Dell 2335dn Multifunction Monochrome Laser Printer Copier Scanner Fax Max Resolution up to 4800x4800 - Max Printing Speed 35 PPM - Duty Cycle 35000 PPM - Max Sheet Size Legal - Ethernet, USB - 128MB RAM - Postscript, PCL Review

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(More customer reviews)DO NOT BUY A PRINTER FROM DELL! We originally purchased a Dell 1815 MFP from Dell. This machine was the biggest P.O.S. I've ever worked with. It was constantly disconnecting randomly from the server, making the scan function completely useless for us. (Unless we wanted to scan to a computer and then move everything over to the server.) There were also problems with the 1815's envelope grabber- it always jammed. Our IT guy called Dell numerous times for the same problems, and each time they just sent us a new machine. When that new machine came, we'd end up swapping one problem for a new one. After several of these calls, Dell decides they're going to send a Dell 2335dn MFP. They claimed this one was newer, had more bells and whistles, and didn't have the problems that the 1815 had. Boy were they wrong!
We are on our 3rd Dell 2335dn. It is constantly just freezing up and the screen says "Initializing" like it does when you start up, but during this time you can't print, scan, or accept faxes and it won't snap out on its own. You have to turn it on, wait a bit and then turn it back on. Each time I called Dell Tech Support, I was on the phone 30-60 minutes and had to deal with outsourced folk in India who didn't know anything about the way the machine even works and were never able to tell me if this is a common problem with these machines.
At first, I opted to have a Dell tech come to work on the machine. Why pay our IT guy to come fix it if it was still under warranty, right? Wrong! Twice, they sent someone out, that person replaced some parts, and twice the printer still froze up! Finally, I gave in and just asked them to send a replacement. Our warranty is almost up, so I wanted to take advantage of it while we could. But, alas, even with a brand new machine, it still continues to freeze up. I will never purchase a Dell printer again, either for business or personal use.

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Enjoy printing, scanning, copying and standalone faxing with the Dell 2335dn Multifunction Laser Printer. It gives you vivid and crisp prints at up to 35 ppm for LTR paper formats (actual print speeds will vary with use). The impressive 24 -bit full color scanner and 50-sheet Duplex Automatic Document Feeder (DADF) work together to scan media at up to 600x1200 optical dpi, with the ability to scan directly into e-mails or other applications. Additionally, it copies media at a speed of up to 35 cpm in Single Document to Multiple Copies (SDMP) and 21 cpm in Multiple Document to Multiple Copies (MDSP) at 600x600 dpi optical resolution. The integrated facsimile is compatible with ITU-T Group 3 and is applicable to Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) or behind Private Automatic Branch Exchange (PABX). The facsimile offers a transmission speed of up to 3 seconds/page (Transmission time applies to memory transmission of text data scanned in Standard resolution with ECM using only ITU-T No.1 Chart). This printer includes the Dell Toner Management System - an intelligent software program that monitors your toner level and notifies you when your ink levels are low.

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Samsung Monochrome Multifunction Laser Printer (SCX-4826FN) Review

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(More customer reviews)Pros:
-Samsung packs a lot of value into their machines. I paid about $50 less than it is currently going for here.
-Network scanning actually works well!; unlike many network MFPs.(Buying a standalone network scanner that works this well would cost more than this machine-though it does not have auto duplex scanning like some costlier devices)
-Direct to USB scanning and direct from USB printing might be useful for some.
-Duplex printing works well and saves paper- more mid-range printers should come with this feature.
(note: if you have ever used a printer with duplexing capabilities before you will have no trouble enabling this feature.)
-Most setting are easily configurable with the web interface so that you need not scroll through multiple menus on the machine itself.
-Has powerful scan to email features usually only found on high end office machines.
-Handles standard envelopes better than I expected.
Cons:
-Samsung documentation is not for the uninitiated.
-By default it installs some not very useful programs (a quicklaunch toolbar and a printer status monitor)
-Does not support Postscript (you need to pay a little extra for the Samsung SCX-4828 Laser Multi-Function Printerfor this feature- that's the only difference between them).
-For some strange reason you cannot scan to B&W PDF directly from the machine. You can scan to color or grayscale PDF, or you can scan to B&W PDF from your computer, but not directly from the machine. No idea why.
-Generally, MFPs do not last as long as regular printers, and are a pain to fix if they break. Think of it this way: If the chance of a printer breaking within 3 years is 1/100, and the chance of a scanner breaking is 1/100, then the chance of a MFP breaking is 1/50.
Workarounds:
-If you connect this to your computer via USB (presumably you bought this for its network capabilities so you would normally have it connected via Ethernet) you can flash the device with the firmware from the 4828FN to enable postscript emulation. This will undoubtedly void your warranty. You can then manually install the 4828FN postscript printer driver and configure it to print to the correct port. (The only reason I did this is because samsung previously had incorrectly listed this machine as having PS support before I bought it)
-If you only need network scanning and printing (not faxing) and do your scanning with programs you already have (such as Acrobat or Omnipage) then I highly recommend installing only the printer and scanner drivers and forgetting about the rest.
-A generally good idea with network printers is to configure them to use a static IP address (outside the normally assigned range) even if your network is running on DHCP. This will potentially avoid many headaches down the line.
Bottom Line: A great value if you know what you need and know what you are doing.

