Imaging Drum)
    Compatible Brother DR-2000 Black Drum Unit (Replaces DR2000 Laser Printer Imaging Drum)

    Best value Premium

    0.2p per page (1 pack) 0.2p per page Pack of 1 toner cartridges

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    12,000 pages

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 12,000 pages

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    • Black image drum unit
    • Premium brand image drum

      This drum is a direct replacement for the Brother version. Manufactured to strict quality standards, our premium drums produce high quality prints and are very reliable — in fact, we use them in our offices and recommend them to friends, family and other businesses.

    • Premium brand image drum

      Premium brand image drum

      This drum is a direct replacement for the Brother version. Manufactured to strict quality standards, our premium drums produce high quality prints and are very reliable — in fact, we use them in our offices and recommend them to friends, family and other businesses.

    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    • Won't invalidate your printer warranty

      We guarantee that your standard printer warranty will not be invalidated by using our premium brand cartridges. If any of our cartridges do cause a problem with your printer, we'll arrange for your printer to be repaired (or replaced if it can't be repaired).

    • Won't invalidate your printer warranty

      Won't invalidate your printer warranty

      We guarantee that your standard printer warranty will not be invalidated by using our premium brand cartridges. If any of our cartridges do cause a problem with your printer, we'll arrange for your printer to be repaired (or replaced if it can't be repaired).

    Product details

    Best value Premium

    0.2p per page

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    12,000 pages
    Compatible Brother DR-2000 Black Drum Unit (Replaces DR2000 Laser Printer Imaging Drum)

    Best value Premium

    0.2p per page (1 pack) 0.2p per page Pack of 1 toner cartridges

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    12,000 pages

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 12,000 pages

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    £25.59 (£30.71 inc VAT)

    FREE next-day delivery

      Best Value Premium
    Multi-buy discount
    • Buy more, save money
    • 2 £23.29 (£27.95 inc VAT)
    • 3+ £22.27 (£26.72 inc VAT)

    Best value Premium

    1 pack | 0.2p per page

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 12,000 pages

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    • Black image drum unit
    • Premium brand image drum

      This drum is a direct replacement for the Brother version. Manufactured to strict quality standards, our premium drums produce high quality prints and are very reliable — in fact, we use them in our offices and recommend them to friends, family and other businesses.

    • Premium brand image drum

      Premium brand image drum

      This drum is a direct replacement for the Brother version. Manufactured to strict quality standards, our premium drums produce high quality prints and are very reliable — in fact, we use them in our offices and recommend them to friends, family and other businesses.

    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    • Won't invalidate your printer warranty

      We guarantee that your standard printer warranty will not be invalidated by using our premium brand cartridges. If any of our cartridges do cause a problem with your printer, we'll arrange for your printer to be repaired (or replaced if it can't be repaired).

    • Won't invalidate your printer warranty

      Won't invalidate your printer warranty

      We guarantee that your standard printer warranty will not be invalidated by using our premium brand cartridges. If any of our cartridges do cause a problem with your printer, we'll arrange for your printer to be repaired (or replaced if it can't be repaired).

    £25.59 (£30.71 inc VAT)

    FREE next-day delivery

    Multi-buy discount
    • Buy more, save money
    • 2 £23.29 (£27.95 inc VAT)
    • 3+ £22.27 (£26.72 inc VAT)
  2. Genuine Brother
    Genuine Brother DR-2000 Black Drum Unit (DR2000 Laser Printer Imaging Drum)
    Genuine Brother DR-2000 Black Drum Unit (DR2000 Laser Printer Imaging Drum)

    Best value Genuine

    0.6p per page (1 pack) 0.6p per page Pack of 1 toner cartridges

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    12,000 pages
    0.783kg

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 12,000 pages
    0.783kg

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    • Black image drum unit
    • Lowest online price guaranteed

      If within 7 days of buying a product from us, you find the same product cheaper at any other UK online store, we will refund you with 100% of the difference.

