Brother HL-L8360CDW Colour Laser Printer

33ppm Colour & Mono | Print | Auto Duplex | Wi-Fi | Gigabit Ethernet | NFC | 2.7" Touchscreen

The Brother HL-L8360CDW is a professional-grade colour laser printer designed for workgroups that demand fast, high-quality colour output and flexible network connectivity. Delivering up to 33 pages per minute in both colour and mono, it combines automatic duplex printing, dual interface connectivity via Wireless 802.11b/g/n and Gigabit Ethernet, NFC card reader access, and a 2.7-inch colour touchscreen — all within a device engineered for a recommended monthly volume of up to 4,000 pages and a maximum monthly duty cycle of 60,000 pages. Standard paper capacity of 300 sheets — expandable to 1,300 sheets with optional trays — and a 2,400 x 600 dpi class print resolution make the HL-L8360CDW a strong fit for any team requiring consistent, professional colour output from a print-focused device that can scale with growing demand. As a print-only model, it is best suited to workgroups that have dedicated scanning and copying equipment already in place, or to environments where a high-speed colour printer is needed to complement existing multifunction devices.

Key Features at a Glance

• Colour laser print-only device — up to 33ppm in both colour and mono (A4)
• Print resolution up to 2,400 x 600 dpi class
• Automatic duplex (two-sided) printing as default
• 300-sheet standard paper capacity: 250-sheet main tray plus 50-sheet multi-purpose tray
• Expandable to 1,300-sheet total capacity with optional additional trays
• 150-sheet face-down output tray
• 2.7-inch colour touchscreen LCD for direct navigation and cloud service access
• Front USB host port for direct printing from USB flash drive
• Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000Base-T), Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Wi-Fi Direct, and NFC card reader
• AirPrint, Mopria, and Brother iPrint&Scan for mobile printing; cloud printing from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, SharePoint Online, Box, and Evernote
• Three toner yield options: TN-441 (standard), TN-443 (standard high yield), and TN-446 (high yield) — all four colours, with bundle packs available
• Secure Function Lock, Active Directory, Secure Print, NFC badge authentication, 802.1x, Kerberos, IPSec, SSL/TLS
• Monthly duty cycle up to 60,000 pages; recommended monthly volume up to 4,000 pages
• 512MB standard memory; 800MHz processor
• Emulations: BR-Script3 (PostScript compatible), PCL5c/5e/6, PDF 1.7, XPS 1.0
• 12-month manufacturer's warranty

Full Technical Specifications

Compatible Toner Cartridges — TN-441, TN-443 & TN-446 Series

The Brother HL-L8360CDW uses three toner cartridge series — TN-441, TN-443, and TN-446 — available in black, cyan, magenta, and yellow across standard, standard high yield, and high yield options. Individual cartridges and bundle packs for all three series are in stock at CartridgesDirect.

Standard Yield Toner Cartridges — TN-441 Series

The TN-441 series suits lower-volume print environments or offices managing upfront cartridge costs. Available as individual cartridges or as a complete four-colour bundle pack.

Standard High Yield Toner Cartridges — TN-443 Series

The TN-443 series is suited to moderate monthly print volumes, delivering significantly higher page yields than the TN-441 for a lower cost per page on regular colour print runs. Available as individual cartridges or as a complete four-colour bundle pack.

High Yield Toner Cartridges — TN-446 Series — BEST VALUE

The TN-446 series delivers the highest page yield and lowest cost per page of the three series — the recommended choice for high-volume workgroups. At 6,500 pages across all four colours, it minimises replacement frequency and maximises cost efficiency for offices printing consistently against the HL-L8360CDW's capacity. Available as individual cartridges or as a complete four-colour bundle pack.

Compatibility note: The Brother HL-L8360CDW uses the TN-441, TN-443, and TN-446 toner series. It is not compatible with TN-251, TN-255, TN-259, TN-349, or TN-396 toner cartridges. Always verify compatibility at time of purchase.

Drum and imaging unit note: The HL-L8360CDW requires a separate drum unit, belt unit, and waste toner box in addition to toner cartridges — these consumables have their own replacement intervals and are separate from the toner. Contact CartridgesDirect for availability.

Brother HL-L8360CDW vs MFC-L8900CDW: Print-Only or Multifunction?

The Brother HL-L8360CDW and MFC-L8900CDW both use the same TN-441, TN-443, and TN-446 toner series and are designed for professional colour output in workgroup environments. The key decision comes down to whether the workgroup needs integrated copy, scan, and fax capability, or whether a faster, print-dedicated device better matches the workflow.

The Verdict

The HL-L8360CDW is the right choice for workgroups that already have dedicated scanning and copying equipment, or for environments where a fast, high-output colour printer is needed as a complement to existing devices. Its higher duty cycle (60,000 pages vs 50,000) and faster print speed (33ppm vs 31ppm) make it better suited to sustained high-volume print runs. The MFC-L8900CDW is the better option for teams that need a single device to handle print, copy, scan, and fax from one unit. Both models use identical toner — the TN-441, TN-443, and TN-446 series are fully interchangeable between the two printers, and all are available from CartridgesDirect.

Who Is the Brother HL-L8360CDW Best Suited For?

The HL-L8360CDW is built for teams and workgroups that need a reliable, fast colour laser printer capable of handling consistent daily output — and that either have dedicated scanning equipment in place or print in volumes where a dedicated print device makes more operational sense than a multifunction unit.

Why Choose the Brother HL-L8360CDW?

At 33 pages per minute, the HL-L8360CDW is one of the faster colour laser printers in Brother's professional range — quicker than the MFC-L8900CDW and well ahead of most mid-range colour devices. The 2,400 x 600 dpi class print resolution delivers sharp, professional output across text-heavy documents and colour graphics alike, and automatic duplex printing is enabled by default, so two-sided output requires no configuration change. First page out in approximately 15 seconds means the device is ready quickly, and the optional paper tray expansion to 1,300 sheets means large print runs can be completed without mid-job interruptions for paper reloading.

Toner flexibility is one of the HL-L8360CDW's practical advantages. Three yield tiers — TN-441 (standard), TN-443 (standard high yield), and TN-446 (high yield) — allow consumable costs to be matched to actual monthly output. For offices printing regularly, the TN-446 series delivers 6,500 pages across all four colours, bringing cost per page to its lowest point and reducing replacement frequency significantly. Bundle packs across all three series offer a straightforward way to stock a complete set of four colours in a single order. The same toner runs in the MFC-L8900CDW, so organisations running both devices can manage a single toner stock across the two printers.

The security architecture on the HL-L8360CDW is comprehensive for a device in this class — Secure Function Lock with user-level access controls, Active Directory and LDAP integration, NFC card reader authentication, 802.1x network access control, IPSec and SSL/TLS encryption, and Kerberos support. The 12-month manufacturer's warranty provides reliable coverage for consistent daily use. Order genuine brother printer cartridges — including TN-441, TN-443, and TN-446 in all four colours and bundle packs — at CartridgesDirect, with fast Australia-wide delivery.

Order Brother toner for the HL-L8360CDW today. CartridgesDirect stocks the full TN-441, TN-443, and TN-446 series — black, cyan, magenta, and yellow across all three yield levels, plus complete bundle packs — with fast Australia-wide delivery on every order.

Product specifications subject to change without notice. Page yields are based on ISO/IEC 19798 at 5% coverage per colour. Images are representative only. All prices and availability are subject to confirmation at time of order. Always verify toner model compatibility at time of purchase. Brother part number: HL-L8360CDW.