Skip to navigation
Login|Register
Log In

Remember me

RSS Feeds

Brother DCP-7030 review

Verdict:

Review Date: 16 Apr 2009

Price when reviewed: £113

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

Reviewed By: Kat Orphanides

Our Rating 4 stars out of 5

User Rating 5 stars out of 5

Powered by Reevoo

ExpertReviews Award

Basic Specifications

Part Code DCP7030U1
Review Date 16 Apr 2009
Rating **** stars out of 5
Maximum native print resolution 600x600dpi
Max optical resolution 600x2,400dpi
Output bit depth 24-bit

Quoted Speeds

Quoted speed, mono A4 22ppm

Tested Print Speeds

Time for two greyscale 10x8in photos 1.1 18s
Time for six greyscale 6x4in photos 1.0 22s

Tested Scan Speeds

Full scan area preview 16s
A4 document at 150dpi 17s
A4 document at 300dpi 36s
6x4in photo at 600dpi 36s
6x4in photo at 1200dpi N/A

Tested Copy Speeds

Time for single A4 mono copy 1.0 12s
Time for 10 A4 copies using feeder 2.0 N/A

Physical and Environmental

Standard printer interfaces USB
Optional printer interfaces none
Size 257x428x396mm
Weight 9.9kg
Noise (in normal use) 51dB(A)
Power consumption standby 5W
Power consumption idle 6W
Power consumption active 877W

Paper Handling

Maximum paper size A4/legal
Maximum paper weight 163gsm
Standard paper inputs 1
Standard paper input capacity 250
Maximum paper inputs 1
Maximum paper input capacity 250
Duplex (code, cost if option) No

Copy Features

Maximum number of copies 99
Max mono copy resolution 600x600dpi

Fax Features

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

General

Printer technology mono laser
Language(s) host-based
Supported operating systems Windows 2000/XP/XP-64/Vista/Vista-64, Mac OS X 10.2.5+, Linux
Maximum printer memory 16MB
Other laser features and options print from USB, scan to USB, three year onsite warranty extension ZWPS0110, £30

Buying Information

Price £113
Consumable parts and prices 1,500 page black TN-2110, £33, 2,600 page black TN-2120, £47, 12,000 page drum DR-2100, £56
Price per mono A4 page 1.80p
Price of 2nd paper cassette N/A
Warranty one year onsite
Supplier http://www.printerbase.co.uk
Details www.brother.co.uk
Prev Next

User Reviews

< Previous   Reviews : Printers Next >
Sponsored Links
Be the first to comment on this article

You need to Login or Register to comment.

(optional)

advertisement

Award-winning Printers

Epson WorkForce Pro WP-4595DNF review

Epson WorkForce Pro WP-4595DNF

Category: Printers
Rating: 3 out of 5
Price: £360
Canon PIXMA MX515 review

Canon PIXMA MX515

Category: Printers
Rating: 3 out of 5
Price: £85
Canon i-Sensys LBP7680Cx review

Canon i-Sensys LBP7680Cx

Category: Printers
Rating: 3 out of 5
Price: £355
Canon Pixma MG4150 review

Canon Pixma MG4150

Category: Printers
Rating: 3 out of 5
Price: £97
HP LaserJet M1132 MFP review

HP LaserJet M1132 MFP

Category: Printers
Rating: 2 out of 5
Price: £99
Laser printer buying guide

Laser printer buying guide

Find out all you need to know about choosing the right laser printer.

Read more

Multifunction printer buying guide

Multifunction printer buying guide

Find out all you need to know about choosing the right multifunction printer.

Read more

 

advertisement

Also in this category...
 
Computer Shopper

advertisement


advertisement


 
 

Expert Reviews Printed from www.expertreviews.co.uk

Register to receive our regular email newsletter at http://www.expertreviews.co.uk/registration.

The newsletter contains links to our latest PC news, product reviews, features and how-to guides, plus special offers and competitions.