Amazon.com Product Description

The IntelliFax 565 from Brother is a combination fax machine, phone, and copier which has a number of useful features and a very reasonable price tag. Call waiting and caller ID compatible, the 565 also features auto fax/telephone switching, 104-station auto dialing, fax forwarding, auto-redial, and paging. A maximum fax resolution of 203 x 392 lines/inch and 64 shades of gray provide easy to read text, while the 16 characters LCD screen provides status, information and access to features. Copies can be reduced or enlarged from 50% to 150%, while the multi-copy function is able to make up to 99 copies at once.

The 565 has a 50-sheet input capacity and comes with a 10-page automatic document feeder, while its 512 KB memory provides up to 25 pages out out-of-paper reception. Transmission times are around 15 seconds per page, and the recording paper size is variable between 8.5 by 11 and 8.5 by 14 inches. The remote retrieval function allows you to access your fax machine from outside of the office, while a 104-station fax broadcasting feature lets you send a single fax to multiple locations, saving you valuable time.

The 565 utilizes tone dialing as well as an MH coding method and connects via a RJ11C modular jack (or equivalent). The 120 V, 50/60 Hz power supply consumes up to 170 W during normal operation and less than 5 W during standby. The 565 has a 13.1-by-11.9-inch footprint, weighs just 7.5 pounds, and comes backed with a one-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Brother 565 fax machine, auto document feeder, power cord, telephone line cord, paper tray, user documentation ... Read more

Features

• Telephone, fax machine, and copier
• Call waiting/caller ID compatible
• Automatic fax-telephone switching
• 203 x 392 lines per inch fax resolution
• 50% to 150% copy reduction/enlargement, up to 99 multiple copies

Reviews (2)

Cheaply put together
Very cheap plastic paper-feeder tray snapped in easily enough for me, but it never snapped back out, nor would it feed the paper used for fax confirmation in easily. The other feeding system for the actual faxes seemed to work just fine at first, but then I noticed the paper frayed noticeably on one side if you resent it several times--not a good flaw if you want to resend one page, like a resume, to multiple employers. One last drawback is the included ink cartridge that is meant only as a "test cartridge" for up to 30 pages of use. Then, for around $20, you are supposed to buy a replacement ink cartridge that will last for another 150 pages of use. Well, the price was nice, but the product was not. I bought this at Office Depot and to their credit, they gave me a full refund without any re-stocking or re-packing fees, quite unlike CompUSA's return policy. I feel sorry for the poor fellow who has to re-pack that thing, though. Good luck on getting that paper feeder back out.

Good economical fax for home or small office
I use this in my home office. I don't send alot of faxes or make alot of copies so I didn't need anything fancy and didn't want anything overly technical or expensive. This fits my needs perfectly, beginning with its low cost ($59 new, after $10 rebate, from on-line merchant). It's small so doesn't hog desk space, easy to set up and use, has plenty of features (more than I'll ever need or use) and though the print quality isn't the best you'll ever see, it is easily legible and certainly satisfactory, for both faxing and copying. It may not be the machine for large offices or someone who sends alot of faxes or makes alot of copies, but, as an economical fax machine for occasional use in a home or small office, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this one. ... Read more

Product Description

The network-ready MFC-7820N can be installed on the network right out of the box! The MFC-7820N is a smart choice for small-to-medium size businesses or even if you work out of your home office. In addition, everyone can use it for making quick copies, sending faxes or color scanning. Its flatbed design and convenient copying or scanning makes this the right choice. ... Read more

Features

• 33.6K bps fax modem speed, 32 MB memory; PC and Mac compatible
• Printing, copying, scanning, faxing, and PC faxing
• Up to 20 ppm black print speed; up to 2,400 x 600 dpi resolution
• Flatbed color scanning with 600 x 2400 dpi optical resolution
• USB 2.0, parallel, and Ethernet interfaces; 35-page document feeder

Reviews (1)

Dream come true MFC - Thoroughly Impressed !!!!!
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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Features

• 33.6 Kbps fax modem, as little as 3 seconds per page
• 20-page auto document feeder, 100-sheet front loading tray
• 16 MB memory, up to 480 pages for out-of-paper reception and transmission
• Full duplex speakerphone, auto phone/fax switching, caller ID
• USB 2.0 interface for printing option; built-in networking

Product Description

Brother 7420 2400x600 20ppm B/W Multifunction PrinterWith a combination of high-quality laser printing, flatbed copying, full-feature fax and color scanning in one product, the MFC-7420 offers great value, while saving you space. It is the perfect laser all-in-one for your home office or small-to-medium size business. Its flatbed design lends itself to convenient copying or scanning by allowing you to place your originals on the document glass or through the convenient automatic document feeder. ... Read more

