Brother · DCP-L3500 color LED all-in-one (UK/EU)
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Brother · DCP-L3500 color LED all-in-one (UK/EU)
Brother DCP-L3560CDW: Setup, Drivers, Ink and Common Problems
LED
Released 2023 Current
Around $400 new
The DCP-L3560CDW replaced the DCP-L3550CDW in 2023 with a faster 26 ppm engine, a 3.5-inch touchscreen and Ethernet. It is the no-fax color all-in-one for UK home offices that need an ADF for scanning contracts and receipts. TN-248XL cartridges are chip-checked strictly, so it is best run on genuine or verified-compatible toner. Web Connect scanning to cloud storage works from the panel.
Sold in United Kingdom, Europe, Ireland, Australia
Print speed
26 ppm color / mono
Two-sided
Automatic
Document feeder
50-sheet
Paper capacity
250 sheets + 1 manual feed
Resolution
Up to 2400 x 600 dpi
Display
3.5-inch color touchscreen
Is the Brother DCP-L3560CDW right for you?
The DCP-L3560CDW replaced the DCP-L3550CDW in 2023 with a faster 26 ppm engine, a 3.5-inch touchscreen and Ethernet. It is the no-fax color all-in-one for UK home offices that need an ADF for scanning contracts and receipts. TN-248XL cartridges are chip-checked strictly, so it is best run on genuine or verified-compatible toner. Web Connect scanning to cloud storage works from the panel.
Best for: UK home offices wanting a faster color all-in-one with an ADF
Setting up the Brother DCP-L3560CDW
Plug in Ethernet or run the touchscreen wireless wizard on a 2.4 GHz network. Install the Full Driver & Software Package on Windows for ControlCenter; Brother Mobile Connect provides phone scanning. Set a device password in the web interface on first use.
- Unbox and prepare. Remove every piece of shipping tape and packing material, install the ink cartridges, and load paper in the tray.
- Join your Wi-Fi. Keep the printer close to the router for setup. Most printers only connect to the 2.4GHz band, so if your router broadcasts one merged network name you may need to split the bands temporarily. See our Wi-Fi guide if it will not join.
- Install the setup app. Use Brother's official app rather than a driver you found on a search result — third-party driver sites are the most common source of printer malware.
- Add the printer. On Windows 11: Settings › Bluetooth & devices › Printers & scanners › Add device. On macOS: System Settings › Printers & Scanners › Add Printer.
- Print a test page and run a scan if this is an all-in-one, so you find any problem now rather than when you are in a hurry.
Ink, toner and supplies
The Brother DCP-L3560CDW uses the following consumables. Match the number exactly when you buy: the same printer family often uses several different cartridge numbers by region.
- TN-248XL BK toner (3,000 pages)
- TN-248XL C/M/Y toner (2,300 pages each)
- DR-248CL drum unit
- BU-229CL belt unit
- WT-229CL waste toner box
High-yield (XL) versions almost always cost less per page if you print regularly. On third-party ink and toner, read our honest assessment first, and note that some manufacturers push firmware that rejects non-original chips.
Full specifications
| Print Speed | 26 ppm color / mono |
|---|---|
| Resolution | Up to 2400 x 600 dpi |
| Duplex | Automatic |
| Adf | 50-sheet |
| Paper Capacity | 250 sheets + 1 manual feed |
| Display | 3.5-inch color touchscreen |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Mobile | Brother Mobile Connect, AirPrint, Mopria |
| Os | Windows 11/10, macOS, ChromeOS, iOS, Android |
| Dimensions | 410 x 475 x 414 mm |
| Weight | 23.1 kg |
| Monthly Duty | Up to 30,000 pages |
| Extra | Successor to the DCP-L3550CDW; TN-248 / TN-248XL, DR-248CL, BU-229CL, WT-229CL |
| Functions | Print, Copy, Scan |
Official drivers and apps
Every link goes to the manufacturer or an official app store. We never host modified installers.
- Brother Full Driver and Software Package
The complete driver, scanner and utility bundle for a specific Brother model Windows · macOS - Brother Mobile Connect
Brother's current mobile app for setup, printing, scanning and supplies iOS · Android - Brother Web Connect
Cloud services reached from the printer's own touchscreen Web - Brother iPrint and Scan
Desktop print and scan front end that replaces ControlCenter4 on newer Brother models Windows · macOS · iOS
Problems owners report with this printer
| Code or message | What it means |
|---|---|
| Replace Toner | Counter stop; tap Continue on the touchscreen |
| Document Jam | ADF misfeed; remove the stack and clear the path |
- Printer Offline? 9 Fixes That Actually Work (Windows 11, Mac, HP, Canon, Epson, Brother)
- Printer Prints But Won't Scan? How to Fix a Scanner That Stopped Working
- Brother "Replace Toner" Won't Clear: Continue Mode, Resets and the Sensor Window
- Printer Prints the Wrong Colours or a Colour Cast: How to Diagnose and Fix It
- Can You Use Third-Party Ink and Toner? Compatible Cartridges, HP Dynamic Security and Warranty Explained
Brother error codes
Belt Unit End of LifeBrother 'Belt Unit End of Life': replacing the transfer belt
Cannot DetectBrother 'Cannot Detect' ink cartridge: detection fault fix
Cartridge ErrorBrother 'Cartridge Error': fixing a rejected toner cartridge
Comm. ErrorBrother 'Comm. Error': fax communication failure fix
Cover is OpenBrother 'Cover is Open': clearing a false open-cover message
Document JamBrother 'Document Jam': clearing the ADF
Drum !Brother 'Drum !': the corona wire cleaning prompt explained
Drum ErrorBrother 'Drum Error': corona wire and drum unit fix
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