RSS FeedsBrother DCP-135C review
Verdict:
The DCP-135C is very cheap for an MFP, and did well in our colour-document printing and document-scanning tests. However, it's one of the slowest printers in the group when printing text, and it's expensive to run.
Review Date: 12 Nov 2007
Price when reviewed: £40
Supplier: http://www.printerland.co.uk
Reviewed By: Kat Orphanides
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Basic Specifications |
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| Part Code | DCP135CU1 |
| Review Date | 12 Nov 2007 |
| Rating |
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| Maximum native print resolution | 6,000x1,200dpi |
| Max optical resolution | 600x1,200dpi |
| Output bit depth | 36-bit |
Quoted Speeds |
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| Quoted speed, mono A4 | 25ppm |
| Quoted speed, colour A4 | 20ppm |
Tested Print Speeds |
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| Time for two 10x8in photos 1.0 | 19m 56s |
| Time for six 6x4in photos 1.0 | 21m 7s |
Tested Scan Speeds |
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| Full scan area preview | 17s |
| A4 document at 150dpi | 17s |
| A4 document at 300dpi | 29s |
| 6x4in photo at 600dpi | 20s |
| 6x4in photo at 1200dpi | 19s |
| 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 | 44s |
| Time for 10 A4 copies using feeder 2.0 | N/A |
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 |
| Optional printer interfaces | none |
| Size | 145x395x370 |
| Weight | 7.0kg |
| Noise (in normal use) | 50dB(A) |
Paper Handling |
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| Maximum paper size | A4 |
| 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, letter, A6, 4x6in, index card, postcard |
| Direct (PC-less) printing |
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| Supported memory cards | USB flash drive |
| 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 | 1,200x1,200dpi |
| 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 |
| Language(s) | N/A |
| Supported operating systems | Windows XP/Vista |
| Maximum printer memory | 16MB |
| Other inkjet features | 1-line mono display |
| Other inkjet options | free warranty upgrade to 12 months on-site if you register within 30 days |
Buying Information |
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| Price | £40 |
| Price per mono A4 page | 4.28p |
| Price per colour A4 page | 5.7p |
| Warranty | one year RTB |
| Supplier | http://www.printerland.co.uk |
| Details | www.brother.co.uk |
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