Brother Printer MFC8710DW Wireless Monochrome Printer with Scanner, Copier and Fax
- Print and copy at up to 40 ppm
- Built-in wireless 802.11b/g/n and Ethernet network interfaces
- Legal-size document glass
- Automatic duplex (two-sided) printing
- 300-sheet paper capacity, expandable
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Fast and flawless wireless setup for Macs/iPads,
Flawless wireless set up. No error messages, no need for tech support.
It took less than 10 min. to unpack, read the instructions, and set up wirelessly. The instructions are clear as long as you follow the table of contents and page numbers according to your computer network setup. Once the printer was connected, I intiated a print job from my Macbook Air and it automatically downloaded the software and drivers (no need to use the installation CD). I did have to search for “Brother” to locate where the program downloaded to so I could place a shortcut on the desktop. Scanning is quick and easy.
AirPrint works quickly and easily with my iPad. You can also download the Brother app to scan to an iOS device.
As for printing and scanning speed, to me it’s really fast because I had been using a Canon multi function laser printer for the last seven years. I have not used the ADF much yet but it seems to work fine. The durability and frequency of paper jams is what needs to be evaluated after a long period of usage. I will update my review if there are any issues.
Another plus for this printer is the printing cost in the long run. There is an available Brother high yield toner cartridge that costs about $90 which prints up to 8,000 pages. I had been paying $70 for my Canon which printed about 2,400 pages.
Pros:
-laser toner cartidge (cheap cost in the long run with the high yield cartidge)
-wireless and USB connectivity (but you can’t use both at the same time)
-Mac friendly
-AirPrint compatible for iOS devices
-easy installation and user friendly printing, scanning, copying (can also fax but I don’t plan on using it)
-has a flatbed and ADF (holds 50 pages)
-for me, monochrome is a pro because I don’t need to print in color
-good value (paid $299 on Amazon)
-printed documents and clean and clear
Cons:
-monochrome
-can’t use USB and wireless at the same time
After shopping online for 8-10 hours trying to figure what best fit my needs, I think this one is a winner for the error-free set up, ease of use, and low operating costs. And to think I almost went with an inkjet…
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|Works like a charm,
I just bought the MFC-8710DW and brought it home an hour ago. Setup was a breeze – had it scanning to USB, scanning to PC, and printing from PC via wireless network within 10 minutes of unpacking it. Scanning speeds are acceptable with good (if dark) quality, and printing speeds are excellent – light years ahead of our previous printer.
All in all, very glad we purchased!
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