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Brother MFC-885CW review

Verdict:

Review Date: 15 Feb 2008

Price when reviewed: £194

Supplier: http://www.printerland.co.uk

Reviewed By: Kat Orphanides

Our Rating 3 stars out of 5

User Rating 4 stars out of 5

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Basic Specifications

Part Code MFC885CWU1
Review Date 15 Feb 2008
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 30.0ppm
Quoted speed, colour A4 25.0ppm

Tested Print Speeds

Time for two 10x8in photos 1.0 23m 12s
Time for six 6x4in photos 1.0 29m 12s

Tested Scan Speeds

Full scan area preview 20s
A4 document at 150dpi 20s
A4 document at 300dpi 31s
6x4in photo at 600dpi 30s
6x4in photo at 1200dpi 59s
Single 35mm negative at 2400dpi N/A

Tested Copy Speeds

Time for single A4 mono copy 1.0 32s
Time for single A4 colour copy 1.0 44s
Time for 10 A4 copies using feeder 2.0 4m 20s

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, 802.11b/g wireless
Optional printer interfaces none
Size 180x398x370mm
Weight 8.4kg
Noise (in normal use) 50dB(A)
Duty cycle 2500

Paper Handling

Maximum paper size A4/legal
Maximum paper weight 220gsm
Standard paper inputs 1
Standard paper input capacity 100
Maximum paper inputs 1
Maximum paper input capacity 100
Duplex (code, cost if option) No

Photo Features

PictBridge support Yes
Borderless printing A4, letter, A6, 4x6in, index card, postcard
Direct (PC-less) printing Yes
Supported memory cards USB flash drive, CF, 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 1,200x1,200dpi
Max colour copy resolution 600x1,200dpi

Fax Features

Fax modem speed 14.4Kbit/s
Fax memory (maximum mono pages) 480

General

Printer technology colour inkjet MFP
Printer technology thermal inkjet
Supported operating systems Windows XP/Server 2003/Vista, MacOS X, Linux
Other inkjet features 4.2in colour screen, DECT cordless handset
Other inkjet options none

Buying Information

Price £194
Price per colour A4 page 4.5p
Quoted life of supplied black cartridge 500 pages (5%)
Quoted life of supplied colour cartridge(s) 400 pages (cyan, magenta, yellow) (5%)
Warranty one year onsite
Supplier http://www.printerland.co.uk
Details www.brother.co.uk
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