The Brother HL-5380DN laser printer offers a small size and fast print-outs that will endear it to many home office users. Print results can look a little light on the page compared to its competitors, but not excessively so, and the speed and low running costs make up for it.

The Brother is a serious-minded printer for those who like their options. It’s not pretty, and its output is a little on the light side. Given the availability of the inferior but still good Kyocera Mita FS-1320D for around £160, this printer does need to be around £50 cheaper. Nonetheless, the running costs are very good, and as a reliable page churner, this model has merit.

The Brother is a serious-minded printer for those who like their options. It’s not pretty, and its output is a little on the light side. Given the availability of the inferior but still good Kyocera Mita FS-1320D for around £160, this printer does need to be around £50 cheaper. Nonetheless, the running costs are very good, and as a reliable page churner, this model has merit.

If you want a mono laser printer which can print a bit quicker than the standard one-per-desk models, the Brother HL-5380DN will do it for you. It doesn't cost that much to run, either, though you may find both text and graphics come through a little light, in comparison with some of its rivals. Fast duplex and a handy secure print facility may also be bonuses you're looking for.

f you want a mono laser printer which can print a bit quicker than the standard one-per-desk models, the Brother HL-5380DN will do it for you. It doesn't cost that much to run, either, though you may find both text and graphics come through a little light, in comparison with some of its rivals. Fast duplex and a handy secure print facility may also be bonuses you're looking for.