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The versatile SAMSUNG SCX-4826FN multifunction printer can help your workgroup work faster. With up to 30 ppm print / copy speeds, a powerful processor, 128 MB memory upgradeable to 384 MB and PCL6 emulation, you'll reduce printer bottlenecks. Document workflow is improved with a 50,000-page monthly duty cycle, duplex printing for paper savings and time savings, a front USB port that lets you print files from and scan directly to a USB flash drive, faxing directly from your PC and more. All with a compact footprint and a noise level of just 50 dB (printing). Work faster. Work better. The SAMSUNG SCX-4826FN multifunction printer.

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Laserjet CM1415FNW Mfp Clr Printer Us Ca Mx La No Ar/cl/br Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this item directly from HP's small-medium business (SMB) center. I was looking for a printer to replace my Brother MFC-9840CDW, which is a color/wireless all-in-one (AIO). Brother had not come out with a newer model that bettered this AIO that I have had for a couple of years. Since I was going to have to buy multiple new Brother toner cartridges for color, which would be 1/2 the price of a completely new model, I was in the market for a new AIO. My reqirements were AIO, laser, color, wireless networking and good user feedback. My Brother repair center told me that they can definitely tell the difference in HP color printers versus the other guys. Since my Brother gave out weak/light color prints, and the color accuracy was pretty bad, I wanted to like the HP LaserJet Pro CM1415fnw, which just came out and did not have any user comments.
I purchased from HP's SMB with a 30-day return policy. If you go through another center, your return period may be shorter. When I opened the box, only the main unit and an installation guide were inside. The box said I should get power/USB/phone cables and an installation CD, but they were missing. Due to a backorder delay, I was advised to order a new unit and ship the old one back. I got the drivers online and used a spare 3-prong computer-type power cable to test out the unit. Based on my findings in the rest of this review, I will be returning the HP for my money back.
I wanted wireless to minimize the cables going into my Apple Mac mini (mid-2010) which also has built-in wireless networking. I am running Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit via Boot Camp. You initially need the USB cable so the installation software can configure the unit to your computer and router. Once that was done, the computer was able to see the HP right away. This was much easier than the Brother, which required me to manually configure both the computer and AIO, and I had to call Brother's customer service, even though I am computer savvy.
I don't need much color, since I mostly print documents, nevertheless I would only consider laser for black or color. The color is definitely better than Brother. However, the color on the HP is a little too saturated and printing color is not quite as sharp as printing black. I made a color copy of a color copy, and the saturation increased, further distorting the original image. You get starter toner cartridges that are about 60% full. HP is not the only manufacturer doing that these days.
The paper tray is a puny 150 pages. The Brother has a 250-sheet tray and I purchased a 500 sheet 2nd tray. You cannot add a second tray to the HP. Also, the HP does not have a manual feed tray for envelopes or other paper. The Brother nicely holds 3 envelopes at a time in its manual feed tray. The HP claims to have a manual feed for envelopes, but all it does is pause printing until you pull out the tray, pull out your paper, slide the guides to envelope size, insert your envelopes, close the tray, and then you may have to tell it to print the envelope (I never bothered to print an envelope from the HP after discovering how convoluted the process is). I would have likely kept the HP if it had a manual feed for envelopes, and I only had to pull out the tray to add fancy bond paper. This AIO is not made for any office work in which you print letters, unless you only print envelopes in batches. So why would any home or small office buy one?
When I print a letter to my Brother, my Word document has the first page(s) formatted as an envelope(s) and the remaining pages letter-size. The documents also have Word's Page Setup defined to pull paper from the designated tray: manual feed for envelopes, 250-sheet Tray 1 for letter-size bond paper for correspondence, and 500-sheet Default Tray (Tray 2) for regular letter-size paper for everything else.
I liked the fact that the HP has a color touchpad as its user interface. But in real use in making copies, you have to touch the screen to wake it up and then hit the print button. Dedicated print buttons would have been preferred, one for black and one for color like the Brother.
The unit stays pretty quiet and printing noise is not excessive. I do not notice the fan running as loud as the Brother after a print or copy job. It occasionally self-calibrates, but infrequent enough to not be excessively annoying. The HP's first page out when printing comes out in one-third or one-quarter the time as the Brother, which takes about 1-minute from sleep mode and acts like it is printing 3-pages before it actually prints the first page. The HP is smaller than the Brother, but I would gladly trade a little height to get a bigger tray and options for a manual feed or an additional tray.

