Amazon.com Product Description

The HL-5170DN from Brother is a network-ready monochrome laser printer with a high-quality print image and a number of expandability options. Resolutions run as high as 2,400 x 600 dpi, thanks to Brother's HQ1200 technology, resulting in accurate and crisp graphics and text. Print speeds of up to 21 ppm deliver jobs quickly so that you're free to focus on other tasks.

With the 133 MHz Fujitsu SPARClite processor and 32 MB of internal memory (upgradeable to 160 MB), the HL-5170DN is able to handle medium to large print jobs. Automatic duplexing allows you to easily print double-sided documents. A 250-sheet standard input tray is accompanied by a 50-sheet multi-purpose tray and a 150-sheet output tray. An optional 250-sheet tray is also supported. The printer accepts a wide variety of paper types, including plain paper, envelopes, bond, transparencies, labels, and card stock. Supported sizes include letter, legal, executive, A4, A5, A6, and B6.

The HL-5170DN connects to the host computer via parallel, USB, or 10Base-T Ethernet ports. An automatic interface switching feature means you don't need to adjust any printer settings when you change sources. The network interface allows you to print from any computer connected to the network and supports a wide range of networking protocols.

The 100/120 VAC 50/60 Hz power supply consumes about 460 watts of power during normal operation and about 75 watts during sleep mode. Compatible with PC, Mac, and Linux operating systems, the HL-5170DN also comes backed by a one-year limited Express Exchange warranty.

What's in the Box
Printer, drum unit and toner cartridge assembly, quick setup guide, CD-ROM, AC power cord, user's manual; printer cable not included ... Read more

Features

• 2,400 x 600 dpi maximum print resolution
• Up to 21 ppm print speed
• 133 MHz processor, 32 MB RAM, expandable to 160 MB
• Automatic duplexing, automatic interface switching
• Parallel, USB, and Ethernet interfaces; PC, Mac, and Linux compatible

Amazon.com Product Description

A network-ready color laser printer from Brother International, the HL-2700CN is a high-quality printer with fast print times and a number of other timesaving features. Print resolutions for both color and black-and-white run as high as 2,400 x 600 dpi, while print speed range up to 31 ppm for black-and-white and up to 8 ppm for color, delivering large print runs quickly and efficiently. A 300 MHz processor and 64 MB of standard memory (expandable to 576 MB) also help ensure that the printer runs smoothly when handling a large job. For direct PC connections, the HL-2700CN comes with parallel and USB ports, while the 10/100 Base-T Ethernet port allows you to connect the printer to an existing network.

The printerhas a 250-sheet output capacity, and the 250-page input capacity can be expanded up to 780 sheets with the addition of a second paper tray. You can print on paper, transparencies, labels, and envelopes, with sizes including letter, executive, A4, A5, and B5, while an optional paper tray allows you to print legal-size documents. A wide range of printer emulations also helps to integrate the unit seamlessly into your network environment. Compatible with PC, Mac, and Linux operating platforms, the HL-2700CN comes backed by a one-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
Printer, standard paper tray (pre-installed), quick setup guide, CD-ROM, toner cartridges (pre-installed black, cyan, magenta, yellow), waste toner pack, AC power cord, OPC belt cartridge; printer cable not included ... Read more

Features

• 2,400 x 600 maximum color and black resolution
• Up to 31 ppm black, 8 ppm color
• 300 MHz processor, 60 MB memory, expandable to 576 MB
• Parallel, USB, and 10/100 Base-T Ethernet ports
• Automatic interface switching; PC, Mac, and Linux compatible

Features

• Up to 2,400 x 600 dpi resolution
• Up to 21 ppm print speed
• Automatic 2-sided printing; PC compatible
• Parallel and USB 2.0 interfaces, optional networking
• 1-year warranty with Express Exchange service

Reviews (1)

What a suprise
I have had laserprinters since 1990. Recently I was on the market to buy a new one and I found the Brother 5150D. What a great printer. 21 PPM, 250-page paper tray, double-side printing, PCL6 and Postscript 3, USB 2.0 for US$ 280? The quality of printing is very good. Recommended. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The HL-5140 from Brother is a monochrome laser printer that features high quality print resolutions and a number of expandability options. Resolutions run as high as 2,400 x 600 dpi, thanks to Brother's HQ1200 technology, resulting in accurate and crisp images and text. Speeds of up to 21 ppm deliver documents quickly so that you're free to focus on other tasks.