Features

• 16 MB fax memory; PC and Mac compatible
• Up to 20 ppm print speed; up to 2,400 x 600 dpi resolution
• Up to 600 x 2,400 dpi optical scanner resolution with OCR support
• 250-sheet paper tray plus 35-sheet capacity ADF
• Full-Speed USB 2.0 and parallel interfaces

Reviews (1)

Best !!!!
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 ?
... Read more

Features

• 14.4 Kbps fax modem, as little as 6 seconds per page
• 10-page auto document feeder, 100-sheet front loading tray; flatbed scanning
• 8 MB memory, up to 300 pages for out-of-paper reception and transmission
• Auto phone/fax switching, caller ID, 80-station auto-dialing
• 29-minute answering system; USB 2.0 interface for printing option

Product Description

This item is brand new and comes complete with all manufacturer supplied accessories.
It also comes with a USA warranty.

Nice electronics is your source for everyday low prices on theBrother FAX2820 - Plain Paper Laser Fax and all other Brother Fax machines

Features

• Monochrome laser fax with 14.4 Kbps modem
• 20-page auto document feeder, 250-sheet input capacity
• 8 MB memory stores up to 500 pages
• 220-station auto dialing memory, broadcast up to 270 locations
• USB 2.0 interface for future printing, supports optional drivers

Features

• 14.4 Kbps fax modem, as little as 6 seconds per page
• 20-page auto document feeder, 100-sheet front loading tray
• 8 MB memory, up to 300 pages for out-of-paper reception and transmission
• Auto phone/fax switching, caller ID, 50 station auto-dialing
• USB 2.0 interface for printing option

Features

• Print, scan, copy, fax, and PC fax functions
• Breakthrough technology, up to 6,000 x 1,200 dpi print resolution
• Up to 20 ppm black, 15 ppm color print speeds
• Up to 17 cpm black, 11 cpm color copy speed
• 600 x 1,200 dpi scan resolution, 2,400 dpi interpolated, 36-bit color

Product Description

Brother International (fax575) FAX575 FAX/PHONE/COPIER ... Read more

Features

• Convenient, easy-to-operate faxing
• Black-and-white copying with up to 400 x 400 dpi resolution
• 9,600 bps fax modem transmits at about 15 seconds per page
• 512 KB memory stores up to 25 pages
• 50-sheet paper capacity

Reviews (1)

Great for home use
Bought this to have a fax machine at home.It was easy to set up.Doesn't take up much space on the desk and you have a built in phone with caller ID, too.The copy machine part of fax makes nice clean copies, too.This wouldn't be very cost effective if you are going to receive a lot of faxes or make a lot of copies.It is great for someone like me who has to fax stuff for work occasionally and doesn't want to drive to the library and pay $2.00 a page. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The Brother MFC-3320CN is an all-in-one color printer, color copier, color fax machine, and color scanner. This versatile machine is perfect for the home office or small business where space is at a premium. With a maximum 4,800 x 1,200 optimized print resolution, Micro Piezo inkjet technology, and 5-picoliter ink droplet size, prints are bright, vivid, and true-to-life. Print speeds clock in at 14 ppm for black and 12 ppm for color (maximum, draft).

The flatbed scanner provides up to 600 x 1,200 dpi maximum resolution and 36-bit color, with four one-touch buttons (scan to image, e-mail, OCR, file, and media card--Windows only) to help automate frequent tasks. The included software bundle helps you achieve the best scans and includes an OCR (optical character recognition) tool for scanning documents directly to text. Copy speeds are as fast as 12 cpm for black and 10 cpm for color, while up to 99 copies can be made at once, freeing up your time for other tasks.

The 33.6 Kbps fax machine has a 3-second per page transmission speed and is capable of color faxing. A fax memory of up to 4,800 pages ensures that your don't miss important faxes when you run out of paper, while the 108-entry speed dial, fax forwarding, fax delayed transmission, and paging features provide added convenience. A 158-location fax broadcasting feature sends multiple faxes from a single original.