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HP LaserJet Pro CM1415 CM1415FNW Laser Multifunction Printer - Color - Plain Paper Print - Desktop CE862A#BGJ 74

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Samsung Monochrome Multifunction Laser Printer (SCX-4623FW) Review

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(More customer reviews)purchased as a home network printer to finally replace an HP 1100 great print quality and speed of printing. It is somewhat slow to leave sleeping mode to ready mode after period of inactivity (most likely operator error I suspect)

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Simply more. That's what you get with the Samsung SCX-4623F mono laser MFP's ESP Easy Screen Print button, and the SCX-4623FW's One-Touch WiFi button. Using Samsung's AnyWeb Print software, you can select, drag and drop content from different web pages into a new page, then print your screen with the ESP button. Or easily connect to your network wirelessly using the One-touch WiFi button. You also get faxing to and from your PC, print speeds of 23 ppm, 12,000 page monthly duty cycle and a sleek, compact design. Work more, simply. With the SCX-4623F/SCX-4623FW mono laser MFPs from Samsung.

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Brother MFC9840CDW MF Color Laser Printer w/Copy Review

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(More customer reviews)I purchased this printer for our small office, of 14 people, 8 months ago and have been really surprised with its dependability and performance. We use many of it's features on a daily basis: scan-to-email, duplex printing, faxing and copying, and couldn't be more satisfied with its performance. I setup speed dials for everyone in the group through the printer's easy to use web browser interface, so now by only pressing 3 buttons, a document can be color duplex-scanned and emailed to anyone in the group in a matter of seconds. Before I purchased this printer, I was a devoted HP user, and originally purchased the comparable HP CM3530fs, but after waiting 6 months for that machine and dealing with horrible customer service, I decided to give Brother a chance. For a quarter of the original price of the HP CM3530fs, the Brother MFC 9840 CDW can do everything the HP can with the exception of stapling; and I certainly don't find a built in stapler worth the extra $2100 and hassle that comes along with the HP.

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Experience power, speed and exceptional performance whenever your business demands it. Delivers 21 B/W and 21 color pages/min at 2,400 x 600 dpi resolution to produce brilliant, colorful presentations, brochures and documents that will give you a competitive edge. Built-in Ethernet and wireless 802.11b/g networking provides reliable workgroup printing. Auto duplexing transforms complex double-sided printing, copying, or scanning into a simple, stress-free job. Multifunction printing, scanning, copying and faxing offers incredible versatility and significant overhead savings. Produces 1,200 x 2,400 dpi scans and copies at 17 pages/min in B/W and color. Intelligent 33.6 kbps fax sends B/W or color faxes in 2 seconds for fast turnarounds. Print Technology: Laser; Maximum Print Speed (Black): 21.0 ppm; Maximum Print Speed (Color): 21.0 ppm; Network Ready: Yes.

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Remanufactured Brother EMFC-8220 Laser Multifunction Center Review

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(More customer reviews)I have used Brother machines for several years in our office. They have performed as well as or better than HP. This machine is no exception. I do recommend when installing the software, disable your virus program and firewall first to prevent any glitches.
I have read reviews of other Brother printers, etc. about the high cost of replacement parts such as fusers, etc. My feeling is that most office machines under $500 are disposables. The primary cost with any such machine is the toner, drum, etc. Brother consistently has the best value per page for these items. If a machine lasts for 3 years, I feel justified in tossing it if it fails. With labor costs for repairing at $80+ per hour, it just doesn't make sense to attempt repair.


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Item #: G43627. The MFC-8220 is a 5-in-1 Laser Multi-Function Center machine that truly outperforms any other laser sheetfed all-in-one product in its class! The MFC-8220 is not only a laser printer and a feature-rich standalone fax, but also a full function copier and B/W scanner. Also included is PC Fax capability, allowing you to send and receive faxes via your desktop PC.In addition to producing sharp, laser print quality of up to 2400 x 600 dpi (HQ1200), the MFC-8220 prints and copies at an impressive speed of up to 21 ppm/cpm. The MFC-8220 comes equipped with a 250-sheet adjustable paper tray for letter or legal size paper and an optional second 250-sheet paper tray is also available. Both USB and parallel ports are standard and the MFC-8220 is compatible with Windows, Mac and DOS Operating Systems. Product Description: Brother MFC 8220 - multifunction ( B/W )Device Type: Fax / copier / printer / scannerFax Type: Super G3 - plain paperDimensions (WxDxH): 17 in x 17.8 in x 18.2 inWeight: 25.6 lbsPrinting Technology: Laser ( monochrome )Max Copying Speed: Up to 21 ppmMax Copying Resolution: Up to 300 x 600 dpiMax Printing Speed: Up to 21 ppmMax Printing Resolution: Up to 2400 x 600 dpiMax Fax Transmission Speed: 33.6 KbpsData Compression System: MH, MR, MMR, JBIGScanning: 300 x 600 dpiOriginal Size: Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)Original Type: SheetsDocument Feeder Capacity: 30 sheetsMedia Size: Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)Media Type: Plain paperStandard Media Capacity: 250 sheetsMax Media Capacity: 500 sheetsPC Connection Availability: YesPC Connection: Parallel, Hi-Speed USB Customers also search for: Discount Brother MFC 8220 - Multifunction ( B/W ), Buy Brother MFC 8220 - Multifunction ( B/W ), Wholesale Brother MFC 8220 - Multifunction ( B/W ), 0012502612889, EMFC-8220, Scanners

