May 15, 2012

Brother Graffitee GT 300 Series Digital Garment Printers – Print Directly on Garments

By Databazaar Blog

Brother’s Graffitee GT 300 Series Digital Garment Printers are economical, compact and more advanced when compared to the bulkier and more expensive GT-541 and GT-782 models. The lower-end GT-341 can print only CMYK on white or light colored material, whereas the GT-361 and GT-381 can also print in white on material of any color. Customers who opt for the more economical GT-341 can easily upgrade to GT-361 or GT-381 when they need.

These printers can print on 100% cotton as well as 50/50 cotton/polyester blends. Dark garments are required to be pre-treated before being printed on. With resolutions of 600 x 600 dpi and photo quality images up to 1200 dpi, the results are sharp and crisp. The ink needs to be cured by using a heat press, conveyor oven/dryer or industrial irons. The GT-361 and GT-381 can print in both color as well as white ink in a single pass, which means faster print times.

The platen is covered with a special fabric to keep the garment in place while printing – so you needn’t use pins or tacks. The platen height can be adjusted to print on different parts of the garment. You can create your designs using Adobe Photoshop, Paintshop Pro, CorelDRAW and other popular software and directly print on to the garment.

With its built-in user interface and Windows print driver, this printer doesn’t require any RIP or special interface. The front loading ink cartridge system is easy to handle and simplifies ink replacement. The printer can be hooked up to your PC with a USB 2.0 cable. Using Windows’ printer sharing feature you can share this printer on your network. If you don’t want to use a PC, you can plug-in a USB memory device to directly load and print your designs.

Brother is expected to start shipping the Graffitee GT 300 series printers in April 2012.

Summary

The Graffitee GT 300 Series Digital Garment Printers from Brother are economical and scalable.

MSRP: MSRP expected to be around $19,995 for the GT-341; $22,995 for the GT-361; and $25,995 for the GT-381

Manufacturer

Brother

Product Page

Brother Graffitee GT-341
Brother Graffitee GT-361
Brother Graffitee GT-381

Supplies

Ink

GC-50K (Black), GC-50C (Cyan), GC-50M (Magenta), GC-51Y (Yellow), SA5629001 (Waste Ink)

Specs that matter

Release Date:	January 2012
Notable Features:	Digital Inkjet Garment Printer; Water based pigment ink; 4 colors (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow); GT-341 to print on white only; Can be upgraded to GT-361 or GT-381; GT-361 has 2 white ink print heads; GT-381 has 4 white ink print heads; Single, Double pass printing; USB memory stick to load designs for printing – PC not required; Compatible with Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, CorelDRAW, Paintshop Pro
Printer Resolution:	600 x 600 dpi; up to 1200 dpi photo quality
Max. Printable Area:	14” x 16”
Print Substrate:	100% cotton, 50/50 cotton/polyester
Standard Interface:	USB (1.1/2.0); USB Flash Memory
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP/2000/Vista
Warranty:	Information on Request

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February 15, 2012

Brother MFC-9125CN and MFC-9325CW – compact, efficient Digital Color All-In-Ones

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Released in January 2012, the MFC-9125CN and MFC-9325CW are Brother’s latest compact color All-in-Ones for small offices and homes. According to Brother, you can print four times faster with these AIOs than with competing products in the same class.

The 19 ppm print, copy speeds (both Color and B&W), 250-sheet input paper tray and the 35-sheet ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) enhance your productivity. The ADF makes it easy and efficient to handle multi-page documents when you use the Copy, Scan or Fax functions. The single-sheet manual bypass slot is useful for handling envelopes and thicker media types. Replacement of toner cartridges has been made easy with the top loading design.

The Copy function includes the sorting feature, N-in-1 copying and can handle up to 99 copies at a time. The versatile Scan function can create TIFF/PDF/BMP/JPG format files and supports Scan-to Email, Image, OCR, File, FTP or Network Folder. Additionally, there’s support for Document Viewer and OCR software.

The high-speed Fax function has best transmission speeds up to 2 secs/page and includes a number of useful features like Broadcasting to up to 258 locations, Quick Scan transmission, Auto Fax Reduction for incoming fax, Fax Forwarding and PC-Fax send/receive.

Both MFC-9125CN and MFC-9325CW have built-in Ethernet and USB 2.0 connectivity. They also include Secure Print and Setting Lock security measures. The control panel includes a monochrome backlit LCD display and easy to use function and numeric keys.

