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Brother are now one of the big names in home and office print technology providing everything from photo printers to all-in-one machines, inkjet to laser.
"It ain’t heavy, it’s my Brother" could well apply to a new desktop mono laser printer from Brother.
While inkjet printers can product excellent results with regards to quality, the running costs of such a device can quickly mount up as replacement cartridges are required on a regular basis. An economic and viable alternative, especially when colour is not called for, is a desktop mono laser printer. Compact in size, a fast print speed and quality output plus high capacity toner cartridges all add to the appeal of such a device.
This is a small All In One unit, meaning it can scan, copy and print. It has a small TFT screen so it is possible to print images direct from either of the two card slots or even from a USB stick.
This review has not been without it's problems. Initially I got a lot of paper jams, I thought I could see the reason as when the paper was stacked in the paper tray it was very slightly convex, the paper guides however seemed to be fully open. I eventually managed to get another few millimetres and from then on no more jams.
This is a multi function unit (MFU) as it has a fax and it also has a wireless phone unit attached to the side. I remember reviewing many units with phones attached but never a wireless one.
It is 36x39x18cm with the phone and it's socket adding 8cm to the 39cm width. The power lead fits at the rear of the left side well behind the phone so needs to further space, note I said power lead as there is no external power brick. The USB cable fits inside the unit and exits at the rear on the right side.
Adding to its recently redesigned product line-up of colour inkjet multifunction devices, Brother has released its DCP-350C model.
This product brings together the capability to print, scan and copy documents from a single item of kit with the aid of a colour LCD feature. Combining matt silver and creamy white colours with a rectangular box shape, the DCP-350C has an attractive appearance that would not look out of place in a small office or home environment.
This is the big brother to the recently reviewed HL-4040CN reviewed on the 26-10-07, it certainly is heavier – or I’m getting weaker. This is an All In One colour laser.
First the dimensions it is 40x55x42cm and weights 32kilos. So its bigger dimension wise and heavier weight wise than the HL-4040CN. The software install is quite quick and takes 420MB of hard disc space. It can be connected by Ethernet or by USB. There are two CD's one for PC and one for Mac.
Put together a scanner, printer and copy facilities with a make-over and you have a new multifunction device from Brother.
Brother has recently redesigned its range of colour inkjet machines. Comprising of ten multi-function models, these machines provide a range of features aimed at different sections of the marketplace. Acting in the role of the entry level model is the DCP-135C unit which has been priced at £49.99 with replacement cartridges cost £12.91 for black and £7.63 each for cyan, magenta and yellow.
A colour laser printer is not necessarily a large offering, while it is course larger than an inkjet it will of course be a good deal heavier but full colour pages – even one offs – can take around 15 seconds.
First the all important dimensions. The Brother HL-4040CN is 48cm deep with power plug inserted, 41cm wide and 30cm tall. It is close to 30kilos when the toners are inserted. Some recent units state fast warm up or time to first page, no such luxury here it is at least 90 seconds before you get 'ready' from first switch on and then the first job will print quite slowly maybe only 6ppm but from then it is all systems go and colour or black/white is 20ppm.
Brother MFC-845CW
Published in Printers/Scanners
by mfereday
on May 15, 2007
When you need help with various office tasks, calling on your Brother could provide the solution.
When your multifunctional device already contains an inkjet printer; flat-bed scanner; photocopying facilities; fax capabilities; network support; ADF (Automatic Document Feed) features built in; media card reader; PictBridge support; and a telephone handset, you would be forgiven for thinking that, apart from speed issues, any developments would be purely cosmetic.
As an inveterate labeller, I am always on the look-out for the means to improve on the basic pen and paper method. Could Brother help?
Brother, that's the printer company rather than a relative, covers a wide gamut of devices dealing with different aspects of printing. Laser printers, inject printers, all-in-one devices and label printers are all featured in the Brother portfolio of available products. Within the latter category, the various label printers tend to form the P-touch series of electronic devices.
An Office Brother
Published in Printers/Scanners
by mfereday
on Dec 12, 2006
Space can often be at a premium so why not opt for a multifunction device that can tackle a range of activities without overcrowding the workspace.
Put together a printer, flat-bed scanner, photocopier, media card reader, plus fax and the result is a multi-function product capable of handling numerous home/small business tasks. All these features, plus a telephone handset, network support and ADF (Automatic Document Feed), are included in the Brother MFC-660CN offering which heads the company's new range of multi-function inkjet products.
This is a compact All In One unit, however while it is small and the controls are easy to use, all is not as it should be.
The is 39x35x16cm and light grey and black in colour. There are a total of 15 buttons all at the right side of the front edge of the top along with a rather poor LED display that you always seem to be at the wrong angle to view what it is saying. The front has two card slots as well as a PictBridge one. It is nice to see a proper paper tray - rather than an open shelf-printed results are delivered face up on a shelf just above the paper tray.
This is an All In One but not an inkjet, it is a laser unit, it can print in mono, it can copy in mono and scan in colour, however unlike a lot of laser All In Ones it is not huge in size or weight.
So first the dimensions it is 53x43x43cm and weights an amount easily moveable by an adult. The dimensions are maximum sizes as the top is larger than the base to accommodate the scanner. In fact it fits in a space often taken by one of it's inkjet brothers (no pun intended). As a printer this will print 28PPM of documents for as long as the 250 sheet paper tray has content.
Currently a large box is blocking my hallway, the content of which is the subject of this review.
One thing you can say straight away about the Brother DCP 8060 unit is that it is not a shrinking violet with regards to its presence in your working environment. Alright there are several larger units available but the DCP 8060 is big enough for me.
Brother 340CW
Published in Printers/Scanners
by paul_smart
on June 2, 2006
This is a small All In One product that can either be a USB or network device. Not as small as the DCP 315-CN (24/4/06) but it does have some of the same problems.
Just like the it has some rather good translation software however this review is about the ability to scan - copy - print and while the scan feature is used with the translation module that - to me anyway - is an add on to add value. DCP 315-CN Software installation is quite quick given that it installs Paper Port software (for scanning) before the printer driver and the total amount of hard disc used is just a tad over 300MB.
Brother DCP 315-CN
Published in Printers/Scanners
by paul_smart
on Apr 24, 2006
Dimension wise this ‘All in One’ is tiny, weight wise it is very light, however despite some interesting translation software as a printer it can be very slow.
Label Printing from Brother
Published in Printers/Scanners
by mfereday
on Jan 21, 2006
Printing labels need not tie up the resources of your computer and main printer. Instead why not consider a dedicated label printing device.
Print, Scan and Copy
Published in Printers/Scanners
by mfereday
on Jan 12, 2006
Combining print, scan and copy facilities in a single device is becoming increasingly popular. The Brother DCP-120C is one example.
Brother MFC-9420CN
Published in Printers/Scanners
by paul_smart
on Dec 26, 2005
This is a multi function unit – as it has a fax – but it is not an inkjet, a multi function colour laser that prints as fast in colour as it does in black (sic).
Brother MFC 620-CN
Published in Entertainment
by paul_smart
on Mar 28, 2005
This is a multi function unit including fax. However for something that scans, copies, prints and sends and receives faxes it is very very small. Finally it is also an telephone answering machine and just for a bonus it can also read most types of photo cards.
It ain’t heavy; it’s a brother that has grabbed my attention.
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