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Brother MFC8300 3-in-1 Multifunction Center Review

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(More customer reviews)Our office bought a MFC8600 and we have had zero problems throughout the 6 months of heavy daily use. Quality and speedy printout plus stand-alone fax, copier functions make this machine the superman of the office.
After a thourough research between a few models that interested me: HP 3200, panasonic FLM600, brother 4600, I decided to go with a 8300 for myself, because of its speed, win2k/me compatibility and wonderful price. It's been a week and so far I'm very happy with it. In fact, I like it even better than the 8600, simply because at bootup after installing the software, the software installed does not complain about not finding the machine (should you choose not to connect it), as opposed to the 8600. The print quality is good enough for me and I've never had any problem with the limited ram (2Mb).
The only thing I would wish this machine had, is a few more buttons for the commonly used tasks, so that one doesnt have to press a bunch of buttons to access these features, e.g., "function", "1" , "0", "2" for a list of caller ID names. One more line on the LCD screen wouldn't hurt either.
The toner is cheap and the machine operates quietly. So far, I havent had a single crash, software conflict or print/copy/fax problems. Highly recommended!

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Fax Printer Copier, Dual Access 30 page doc fee, 250 sheet cassette, stores up to 90 pages (2MB), up to 12PPM True 600 DPI, USB Prints windows or DOS applications, up to 12 copies a minute, enlarge/reduce.

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Take4Less 2-pack TN250 TN-250 Remanufactured Laser Toner Cartridge for Brother DCP1000 Intellifax 2800 2900 Review

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(More customer reviews)The photo looks like the original Brother TN-250 toner cartridge. But the ones I received do not have the same color cap (black instead of pink) and they are not actual Brother cartridges which have been cleaned and refilled. The cartridge is thinner and not as sturdy. But the biggest difference is that it does not fit easily into the Brother drum ---- I had to forcefully push on it to get it to fit in place. I am afraid that by saving a few dollars on replacement toner, I may be causing stress and eventual damage to the much more expensive drum unit. Also, the printed page does not look as dark as with the Brother toner. Next time I will not look for a cheap knock-off.

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Brother MFC-8820D Laser Printer, Copier, Scanner, Fax Review

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(More customer reviews)For our small office of 6 people, we have been looking for an office machine that is easy to operate, reliable, and cost-effective. The four contenders are HP 3330 MFP, Canon D680 imageClass, Brother MFC 9700, Brother MFC 8820D. They are all 4-in-1/5-in-1 machines(Fax, Laser printer, Scanner, Copier, Data/Fax modem) priced below US$800. Brother MFC 9700 is cheaper but comes with a 14.4k modem and only 8MB memory and a smaller flatbed; as the result it faxes and prints slower than MFC 8820D. The remaining three candidates all have excellent "pedigrees" and are well designed and built. However Brother MFC 8820D won at the end for the following outstanding reasons:
1. The 'D' in 8820D stands for duplex copying and printing: It works seamlessly and effortless. There is no need for removing the paper tray manually (really tedious). Duplex "fax receive" saves 30% to 50% of paper by having fax printed on both sides. Now one can have some break from the cost of receiving junk faxes.
2. 32MB memory: This is more than enough for holding a lot of copies and faxes. Very good for large unattended jobs. The best part about this is again about cost. No immediate need to spend more money for upgrading the memory as is required for Canon D680 (measly 2 MB).
3. PC fax software for computer data/fax needs.
4. Expandability for network interface.
5. Digital paper count to indicate the no. of copies made and faxes received: good for cost management and safe guard against potential abuse of the machine by employees for personal uses.
6. Excellent ADF (automatic document feeder): we have not had any paper jam so far.
7. Very easy to program and operate: simple to use for beginners and sophisticated features for users who demand more advanced functions.
8. Last but not the least is the cheaper cost for its toner on a per page basis.
There are only two minor drawbacks for us:
1. MFC 8820D's ADF/scanner does not scan a page from edge to edge. However this is true of all machines in this price range. Canon D680 omits the least at both margins. HP 3330 is the worst.
2. Large footprint. We had to relocate it to a different room in the office where there is enough space instead of putting it at a more convenient place where there is easier access. Nevertheless it's not too bad considering that it replaces 4 separate machines all at once. Besides it forces us to walk down the hallway and get some exercies!! ;--]