With the 133 MHz Fujitsu SPARClite processor and 16 MB of internal memory (upgradeable to 144 MB), the HL-5140 is able to handle medium to large print jobs. Manual duplexing allows you to print double-sided documents. A 250-sheet standard input tray is accompanied by a single-sheet manual bypass tray and a 150-sheet output tray. An optional 250-sheet tray is also supported. The printer accepts a wide variety of paper types, including plain paper, envelopes, bond, transparencies, labels, and card stock. Supported sizes include letter, legal, executive, A4, A5, A6, and B6.

The HL-5140 connects to the host computer via either parallel or USB ports, and an automatic interface switching feature means you won't need to change any printer settings to print from either source. If you want to set up the printer on a network, optional Ethernet and wireless network interfaces are available. The 100/120 VAC 50/60 Hz power supply consumes about 460 watts of power during normal operation, about 75 watts during standby, and only 5 watts during sleep mode. Compatible with PC, Mac, and Linux operating systems, the HL-5140 also comes backed by a one-year limited express exchange warranty.

What's in the Box
Printer, drum unit and toner cartridge assembly, quick setup guide, CD-ROM, AC power cord, user's manual; printer cables not included ... Read more

Features

• 2,400 x 600 dpi maximum print resolution
• Up to 21 ppm print speed; manual duplexing
• 133 MHz processor, 16 MB RAM, expandable to 144 MB
• Parallel and USB 2.0 interfaces, optional Ethernet and wireless
• PC, Mac, and Linux compatible

Reviews (2)

Never go back to bubble jet again...
I bought this printer last minute. The printer I had before went out on me and I needed something quick. I do a fair amount of printing and this thing is awesome! Not a single glitch, setup took less than 5 min and it was ready to rock and roll. It has fair price for what it is capable of.

Fast, inexpensive and versatile
There are a ton of people out there running home businesses like me (I'm a full-time medical transcriptionist)who need the speed and economy of a B&W laser printer, but don't want or need a $500-1,000-plus "office-type" unit.

Enter the Brother HL-5140, the perfect, affordable, reliable B&W laser printer for a small business that does a lot of printing (where the cost of ink jet cartridges and slow printing can be VERY expensive).

Several years ago, typical of my venerable HP LaserJet 6P that is still working very well, HP produced great inexpensive laser printers while Brother followed their lead and made great products too.

Unfortunately, HP decided to focus on a very profitable "niche market" a couple of years ago and started making a bunch of cheap plastic printers that would have more consumer appeal when it comes to printing photos instead of continuing to make top-quality low to moderate-cost B&W laser printers.

But Brother has continued to make reliable printers that are actually made of metal -- what a concept. My Brother 5140 weighs in at about 24 pounds, it's made of metal and there's nothing flimsy about it.

So here are the pros and cons of the Brother HL-5140:

PROS:

1. Everything that Brother purports to deliver in terms of printing speed for the 5140 would appear to be accurate. This is one VERY FAST laser printer (rated at 21 ppm).

2. The best thing about the 5140 is how easy it is to install and set up. It's all completely intuitive and the enclosed installation CD makes the process quick (15 minutes or less) and simple.

3. Most people won't care about this very obvious plus, but it's VERY important to some of us old dinosaurs who still use DOS programs. So I need to employ a printer that will accept a parallel connection instead of just USB.

I'm not really a dinosaur, and I use MS Word for everything else, but I still use WordPerfect 5.1 DOS for my work. So I need a printer that will connect on a parallel port and print out my work.

The 5140 with PCL-6 emulation supports all of the latest DOS printer drivers too. No problems printing from DOS in any application.

CONS:

As I've said, the 5140 gets my top rating and it's a definite buy. But there are a couple of things you might want to be aware of:

1. I haven't tried the feature, but other reviewers have given the printer a thumbs-down in terms of its rendition of graphics. Personally, I could care less. If I need graphics I'll use my inkjet printer instead.

