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Brother DCP-540CN review

Verdict:

Review Date: 19 Sep 2007

Price when reviewed: £98

Supplier: http://www.dabs.com

Reviewed By: Kat Orphanides

Our Rating 2 stars out of 5

User Rating 5 stars out of 5

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Basic Specifications

Part Code DCP540CNU1
Review Date 19 Sep 2007
Rating ** stars out of 5
Maximum native print resolution 6,000x1,200dpi
Max optical resolution 600x2,400dpi
Output bit depth 24-bit

Quoted Speeds

Quoted speed, mono A4 30ppm
Quoted speed, colour A4 20ppm

Tested Print Speeds

Time for two 10x8in photos 1.0 18m 22s
Time for six 6x4in photos 1.0 13m 44s

Tested Scan Speeds

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

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

Number of ink colours 4
Number of ink cartridges 4
Maximum number of ink colours 4
Maximum number of cartridges 4

Physical and Environmental

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

Maximum paper size A4/legal
Standard paper inputs 1
Standard paper input capacity 100
Duplex (code, cost if option) No

Photo Features

Borderless printing A4, 6x8in
Direct (PC-less) printing Yes
Supported memory cards SD, MMC, Memory Stick Pro, xD
CD printing No

Copy Features

Maximum number of copies 99
Copier zoom range 25-400%
Max mono copy resolution 600x1,200dpi
Max colour copy resolution 600x1,200dpi

Fax Features

Fax modem speed N/A
Max mono fax resolution N/A
Fax memory (maximum mono pages) N/A

General

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

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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