The MFC-3320CN has a standard input capacity of 100 sheets, a 50-sheet output capacity, and a 20-page automatic document feeder. It has both USB 2.0 and Ethernet ports (for multiple PC networking), and accepts Memory Stick, CompactFlash, SmartMedia, and Secure Digital memory cards. Compatible with both Mac and PC, the MFC-3320CN also comes backed by a one-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
MFC-3320CN, automatic document feeder, user documentation, power cord ... Read more

Features

• Color printer, scanner, copier, and machine
• 4,800 x 1,200 maximum optimized print resolution; up to 14 ppm print speed
• 600 x 1,200 dpi maximum scan resolution, 36-bit color depth
• 1,200 x 1,200 dpi maximum copy resolution, up to 99 multi-copies
• USB 2.0 and Ethernet interfaces, PC and Mac compatible

Reviews (1)

Print problem
There seems to be a print problem with these printers. I was thrilled to see the price with so many features. So I ran down to a local store to try one out. Both of the ones in the stores had lousy test prints. I then used a picture and did a copy. Even copying black and white. The prints are soo grainy. It looks like it reverted back to 300 dpi prints. I don't see how the machine could be advertised as high resolution machine? Perhaps it is just a software mistake? Anyway I returned to the office and I found several others on the net had similar problems. So I would stay away until brother resolves this problem. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

This unique, low-profile flatbed multifunction center is the ideal product for your home or home office. It offers color inkjet printing (up to 11 ppm color, 13 ppm black), standalone color copying and color faxing, PC faxing (send only), and color scanning. Plus, the included Brother PhotoCapture Center lets you print high-quality color images from most digital camera media (Memory Stick, CompactFlash, and SmartMedia cards), with or without a PC. You can also select high-resolution, photo-quality 2,400 x 1,200 dpi printing for exceptional color output.

The device offers a simple process for scanning directly to e-mail, OCR (optical character recognition), and imaging applications, as well as high-resolution color scanning at up to 9,600 dpi (interpolated) and 600 x 2,400 dpi (optical). Maximum scanning resolution with Windows XP is limited to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi; resolutions up to 9,600 x 9,600 dpi can be selected using the Brother Scanner Utility.

The MFC-4420c's 16 MB memory stores up to 480 pages so can scan your next faxes while sending or receiving others. Other features include a versatile flatbed design to simplify copying from bound documents, copy reduction and enlargement from 25 to 400 percent (in one-percent increments), and award-winning ScanSoft PaperPort and TextBridge OCR software (OCR does not work with Mac OS X).

Compatible with both Windows and Apple computers, the MFC-4420c offers a USB interface (cable not supplied), and a 100-sheet-capacity paper tray. It is backed by a one-year warranty. ... Read more

Features

• Up to 13 ppm black, 11 ppm color printing
• 16 MB memory stores up to 480 pages
• 600 x 2,400 dpi color scanning
• 100-sheet standard paper capacity
• USB interface; PC and Mac compatible

Reviews (4)

Not Durable
I liked this printer at first because I was able to insert my CF card from my digital camera right into the front of the printer. It would then download all my pictures.
Soon I found the ink clogs so easily that after about 5 pages printed the black ink was only half there. It was very light and smudged. I would have to get it to run a cleaning cycle. Sometimes it had to clean 3 times or so before the black would work. It also happened with the colors several times.
The photo printing was so-so.
Then I got an "error 41." This says to unplug the printer and call brother. Great. Its a generic catch all error I've found and it can mean your printer is now useless. This happened to me after only having the printer 5 or 6 months.

Good Value
I researched these machines until the cows came home ( literally , I live on a farm) . I had a 5yr. old Brother MFC that provided good service but was no longer compatible with my new computer's Windows XP . I worried about reviews about low print quality . After 6mos. of service I find the only thing I don't like is my inability to copy from a book . It may be that I'm doing something wrong . Everything works great ! It fits nicely on my computer station , is quiet , fast and easy to operate . I even figured out how to scan pictures to file and to email !! I'm just your everyday shopper/emailer/info researcher so this machine is everything I need .

Great Machine
I have been very pleased with this multifunction printer. It is very quiet and has everything you need. One feature that is really nice is that you can hook your digital camera memory card right to the printer and print the pictures without having to go on the computer. I am comparing this printer to our old one, which was loud and wasn't a multifuncion, but the quality of this one is so much better and I love having the copier without having to scan things to the computer. I really reccomend this multifunction printer.

Great printer once I got a replacement
The first printer I got was not working at all. It would say Please open cover, and when I opened the cover it would say please close cover. I called Panasonic support and they told me it was some mechanical problem, but they sent via Fedex 2 day a brand new printer and sent me a prepaid label to send back the faulty one.

This may be an inherent problem with this printer. However the printing speed is pretty good, quality of printing is excellent.

What I liked about the printer is its low profile. It also looks asthetically pleasing.