2. The usual printout path up to the front output tray can tend to curl the printouts a bit more than you'd like depending on temperature and humidity.

All in all, it's a terrific printer. ... Read more

Product Description

HL-2040 LASERPR 20PPM 2400X600DPI 8MB USB PAR ... Read more

Features

• Parallel and USB 2.0 interface; PC, Mac, and Linux compatible
• 2,400 x 600 dpi resolution with laser print quality
• Up to 20 ppm black, first page out in under 10 seconds
• 250-sheet input capacity; supports a variety of sizes and envelopes
• Simple setup and operation; 8 MB standard memory

Reviews (6)

What do you expect for the price?!?!
I bought this for under $150 on sale.Mine came with a rebate so it was even lower.The speed at which pages come out of the printer make it well worth the price paid.If this thing dies in six months I would have gotten my money's worth and I wouldn't even object to getting another one!I do get some of the curling mentioned but I'm also using a $2 ream of paper.I'm sure with better paper it will be fine.The pages are far from unusable though.

Mac Friendly
I purchased this to use with my new iBook.The compact size nicely reflects the compact size of my portable iBook.Conectivity is great via USB and it found the printer right away.No complaints here, and I print daily on this machine.Good machine for the price.

Exellent quality and price
This Brother printer is a great value for the price.I purchased this machine for my home and it has performed flawlessly.I haven't seen any of the excessive curling mentioned in previous reviews, but then again, I'm using a quality laser paper.I have ran a few larger print jobs, printing various manuals and it churns right through them.The best part is it's small enough to fit on my desk and still leaves me room to work, not like past laser printers I've owened.

Great print quality and speed again
I have purchased this machine for the new compact design and high speed for the price.This machine has met every expectation for a personal laser printer in speed and quality.Print quality is very good.I would strongly recomend the HL-2040 where space is a necessity.Also Brothers lower opperating cost help.

Nothing but problems
I can't print more than 10 pages before the printer has a "fuser unit failure" and has to sit for fifteen minutes before it will reset.This has happened 3 times so far and I am still waiting for the printer to reset as we speak.I wish I had read the reviews before I bought this piece of junk. ... Read more

Product Description

Affordable personal laser printer with built-in network interface

Ideal for home or home office printer sharing, the HL-2070N is an affordable monochrome laser printer. Offering the same footprint, print speed and paper capacity as the HL-2040, the HL-2070N also features a built-in Ethernet network interface that enables it to easily connect to your wired or wireless router.

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Features

• Parallel, USB 2.0, and Ethernet interfaces; PC, Mac, and Linux compatible
• 2,400 x 600 dpi resolution with laser print quality
• Up to 20 ppm black, first page out in under 10 seconds
• 250-sheet input capacity; supports a variety of sizes and envelopes
• Simple setup and operation; 16 MB standard memory

Reviews (2)

Paper curls
This is a good printer.The only drawback is that the paper comes out curled.

Default printer
I got tired of buying cartridges for my inkjet.So, I put the color inkjet on a wireless print server in a closet, for when I really want something in color.I installed this as my primary, plugging it into my router.The installation was very easy, as the installation CD that came with it found the printer right off, and effortlessly installed all the drivers.I was up and running in 5-10 minutes.Much faster than an inkjet, and from what I can figure, will cost about 2.5c per page to print. ... 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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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

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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 ?
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Product Description

The Affordable High-Performance Printer Winner of PC World's World Class Award and PC Magazine's Editor's Choice Award, the affordable HL-5040 laser printer is the ideal printer for your office at work or your office at home. It features a fast print speed at up to 17 ppm, PCL 6 emulation, high-quality output, and excellent performance.It also features 8 MB standard memory, graphics-quality HQ1200 print resolution (up to 2,400 x 600 dpi), a convenient, 250-sheet paper tray, and PC and Mac compatibility. To grow with your needs, the printer offers the option of adding memory (136 MB via optional 100-pin DIMM), 10/100 BaseT Ethernet print server network connectivity, and a second, lower paper tray. ... Read more

