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Brother MFC 8480DN
There are more choices of multifunction devices than I ever thought possible now. A bewildering array of multifunction’s both color and monochrome to fulfill almost any need or business. The Brother MFC-8480DN has just complicated things further.
While not the prettiest of devices, the MFC-8480DN is all about function. The overlapping scanner and copier flatbed protrudes over the body a bit, but this is necessary to add the full features to a small chassis. The 250 sheet capacity paper drawer is solid and moves freely. There is also a 50 sheet multi-purpose tray on top and the option to add a second 250 page paper tray in the body.
Setup is just a matter of unpacking, connecting the cables and toner then installing drivers. Our test machine was up and running in no time. There are drivers for Windows, Mac and downloadable ones for most flavors of Linux. Once up and running the operation was smooth and quiet.
Performance was impressive too. Monochrome prints began appearing a mere 18 seconds after being switched on. Once warm, text prints came out at an impressive 32 pages per minute at the standard 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution. Reproduction was good, with strong bold colors and clean lines. Image production was also good with impressive grayscales and only a couple of gradient errors when studied close up. Nothing that would give a business user cause for concern though.
The automatic duplex printer is a great feature. Although it lacks the duplex automatic document feeder to compliment it, the performance is excellent and a great feature.
The consumables are easy to manage and replace. The cartridge is readily available online and are quite good value for money. A single high yield toner cartridge is good for 8000 pages and retails at only $35 at Quikshiptoner.com.
The MFC-8480DN is a solid, middle of the road performer, that will still be working quite happily long after many, more expensive printers have been retired. Ownership costs are low enough to be as attractive as the feature set, and the reproduction is of a quality to suit all business needs. The printer market, just got a little bit more complicated.
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Brother MFC 8480DN
While not the prettiest of devices, the MFC-8480DN is all about function. The overlapping scanner and copier flatbed protrudes over the body a bit, but this is necessary to add the full features to a small chassis. The 250 sheet capacity paper drawer is solid and moves freely. There is also a 50 sheet multi-purpose tray on top and the option to add a second 250 page paper tray in the body.
Setup is just a matter of unpacking, connecting the cables and toner then installing drivers. Our test machine was up and running in no time. There are drivers for Windows, Mac and downloadable ones for most flavors of Linux. Once up and running the operation was smooth and quiet.
Performance was impressive too. Monochrome prints began appearing a mere 18 seconds after being switched on. Once warm, text prints came out at an impressive 32 pages per minute at the standard 1200 x 1200 dpi resolution. Reproduction was good, with strong bold colors and clean lines. Image production was also good with impressive grayscales and only a couple of gradient errors when studied close up. Nothing that would give a business user cause for concern though.
The automatic duplex printer is a great feature. Although it lacks the duplex automatic document feeder to compliment it, the performance is excellent and a great feature.
The consumables are easy to manage and replace. The cartridge is readily available online and are quite good value for money. A single high yield toner cartridge is good for 8000 pages and retails at only $35 at Quikshiptoner.com.
The MFC-8480DN is a solid, middle of the road performer, that will still be working quite happily long after many, more expensive printers have been retired. Ownership costs are low enough to be as attractive as the feature set, and the reproduction is of a quality to suit all business needs. The printer market, just got a little bit more complicated.
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