Fairly quiet for an inkjet printer. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The MFC-3220C multi-function center (MFC) is ideal for your home or home office, offering color inkjet printing (up to 12 ppm color, 14 ppm black), color copying, color faxing, and color scanning. It prints at up to 4,800 x 1,200 optimized dpi and copies at 1,200 x 1,200 dpi (maximum). You can reduce or enlarge your copies from 25 to 400 percent, generating up to 99 consecutive copies. You get color scanning at up to 2,400 dpi (interpolated) and 600 x 1,200 dpi (optical), with speeds of nine seconds color and four seconds black. Maximum scanning resolution with Windows XP is limited to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi (interpolated).

The MFC-3220C's 8 MB memory stores up to 200 pages so you can scan your next faxes while sending or receiving others. Fax features include manual, one-touch, and speed dialing, as well as remote retrieval, polling (retrieving faxes from another machine), and broadcasting (sending the same fax to multiple numbers; black-and-white faxes only). The unit is compatible with your phone company's Caller ID service, with which it displays the number and, if available, the name of the person calling or faxing you.

Compatible with both Windows and Apple computers (see technical specifications for limitations of each), the MFC-3220C connects to your computer using a simple USB interface (cable not supplied) a 100-sheet-capacity paper tray, and a 50-sheet output tray for letter-sized documents. It's backed with a one-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
MFC, telephone handset, telephone line cord, telephone curled cord, ADF document support, ADF document output support, user's guide, and ink cartridges (black, cyan, magenta, yellow) ... Read more

Features

• Up to 14 ppm black, up to 12 ppm color printing
• 8 MB fax memory stores about 200 pages
• 600 x 1,200 dpi scanning resolution; 20-page auto document feeder
• USB interface, PC and Macintosh compatible

Reviews (9)

Don't be fooled
The machine itself it great. Easy to use etc. But it's the dudes who programmed the "artificial intelligence" in this thing that really messed it up and has me pissed off.

If one of the cartridges goes out, YOU CAN'T DO ANYTHING! Supposedly the fax doesn't even work. Huh? This is an obvious attempt that they just want you to buy buy buy more cartridges than you need.

I only use the black. I have never touched the colors. But for some reason, the colors run out before the black. What the...? And now they want me to replace everything before the machine will be usable again. I looked at the colors, and it clearly still has A LOT of ink or whatever inside. And there isn't a way to fool the machine by just taking it out and putting it back in.

I'm really thinking about just filling it with toilet water to let the machine think there's something inside. Don't know if it'll work. But here's the bottom line. I ran through the whole set (or the machine thinks I did) of ink in 4 months. So here's what you need to know. It costs about $80 or so to replace the set. So do you really want to pay $240 a year just to use the fax machine? If you actually do some printing, think $400+. This is lame. Fellow users. Anyone have suggestions please help us all.

You get what you pay for
This thing looks great, but I have had two major problems

1) The printer will not print if it thinks one of the ink cartridges is empty, which happens often when they are not empty: it has happened to me with nearly new cartridges. It essentially renders the device useless. Anyone know how to work around this? Please post a review if you do.

2) The paper feeder does not pick up paper unless I manually hold my finger against the tension arm. Clearly inconvenient, especially if you want to receive faxes.

Beware
Seems like a great buy, but the unit shuts down when it 'thinks' the ink cartridges are empty. I'm replacing FULL cartridges after only about 50 B/W pages. I'll try replacing one time, but if this continues, I'll have to replace the unit. NOTE there is no manual override, the printer will NOT work if it thinks a cartridge is empty. My cost? 50 pages for $20 of ink, 40 cents a page. Use Kinkos, it's cheaper.

Excellent fax, Acceptable color printer-copier, Great price
Amazon's service was very good. The box arrived well ahead of the estimated date.

You can't beat the price tag ... with 5-in-1 capabilities. While this is not a photo-quality printer, it is great for office use. At this price, it offers 4 separate inkwells that can be purchased separately based on your level of usage -- not offered by the competition. Please note that the Amazon product description which says that the product includes a handset is incorrect.

The unit is a breeze to set up as copier, printer, outgoing fax, scanner and PC Fax (set aside 30mins, max). However, setting this up for incoming faxes when you have an answering machine on the same line is very difficult because it is not completely documented (Solution: Set TAD, and set number of rings for receive to 1. Also, don't have any filters installed on the answering machine outlet and fax outlet). While the hold time when I called Brother Customer Service was more than 45 mins, once I got thru, they were able to resolve this issue thoroughly and courteously.

Overall, I am very happy with the purchase!