The MFC-9325CW additionally features a front USB port for PC-Free printing/scanning, built-in wireless capability and a Secure Function Lock feature that allows the administrator to setup different levels of password-protected access to specific functions for each user. The wireless setup is quick and easy using SecureEasySetup™, AOSS™ or Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ capable routers. You can use the front USB port to print from or scan to a USB Flash Drive or to connect and print from your PictBridge enabled digital camera. The freely downloadable Brother™ iPrint&Scan application enables wireless printing and scanning from Apple®, Android™ or Windows® 7 mobile devices.

Summary

Brother MFC-9125CN and MFC-9325CW are compact and efficient Digital Color All-In-Ones.

MSRP: MFC-9125CN and MFC-9325CW cost $399.99 and $449.99 respectively

Manufacturer

Brother

Product Page

Brother MFC-9125CN
Brother MFC-9325CW

Supplies

Toner

TN-210BK, TN-210C, TN-210M, TN-210Y DR-210CL Drum

Specs that matter

Release Date:	January 2012
Notable Features:	Color Print/Copy/Scan/Fax; Print/Copy speeds up to 19 ppm; Brother iPrint&Scan for printing from mobile devices; PC-Fax send/receive; Monochrome backlit LCD; 35-sheet ADF (Automatic Document Feeder); Standalone copying; Secure Print; MFC-9325CW additionally includes wireless interface and front USB port for PC-Free operation
Printer Resolution:	up to 600 x 2400 dpi
Paper Sizes:	Standard Paper Tray—Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, B5; Manual Feed—Width 3.0" to 8.66", Length 4.57" to 16"
Paper Compatibility:	Plain Paper, Bond Paper, Recycled Paper, Label, Envelope
Scanner Resolution:	19200 x 19200 dpi (Max. Interpolated); 1200 x 2400 dpi (Optical)
Standard Interface:	Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB 2.0; MFC-9325CW also supports wireless 802.11 b/g
OS Compatibility:	Windows XP (Home, Professional, Professional x64 edition), Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows Server 2003, Windows Server 2003 x64 edition, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2; Mac OS X 10.5.8, Mac OS X 10.6.x, Mac OS X 10.7.x
Warranty:	1-year limited warranty

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February 13, 2012

Brother HL-3045CN and HL-3075CW – professional color printing driven by Brother LED Print technology

By Databazaar Blog

Targeted towards small businesses, the Brother HL-3045CN and HL-3075CW incorporate Brother LED Print Technology to deliver fast professional laser color printing at speeds of 19 ppm and 600 x 2400 dpi resolution.

Both models feature a 250-sheet tray that accepts legal and letter stationary, as well as a single-sheet manual feeder that can be used for thicker stationary, envelopes and cards. The manual paper feeder together with the rear paper exit provide a straight path for custom paper of varying thicknesses; so there are fewer chances of the paper getting stuck or skewed.

The HL-3045CN and HL-3075CW can be easily shared on your network via the built-in Ethernet interface or connected to your computer using the USB 2.0 interface.

The higher-end HL-3075CW additionally features an easy-to-configure wireless interface, a conveniently located front USB port and supports printing from mobile devices. You can use the USB port for PC-free operation, to print PDF and JPEG files directly from a USB flash drive or to print photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera. With the freely downloadable Brother iPrint&Scan application you can wirelessly print JPEG and PDF files from your Apple® and Android™ devices, or print JPEG files from Windows® 7 Phones.

The control panel consists of a backlit LCD and intuitive buttons for the various printer functions. Printer operation is fairly straightforward. The toner cartridges are accessible by just lifting the top cover of the printer, thus making toner replacement simple.

Summary

The Brother HL-3045CN and HL-3075CW incorporate Brother’s LED Print Technology to deliver professional color output.

