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Brother Printer MFCJ825DW Wireless Color Photo Printer with Scanner, Copier and Fax

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  • Easy to setup wireless (802.11b/g/n) or wired Ethernet networking
  • 3.3" Touchscreen color LCD display for interactive and easy to use menu navigation
  • Create two-sided documents and save paper with duplex printing
  • Unattended fax, copy or scan using up to 20-page ADF
  • Web Connect Touchscreen - access your Facebook, Picassa photo organizing software, Flickr, Google Docs and Evernote accounts via the Web Connect Touchscreen Interface±

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Visible screen diagonal

4" / 9 cm

Product Description

Product Description

Compact and easy-to-use, this All-in-One with unique decorative lid and print, copy, scan and fax features is ideal for the small or home office. Share with multiple computers on a network using the wireless (802.11b/g/n) or wired Ethernet connection. The 3.3" Touchscreen color LCD display is perfect for interactive and easy to use menu navigation. Access your Facebook, Picassa photo organizing software, Flickr, Google Docs and Evernote accounts via the Web Connect Touchscreen Interface±. Print directly on printable blank DVDs, CDs and Blu-ray discs for personalization. Help save paper with automatic duplex (2-sided) printing⁰. Unattended fax, copy and scan up to 20-page documents using the automatic document feeder. Fast print speeds of 35 ppm black/ 27 ppm color (Fast mode); ISO-based 12 ppm black / 10 ppm color (ISO/IEC 27434).

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Print directly onto printable CDs,
DVDs, and Blu-ray discs

The MFC-J825DW is a compact inkjet with a 3.3-inch web connect touchscreen interface. It makes a great addition to a small or home office with easy access to Facebook, Picasa Web Albums, Flickr, Google Docs, and Evernote accounts. You can also print directly onto printable CDs, DVDs, and Blu-ray discs without hassle.

Featuring a unique decorative lid, the MFC-J825DW is easy to use and enables you to print, copy, scan, and fax from multiple computers on a network using the wireless or wired Ethernet connection. Help save paper with automatic duplex (two-sided) printing, and enjoy the convenience of unattended faxing, copying, and scanning up to 20-page documents using the automatic document feeder.

Key Features

  • Wireless (802.11b/g/n) or wired Ethernet networking
  • 3.3-inch TouchScreen color LCD display for interactive and easy-to-use menu navigation
  • Create two-sided documents and save paper with duplex printing12
  • Unattended fax, copy, or scan using up to 20-page ADF
  • Fast print speeds up to 35 ppm black, 27 ppm color (fast mode) and 12 ppm black, 10 ppm color (ISO standard)1
  • Access your Facebook, Picasa Web Albums, Flickr, Google Docs, and Evernote accounts via the web connect touchscreen interface10
  • Print directly onto printable DVDs, CDs, and Blu-ray discs4
  • Brother iPrint&Scan free app download for wireless printing from, and scanning to, your Apple, Android, or Windows Phone 7 mobile device3
  • Four-cartridge ink system

Easy-to-Use Features to Enhance the Way You Work

The MFC-J825DW offers a sleek and stylish design that complements any home or small office environment. Four dedicated function keys allow you to easily switch between fax/copy/scan and the PhotoCapture Center with the press of a button.

Easy to Set Up

Utilize the power of your wireless network while reducing the number of cables in your home office. Wireless networking enables others to share the Multi-Function Center on the network. The SOHO Series Multi-Function Center Machines are Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n certified and are compatible with new routers with ‘n’ technology, allowing for faster data transfer between your PC and printer router. These models are still compatible with older routers that offer b/g technology.

Convenient Web and Mobile Device Compatibility

The MFC-J825DW supports wireless printing from your mobile device via AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, iPrint&Scan and Cortado Workplace. Brother Web Connect enables you to upload and download files to specific web services without using a computer. Access your Facebook, Picasa Web Albums, Flickr, Google Docs, and Evernote accounts via the web connect touchscreen interface. Mobile printing will allow you to print from your mobile device on the go.10.