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MFC-8820D Plain Paper Laser Fax/PC Fax/Printer/Flatbed Color Scanner/Digital CopierFax Modem Speed33.6 KbpsFax Maximum Resolution203 x 392 dpiGrayscale Halftones64Memory (pages)600PC Fax Control SoftwareWindows® 95/98/2000/Me/XP/NT 4.0, Mac® OS 8.6-9.2, OS x 10.2.1 or greaterAuto Feed (sheets)50Cut Sheet SizeLetter/LegalCut Sheet Tray Capacity50 (Multi-Size Tray); 250 (Letter Tray)Copier Maximum Reduction-25%Copier Maximum Enlargement400%Maximum Copies99LCD Display5-LineBroadcast Transmission390Delayed TransmissionAuto RedialSpeed Dial Entries340Directory DialingDistinctive Ring DetectionExtension Phone HookupSpeakerphoneMonitor onlyAuto Fax/Telephone SwitchScanner Maximum Resolution9600 x 9600 dpiCaller ID/Call WaitingPrinter Maximum Speed17 ppmPrinter Maximum Resolution2400 x 600 dpiInterface ConnectivityParallel & USBSize20-7/8w x 17-1/2d x 18-1/2hShpg. Wt.52 lbs.Manufacturers WarrantyOne YearToner Page Life3300 pagesReplacement Black Toner CartridgeBRTTN530 (sold separately)Replacement Drum UnitBRTDR500 (sold separately)

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Brother MFC-8420 Laser Multifunction Review

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(More customer reviews)I went through a slew of hp printers. I experienced lousy, "outsourced" technical support, and had two printers fail in the same year. This on the heels of my friends brand new color laser fiasco, which was three failures in one year (also HP). They used to be the best, with printers like the 4050n and other tireless workhorses, but I think other vendors are now making significant inroads, especially in this middle ground space. You'll find HP laser printers to be profoundly expensive for what they buy, with high print costs, and low ram. The 1300 is a fine example of where HP has gone wrong.
So, we took the plunge on this 8420 (we got the "one up" D model, which includes duplexing -- works like a charm, and at about 1c a page (as the cost of paper) it will pay for itself quickly).
The upsides:
1) Very cheap toner. Especially the high yield. 6k pages for 90 bucks, which is more than any other cartridge we could find (and you get get those cheaper than 90 some places)
2) Very convenient. You've no idea how awesome a 50 page sheetfed scanner with OCR actually is until you need it. ;-)
3) Comes with a full toner cartridge. My hp's came with 1/2 full "intro" ones.
4) Best-of-breed. For it's downsides (below), it really is the best you can buy for the money.
5) It doesn't jam.
The downsides are:
1) It's a little slow to copy
2) High end color scans are not that hot. A little flat. If you want high end color scans, drop 60 bucks and buy a Scanjet 5300c. The scanner is really designed for document processing, at which it excels.
3) It's a little pricey to buy in. The high end models are overpriced for what they buy (duplexing for ~100 bucks, network for another 100-150). Yikes.
4) The software is a little "clunky", but it works
5) The warranty pretty much stinks (1 year). If you can get an extended warranty, it's a [really] good idea. With so many components, all-in-ones have that much more of a chance to fail, and they do. ;-)
Remember, inkjet printers are sold practically at a loss by their manufacturers (especially cheaper ones). They are designed to make up their money in ink cartridges. This is important when you are comparing all-in-ones.
Despite it's minor downsides, I'd highly reccomend this ot a friend. If you need something to get your business off the ground like we did, and don't want to spend a fortune or worry about being in constant IT mode keeping everything configured and working smoothly, this is the way to go. Faxing is a breeze, scanning is easy (50 docs at a time is a LOT btw), and printing is very high quality.
We combined this with a cheap bubblejet, and now we have the best of all possible worlds. We reccomend this route!!!

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Winner of the prestigious Editor's Choice Award from PC Magazine and combining all the necessary office machines into a single box, the Brother MFC-8420 is an excellent addition for home businesses or small networks. Including a laser printer and copier, color and monochrome scanner, and a 33.6 Kpbs modem fax, this convenient desktop assistant offers all the functions you need to keep printing and mailing costs to a minimum.
The monochrome laser printer and copier produces letter or legal sized pages at up to 17 ppm, with an outstanding 2,400 x 600 dpi resolution. Up to 99 copies can be sorted or reduced or enlarged at a range of 25 to 400 percent; manual two-sided printing helps you save on consumables. The scanner operates in either 48-bit color or 256-level grayscale, enabling you to scan full-color photos or monochrome documents. Either way, with an interpolated resolution up to 9,600 x 9,600 dpi, your scans will be impeccably smooth.
The fax provides a variety of sending and retrieval options designed to improve efficiency. Broadcast faxes up to 390 stations, or speed dial to any of up to 300 coded numbers. The 50-sheet automatic document feeder frees you from having to baby sit the box, while the 600-page memory guards against paper shortages. The MFC-8420 includes a one-year warranty with instant exchange service.