MSRP: HL-3045CN and HL-3075CW are priced at $269.99 and $299.99 respectively

Manufacturer

Brother

Product Page

Brother HL-3045CN
Brother HL-3075CW

Supplies

Toner

TN-210BK, TN-210C, TN-210M, TN-210Y DR-210CL Drum

Specs that matter

Release Date:	January 2012
Notable Features:	Digital Color printer; Print speeds up to 19 ppm black and color; Adjustable 250-sheet paper tray as well as a manual paper feeder; The HL-3075CW additionally includes wireless connectivity, a USB 2.0 port for PC-free printing using USB flash memory or digital cameras and supports Brother™ iPrint&Scan app for wireless printing from mobile devices; backlit LCD
Printer Resolution:	Up to 600 x 2400 dpi
Paper Sizes:	Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, A6, B5, B6; Manual Feed additionally handles Envelopes, Custom Sizes (3.0"–8.5" (width), 4.57"–14" (length)
Paper Compatibility:	Plain, Bond, Envelopes, Labels, Recycled Paper
Standard Interface:	10/100 Base-TX Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB 2.0; Wireless 802.11b/g available with HL-3075CW
OS Compatibility:	Windows®XP Home Edition, Windows XP Professional, Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista®, Windows 7, Windows Server®2003, Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition, Windows Server®2008, Windows Server 2008 R2; Mac OS® X 10.5.8, Mac OS® X 10.6.x, Mac OS® X 10.7.x
Warranty:	1-year limited warranty

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December 09, 2011

Brother MFC-9970CDW – the high-performance wireless color laser All-In-One for busy workgroups

By Databazaar Blog

The Brother MFC-9970CDW was announced in the fall of 2010. This high-performance color laser wireless multifunction printer has a monthly duty cycle of 60,000 pages and at print speeds of up to 30 ppm, it is ideal for busy work groups and small businesses.

This printer includes a number of productivity features like the 300-sheet input paper tray, 50-sheet multi-purpose paper tray, 50-sheet automatic document feeder and duplex print, scan, copy and fax functions. You get crisp professional color prints with resolutions up to 2400 x 600 dpi. The high yield toner cartridges ensure that you spend less time replenishing supplies.

The control panel consists of a 5” back-lit color LCD display with intuitive menus, easy to use alphanumeric keypad and special function keys. The convenient USB port at the front allows you to scan to as well as print, fax from a USB device. The scan feature gives you the ability to scan a document directly into an E-mail attachment, OCR document, or media card, making it simpler to share your scanned files with others. This model includes Scansoft PaperPort® SE with OCR for Windows® and Presto!® PageManager® for Mac®.

With the Brother™ iPrint&Scan free app download for wireless printing (JPEG & PDF) and scanning you can easily print from and scan to your Apple®, Android™ or Windows® Phone 7 mobile devices.

The efficient fax features of the MFC-9970CDW include auto fax reduction, fax forwarding, automatic redial with up to 340 auto dial fax locations, a 500-page fax memory and PC fax sending and receiving.

Summary

The Brother MFC-9970CDW is a powerful wireless color laser All-in-One that is ideal for busy work groups.

MSRP: $699.99

Manufacturer

Brother

Product Page

Brother MFC-9970CDW

Supplies

Toner

TN310BK (Black), TN310C (Cyan), TN310M (Magenta), TN310Y (Yellow), TN315BK (Black), TN315C (Cyan), TN315M (Magenta), TN315Y (Yellow), Drum (DR310CL)

Specs that matter

Notable Features:	30 ppm print speed; 300-sheet input tray, 50-sheet multi-purpose tray, 50-sheet Automatic Document Feeder; Duplex print, copy, scan and fax; 500-page fax memory; Copy sorting function; 340 Auto-dial fax locations; Brother™ iPrint&Scan free app download for wireless printing (JPEG & PDF) from and scanning to your Apple®, Android™ or Windows® Phone 7 (JPEG only and scanning not available) mobile device.
Printer Resolution:	Up to 2400 x 600 dpi
Max. Monthly Duty Cycle:	60,000 printed pages
Paper Size:	Letter, Legal, Executive, Folio, A4, A5, B6
Scanner Resolution:	Max. Interpolated Scan Resolution 19,200 dpi x 19,200 dpi; Optical Scan Resolution Up to 1200 x 2400 dpi
Copier Reduction / Enlargement:	25% - 400%
Standard Interface:	Wireless 802.11b/g, 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet and Hi-Speed USB 2.0
OS Compatibility:	Windows® 2000 Professional, Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Professional, Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition, Windows Vista® , Windows® 7, Windows Server® 2003, Windows Server® 2003 x64 Edition, Windows Server® 2008, Windows Server® 2008 R2, Mac OS® X 10.4.11, 10.5.x, Mac OS® X 10.6.x and Higher
Warranty:	1 year on-site limited warranty

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September 30, 2011

Brother Printers – for your Home and Small Office use

By Databazaar Blog

Brother International’s lineup of printers for home and small office use are compact, fast and ideal for printing brochures, presentations and other business documents. The HL-3000 series and MFC-9000 series come in a compact design and fit in beautifully in any office environment with perfect ease.

