New Brother HL-1660N Mono Laser Printer

Product Specifications & Hardware Details

• Brand: Brother
• MPN: HL-1660N
• Model: HL-1660N
• Type: Monochrome Laser Network Workgroup Printer
• Standard Functions: Shared network black and white document printing, text formatting, and high-speed local workstation output.
• Optional Functions: Extended paper tray configurations and internal system memory expansion using 72-pin SIMM memory chip upgrades.
• What's Included in the Box: Brother HL-1660N printer base unit, factory pre-installed network interface board, standard adjustable paper cassette tray, multi-purpose manual sheet guide, starter monochrome toner cartridge assembly, separate long-life imaging drum kit, and basic AC electrical power line.
• Required Items (Sold Separately): Standard RJ-45 Ethernet network cable, Centronics parallel printer communication interface cable, or specialized computer link lines.

Technical Specifications

Available Options & Consumables

Keep your network workgroup station operating reliably with high-yield toner cartridge setups and internal components built for the Brother HL-1660N platform:

• Toner Supplies: Genuine Brother TN-300 black high-yield monochrome toner powder replacement modules (Yields approximately 2,400 pages).
• Imaging Core Units: Official replacement Brother DR-300 long-life laser imaging drum assemblies (Rated for approximately 10,000 cycles).
• Memory Upgrades: Compatible 72-pin SIMM memory modules to boost onboard processing allocations for complex graphic files or high-volume shared network print queues.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• What does the "N" stand for in the HL-1660N model number code?
  The "N" denotes that this model includes built-in network infrastructure. It features a pre-installed factory network card, allowing you to plug it straight into a local router or hub for shared team printing.
• Does this laser printer setup print color graphics or color photographs?
  No. This is a dedicated monochrome device that prints exclusively in black and white using heat-fused black laser toner powder.
• Can I connect this legacy hardware to a modern computer layout using a common USB cable?
  This model features a legacy parallel port and an Ethernet network interface instead of a built-in USB routing system. To connect it directly via USB, you must use a separate parallel-to-USB active adapter link or network it via a router.