Brother DCP-540CN review
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Review Date: 19 Sep 2007
Price when reviewed: £98
Supplier: http://www.dabs.com
Reviewed By: Kat Orphanides
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Basic Specifications |
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| Part Code | DCP540CNU1 |
| Review Date | 19 Sep 2007 |
| Rating |
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| Maximum native print resolution | 6,000x1,200dpi |
| Max optical resolution | 600x2,400dpi |
| Output bit depth | 24-bit |
Quoted Speeds |
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| Quoted speed, mono A4 | 30ppm |
| Quoted speed, colour A4 | 20ppm |
Tested Print Speeds |
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| Time for two 10x8in photos 1.0 | 18m 22s |
| Time for six 6x4in photos 1.0 | 13m 44s |
Tested Scan Speeds |
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| Full scan area preview | 20s |
| A4 document at 150dpi | 25s |
| A4 document at 300dpi | 1m 10s |
| 6x4in photo at 600dpi | 1m 30s |
| 6x4in photo at 1200dpi | 2m 41s |
| Single 35mm negative at 2400dpi | N/A |
Tested Copy Speeds |
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| Time for single A4 mono copy 1.0 | 35s |
| Time for single A4 colour copy 1.0 | 40s |
| Time for 10 A4 copies using feeder 2.0 | 4m 19s |
Print Quality |
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| Number of ink colours | 4 |
| Number of ink cartridges | 4 |
| Maximum number of ink colours | 4 |
| Maximum number of cartridges | 4 |
Physical and Environmental |
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| Standard printer interfaces | USB Hi-Speed, PictBridge USB, 10/100 Ethernet, CompactFlash |
| Optional printer interfaces | N/A |
| Size | 398x370x180mm |
| Weight | 8.0kg |
| Noise (in normal use) | 50dB |
Paper Handling |
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| Maximum paper size | A4/legal |
| Standard paper inputs | 1 |
| Standard paper input capacity | 100 |
| Duplex (code, cost if option) |
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Photo Features |
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| Borderless printing | A4, 6x8in |
| Direct (PC-less) printing |
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| Supported memory cards | SD, MMC, Memory Stick Pro, xD |
| CD printing |
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Copy Features |
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| Maximum number of copies | 99 |
| Copier zoom range | 25-400% |
| Max mono copy resolution | 600x1,200dpi |
| Max colour copy resolution | 600x1,200dpi |
Fax Features |
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| Fax modem speed | N/A |
| Max mono fax resolution | N/A |
| Fax memory (maximum mono pages) | N/A |
General |
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| Printer technology | colour inkjet MFP |
| Printer technology | piezo inkjet |
| Supported operating systems | Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/NT 4.0/XP, MacOS 9.2/X 10.2.4 and above |
| Other inkjet features | 2in colour screen |
Buying Information |
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| Price | £98 |
| Price per mono A4 page | 2.32p |
| Price per colour A4 page | 2.9p |
| Warranty | one year onsite |
| Supplier | http://www.dabs.com |
| Details | www.brother.co.uk |
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