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Brother MFC-6890CDW Printer Review

Pros:

Easy to set up and use
Scans well
Auto duplex option
Separate color cartridges
Can print ledger size
Holds up to 350 sheets
Simple, straightforward wireless set up
Large, easy to use touch screen



Cons:

Large footprint
Print quality is not high quality
Slow print time
Slow scan time

Specifications:

General
Model	MFC-6890CDW
Number of Functions	6 in 1
Functions	A3 Colour Inkjet Printer, Colour Fax, Flatbed Digital Copier, Flatbed Colour Scanner, PhotoCapture Centre, PC-Fax
Engine	Piezo Colour Inkjet
LCD Display Size	Wide 4.2 inch Touchscreen colour LCD
Illuminated Mode Key	Fax/ Scan/ Copy/ Photo Capture
Standard Memory	64MB (RAM)
Simultaneous Operation	Yes
LDAP	Yes
Paper Handling
ADF	Up to 50 sheets
Standard Paper Capacity	Up to 100 Sheets plus Up to 250 sheets Lower tray
Output Paper Capacity	Up to 50 sheets
Media Size Paper Tray	Paper Tray: A3, A4, LGR, LTR, LGL, EXE, JISB4, JISB5, A5, A6, Photo(102x152mm/4x6inch), Indexcard(127x203mm/5x8inch), Photo-L(89x127mm/3.5x5inch), Photo-2L(127x178mm/5x7inch), Post Card 1(100x148mm/3.9x5.8inch), Post Card 2 (Double)(148x200mm/5.8x7.8inch)
Media Weights Paper Tray	Paper Tray: 64 - 220 gsm Lower Tray: 64 - 105 gsm PhotoPaper Tray: Not Available Duplex: 64 - 220 gsm ADF: 64 - 90 gsm
Media Types Paper Tray	Paper Tray: Plain, Inkjet, Glossy(cast/resin), Transparency Lower Tray: Plain PhotoPaper Tray: Not Available Duplex: Plain ADF: Plain
Printer
Print Speed	Up to 35 ppm Mono @ 450x300dpi Up to 28 ppm Colour at 600x150dpi
Duplex Print	Yes A4 Only
Printer Resolution	Up to 1200x6000 dpi
Droplet Size	BK: 4pl / CMY: 1.5 pl
CPU Speed	RISC 192MHZ
Emulation	GDI
Warm Up Time	0 Seconds
Printer Compatibility	Windows 2000 Professional, XP Home Edition, XP Professional, XP Professional x64 Edition, Vista Macintosh Printer Driver for Mac OS X 10.2.4 or greater
Printer Driver Functions
Borderless Printing	Yes
Fax
Modem Speed	33,600bps (Fax)
Transmission Speed	Approx.3sec (Brother#1,MMR)
Station ID	Yes 20 digits/20 characters
Data Compressions	Mono: MH/MR/MMR Colour: JPEG
ITU-T Group compatibility	Super G3
Colour Faxing	Document Send/Receive: Yes/Yes Memory Send/Receive: No/Yes
Automatic Redial	Yes (3times/5mins)
Speed Dials	100x2 number
One Touch Dials	Yes - 6 locations, (3 keys + Shift key)
Group Dials	Up to 6 groups
FAX/TEL switch	Yes
Telstra Duet Compatible	Yes
Super fine	Yes (TX&RX:B&W only)
Fax Grey Scale	Mono:64, Colour:256 levels
Memory Transmission (ITU-T Test Chart #1)	Up to 400 pages
Out of Paper reception	Up to 400 pages
Broadcasting	Yes (256 locations)
Manual Broadcasting	Up to 50 locations
Batch Transmission	Yes (B&W only)
Automatic Reduction	Yes
ECM	Yes
Fax Forwarding	To Fax number or Email Address
Next Fax Reservation	Yes (B&W only)
Remote Access	Yes
Fax Retrieval	Yes (B&W only)
Speaker Volume	3 steps plus OFF
Dual Access	Yes (B&W only)
Fax Features
Internet Fax	Yes (Standard)
PC Fax	Send/Receive from Windows Send only from MAC
Network PC FAX	Send/receive windows Send only for mac
PC-Fax Broadcasting	Up to 50
Duplex Fax	Yes
Digital Copier
Copier Speed	Up to 23 cpm Mono Up to 20 cpm Colour
