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Brother MFC-8480DN
$450.00
Released March, 2009
The Pros:Ethernet connection - usable on a network without requiring an online PC host. Large scanner - supports legal. 3rd generation product - most bugs have been ironed out.
The Cons:Lacks the duplex copying and faxing of the 8860DN. Poor customer support. Old and boring looking.
The Brother MFC-8480DN is an all-in-one black and white laser printer that is suitable for small to medium-sized businesses and is an upgrade to the MFC-8460N. The unit includes print, copy, scan, and fax capabilities to provide all-round office printing functionality.
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It is more advanced than the MFC-8460N since it includes automatic duplex functionality for double-sided printing, has a front USB port, and is Energy Star qualified, all of which the MFC-8460N lacks.
The MFC-8480DN features high printing and copying speeds at up to 32 pages per minute with a print resolution of 1200 x 1200 dpi. The unit offers a large paper capacity of up to 550 sheets with the optional expandable tray and includes a 50-page automatic document feeder for fast processing of multi-page documents. It has a legal-size document glass for scanning and copying large documents and is capable of flatbed color scanning at a resolution of up to 19,200 x 19,200 dpi. The MFC-8480DN also features a large 5-line LCD for selecting printer options and supports ethernet, USB, and parallel port connectivity. The printer has an MSRP of $449 and comes with a 1 year limited warranty.
Features/Specs
- Print Speed: 32ppm Black
- Print Resolution: 1200 x 1200 dpi
- Paper Capacity: 550 Sheets (Standard 250 Sheet Tray, 50 Sheet Multipurpose Tray, 2nd Optional 250 Sheet Tray)
- Interfaces: Ethernet, USB, and Parallel
- Memory: 64MB, upgradeable to 576MB
- 50-Page Automatic Document Feeder
- 33.6Kbps Fax Modem
- 600-Page Fax Memory
- Legal-size document glass
- Automatic duplex printing
- Front USB port
- Flatbed Color Scanning up to 19,200 x 19,200 dpi
- Large 5-Line Backlit LCD
- Energy Star Qualified
- Dimensions: 20.9" x 17.8" x 18.7"
- Cartridges: Standard Yield Toner (Model #TN620 - 3,000 Pages), Drum Unit (Model #DR620 - 25,000 Pages)
- 1 Year Limited Warranty
User Reviews (15)
Pros & Cons
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Ethernet connection - usable on a network without requiring an online PC host
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large scanner - supports legal
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3rd generation product - most bugs have been ironed out
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laser printer - high yeild, high B&W print quality
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multi-function: print, copy, scan and fax
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slightly cheaper operating cost per page than the 8860DN, 32mb more memory, and 2ppm faster
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Print and Scan work well over network with Apple Mac OS X Snow Lepoard with Apple's drivers.
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does have duplex function.
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lacks the duplex copying and faxing of the 8860DN
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