The print speed of up to 17ppm in both color and monochrome ensures faster and superior quality output. The paper tray has a capacity of up to 250 sheets. It is adjustable and can handle up to legal size papers and also has a manual feed slot for printing envelopes and letterhead.

Brother’s Digital LED printing technology is used to produce high quality output with a resolution of up to 600 x 2400 dpi. These printers have built-in Ethernet network interface which allows you to conveniently share the printer across a network. You can also set the printer in Toner Save Mode to reduce toner usage.

Summary

Brother’s color All-In-Ones and printers are ideally suited to home office and small offices as they deliver good quality output at affordable costs.

MSRP: HL-3000 Series from $299 to $349

Manufacturer

Brother International

Product Page

Brother HL3040CN

Supplies

Toner

TN210BK (Black), TN210C (Cyan), TN210M (Magenta), TN210Y (Yellow), DR210CL (Drum)

Specs that matter

Notable Features:	fast color printing, built-in networking, digital LED technology for high resolution, generous paper input capacity, compact design
Green Features:	Energy star qualified, Toner Save Mode to reduce toner usage
Pages Per Minute:	17 ppm color and monochrome
Resolution:	600 x 2400 dpi
Paper Trays:	one input tray
Paper Capacity:	250 sheet input capacity
Interface:	Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Compatibility:	Windows, Mac and Linux
Dimensions:	16.1 x 18.3 x 9.8 inches
Weight:	41.9 pounds
Warranty:	1 year limited

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September 16, 2011

New Brother AIO inkjet printers – Truly All-In-One

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Brother International introduced a new series of All-In-One Inkjet printers to cater to the printing needs of the Small Office-Home Office markets at a very affordable price. Four new models have been introduced - MFC-J280w, MFC-J430w, MFC- J625dw and MFC-J825dw, with prices ranging from $99 to $149. All the key features of an MFC like built-in wireless connectivity, front loading four ink cartridge system, mobile device connectivity etc., are available.

As in every other MFC, you can print, copy and scan using this compact printer. The print speeds are at 33 ppm in black and 26 ppm in color. These printers offers high quality print output as the droplet size is as small as 1.5 picoliters.

MFC-J430w and MFC- J625dw come with a 20 sheet Automatic Document Feeder option and also offer faster print speeds and automatic duplexing facility. MFC-J825dw is a 4-in-1 device with print, scan, copy and fax facility and is priced at $149.99. In addition to all the above mentioned features, MFC-J825dw also offers CD/DVD/Blu-ray printing, web connected applications and a built-in memory card reader.

Multiple computers can be connected to printers of this series using wireless network connection. They are also compatible with Brother iPrint&Scan – a free download app which enables you to print images from and scan to Apple, Android or Windows Phone 7 mobile devices.

The MFC-J825dw will be available in the market from September 2011 while the others in the series will be available from October 2011.

Summary

The new AIO inkjet printers from Brother come at an affordable price and offer high quality print output, printing, scanning and faxing facilities. Truly All-In-One.

MSRP: $99 to $149.99

Manufacturer

Brother International

Product Page

Brother MFC-J825DW
Brother MFC-J430DW
Brother MFC-J625DW

Supplies

Ink

LC-71 (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow), LC-75 (Black, Cyan, Magenta, Yellow)

Specs that matter

Release Date:	August 16, 2011
Notable Features:	print,copy,scan and fax features, Duplex printing, 3.3’’ touchscreen, Web Connect Touchscreen, Mobile Printing, 4-Cartridge Ink System.
Green Features:	Energy Star Qualified
Pages Per Minute:	35 ppm (Black), 27 ppm(color)
Resolution:	6000 x 1200 dpi
Paper Trays:	1 input tray
Paper Capacity:	up to 100 sheet input capacity
Interface:	Hi Speed USB 2.0, Ethernet, Wireless, PictBridge Interfaces Media Card Slots and USB flash memory drive
Compatibility:	Windows and MAC
Dimensions:	15.9 x 14.9 x 7.1 inches
Weight:	20.5 pounds
Warranty:	2-year limited

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August 24, 2011

Printing labels? Look for Brother QL-570!

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Brother International’s QL-570 Label Printer has introduced an efficient solution to the label printing needs of one and all. Be it labels for envelopes or labels with graphics or logos; QL-570 does it all, making it an ideal choice for office as well as personal use.

Use of drop-in label rolls and industrial automatic cutter gives a professional touch to every label that is cut from this printer. QL-570 has an easy to install Label creation software and driver. The CD with installation instructions needs to be placed in the PC and you just have to follow the user prompts. The printer can be easily connected to the PC using the inbuilt USB cord feature.