Disappointed
Based on all the reviews I purchased the MFC3100C model about 10 months ago to replace a HP printer I had used for 3 years. I use it lightly for home use and have not even had to replace any of the print cartridges yet. The outbound fax portion and scanner still work great but, unfortunately it will not feed paper in from the rear sheet feeder any longer. I am very disappointed in the quality of this printer. I think I will hook the HP back up and start looking for a new all in one not from Brother. ... Read more

Features

• Compatible multifunction models 210C, 420CN, 620CN, 3240C, 5440CN, and 5840CN
• Expected yield of 500 pages based on 5% coverage
• Water, fade, and smudge resistant
• Inks won't bleed through pages
• Package includes 1 black ink cartridge

Amazon.com Product Description

The LC41C from Brother International is a replacement ink cartridge designed to work with Brother FAX1840C, FAX1940CN, FAX2440C, MFC210C, MFC3240C, MFC3340CN, MFC420CN, MFC5440CN, MFC5840CN, and MFC620CN fax and multi-function machines. This cyan replacement cartridge delivers a yield of up to 400 pages (at 5% coverage) and is a genuine Brother product, so you know it will work seamlessly with your printer. One ink cartridge is included per package, and Brother provides a 30-day return warranty. ... Read more

Features

• Cyan inkjet replacement cartridge
• Compatible with Brother FAX1840C, FAX1940CN, FAX2440C fax machines
• Also works with MFC210C, MFC3240C, MFC3340CN, MFC420CN, MFC5440CN, MFC5840CN, and MFC620CN
• Yields up to 400 pages at 5% coverage
• Genuine Brother replacement product

Amazon.com Product Description

This genuine Brother ink cartridge is the ideal companion for your Brother multifunction or fax machine. It's simple to install and produces about 400 pages based on an average of 5% coverage.

Compatible models include:

• MFC-210C
• MFC-620CN
• MFC-3340CN
• MFC-5840CN
• MFC-420CN
• MFC-3240C
• MFC-5440CN
• FAX-1840C
• FAX-1940CN
• FAX-2440C

Features

• 400 page yield
• May be compatible with other current or future models as specified here or by the manufacturer

Features

• Transmits faxes in 6 seconds per page
• Easy controls and 2-line LCD screen
• 8 MB fax memory, about 500 pages
• Broadcasts to 182 locations
• 30-page autodocument feeder; 1-year warranty

Amazon.com Product Description

This business class laser fax with 8 MB memory can store up to 600 pages for out-of-paper reception or fax broadcasting to up to 282 separate locations. Dual-access capability and Quick Scan let you scan faxes into memory as fast as two seconds per page while the unit is busy sending or receiving. Plus, its laser engine prints faxes in sharp detail at up to 15 ppm.

A 250-sheet standard paper capacity (letter or legal), up to 50-page auto document feeder, and 232 station auto dialing (32 one-touch keys, plus 200 speed dial locations) combine with a high monthly duty cycle and high yield consumables to handle demanding business applications. An optional second, lower 250-sheet paper tray is available for handling higher-volume applications, or for loading different paper sizes simultaneously.

Delivering high-speed laser performance and reliability at low operating costs, the 4750e also copies at up to 15 copies/minute, sorts, enlarges, and reduces (50 to 200 percent). Built-in parallel and USB interfaces support future printing needs. A printer driver is available for download at solutions.brother.com. The unit includes super G3 33.6 kbps support and a four-day battery back-up. It is backed by a one-year warranty. ... Read more

Features

• Super G3, 33.6 kbps high speed fax modem
• Up to 15 ppm laser engine for sharp, fast copying
• 8 MB memory stores up to 600 pages
• 50-page auto document feeder, 250-sheet paper tray
• Parallel and USB interfaces, optional 10/100 baseTX Ethernet

Reviews (2)

A no-brainer-of-a-purchase
First, let me disclose that I do not own this unit, but I do own what appears to be its predecessor, the MFC 8500 (now discontinued). The 4750e (curiously 1/2 the model number I have) has the same form-factor, the same button layout, the same toner cartridge and the same features but with better technical specifications, e.g. faster fax modem. I AM IN LOVE WITH THE BROTHER MFC 8500 and would guess that this one will provide similar results. I think it's significant that my two-year-old unit never dropped more than $50 in price up to its discontinuation, and its replacement--this unit--is about $100 higher in price. The toner cartridge is cheap compared to other laser printers. The pop-up screen (when linked to a PC) provides simple and intuitive copy, fax and e-mail menus. I've never had to read the manual. It even has the ability to link with your answering machine, so you don't have to be home to switch the phone cords around when you're expecting a fax. If you ask me, the 8500 was such as successful product that Brother probably had to change the model number to allow them to charge a higher price.

My new BROTHER is great ! !
I did my homework on this purchase and it really paid off. The stars pretty much tell the whole story... 5 STARS! ... Read more