CD/DVD/Blu-ray Disc Printing

Customize and print professional looking discs. Your Brother machine can print directly on printable disc media, including CD-R/RW, DVD-R/RW, and Blu-ray Disc. There are three ways to print on printable disc media:

  • Print by copying: You can copy the image of an existing disc label or a square document (such as a photo) and print the image on a printable disc.
  • Print from media: You can select an image stored in a memory card or USB Flash memory drive, and print the image on a printable disc.
  • Print from a computer (Windows / Mac): Brother offers an easy-to-use application for printing directly on printable disc media. The NewSoft CD Labeler application offers templates for creating disc labels along with matching jacket covers, or you can create your own custom disc labels.
Four-cartridge ink system

Lower-Cost Printing

Help reduce your printing costs with high yield LC Series Ink Cartridges. All Brother Inkjet Multi-Function Center machines are equipped with a four-cartridge ink system. This means you only have to change the specific color cartridge that needs to be replaced, instead of having to discard an entire set of ink cartridges. This helps to reduce waste and save you money.

Plus, the MFC-J425W's "N in 1" printing and copying option allows you to print several pages onto one, and Ink Save Mode is used when printing draft documents.

What's in the Box

MFCJ825W; LC71 Series Cartridges (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow); CD-ROM- Assembly for Windows and Mac; Disc Tray; User’s Manual; Quick Setup Guide; Telephone Line Cord

Technical Specifications

Print
  • Max. Print Speed Black / Color (Fast Mode, ISO Standard)1: 35 / 27ppm, 12 / 10ppm
  • Max. Print Resolution (dpi)2: 6000 x 1200
  • Borderless Printing: Yes
  • Ink Save Mode6: Yes
Fax
  • Stand Alone Fax Capabilities: Color and B/W
  • Max. Fax Modem Speed / Best Transmission Speeds7: 33.6K bps / 3 sec.
  • Dual Access8: Yes
  • PC Fax (Send or Receive)8: Send / Receive9
Copy
  • Max. Copy Speed Black / Color (Standard, ISO ADF Only)1: 23 / 20ppm, 6 / 6ppm
  • Max. Copy Resolution (dpi)2: 1200 x 1200
  • Reduction / Enlargement (min. - max.): 25 - 400%
  • Multiple Copies: Yes (99)
  • N-in-1: 2in1 / 2in1 (ID) / 4in1 (A4 / Letter / Executive only)
Scan
  • Scanner Capabilities: B/W and Color
  • Optical Scan Resolution (dpi)2: 2400 x 1200 (glass) / 1200 x 600 (ADF)
  • Interpolated Scan Resolution (dpi)2: 19200 x 19200
  • Document Viewer / OCR Software10: Windows ScanSoft PaperPort 12 SE with OCR; Mac Presto! PageManager 9 with OCR
  • Scan to Capability: Image, OCR, E-mail, File, Media Card, USB Flash Memory Drive
  • Auto Crop Scanning: Yes
Photo-Capture Center
  • Media Card Compatibility: Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick Pro, Pro Duo, MicroSD Memory Card, Mini SD, Micro SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, MultiMedia Card, MultiMedia Card plus, MultiMedia Card Mobile
  • PhotoCapture Photo Editing Features: Monochrome, Sepia, Auto Correct, Trimming, Photo Enhance (Auto Correct / Skin Tone / Scenery / Red Eye / Night Scene / Fill Light / Whiteboard)
  • Direct Printing Image Format: JPEG / AVI / MOV
Supported Operating Systems
  • Windows OS: XP / XP Professional x64 / Windows Vista / 7 / Server 2003 / 2003 x64 / 2003 R2 / 2003 R2 x64 / 2008 / 2008 R2
  • Macintosh OS: Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.x, 10.6.x
Other
  • Unit Dimensions: 15.9" x 14.9" x 7.1"
  • Carton Dimensions: 18.9" x 10" x 18.3"
  • Unit Weight / Carton Weight: 20.5 lbs. / 24.9 lbs.

MFC-J425W MFC-J625DW MFC-J825DW MFC-J5910DW MFC-J6510DW MFC-J6710DW MFC-J6910DW Maximum Print Speed 33ppm / 26ppm 35ppm / 27ppm 35ppm / 27ppm 35ppm / 27ppm 35ppm / 27ppm 35ppm / 27ppm 35ppm / 27ppm Maximum Input Paper Size N/A N/A N/A 11" x 17" 11" x 17" 11" x 17" 11" x 17" Duplex Printing No Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Media Card / Pict Bridge No Yes Yes Yes / Yes Yes / Yes Yes / Yes Yes / Yes Networking Wireless (802.11b/g/n) Wireless (802.11b/g/n) Wireless (802.11b/g/n) or Wired Ethernet networking Ethernet and Wireless (b/g/n) Ethernet and Wireless (b/g/n) Ethernet and Wireless (b/g/n) Ethernet and Wireless (b/g/n) LCD 1.9-inch Color LCD Display 1.9-inch TouchScreen plus Touch Panel Controls 3.3-inch Color TouchScreen 1.9-inch TouchScreen plus Touch Panel Controls 3.3-inch Color TouchScreen 3.3-inch Color TouchScreen 3.3-inch Color TouchScreen Paper Capacity 100 100 100 250 250 500 500

