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Brother MFC-685CW

$200.00 Released April, 2008

The Pros:Compact design is great for home and small office environments - can be easily stacked atop file folders and utility desks. PictBridge support offers wireless image printing - dedicated port for USB flash and external hard drives. Built-in handset and answering machine are an excellent feature for users who fax frequently - works within existing phone network without occupying line.

The Cons:Prints speeds are relatively slow - outperformed by competitors from Canon and Lexmark, even with lower-priced models. Print quality is inconsistent - text and imagery will fade intermittently, even when ink levels are full. Paper refilling is highly counterintuitive - requires full detachment of cassette.

The Brother MFC-685CW is an inkjet-based all-in-one machine with copy, scan, print, and fax capabilities. It features wireless networking based on the 802.11b/g standard, as well as direct connection via USB 2.0.

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Print speeds are quick, ranging up to 30 pages per minute, with a maximum colour resolution of 6000x1200 dpi. Support for direct photo printing is included, using PictBridge-compatible USB devices and flash-memory card slots. The MFC-685CW also features a 3.3" LCD viewscreen for quick viewing and editing of direct-print photos, as well as a built-in 4x6" photo paper tray. The fax feature uses a 14.4 Kbps modem, and includes a 10-page automatic document feeder, as well as a handset and answering-machine combination. Printing utilizes a 4-cartridge system, with one black cartridge and individual colour cartridges.

Features

Print Speeds: 30ppm black, 25ppm colour
Maximum Colour Resolution: 6000x1200 dpi
Wireless Networking (802.11b/g)
Connectivity: USB 2.0, PictBridge USB, Flash Memory Card Slots
10-page Automatic Document Feeder
14.4 Kbps faxmodem
Built-in handset and answering machine
3.3" LCD Viewscreen
Built-in 4x6" photo paper tray
Replacement Cartridges: LC51BK Black (500pgs), LC51C Cyan (200pgs), LC51M Magenta (200pgs), LC51Y Yellow (200pgs)
Warranty: One Year Limited Exchange

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Compact design is great for home and small office environments - can be easily stacked atop file folders and utility desks
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PictBridge support offers wireless image printing - dedicated port for USB flash and external hard drives
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Built-in handset and answering machine are an excellent feature for users who fax frequently - works within existing phone network without occupying line
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Scanner performs surprisingly well - text and imagery is reproduced in a clear and consistent fashion
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Paperport software peripheral is easy to install and operate - make remote operation very simple

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Prints speeds are relatively slow - outperformed by competitors from Canon and Lexmark, even with lower-priced models
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Print quality is inconsistent - text and imagery will fade intermittently, even when ink levels are full
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Paper refilling is highly counterintuitive - requires full detachment of cassette