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 Not Good May 5, 2007
T. Putnam
13 out of 13 found this review helpful
I bought this for a job hunt figuring I could print out some nice resumes and envelopes and use the fax for communication. I haven't used the fax yet (and never will because I'm returning it).
With 24lb bond paper you can only put 20 or so sheets in the tray or it jams and creases the edge of the paper. It curls the pages, not a show-stopper but just another item on the list of things I hate about this printer. The worst part and the straw that broke the camel's back for me is that 24lb bond #10 envelopes fed one at a time through the manual feed slot come out curled, creased and with ghost images of the addresses all across the envelope, totally useless.
 Best Priced Multifunction with Network Capabilities July 11, 2005
D. Pettingill
12 out of 14 found this review helpful
This is a great machine and Brother gives excellent support.
I ordered my online from another e-retailer and the printer was improperly shipped causing the front cover to break. I called the manufacturer and they immediately said they would sent me out a new printer via overnight mail at no cost to me. I sent the broken one back and it has worked wonderfully ever since!
The setup is very easy. I have the printer plugged into my wireless router so I can print from any computer anywhere in the house!
The only reason I did not give this a perfect 5 star rating is because of the softare delivered with the machine. In particular the software to send faxes. HP definately has a much better software bundle for their all-in-ones. But I'll take the less than optimal software for a superior machine!
The automatic feeder has only a few times grabbed more than one sheet at a time (unlike my old HP which constantly grabbed more than one sheet).
Overall, this is a very solid machine that I would recommend.
 Great Multifunction Laser Printer January 7, 2006
Dave (Ohio, USA)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
My previous multifunction laser (a Brother MFC-4800) finally gave me a hardware error code after nearly four years of good service. After reviewing the market for multifunction flatbed scanning laser printers, I found my choices were the Brother 7820N, the Canon MF5750, and the HP Laserjet 3030 (I also considered the Samsung SCX4720F but could not find it locally). I was never keen on Brother's approach of using separate toner and drum cartridges because of the slightly greater expense, so I decided to try a different manufacturer. I bought the Canon since it got better reviews than the HP. Got it home, set it up, and found out the paper tray feed mechanism did not work correctly; likely because of the flimsy way in which it was designed and constructed. Rather than exchange it, I returned it and came home with the Brother 7820N instead. After one week, I am extremely pleased I decided to go with the Brother instead of the Canon. The Brother seems better built and sturdier. It works like a charm (I don't use the network interface, bought this model to get the bigger memory). The driver and "tools" included are very nice and allow me to do everything I could ever want. Faxing capabilities are superb and way overkill for what I need, but still very easy to operate. I don't want to knock the Canon too much, since the brief time I used it, it seemed to have nice features. It just seemed like it would be easier to damage (especially the paper tray). The Brother is a slicker machine; smaller, better built, and less expensive. I think I'll just order my supplies online, where they can be had for much less than my local office supply store.
Works well; a little power heavy and document feeder a bit quirky March 20, 2006
Home office (Bethesda, MD United States)
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I like this printer. It does what it is supposed to do with minimal fuss. It is MUCH better than the Dell product, which I started with and sent back. I have not had any problems with the document tray or paper curl and the unit was very easy to set up and use. The network connectivity is great if you have more than one computer.
My two issues: (1) while printing and while the fan is running, it draws so much power that it causes some lights to flicker a little bit. This was a problem with our old laser, too, so maybe it is just a wiring issue in our house. (2) the document feeder can be a little quirky. It jams a little more than it should.
Great MFC at an affordable price July 30, 2005
S. Yang (Los Angeles, CA USA)
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
I have owned HP, Epson and Brother multifunctional machines since 1998. This machine is the best I have ever used.
First of all, it is compact . Small foot print makes it easy to be placed anywhere in my home office.
It is networkable. Not only can you print through network. You can also scan and copy through network. I have 2 laptops, 1 desktop Windows XP and a Mac G5 at home and they all share the machine perfectly. HP has a full function print server that is designed for HP's MFC machines and it costs $299.
Print quality is good. When it comes to laser printing, I always prefer HP, but this machine prints a good as HP.
One other impressive feature is its web interface that allows you to view and change your configuartions using a browser. No configuration program to install or to take up your computer's memory.
I am very happy with this machine and highly recommend it to any small offices and home offices.
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