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Brother MFC-8840DN Network Multifunction Laser Printer Review

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(More customer reviews)After doing a lot of research for multi-function printers I selected this printer and love it! I wanted a laser since it's cheaper to maintain (no $$$ ink cartridges) and didn't really need color (since I have a very nice photo printer for the rare times I want to print in color). I love the duplex mode (double side printing) to save paper and it'll automatically print 'n' pages to one physical page which is also handy. I have it networked between my computer and my husband's so we both can use it. (DSL connection with separate Linksys router and DSL modem.)
All wasn't 100% rosey at first.... I connected it via my network and it worked great but due to a problem using it while connected via VPN to my employer, I decided to use the USB connection (when I was on VPN I couldn't see the printer). I got all features working fine except for the scanning (it wouldn't scan at all). After reading so many bad reviews of Brother's tech support I was leary to call them but after many reinstalls w/o luck, I finally called them. The support folks were GREAT!! I ended up calling twice; one for help uninstalling the network drivers and again for a scanning problem. The second call I was on the phone for almost an hour and they found a patch (from Scansoft) to my original VPN problem as well as a registry patch (from Microsoft) for the USB scanning problem. The fix for the uninstall problem was because I had to log in as Administrator not just be in the admin group (I'm running Win2k) so that's why I couldn't completely switch from network connection to USB (the network drivers were still partially installed). In both calls, the tech support folks were helpful, pleasant, and knowledgeable.
The only remaining problem is configuring the fax with an answering machine. The manual has a lot of info but their explanation of the features for the fax isn't all that clear. Right now I don't need the fax much so I'll wait a bit and call tech support back again later.
I love this printer, I like that it has all the features I need in one nicely packaged unit, and for a change, I have good things to say about a company's tech support. (Every company says customers are number one, but only a tiny % actually mean it.)
Other reviewers have complained about the included scanning software (Paperport 8.0 SE from Scansoft) but so far so good, it works ok for me. I haven't tried the OCR feature though but supposedly it'll let me scan pure-text documents for later edits (like in Word) as well as let me search for docments by providing words inside of the document (not just file name which isn't too useful).
I ended up purchasing this printer at PCuniverse (free shipping and no sales tax) for the same price listed here. The reviews of the MFC 8840 printers in Amazon were a great help in selecting which printer to purchase.

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The Brother MFC-8840DN multifunction laser printer offers fast printing, up to 21 ppm (draft); crisp resolution, up to 2,400 x 600 dpi; plus great copy, scan, and fax performance. A complete range of easy-to-use front-mounted controls facilitateseasy walk-up single-job use, while Ethernet connectivity accommodates workgroup sharing.
With versatile paper handling, the MFC-8840DN performs two-in-one and four-in-one copying, automatic duplexing, poster copying, and reduction/enlargement options from 25% to 400% in 1% increments. It also has a 50-sheet ADF for even greater convenience.
The MFC-8840DN offers your choice of Ethernet (10/100BaseTX), USB (2.0), and parallel connectivity, and is PC and Mac compatible.Fax features include a built-in 33.6 Kbps modem, 300 speed dial locations, 40 one-touch dialing locations, and more.The MFC-8840DN also allows access via PC fax interface.
What's in the Box MFC-8840DN, ADF, power cable, AC power adapter, Quick Reference Guide, CD (software), warranty information

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Brother MFC-8440 Laser Multifunction Review

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(More customer reviews)I run a home office and am a heavy user of printing, scanning, faxing and copying. This unit replaced an old copier and an older printer/fax.
Installation gave me error messages. My system does have a lot of software and drivers on a WinXP Pro SP2 operating system. I was able to manually get the drivers installed. No, I didn't have the patience to call Brother.
Function in all modalities is superb. Text print quality and speed are excellent. Graphics are good.
Copying and fax work like a charm, both sheetfed and flatbed.
I compared the color scanning against my Epson 2450 Photo scanner. For routine scanning, I prefer the Brother. If I need to tweak a scan, I'll use the Epson. That's a pretty good recommendation!
I can highly recommend this product (with the one installation caution). Others have not reported install problems and I suspect this was my fairly complex system.
If you need a laser based AIO, by all means give this a try!

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Item #: BRTMFC8440. MFC-8440 Laser Flatbed/Fax/Printer/Copier/Color Scanner/PC Fax Fax Modem Speed33.6 Kbps Fax Maximum Resolution203 x 392 dpi Grayscale Halftones64 Memory600 pages Auto Document Feed50 sheets Sheet SizeLetter/Legal Sheet Tray Capacity250 Copier Maximum Reduction25% Copier Maximum Enlargement400% LCD Display5 lines x 16 characters Broadcast Transmission390 locations Speed Dial Entries340 Extension Phone Hookup SpeakerphoneMonitor only Auto Fax/Telephone Switch Scanner Maximum Resolution9600 x 9600 dpi Caller ID/Call Waiting Printer Maximum Speed21 ppm Printer Maximum Resolution2400 x 600 dpi ConnectivityParallel, USB Size21w x 17-1/2d x 18-1/2h Shpg. Wt.48 lbs. Manufacturers WarrantyOne-year Replacement Toner CartridgeBRTTN540 (sold separately) Features delayed fax transmission, auto redial, distinctive ring detection and makes up to 99 copies. Legal size scanning glass. Customers also search for: BROTHER;Color;Copier;Fax;Laser;MFC-8440;Multi-Function Machine;Multifunction Machines;Phone;Plain Paper;Printer;Scanner

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CLOVER DISTRIBUTING CTGTN250 Toner cartridge for brother models mfc-4800, 6800, ppf-2800, 2900, 3800, black Review

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(More customer reviews)The toner was compatible with my fax machine and a much better deal than any office supply store. No problems whatsoever.