    • Lowest online price guaranteed

      Lowest online price guaranteed

      If within 7 days of buying a product from us, you find the same product cheaper at any other UK online store, we will refund you with 100% of the difference.

    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    Product details

    Best value Genuine

    0.6p per page

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    12,000 pages
    0.783kg
    Genuine Brother DR-2000 Black Drum Unit (DR2000 Laser Printer Imaging Drum)

    Best value Genuine

    0.6p per page (1 pack) 0.6p per page Pack of 1 toner cartridges

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    12,000 pages
    0.783kg

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 12,000 pages
    0.783kg

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    £69.16 (£82.99 inc VAT)

    FREE next-day delivery

      Best Value Genuine
    Multi-buy discount
    • Buy more, save money
    • 2 £67.17 (£80.60 inc VAT)
    • 3+ £66.47 (£79.76 inc VAT)

    Best value Genuine

    1 pack | 0.6p per page

    Pack Contains:

    Black - 12,000 pages
    0.783kg

    For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

    • Black image drum unit
    • Lowest online price guaranteed

      If within 7 days of buying a product from us, you find the same product cheaper at any other UK online store, we will refund you with 100% of the difference.

    • Lowest online price guaranteed

      Lowest online price guaranteed

      If within 7 days of buying a product from us, you find the same product cheaper at any other UK online store, we will refund you with 100% of the difference.

    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    • 12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      12 month guarantee and FREE returns

      If within a year of purchase you happen to experience any quality problem, we'll happily provide a replacement, or a full refund.

      Whatever the reason for returning items to cartridgesave.co.uk, you will never pay a penny for postage.

    £69.16 (£82.99 inc VAT)

    FREE next-day delivery

    Multi-buy discount
    • Buy more, save money
    • 2 £67.17 (£80.60 inc VAT)
    • 3+ £66.47 (£79.76 inc VAT)

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Brother HL-2050 Toners

Are you squandering hours searching online to find cheap deals for the particular printer toner you need? You are able to purchase budget printer cartridges which have been especially made for Brother HL-2050 printers using the top online-only shop, Cartridge Save. Opt to place your order with a specialist supplier that are entirely focussed on supplying nothing other than the optimal Brother toners featuring seriously low prices and the best support. Get your cartridges here at Cartridge Save and you can just forget about hunting the stores and checking deals for cartridges that match the Brother HL2050 printer.

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Brother HL-2050 Printer Review

Expert review of the Brother HL-2050 printer

Our Verdict:

Aimed at users looking for a personal but speedy printer, the Brother HL-2050 is compatible with newer operating systems and suitable for a small workspace because of its compact body. It promises high-quality printouts and generous connectivity options, but is quite outdated for the home with its B/W laser technology.

Design

The simple and no-fuss design of the Brother HL-2050 includes a multi-purpose paper tray that can accommodate up to 250 sheets at a time. It relies on USB or parallel interface and runs on a 96 MHz Fujitsu SPARClite processor with 8MB of memory. The Brother HL-2050 measures 14.6 inches wide and 6.5 inches tall, and at 14.2 inches deep, it can fit most desktop spaces.

Advantages

The maximum duty cycle of the Brother HL-2050 is surprising at 10,000 pages per month. This model is compatible with a range of operating systems, including Linux. The speed (20 ppm) is acceptable for its size and technology. The Brother HL2050 can handle different types of media including envelopes, transparencies, labels, and plain paper. The device meets the standards of an Energy Star qualification, making it efficient to run even if it consumes less power.

Disadvantages

The Brother HL-2050 prints in monochrome only, has no LCD display, and has outdated features, which make it unsuitable for some demands of a busier home office or small business. The warranty is only good for a year. For its size, it is rather heavy at around 6.5 kg. It's also a bit noisy, emitting 51dB when printing and 30dB when idle. The built-in 8MB memory is not expandable.