1. ISO speeds based on ISO / IEC 24734 (print) or ISO / IEC 24735 (copy using ADF). PPM speed is based on printing in FAST mode. Excludes time to complete first page and will vary depending on a variety of factors. See www.brother-usa.com/printspeed for details.
2. Resolutions are listed horizontal by vertical dpi.
3. See www.brother.com for details and availability. The iPhone App Store, Android Market, and Microsoft Marketplace are not available in all countries. Supports PDF and JPEG formats. Windows Phone 7 does not support PDF printing.
4. Additional purchase required.
5. Cables not included.
6. Helps save ink by outlining images for draft printing.
7. Based on ITU-T Test Chart No. 1 at standard resolution with MMR compression.
8. Black and white only.
9. PC-Fax send only for Mac users.
10. See System Requirements and more details at www.brother.com.
11. Approximate page yields in accordance with ISO 24711. For more page yield information see www.brother.com/pageyield.
12. Borderless not available on duplex. Minimum default margins 0.12-inches on all sides.

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Customer reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars
4.2 out of 5
822 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the print quality, ease of use, and value of the multifunction device. For example, they mention it does print well, the quality of picture printing is amazing, and the duplex and photo printing work well. That said, some differ on connectivity, and ink.

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379 customers mention283 positive96 negative

Customers like the print quality of the multifunction device. They say it does print well, the colors are a bit muted, and the picture printing is amazing. They also say the feed and duplex (two sided) printing is seamless. Customers also mention that the 2400 DPI scan has great quality, and that the wifi printer is very cool. They mention that it can do double sided color printing very quickly, and produces crystal clear photos.

"...+ Prints in excellent quality and a very good speed+ Quiet operation+ Document feeder is a huge plus for me...." Read more

"...The copy and scan functions works fast, smooth, and clearly... just as it should...." Read more

"...Disc printing - mixed bag here - the actual disc handling and printing works very well and is easy, but you are forced to ONLY use the disc labeling..." Read more

"...The software is beautiful; the Cd creation is very easy.Ink: I paid $7 and I received 5 black, 2 Yellow, 2 Magenta and 2 blue...." Read more

378 customers mention300 positive78 negative

Customers like the quality of the multifunction device. They mention that it's been flawless, the duplex and photo printing work well, and is responsive. They also say that it performs flawlessly with the original firmware and is solid. Some customers also mention that the printer has incredible reliability and a spectacular print cartridge life.

"...+ Quiet operation+ Document feeder is a huge plus for me. I was so tired of putting documents in one by one on my old printer..." Read more

"...Very clear, with great color, and better than "acceptable" quality...." Read more

"...It prints in duplex mode automatically, so you don't have to do the manual work to print a paper on both sides.-..." Read more

"...The scanner also does an excellent job of recognizing and auto-cropping multiple items in one scan (such as business cards or photos), with one..." Read more

219 customers mention172 positive47 negative

Customers find the multifunction device easy to set up, use, and maintain. They also appreciate the beautiful software and easy CD creation. Customers also mention that the wireless printing setup was a breeze, and the GUI both on the unit and installed onto the computer is good and fairly easy to navigate.

"...+ Wireless printing setup was a breeze. I was able to connect to my home WiFi network straight from the touchscreen on the printer...." Read more

"...Worried about leaks. Painful to attach a CISS system. Easy Setup. Marginal print output. Good photo output...." Read more

"...what makes me love this product even more is that you can solve the problem easily, simple go click the Home button, then on your touchscreen click..." Read more

"...bag here - the actual disc handling and printing works very well and is easy, but you are forced to ONLY use the disc labeling software that comes..." Read more

169 customers mention169 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the multifunction device. They mention that it is an inexpensive printer that does everything they need. The features are great for the price, and it is a perfect investment for all.