Features

• USB 2.0 and parallel interfaces; PC and Mac compatible
• 2,400 x 600 dpi resolution with HQ1200 technology; factory-refurbished to like-new condition
• Up to 17 pages per minute print speed
• 8 MB memory, upgradeable to 136 MB; 250-sheet universal paper cassette
• Supports optional 10BaseT external Ethernet print server

Amazon.com Product Description

If you're looking for laser quality without the traditional laser price, the Brother HL-1440 may be the ideal choice. This high-quality black-and-white printer handles jobs at an impressively speedy 15 pages per minute. It can also print professional-looking documents at 1,200 x 600 dpi resolution -- all for a reasonable price.

Setup with the HL-1440 is simple and straightforward, with connections for both parallel port and USB. It comes with a standard 250-sheet paper tray and supports manual duplexing. A manual paper feed is handy for inserting unusually thick papers. The drivers utilize economical power and toner-saving modes, and the unique Shockwave-based Print Management System! (software) combines straightforward operation with an exciting interface.

Weighing about 17 pounds, this desktop printer has a footprint of 17 by 15 inches and supports TN-430, TN-460, and DR-400 toner cartridges. The standard 2 MB of memory is easily upgraded to 34 MB. Optional networking is supported, and a second optional paper tray is easy to install. Both PC and Mac compatible, the HL-1440 comes backed with a one-year warranty on parts and service.

What's in the Box
Laser printer, universal 250-sheet adjustable paper cassette, drum unit assembly with toner cartridge, instructions, driver CD-ROM, AC power cord; printer cable not included ... Read more

Features

• Up to 15 pages per minute print speed
• True 1,200 x 600 dpi resolution
• 2MB standard memory, expandable to 34MB
• Universal 250-sheet adjustable paper cassette
• Parallel and USB ports; PC and Mac compatible

Reviews (127)

I'm a new loyal customer to Brother
*** I am editing this previous review due to the fact this printer has become complete junk within two years. To confirm what everyone else is saying, this printer has a very limited shelf-life and prints grey pages after a certain period of time. The toner cartridge is still half-full, and cleaning the drum unit has no effect. In essence, this is not a product you should be spending your hard-earned money on.

To reaffirm this opinion, please look at the other Amazon reviews and pay attention to who has posted a review after six months of use. While I have not contacted Brother's Technical Support, I don't feel this would be useful anyway since everyone else is affirming they are no help at all. Please look elsewhere and avoid the modest reviews for this printer because it deserves nothing but harsh criticism.

(My old review is below:)

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After my new archaic (and plain pathetic) HP inkjet printers died, I knew I had to move on to laser. This is my first laser printer and I can proudly say I made a wise choice with this purchase. Everything about this product is amazing!

The HL-1440 model and the Samsung ML1210 are probably the two most popular newly-released models, after all the research I've done. I suggest checking out reviews from zdnet.com, pcworld.com, and cnet.com if you're choosing between these two models. I saw both at CompUSA but the Brother to me had a more appealing design and sharper, crisper pictures and texts at low fonts. I definitely suggest test printing out a local retailer before committing to any model.

As for specifics, the Brother model was EXTREMELY easy to install and setup. However (and this is becoming more commonplace with the computer stuff I buy), there were no cords!
The AC adapter was there, but no parallel cable or USB cable to connect to the PC. I wished I could have been saved the hassle of going out and buying a USB cable myself.

The specs say that the printer is guaranteed to work with Windows 2000, and then when you open up the software CD inside, it says "final drivers for Windows 2000 are available at brother.com" so I was really uncertain if this would work well for my home setup. Fortunately, the printer works absolutely perfectly under Windows 2000 with the provided drivers so I didn't have to go to the manufacturer website.

One caveat that may not be apparent in pictures (which is why I recommend checking the printer out at a store before you buy). Unlike the Samsung ML-1210, the Brother printer has its own tray that handles up to 250 sheets. However, the tray is oversized and sticks out from the back of the printer! Hence, the tray is so big that dust and sunlight can get in from behind to sneak into the paper supply and possibly fade or diminish the paper quality through time. I've solved this by taping a sheet of plastic over the opening, but I think customers should know about this anyway, especially considering the pictures you find on the net won't reveal this design flaw.