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Brother MFC-7420 Flatbed Laser Multi-Function Center Review

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(More customer reviews)Here is my review for the sister model of MFC7420 (7820N), the only difference in 7820N is better scan resolution & Networking capabilities, the rest is the same, so my review should apply to MFC 7420 as well.
WoW ! This must be the best MFC out there. I have owned several canon, hp, lexmark MFC, photo printers, fax machines etc. This machine is it. All you need is this MFC & a separate photo printer. you are all set.
1. This is a laser MFC - scan(color), copy, fax, print
2. very fast for home/small office use
3. very compact - very space saving
4. Network ready - other computers on network can use all functions of this.
5. unlimited tech support. not just 1-year like HP/canon.
6. Machine feels sold & feels it will last long
7. All fax,copy, scan can be operated either from machine buttons or pc software interface.
8. installation was breeze
9. software is top notch. very intuitive
10. tested print, copy, scan & fax - AWESOME AWESOME.
11. they don't outsource cust support to india
12. only regrets: no duplex, no separate output tray, but from a compact machine like this, you can't expect output tray.
13. This MFC is clearly the winner. nothing else.
14. $50 cartride takes you upto 2,500 pages. not bad
15. Auto feeder works flawlessly
16. buy from local office depot store when they give $40 gift card with it.
17. you can connect any answering machine, so all you need is one line for phone callss & fax. this machine shows whether it is a phone call or fax. can use distinctive ring too.
18. backlit LCD menu
19. if you network with this printer, you don't need to buy USB cable
20. 32mb memory for printing, huge memory for fax.
21. super fast fax speed
22. Excellent looks.
23. DEDICATED MAC SUPPORT, although i only used it for Windows.
why didn't i know about Brother earlier ?


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The Brother MFC-7420 is a multi-function center that combines high-quality laser printing, flatbed copying and color scanning as well as a full-featured fax. Because it offers several features in one compact model, it can help save space while increasing the productivity of your workplace. Ideal for home offices or small-to-medium-sized businesses, the MFC-7420's flatbed design makes copying and scanning quick and easy, while the fast print speeds give you professional results exactly when you need them.The MFC-7420 delivers print and copy speeds of up to 20 pages per minute (ppm) with up to 2400 x 600 dot-per-inch (dpi) resolution, and boasts a 35-page automatic document feeder for copying, scanning, or faxing multiple-page documents. With these features, you can produce crisp, professional-looking documents and free more time to work while spending less time waiting. The efficient MFC-7420 also boasts a large paper capacity, thanks to the 250-sheet paper tray, which easily adjusts to accommodate letter- or legal-size paper. There's even a single-sheet manual bypass for envelopes, labels, and other types of media.To help workgroup members share information, the flatbed color scanner will scan documents directly to an email application or to a single PDF file by using the automatic document feeder. And up to 600 x 2400 dpi optical scanner resolution with OCR support means crystal clear, vibrant images that are a snap to share with colleagues. Additionally, the 16 MB standard memory stores up to 500 pages in memory for faxing and can handle multiple print jobs and copying. Finally, the USB and parallel interfaces provide the flexibility to connect to your computer or even to two computers.The MFC-7420 is PC and Mac compatible and includes easy-to-use software that guarantees high quality results in all functions.

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Brother MFC-3100C Inkjet Multifunction Review

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(More customer reviews)I have recently purchased this machine for fax and mostly black and white print jobs for my home office. Since then I have purchased a digital camera, and have found this machine produces great framable pictures!!! I would highly recomend this machine for anyone who shops around and wants the most features and quality for the price. I have used up a few ink cartridges printing larger 8x10 photos, but the individual ink cartridges make it easy and cost effective to use. The only thing I am missing is a flatbed, but so far I haven't needed it and have been able to scan pictures through the document feeder. Also a great color copier.

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Brother contributes another smart machine (at a smart price) to the multifunction market with this 5-in-1 combination of color fax, color printer, color copier, color scanner, and computer-based fax.
As a printer, the MFC-3100C can produce 10 pages per minute of black and white and eight pages per minute of color, at up to 2,400 x 1,200 resolution (naturally, the higher resolutions are a little slower printing). The 100-sheet paper cassette keeps you always in stock.
As a full-color fax machine, the MFC-3100C features 2 MB of memory, storing up to 100 pages, and 14.4 bps speed, delivering a page roughly every six seconds. With 40 station auto-dialing, the machine also can broadcast faxes to 90 locations. In addition, the MFC-3100C is equipped with a Brother PC Fax Driver, enabling you to send black-and-white faxes from your PC.
The MFC-3100C's scanner function can scan at up to 2,400 dpi, and one-touch keys allow for scanning directly to e-mail or OCR. When it comes to making copies, the MFC5100c can print up to 99 copies at a time at 1,200 x 1,200 dpi resolution. Copies can be reduced and enlarged from 25 percent to 400 percent.
With parallel and USB interfaces, the MFC-3100C is cross-platform compatible, working with Works with Windows and iMac/iBook/G3/G4, with parallel and USB interfacing (cables not included). The unit is backed by a one-year limited warranty.