"...If you are looking for an inexpensive way to print high output duplex - this is your review.In general. This thing has a fax...." Read more

"...More than I expected from such a low cost unit. The "Control Center 4" software that comes with the unit is complete and utterly maddening junk...." Read more

"Very impressive device for the price...." Read more

"...and that even supports two-sided printing, this is a solid and inexpensive printer with good quality third-party replacement ink offerings that are..." Read more

99 customers mention72 positive27 negative

Customers like the color of the multifunction device. They say it produces excellent photos with brilliant colors, and prints beautiful prints. They also say the design is smart and the touch screen instructions are very good. The Printed CD and DVD look professional, and the included software is easy to use. They like the LED screen and LCD display features.

"...excellent print quality, easy to use functions and software, and it looks great!..." Read more

"...Very clear, with great color, and better than "acceptable" quality...." Read more

"...This Brother fit each category very nicely and with its sleek looks and 3.5" touch screen, it proved to be a great buy which works absolutely..." Read more

"...laser printer and the black text is a bit weaker, but the images are really pale compared to the laser...." Read more

85 customers mention67 positive18 negative

Customers like the scanning capabilities of the multifunction device. They mention that the print speed, color, and scanning are great. They also say that the scanning and copying were all excellent, and that it worked flawlessly. Customers also appreciate the control center and the scan options. They say that being able to scan documents was a plus.

"...+ Scan documents into and email, PDF, or Image+ Can easily check ink levels on the display screen..." Read more

"...document handler - it has worked wonderfully and even makes double sided scanning a breeze. More than I expected from such a low cost unit...." Read more

"...The printer comes with fax, scanner and copier capabilities, making it a good machine for the price...." Read more

"...The unit prints fast and has good picture quality. The scanner was way beyond my expectations and reproduces photos extremely well...." Read more

123 customers mention66 positive57 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the connectivity of the multifunction device. Some mention that it connects to everything wirelessly, while others say that it does not work very well with their VOIP phone service or their Windows 7 computer.

"...Good things:-The printer have wifi, so I don't need to have cables everywhere, I just use my laptop and my router to print or scan..." Read more

"...a desktop computer that I would like to be wired because it lacks a wireless card..." Read more

"...It has all the connections, including slots for SD cards and Memory Stick, as well as USB if you want to print directly from your memory sticks for..." Read more

"...On my first two attempts it gave me Flash errors and would not continue. On the 3rd attempt all went as it should...." Read more

63 customers mention26 positive37 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the ink of the multifunction device. Some mention that it uses remarkably little ink, while others say that it runs out fast and is expensive.

"...And the printer was somewhat scuffed. I will only mention once how ugly the "tiger stripes" on this printer are...." Read more

"...Note:- It comes with ink cartridges.- It comes with 3 (mine had 4) 4 x 6 inch brother photo paper test sheets-..." Read more

"...The ink was very expensive and the machine was eating ink like crazy...." Read more

"...I think the best thing about this printer is the ability to use off brand printer ink...." Read more

Good MF printer!
5 Stars
Good MF printer!
This Brother Multi Function printer is just what I was looking for. Well actually it is more than I needed, but it is hard to find a printer that just prints. It arrived quickly in the original packaging from manufacturer. I followed the directions to set it up and install the software and within an hour I had my printer up and running. It does not take up much space and I love the compactness of it - the paper tray and paper catcher are not sticking out and getting in the way. The print quality is good and I love the idea that I can keep some photo paper stored in the paper tray and all I need to do is slide it into place to print photos. And it will not allow me to print a letter doc on the printer paper unless I choose to LOLI have tried it yet, but you can get photos directly from CD/DVD with the handy holder. This option is way cool and I did not realize the machine had this neat option.I would recommend this printer to friends and family.
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BG
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Printer for the Price, So Many Features, and Looks Great!
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2013
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This printer really has the look and feel of a high end product. The quality and ease of use also make me believe this is a well made printer that will last a very long time. I will never use the Fax option but will use the Scan, Print, and Photo Print features often. I have had this printer for 2 weeks now and I absolutely love it!