Copier Resolution	Mono: (Print) Max. 1200x1200 dpi, (Scan) Max. 1200x1200 dpi Colour: (Print) Max. 1200x1200 dpi, (Scan) Max. 1200x1200 dpi
Copier Multi Stack	Up to 99 copies
Copier Multi Sort	Yes
Copier Enlargement/Reduction	25 - 400 in 1% increments
Copier 2-in-1 / 4-in-1	2in1/4in1 (LGR/LTR/A3/A4 only, Mono & Colour)
Copier 1-in 3 x 3	Yes (3x3, 2X2)
Digital Scanner
Scanner Type	Flatbed Digital
Scanning Technology	CIS
Scanner Colour/Mono	Colour
Scanner Resolution (Optical)	1200x2400 dpi
Scanner Resolution (Interpolated)	1200x1200 dpi, (For XP/Vista, up to 19200x19200 dpi with Scanner Utility)
Scan Speed (Mono/Colour)	Max.3.39/4.49 sec (A4) @100dpi Max.4.80/6.35 sec (A3) @100dpi
Scanner Grey Scale	256 levels
Scanner Colour Depth	48 bit input / 24 bit output colour
Scan to Keys	Scan To: Image/ OCR/ E-mail/ File/ Card/ USB memory drive/ FTP/ Email Server
Twain Compliant	Yes (or WIA for XP)
Connectivity
Interface	USB 2.0 @ Hi-Speed, 10/100BaseTX Ethernet and 802.11 b/g Wireless
Networking
Network Protocols IPV4	ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA(Auto IP), NetBIOS/WINS, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, DNS Resolver, mDNS, FTP Server, TELNET, SNMPv1, TFTP, Scanner Port,? LLTD responder, Web Services, SMTP Client, POP before SMTP, SMTP-AUTH, POP3, APOP, FTP Client, LD
Network Protocols IPV6	NDP, RA, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, mDNS,?FTP Server, TELNET, SNMPv1, TFTP, Scanner Port, LLTD responder, Web Services, SMTP Client, POP before SMTP, SMTP-AUTH, POP3, APOP, FTP Client, LDAP
Wireless Certification	Wifi B and G
Wireless Security	SSID (32 chr), WEP 64/128bit, WPA-PSK(TKIP:AES), WPA2-PSK(AES) **NO LEAP**
Secure EZ Setup	Yes
Network Management	Windows:BRAdmin Light, Web Base Management, BRAdmin Professional, Web BRAdmin, Network Remote Setup Mac: BRAdmin Light, Web Base Management, Network Remote Setup Linux: Web Base Management
Network Remote Setup	Yes
PhotoCapture Centre
PhotoCapture Centre (Media Spec)	Compact Flash: 4MB-8GB (Type1 only, Type2 & Microdrive are not compatible) Memory Stick: 16MB-128MB (Duo with Adapter) Memory Stick Pro: 256MB-8GB (MagicGate: Yes if not use MG function) Secure Digital: 16MB-2GB (MiniSD with adaptor) Secure Digital High C
PictBridge	Yes
Direct Print (USB)	Yes
Dimension / Weight
Size	540(W) x 488(D) x 323(H)mm
Weight	15.6 Kg without consumables
Consumables
Consumables	LC-67BK (Black) up to 450 pages, LC-67 C/M/Y up to 325 pages each @ ISO 24711 LC-67HYBK (Black) up to 900 pages, LC-67HY C/M/Y up to 750 pages each Based @ ISO 24711
Starter Consumables	Approximately 900 pages Black, 750 pages each for Cyan, Magenta, Yellow (@ISO pattern/normal)
Others
Software Included	Windows: Scansoft Paperport 11.0 and OCR, Status Monitor, Control Centre3, PC Fax Send/Recieve, BRAdmin Light, Web Base Management, BRAdmin Professional, Web BRAdmin, Network Remote Setup, Driver Deployment Wizard Mac: Page Manager and OCR (OS 10.3.9), St
Energy Star Compliant	Yes
Warranty	24 Months RTB
Carton Contents
Carton Contents	MFC-6890CDW, Quick Setup Guide, User's Guide, CD-ROM, Power Cord, Telephone Line Cord, Telephone Line Cord Adaptor, Full Ink Cartridges -Black (LC67HYBK), Magenta (LC67HYM), Yellow (LC67HYY), Cyan (LC67HYC), USB Interface Cable