But in terms of raw performance, I'm more than pleased with the product. Various test prints show that resolution is indeed super sharp at 1200dpi, and it spits out sheets at 15 ppm! There is no manual included with the printer; other than a simple quick installation guide, all of the documentation and in-depth installation procedures are included on a CD-ROM that includes drivers for all versions of Windows and the Mac!

..., as for another very minute design flaw, the bottom of the printer came a little warped, because I can slightly rock the printer from side to side (it's extremely minor and won't affect printing at all). Just something I figured people might want to know.

Why buy any other brand?
This printer is clearly the best value in its class. It comes standard with twice as much memory as the more expensive HP LaserJet 1000 and unlike the HP can be upgraded. Other comprably priced units simply don't offer the same features and upgradability.

Although it's hard to be sure of its performance over the long term, I bought this printer to replace an eight year old Brother HL-600. Eight years is of trouble-free service is pretty remarkable for a computer product these days. In fact, I am only replacing my old printer because the drum unit was just now starting to go.

My only complaints about this model are that a.) it doesn't come with a printed instruction manual; b.) 2 MB of standard memory is pretty stingy, particularly considering how cheap memory is now; and c.) the paper tray sticks out the back a few inches, leaving it exposed to dust and light (but the good side is that this allows printing of legal size sheets).

The first two complaints are pretty standard with most computer products, though, so it's hard to hold them against Brother specifically (especially considering the HP 1000). I am also glad that printer manufactures moved away from expensive proprietary memory chips in favor of standard SIMMs. I would recommend just going ahead and maxing out the memory at 34 MB if you ever plan on printing anything other than text.

Excellent printer, excellent investment
The Brother HL-1440 was probably wisest computer related purchases I had ever made. It performs extremely well. The print quality is on par with the HP I use at work. After having printer more than 1000 pages I had yet encountered a problem (paper jam, etc). No problem with printing mailing labels and envelopes either. I only wish that they would include in the package a printed user manual and a USB cable.

Note that the printer can do 15 ppm if you're printing the same page over and over again. Otherwise you get around 6 ppm.

The printer takes a single standard 72pin SIMM (I'm using a 8meg, Fastpage module--not sure about EDO RAM; I do know that a double-sided module wouldn't fit). So if you have an old computer lying about, you can save a few bucks by opting for the HL-1440 instead of the HL-1450 then upgrading the memory yourself.

Excellent little printer
I've had this printer for about four months now and it works great. I use it as a print server through a router and it hooked up and worked easily. Good quality text and graphics though I'd offer that the laser on my high end work lasers may have a bit more contrast. I bought a generic memory card for $8. The auto off is a nice feature and first print time even when its been off is very reasonable - about 20 seconds. Toner prices, even when you eventually need to replace the drum, are still about the cheapest of any laser.

The tank of printers
Almost three years on and this thing keeps going and going. I've abused it pretty badly -- it has dried Diet Dr. Pepper on just about every free surface, I've dropped it countless times, and it just keeps spitting out good printed pages. The parallel port is useful for older computers or even new ones if you need your USB ports for anything. I've had to replace the OEM toner cartridge once, and that's it. I rated this four stars when I bought and upped it to five now. One of the best purchases I've ever made. ... Read more

Amazon.com Product Description

The HL-6050DN from Brother International is a monochrome laser printer with a large paper input capacity, built-in networking, automatic duplexing, and PC and Mac compatibility. It provides print resolutions up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi, as well as print speeds up to 25 pages per minute.

The HL-605DN has a 600-sheet standard input capacity (expandable up to 1,100) and 250-sheet output tray, with a 32 MB memory and 200 MHz internal processor to handle medium and large print jobs. A wide range of media types are accepted, including plain paper, bond, transparencies, labels, card stock, and envelopes.