+ Unboxing and Initial Setup was a Breeze (Quick Setup Guide Included)
+ Prints in excellent quality and a very good speed
+ Quiet operation
+ Document feeder is a huge plus for me. I was so tired of putting documents in one by one on my old printer
+ Individual ink cartridges. I have had other printers with a black cartridge and a "Multi-color" cartridge. My advice is to stay away because if one color runs low the entire cartridge must be replaced. With this Brother printer you can simply replace the color that has expired.
+ Wireless printing setup was a breeze. I was able to connect to my home WiFi network straight from the touchscreen on the printer. (Make sure you know your SSID and Password) If not, there are several other options for connecting the printer to the network.
+ Printer goes into standby mode shutting off the display screen but is ready to print at any time.
+ I have to be honest here and say this printer looks awesome.
+ Scan documents into and email, PDF, or Image
+ Can easily check ink levels on the display screen

- The biggest negative is having to choose either WiFi or wired. I have a desktop computer that I would like to be wired because it lacks a wireless card (I could by a USB wireless adapter for the desktop but that's not the point here)
- The software to print must be installed on a computer/laptop for the device to recognize the printer. This software only include 2 licenses. We have 3 laptops and 1 desktop but I can only print from two devices. (For an added fee you can purchase additional licenses to install software, for around $50 I think)
- A small amount of the edge is not scanned when using the scanner. If I put the paper flush with the margins of the scan top a small edge will be missing from the scanned image. So I have to stay about 1/4 inch away from the edge while still trying to keep the paper straight to get a straight copy. Closing/opening the top causes the paper to shift and it is very annoying but manageable.

_Bottom Line_ Yes, I would recommend this printer to a friend. Printer has excellent print quality, easy to use functions and software, and it looks great! I am disappointed with the scan as I mentioned a small area is not scanned. Overall I do not regret buying this printer and Brother has earned my business in the future.
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HGR
5.0 out of 5 stars I REALLY wanted this printer to be great... OK - it is (May 2015)
Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2013
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If you are really looking for an "all-in-one" machine - my review won't help.

If you are looking for a photo printer - I suggest the Epson Artisans, although the Canon's have a good reputation too.

If you are looking for an inexpensive way to print high output duplex - this is your review.

In general. This thing has a fax. Who uses faxes anymore? It has a single-sided scanner which can be used as a copier. Unless you are using the copy function a lot, I suggest you would be better off buying yourself a Doxie scanner and plugging it into your computer.

I bought it through Amazon Warehouse Deals. It was supposed to be "used - like new". It sold for $121 with no shipping for prime. This was about $25 dollars cheaper than the closest new competitor. I regret doing this. The machine came without cartridges. It was packed 'almost' like new. The blue tape they used to pack it left a horrible residue on the printer. And the printer was somewhat scuffed. I will only mention once how ugly the "tiger stripes" on this printer are.

Honestly, I bought this system in order replace the ink cartridges with a CISS (Continuous Ink System) in order to get a lot of output for little money. I had to modify the ink door extensively (I probably cut away 1/3 of the door with a Dremel tool) in order to close it with the modified ink cartridges. I am wary that the cartridge inputs are horizontal rather than vertical like an Epson (where the cartridge is inserted from the top) because I think it might leak. I have the printer on a plastic bag and t-shirt for the next few days until I see if this is a problem.

Printer output: This printer prints a little light on plain paper. I compared it against my color laser printer and the black text is a bit weaker, but the images are really pale compared to the laser. For printing out daily reading material (my goal) this is probably acceptable. I would not use this output for anything professional! It doesn't hold up. Duplex works fine. I haven't had any jamming issues yet. I don't really care how much ink it uses - with the CISS, ink is cheap.

Photo prints: I printed a couple 4x6 photos on photo paper - and I admit to being impressed. The contrast was relatively good, and the photo was a bit brighter than my original - but not too bad. I got the feeling that I could have gotten closer by messing with the colors in the printer driver. I tried "Airprint" direct from my phone. Success, but the picture was underwhelming (it looked dull). To be honest - I sent the same photo to my main photoprinter - and Epson Artisan 837 - and it looked even WORSE. Not bad for a printer that has only 3 colors + black (and for the really good ones - just take them to COSTCO.) Tried a color copy of a photo (and printed on plain paper) - it looked just AWFUL!

Wireless Setup and Drivers: I never plugged this into a computer. I just attached it to my wi-fi network by going through the front panel. No Problems! I loaded only the printer driver from the disk. I have had good success with Brother Drivers and this is no exception. Everything else on the disk? Forget it!! Mediocre applications you can do without unless you absolutely have to have those features.

Main thoughts? Disappointed in Amazon Warehouse Deals. Worried about leaks. Painful to attach a CISS system. Easy Setup. Marginal print output. Good photo output.