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Samsung Monochrome Multifunction Laser Printer (SCX-4623F) Review

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(More customer reviews)Not sure about the other review, that's why I decided to add my 2 cents. I was able to get the printer out of the box, plug it in, install the CD and have a fully functional printer/scanner/fax within 5 minutes and I have a Windows 7, 64 bit PC. It scanned and uploaded the image to my Adobe program on the first try (I was not expecting this to be the case having read the other review). The image was very clear - in fact it was far superior to my old brother all-in-one that this printer replaced. The fax machine worked equally as well and I was able to fax a Word document from my computer with no problems on the first try. The fax interface is easier to use than that of my old brother machine as well. So far no complaints whatsoever - wonderful print/copy quality and easy to use fax/scanner. I paid $130 for it at Office Max. For this price, I feel like I got a bargain.

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If you can see it, you can print it. With the Samsung SCX-4623F mono laser MFP, you simply press the ESP Easy Screen Print button, and you can print either your entire desktop or just the active window. That\'s especially convenient for printing multiple web pages. Samsung\'s AnyWeb Print software lets you select, drag and drop content from different web pages into a new page, then print your screen. You also get faxing to and from your PC, print speeds of 23 ppm, 12,000 page monthly duty cycle and a sleek, compact design. The SCX-4623F mono laser MFP from Samsung.

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HP LaserJet Pro M1212nf Printer (CE841A#BGJ) Review

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(More customer reviews)My mom just bought this today and I helped her set it up. I'm already thinking about buying one, even though I already have a laser MFC at home. It's that good. The setup is easy, the quality is good, and the price is right.
1. Setup on PC, Mac, and network
It was super easy. HP includes the usual install CD, but you don't need it on PC; they put the files on the machine, and they show up when you connect the USB cable (the same way a USB flash drive would, though this doesn't work on Mac). Just follow the instructions; everything is straightforward.
If you want to use it over the network (i.e., connect it to your router), you still need to connect it via USB first. Before too long, the installation program tells you to disconnect the USB cable, and you don't need to connect it via USB any further. (So if you have a USB cable that you can use temporarily, you don't need to buy another just for the printer to use it over the network.)
If you haven't yet connected the networking cable from the printer to the router, it'll tell you when to connect it, and the router and printer should talk to each other without any difficulty. (My mom's router is a modem/router/wifi hub combo from the Paleozoic Era, issued by a very low-tech rural DSL provider, and it worked just fine.) I expected the networking part to be hard, and it was actually fairly easy. If everything I've written so far makes sense, you probably know enough to set this up on the network.
Once it's set up on one computer and on the network, use the driver CD to install the drivers on any other computers on your network; this is even easier.
Within an hour (half of the time making room for the printer and so forth), we had:
*Installed the drivers on 4 computers (1 Mac and 3 PCs--one is even Vista!)
*Printed test pages from each
*Set up the fax preferences (you can do this on the computer via the device management software, which is WAY easier than navigating the device menus)
*Successfully scanned documents into JPGs and PDFs, via the flatbed and sheetfeeder, over the network (many MFCs print well over the network but make it all but impossible to scan without connecting the USB cable), via Mac and PC
I've connected a LOT of devices to a LOT of computers, and for such a complicated device, this was ridiculously easy. Major kudos to HP's software team.
2. Quality
Print and copy quality are great. That's a given with a laser printer, I suppose. It's only black-and-white, but if you don't need color (e.g., if you print your photos at the pharmacy) or have a separate color printer (e.g., a photo-quality inkjet printer), you're good.
The scanning quality is also very good. 300x300 pixel black-and-white scans of sheet-fed documents make great PDFs. I also did a 1200x1200 pixel color scan of an old sports card, and it's quite sharp. I'm not somebody who works with images for a living, but unless you are (or are a very serious hobbyist), this scanner should suit your needs.
I wasn't able to get the standard Mac software (Image Capture) to operate the scanner (that software is pretty weak anyway), but the HP Director software works well on Mac (genuinely shocked) and PC.
My one complaint about using the HP software for scanning is that it doesn't let you preview-and-crop. If you need cropping (e.g., if you're scanning in 4x6 photos), you'll need to do that with another program. You probably already have something on your computer that will do this, but if not, you can download GIMP (free open source program) or buy something cheap and simple to crop, correct color, etc.
We haven't tried the fax yet.
3. Value
At the list price, this is a steal. Even lower-quality manufacturers (you know who they are) are charging similar prices for laser MFCs with no networking capability.
If you've never bought a laser printer, the toner cost (currently on the HP website at $68 for a cartridge that yields about 1600 pages) might be a turnoff, but on a per-page basis, it's probably somewhat-to-much cheaper than the inkjet you're using or considering. The overall build quality and durability of laser printers is also much better, so your "total cost of ownership" (cost of printer + ink/toner, divided by pages printed before the device dies) is likely much lower.
In short, this printer is a winner, at least based on initial quality.

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