Dell V715W All in One Multifunction Printer Review

The pros and cons of the  Dell V715W All in One Multifunction Printer as collated from other users and my own personal experience.  Also includes printer specifications.

Pros:

Easy to use
Scans well
Good quality photo printing
Simple to use LCD screen
Sturdy construction
Auto duplex to reduce cost of printing

Cons:

LCD screen is a bit small
Doesn't have separate colour cartridges

Specifications:


General
Device Type Fax / copier / printer / scanner

Fax Type Plain paper

Printing Technology Ink-jet - color

Width 19.2 in

Depth 16.1 in

Height 9.9 in

Weight 20.9 lbs
Copying
Max Copying Speed Up to 33 ppm (mono) / up to 30 ppm (color)

Max Copying Resolution Up to 600 x 600 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (color)
Printing
Max Printing Resolution Up to 600 x 600 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (color)

Max Printing Speed Up to 33 ppm (mono) / up to 30 ppm (color)
Scanning
Optical Resolution 1200 x 2400 dpi

Interpolated Resolution 2400 x 4800 dpi
Document & Media Handling
Standard Media Capacity 150 sheets

Output Trays Capacity 50 sheets

Document & Media Handling Details Input tray - 150 sheets ¦ Output tray - 50 sheets ¦ ADF

Speed Details Printing : up to 33 ppm - B/W ¦ Printing : up to 30 ppm - color
PC Connectivity
PC Connection Availability Yes

PC Connection Hi-Speed USB, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n

Software Included Presto! OCR
Miscellaneous
Direct Printing Specifications PictBridge

Compatible with Windows 7 Compatible with Windows 7

General
Device Type	Fax / copier / printer / scanner
Fax Type	Plain paper
Printing Technology	Ink-jet - color
Width	19.2 in
Depth	16.1 in
Height	9.9 in
Weight	20.9 lbs
Copying
Max Copying Speed	Up to 33 ppm (mono) / up to 30 ppm (color)
Max Copying Resolution	Up to 600 x 600 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (color)
Printing
Max Printing Resolution	Up to 600 x 600 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (color)
Max Printing Speed	Up to 33 ppm (mono) / up to 30 ppm (color)
Scanning
Optical Resolution	1200 x 2400 dpi
Interpolated Resolution	2400 x 4800 dpi
Document & Media Handling
Standard Media Capacity	150 sheets
Output Trays Capacity	50 sheets
Document & Media Handling Details	Input tray - 150 sheets ¦ Output tray - 50 sheets ¦ ADF
Speed Details	Printing : up to 33 ppm - B/W ¦ Printing : up to 30 ppm - color
PC Connectivity
PC Connection Availability	Yes
PC Connection	Hi-Speed USB, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n
Software Included	Presto! OCR
Miscellaneous
Direct Printing Specifications	PictBridge
Compatible with Windows 7	Compatible with Windows 7

Brother DCP J315W Multifunction Printer Review

The pros and cons of the Brother DCP-J315W Multifunction Printer as collated from other users and my own personal experience.  Also includes printer specifications.