The LCD control panel provides access to the printers many features, while a built-in 10/100 BaseT Ethernet print servers allows you to print from any computer connected to the network. Automatic interface switching between the HL-6050D's Ethernet, parallel, and USB ports lets you print from a wide variety of input devices without having to switch the physical cabling.

The HL-6050DN consumes less than 600 watts during normal operation and about 8 watts when in sleep mode. An optional CompactFlash storage slot allows you to print from digital camera memory, while automatic duplexing lets you print double-sided documents with ease. The HL-6050DN also comes backed with a one-year limited warranty on both parts and labor.

What's in the Box
Printer, paper tray, paper guide, drum unit with toner cartridge, quick setup guide, CD-ROM, AC power cable, user's manual ... Read more

Features

• 1,200 x 1,200 dpi maximum resolution
• Up to 25 pages per minute
• Built-in duplexing; optional CompactFlash storage
• 10/100 BaseT Ethernet, parallel, and USB 2.0 ports
• PC, Mac and Linux compatible

Amazon.com Product Description

The HL-6050D from Brother International is a monochrome laser printer with a large paper input capacity, automatic duplexing, and PC and Mac compatibility. It provides print resolutions up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi, as well as print speeds up to 25 pages per minute. The HL-605D has a 600-sheet standard input capacity (expandable to 1,100) and a 250-sheet output tray, with 32 MB memory and a 200 MHz internal processor that can handle medium and large print jobs. A wide range of media types are accepted, including plain paper, bond, transparencies, labels, card stock and envelopes.

The LCD control panel provides access to the printer's many features, while automatic interface switching between the parallel and USB ports conveniently allows you to print from multiple computers without having to switch cables. The printer supports optional 10/100 BaseT Ethernet and 802.11b/g wireless print servers, allowing you to print from any computer connected to the network.

The HL-6050D consumes less than 600 watts during normal operation and about 8 watts in sleep mode. An optional CompactFlash storage slot is ideal for printing photos captured by your digital camera, and automatic duplexing lets you print double-sided documents with ease. The HL-6050D also comes backed with a one-year limited warranty on both parts and labor.

What's in the Box
Printer, drum unit with toner cartridge, quick setup guide, CD-ROM, AC power cable, user's manual; printer cable not included ... Read more

Features

• 1,200 x 1,200 dpi maximum resolution
• Up to 25 pages per minute; built-in duplexing
• 600-sheet input and 250-sheet output capacity
• Parallel and USB 2.0, optional CompactFlash
• PC, Mac, and Linux compatible

Amazon.com Product Description

With the MPrint MW-140BT from Brother, you can print documents on-the-go from your Palm, PocketPC, or laptop. Lightweight (only 10 ounces) and perfect for travel, the MW-140BT utilizes Bluetooth technology to print 4.1-by-2.9-inch documents, without the need for external cabling.

The MW-140BT utilizes an automatic feed mechanism to print from one of several available print cassettes, which include thermaPlus M paper, carbon copy, labels, or cut labels (two sizes). The direct thermal printing technology prints at a 300 x 300 resolution with print speeds of up to 15 seconds per page.

The MW-140BT has a bluetooth range of up to 30 feet, while an indicator light lets you know the printer's status. The included software bundle helps you to get the best prints possible and includes drivers for Palm, PocketPC, and Windows. A USB port is included for connecting to non-Bluetooth enabled laptops.

The built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery comes with an AC adapter for charging purposes. Up to 100 pages can be printed continuously with a fully charged battery, while an auto power-off feature helps conserve battery life by shutting down after 5 minutes of inactivity. Compatible with Windows laptops only, the MW-140BT also comes backed with a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Printer, software CD-ROM, USB cable, compact switching adapter, one paper cassette containing 50 sheets of thermal paper ... Read more

Features

• 300 x 300 dpi resolution
• Up to 15 seconds per page print speed
• Auto power-off, status and charging indicator lights
• Up to 100 pages of continuous printing
• Bluetooth and USB interfaces; PC, Palm OS, Pocket PC compatible

Features

• Up to 50 standard address labels per minute
• Easy to load drop-in supplies, auto sensor
• Integrated Add-ins for Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Custom layouts with barcodes, graphics, TrueType fonts
• Connects easily to PC via a USB port