This printer is compatible with applications such as MS Word, Excel and Outlook so that labels can be printed directly from these applications. Or you have the option to use the simple but powerful P-Touch Editor v.5 label creation software. This software allows you to unleash your creativity and design customized labels. This editor has 3 input modes: Snap function – allows you to print the screenshot as a label, Express Mode – for printing labels quickly or for beginners, and Professional Mode - to create customized and sophisticated label designs.

The high resolution of up to 300 x 600 dpi allows for perfect printing of pictures, text and graphics on the label. You can print up to 68 labels per minute. A wide range of labels in various sizes (up to 2.4” wide) can be printed with ease. This also has a variety of bar code types to choose from and to integrate on to your labels.

So, if you have a label to print, Brother QL-570 Label Printer is just the gadget you might want to look for!

Summary

With its high print speed, excellent resolution and user friendly applications, Brother QL-570 is an ideal choice for your label printing needs.

MSRP: $99.99

Manufacturer

Brother International

Product Page

Brother QL570

Supplies

Standard address Labels, 25 feet of paper tape, power supply cord, USB cable, label tray

Specs that matter

Notable Features:	High print speed( 68 labels per minute), high print resolution, Easy to connect to PC, compatible with MAC and PC OS, easy to use drop-in tape rolls, Automatic cutter
Print Speed:	up to 68 labels per minute
Operation Modes:	PC Connected only
Display:	3 color LED
Maximum Tape width:	up to 2.4 inches
Multiple Copies:	Up to 9999 copies
Interface:	USB
Software:	P-touch® Editor 5.0 for Windows, P-touch® Editor 5.0 for Mac
Operation System:	Windows® 2000, XP Home/Pro, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7; Mac OS X 10.6.x
Warranty:	2 Year Limited Warranty & Replacement Service

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August 19, 2011

Brother MFC-9560CDW – An ideal solution for your printing needs

By Databazaar Blog

Brother International introduces the new truly All-In-One printer which prints, scans and even faxes. Moderately priced at $650, it offers a wide range of features such as wireless connectivity, Ethernet and USB interfaces and an inexpensive toner. An ideal choice for small workgroups, this printer comes with detailed installation instructions and a CD to take you through the installation process.

This printer has a 250-sheet main input tray, 150 sheet output tray and a 50 sheet multi-purpose tray. Printing and scanning is done in duplex. This printer also has the added advantage of having a 35 – sheet automatic document feeder through which scanning is done. The document feeder can copy, scan and fax even legal –size documents. MFC-9560CDW can easily be installed in a wired network. Print, scan and fax commands can be given wirelessly. The print speed is at 15 pages per minute on the PC and MAC.

One outstanding feature of this printer is the very affordable price of the toner in comparison to similar printers. Thus Brother MFC-9560CDW offers a very desirable combination of good speed, wireless features and affordability, ideal for a small business firm.

Summary

Brother MFC-9560CDW proves to be a good investment offering print solutions in more than one way at very affordable costs.

MSRP: $650

Manufacturer

Brother International

Product Page

BrotherMFC9560CDW

Supplies

Toner

TN310BK (Black), TN310C (Cyan), TN310M (Magenta), TN310Y (Yellow), TN315BK (Black), TN315C (Cyan), TN315M (Magenta), TN315Y (Yellow), Drum (DR310CL)

Specs that matter

Notable Features:	faster color output, duplex printing and scanning, Automatic document feeder, expandable paper capacity, wireless connectivity, affordable toner, USB direct interface, Brother iPrint&Scan
Green Features:	Energy Star partner, Duplex printing saves paper and costs
Pages Per Minute:	25 ppm (monochrome & color)
Resolution:	2400 x 600 dpi
Paper Trays:	2 input trays
Paper Capacity:	300 sheets
Interface:	USB, Ethernet
Compatibility:	Windows, Mac
Dimensions:	16.1 x 19.8 x 19.4 inches
Weight:	58.4 pounds
Warranty:	1 year

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August 17, 2011

Multi Function Printers: Features and functionalities

By Databazaar Blog

Printers are no longer machines that just print documents and images. Multi Function Printers, popularly known as MFPs, can also perform various other related functions such as scan, copy, and in some cases even fax. Renowned tech products magazine, pcworld, recently conducted a test drive to find out the printing needs of offices from various fields. Six popular inkjet MFPs were installed in three very different office to test their performance in the real world.

