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Brother MFC-8870DW


$599.00 Released February, 2006

Product Shot 1 The Pros:Multi-function - print, copy, scan, and fax. 32mb of memory - expandable to 544mb. Ethernet, Parallel, USB or WiFi connectivity - for use with a single PC or a whole network without relying on a host machine.

The Cons:Costs a lot more than the same model without wireless capabilities. Requires the replacement of both toner and drums - often at different times - unlike competing products.

The Brother MFC-8870DW is an all-in-one black and white laser printer that is suitable for small to medium-sized businesses and is a step up from the MFC-8860DN.  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-8860DN since it includes wireless connectivity which the MFC-8860DN lacks, making it capable of printing, scanning, and sending faxes wirelessly.

The MFC-8870DW features high printing and copying speeds at up to 30 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-8870DW also features automatic duplex functionality for double-sided printing and supports ethernet, USB, and parallel port connectivity.  The printer has an MSRP of $599 and comes with a 1 year limited warranty. 

Features/Specs

  • Print Speed: 30ppm 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, 802.11b/g Wireless, and Parallel
  • Memory: 32MB, upgradeable to 544MB
  • 50-Page Automatic Document Feeder
  • 33.6Kbps Fax Modem
  • 600-Page Fax Memory
  • Legal-size document glass
  • Automatic duplex printing
  • Flatbed Color Scanning up to 19,200 x 19,200 dpi
  • Large 5-Line Backlit LCD
  • Energy Star Qualified
  • Dimensions: 20.9" x 17.7" x 18.7"
  • Cartridges: Standard Yield Toner (Model #TN550 - 3,000 Pages), Drum Unit (Model #DR520 - 25,000 Pages)
  • 1 Year Limited Warranty

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Pros
  • 2

    multi-function - print, copy, scan, and fax

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    32mb of memory - expandable to 544mb

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    Ethernet, Parallel, USB or WiFi connectivity - for use with a single PC or a whole network without relying on a host machine

  • 2

    fast and quality prints

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    great value for the price

  • 2

    affordable

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    duplex capabilities

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    quality software

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    space saving design

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    affordable toner

Cons
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    costs a lot more than the same model without wireless capabilities

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    requires the replacement of both toner and drums - often at different times - unlike competing products

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