Buy again? No. There are better photo printers out there. Scanning functions are better done by a Doxio. Poor output means you can't use it for anything professional. What would I do next time? Probably get a color laser, and learn how to refill cartridges. It is really tough to choose out there, but I think I would pass this one by.

**** Update 19 Oct 2013 ***** - I have probably put about 1000 pages through this printer. I generally use cheap flimsy paper. It has jammed twice. Using nice flat paper seems to help. The jams occurred when I had paper with turned up edges. My initial impressions have stayed about the same. Black printing is a bit light. I do notice that when the paper prints large color images on a regular page, there is a chance of smearing ink on subsequent pages (especially in the corners). Glad it has held up this long - still 3 stars.

**** Update 6 May 2015 ***** I think I am up to about 12,000 pages out of this printer - if not more. I wish it kept count. It is my workhorse. Same quality as before. I use it every single day. It has been a great investment. My next workhorse color printer will be a brother.
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Bill
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for what I need
Reviewed in Canada on November 19, 2012
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About a month ago my inkjet printer started to act up. It was time to start looking around for a good replacement.

I don't print a lot, maybe a couple of pages a day. The odd time I'll print a 20 or 30 page PDF file to read. But the feature that I was needing the most was the ability to print on CD's and DVD's.

So I did some research, and I found that the feature I was looking for wasn't that easy to find, at least not in the stores around where I live. At one point I was wondering if they still made printers with this feature.

Now, I know I should have searched Amazon first. But for some reason it took me a week before I thought of looking here. D'oh!

I found a great selection of printers that had the features I was looking for within my budget. And it didn't take me long to narrow it down to this Brother printer. I had to wait a couple weeks before purchasing it though since my wife's laser bit the dust and we needed to replace it first. Luckily I was already in the Amazon mode and we found a great printer for her here.

I've had printers from HP, LexMark and Brother in the past. I've been pleased with all of them so I didn't have any worries about selecting this printer. The MFC-J825DW has the disc printing feature that I needed. In addition, it has wireless network capability and duplex printing which are features that I wanted to have.

And Amazon had the price to seal the deal. A great price (with free shipping) and I was sold.

The printer arrived a few days later and it was a breeze to set up although I had to read the unpacking instructions to figure out how to remove one piece of the packing tape that was inside the printer. The cartridges are pretty simple to install and the network setup was a breeze with the "one touch" networking. Note that your wireless router needs to have that feature available for this to work.

Then I went to work installing the software. Once again, this is pretty straight forward, but I would have liked it if the installer had noticed I already had the productivity software installed (we'd bought the new Brother laser 2 weeks before and it runs the same productivity suite).

But the process was straight forward and now I have this wonderful little unit sitting near my desk. The print is perfect for what I need. The printer is the quietest that I've had although it makes a bit more noise when running duplex. It sets itself down into low power mode and I hardly know that it's even here sometimes!

I haven't done enough printing yet to see how well the ink levels last, but that isn't a major issue for me. It does allow you to change only the colours you need, so if you print a lot of pages with one colour you'll be able to replace what you use without wasting the other colours.

Anyway, you know that this isn't a perfect printer, but for what I need this is an excellent fit. It works well, it's quiet and well within my budget.
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AW
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent printer
Reviewed in Canada on August 8, 2013
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Works well right out of the box and because you can get inexpensive ink replacement, it is economical compared to other models
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L Stanchuk
4.0 out of 5 stars printer seems fine so far
Reviewed in Canada on May 24, 2013
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Printer functions quite well under OS X... but the CD/DVD printing software that comes from brother is brutal...
I bought it primarily for the direct DVD printing
Must be a windows port
Overly confusing and convoluted just to do a simple black type on DVD face.... I thought Canon's was bad (my last printer),
this is worse..
The quality of the DVD printing is fine, just the software can make you go grrrrr...

Scanning is done under OS X , and the copier function works fine...fax, don't know, will probably never use it.
But the printer itself is fine....hasn't got much use yet, ask me in a year
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Donald Johnston
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in Canada on August 9, 2014
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Works great for printing labels on disc.Not great otherwise.
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I Ching Music
5.0 out of 5 stars Very easy to use for CD printing
Reviewed in Canada on February 24, 2013
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Very easy to use for CD printing. I own two Brother printers this one for CD printing and another for 11x17 copies and scanning. I was very happy to find they use the same ink cartridge, and the CD printing works great.
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