Each of the offices was given two MFPs which would suit their specific print needs. These printers were tested for a week. The printers used for the research were:

• Epson WorkForce 840 All-in-One Printer
• Lexmark Pinnacle Pro901
• Brother MFC-J6710DW
• HP Officejet 7500A Wide Format e-All-in-One
• HP Envy100 e-All-in-One
• Lexmark Genesis

Here are the features that you can look forward to in an MFP as found from the pcworld test drive.

Printer cum scanner: Most MFPs combine the features of printing and scanning for both A4 size and wide documents. Lexmark Genesis printers have an additional FlashScan feature which uses a camera to take a photograph of the image to be scanned resulting in a scanned output almost instantaneously.

Touchscreens: Touchscreens have become a very common feature in printers nowadays. Each brand of printers comes up with its own unique features for the touchscreen. Among printers used for the pcword’s research initiative, Brother MFC-J6710DW lacks a touchscreen.

Web based Apps for Printers: HP and Lexmark are the only brands which offer web-based applications for their MFPs. HP, in partnership with Disney and Dreamworks, delivers features such as printable games, posters, puzzles and so on. MSNBC and yahoo offer news feeds while Bing, Google and MapQuest provide help with maps.

Lexmark’s Genesis on the other hand, has an app called ePrint that allows you to send print jobs to the printer from any device with an internet connection, from anywhere in the world through the printer’s unique email address.

Cloud printing: An amazing feature that has just found its entry into the printer market. You can now print documents and images from your android-enabled phones without driver or connectivity issues.

Automatic double sided printing and automatic document feeder are other features that you might want to look out for. While duplex printing is definitely more environment friendly, it also consumes more time. If your work involves a great amount of faxing then buying a printer with in built features for fax might be a good idea. Ink costs, too, are one of the most important features that you have to consider while choosing an MFP. Most of the printers used in the pcworld test initiative are reasonably priced as far as ink costs are concerned.

MFPs are most suited for small and medium sized offices that look for printers which offer features like scanning and faxing in addition to printing. With the wide range of MFPs now available in the market, you can always find one which suits your needs perfectly.

Keywords:MFPs, Scanning, MFP and cloud printing, web apps for MFPs, duplexing features in MFPs, touchscreens in MFPs

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August 04, 2011

Latest range of color and monochrome multifunction printers from Brother

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Brother International, one of the leading printer-makers in the market, announced its latest range of color and monochrome multifunction printers recently. Features such as ID Copy mode, wireless capabilities and direct printing from any IOS or Android based device are available to boost one’s business prospects.

This easy to set up wireless or wired Ethernet Network with embedded web support printer connects to any network. Brother’s free iPrint&Scan App can be used by iPad, iPhone and android users to access the AIOs through wireless and thus print directly from their device. Making use of the app’s connectivity to the hilt is the ability to send scans of images and documents from the printers to a smartphone or a tablet.

The ID copy functionality allows users to copy cards on a single A4 sheet. This was earlier meant to be a firmware upgrade, which was customized for a local bank. Now it has been included as an additional feature in all its A3 color AIOs and a select few of the monochrome printers. The interactive 3.3’’ Touchscreen color LCD provides an easy to use menu navigation and help information.

Summary

The latest range with its unique features such as ID copy mode, iPrint&Scan app and ability to print from any IOS or android proves to be an efficient solution to a business’s printing needs.

MSRP: $349.99

Manufacturer

Product Page

Brother MFCJ6910DW

Supplies

Ink

LC75BK (Black), LC75C (Cyan), LC75M (Magenta), LC75Y (Yellow), LC79BK (Black), LC79C (Cyan), LC79M (Magenta), LC79Y (Yellow)

Specs that matter

Release Date:	April, 2011
Notable Features:	ID Copy mode, wireless capabilities, iPrint&Scan App, direct printing from any IOS or android-based device, interactive touchscreen color LCD display
Green Features:	Energy Star partner, Power consumption(Sleep/Ready/Copying) of 4/8/28 W
Pages Per Minute:	35 ppm (monochrome), up to 27 ppm (color)
Resolution:	6000 x 1200 dpi
Paper Trays:	Dual paper trays
Paper Capacity:	500 sheets
Interface:	Hi-Speed USB 2.0, Pictbridge, Wireless (802.11b/g/n), Ethernet, Media Card Slots and USB Flash Memory Drive
Compatibility:	Windows, Mac
Dimensions:	21.3 x 19.3 x 13.0 inches
Weight:	40.8 pounds
Warranty:	3 years

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