Features

• Multifunction digital copier, laser printer, and color scanner
• Print or copy 10 pages per minute
• Automatically copy multi-age documents with 30-sheet auto feeder
• Copies documents up to 8.5 by 14 inches
• 600 x 2400 optical, 9600 x 9600 interpolated dpi resolution color scanner

Reviews (10)

Short Drum Life
When I first started using this printer/copier/scanner, I thought it was a wonderful machine at a great price. But by the time I had almost used up my first toner cartridge, my printed pages contained white stripes, so I needed to replace the drum. Oh, Brother! The drum costs over half of what the entire printer does. Since the drum is considered a consumable, it is not covered under warranty. Maybe it would be cheaper to only use this machine as a copier/scanner, and get a separate laser printer to do my printing from the computer...

Choose Another Printer!
I thought I would be quite happy with this printer when I found it at a reasonable price. But with its splotchy printing, low drum capacity, and expensive drums, I found it cheaper to buy a HP 1012 than to keep this one running. Even the starter drum on the HP 1012 last longer than the DCP 1000 drums.

Good inexpensive printer/copier
I work for a sole practitioner attorney. When the HP LaserJet III finally died at the office, we tried running the office on an Epson ink jet printer for several days. As that was completely inadequate, we looked around for an inexpensive laserprinter which would handle a duty cycle of about 3,000 pages per month. We decided on the DCP-1000 because it had a built in copier with sheet feeder, was reasonably fast, and was inexpensive. We have had it for about half a year, and the only thing I really dislike about the unit is the way it spits paper out the front without an adequate recepticle.

The printer is excellent for the size of our projects, which tend to be less than 30 pages, and has stood up to the paper output of our office, which includes four networked workstations. It is also nice to have a copier with a sheet feeder for small jobs so we don't have to run to the copier half way across the building we work in.

Several reviewers have commented about the price of the replacement drums and the speed with which they and the toner cartridges are used up. The fact is that the toner refills are only about $30, which is less than half the price of the cartridges used on almost any other laser printer. So, the fact that you have to spend $120 on a drum every 20K copies or so is the trade-off. This means it is no more expensive per copy than just about any other laser printer.

It would cost at least an extra $150 to purchase any other printer/copier and get the same functionality. For around $300, you get print quality which is good enough to hand to a judge, a copier with a multisheet feeder which makes good 600 dpi quality copies, and a color scanner which is adequate for occasional use and for OCR. This makes it a very cost effective unit for a home or small office.

A fine Printer
The price is right. I've been using it for a long time now without a glitch. The paper does have a tendency to curl, and the output "tray" is not wonderful, but the thing "rocks".

Drum problems? No way!
I've had this copier/printer for several months now and I find it to be a really cool and useful tool in my office. I can get really cheap compatible toner on the internet for it, so the cost of using it is therefore....cheap! Haven't had any problems with the drum. But the way I see it, I'm saving a lot with the cheap toner, so when the drum goes out, oh well. The machine functions really nicely. I love the document feeder. In fact, I like the whole package so much that I just ordered another via the web for $245.00 shipped. Drums can be found at databazaar.com for just $118.00. My opinion on the naysayers....you just got yours from a bad batch. ... Read more

Features

• Up to 17ppm print speed
• 16 MB of standard memory, upgradeable to 144 MB
• Compatible with Windows and Macintosh
• Supports letter, legal, executive, A4, A5, A6, and B6 paper, and envelopes
• USB 2.0 and parallel interfaces standard

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

Features

• 300 dpi resolution, up to 4 ppm print speed
• Weighs less than 0.66 pounds, less than 0.7 inches thick
• Prints up to 100 pages with full Lithium battery charge
• Whisper quiet operation; quality ThermaPlus M paper
• Compatible with Palm OS 3.5 and 4.1, PocketPC, Windows 98 and higher

Features

• Prints custom labels up to 7 lines
• Supports a variety of type sizes and styles
• Intuitive ABCD keyboard and calculator-style numeric keypad
• 9 industry-standard bar codes
• Accepts all TZ tapes, includes 2 rolls of tape

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