Pros:

Easy to set up
Easy to install
Easy to use
Sturdy
Clear scans
High quality monochrome and color printing
Simple display window template
Large easy to read buttons
Separate ink color tanks
Cheaper cartridges and ink refills

Cons:

Slow print time
Slow scan time
Wireless IP address can be difficult to configure in some cases
Large footprint

Specifications:

General
Model DCP-J315W
Number of Functions 4 in 1
Functions Colour Inkjet Printer, Flatbed Digital Copier, Flatbed Colour Scanner, PhotoCapture Centre
Engine Piezo Colour Inkjet
LCD Display Size 1.9 inch Colour LCD
Illuminated Mode Key Photo Capture
Standard Memory 32MB (RAM)
Simultaneous Operation Yes
Paper Handling
Standard Paper Capacity Up to 100 Sheets
Output Paper Capacity Up to 50 sheets
Media Size Paper Tray A4, LTR, LGL, EXE, JISB5, A5, A6, Photo(102x152mm/4x6inch), Indexcard(127x203mm/5x8inch), Photo-2L(127x178mm/5x7inch), Post Card 1(100x148mm/3.9x5.8inch), Post Card 2 (Double)(148x200mm/5.8x7.9inch), C5 Envelope, Com-10, DL Envelope, Monarch, JE4 Envelope
Media Weights Paper Tray 64 - 220 gsm
Media Types Paper Tray Plain, Inkjet, Glossy (cast/resin), Transparency
Printer
Print Speed Up to 35 ppm Mono @ 450x150dpi
Up to 28 ppm Colour @ 600x150dpi
Printer Resolution Up to 1200x6000 dpi
Droplet Size BK: 4pl / CMY: 1.5 pl
CPU Speed RISC 128MHZ
Emulation GDI
Warm Up Time 0 Seconds
Printer Compatibility Windows 2000, XP Home/Professional, XP Professional x64, Vista, Vista x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64, Server 2003, Server 2003 x64, Server 2008, Server 2008 x64
Mac OS X 10.4, 10,5, 10.6
Linux Cups/LPR
Printer Driver Functions
Borderless Printing Yes
Digital Copier
Copier Speed Up to 23 cpm Mono
Up to 20 cpm Colour
Copier Resolution Print: Max. 600x1200 dpi
Scan: Max. 600x1200 dpi
Copier Multi Stack Up to 99 copies
Copier
Enlargement/Reduction 25 - 400 in 1% increments
Copier 2-in-1 / 4-in-1 A4/LTR, Mono only
Copier 1-in 3 x 3 Yes (3x3)
Digital Scanner
Scanner Type Flatbed Digital
Scanning Technology CIS
Scanner Colour/Mono Colour
Scanner Resolution
(Optical) 1200x2400 dpi
Scanner Resolution
(Interpolated) 1200x1200 dpi, (For XP/Vista/Windows 7, up to 19200x19200 dpi with Scanner Utility)
Scan Speed (Mono/Colour) Max.3.44/4.83 sec (A4) @100dpi
Scanner Grey Scale 256 levels
Scanner Colour Depth 36 bit input / 24 bit output colour
Scan to Keys Scan To: Image/ E-mail Client/ File/ Card
Scanner Compatability Windows 2000, XP Home/Professional, XP Professional x64, Vista, Vista x64, Windows 7, Windows 7 x64
Mac OS X 10.4, 10,5, 10.6
Linux 32/64 bit
Twain Compliant Yes (or WIA for XP/Vista/Windows7)
Connectivity
Interface USB 2.0, 802.11 b/g Wireless
Networking
Network Protocols IPV4 ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA(Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS name resolution, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, FTP Server, SNMPv1, TFTP server, ICMP, Web Services Print, LLTD responder
Wireless Certification Wifi B and G
Wireless Security SSID (32 chr), WEP 64/128bit, WPA-PSK(TKIP/AES), WPA2-PSK(AES)**NO LEAP**
Secure EZ Setup AOSS / WPS(Wifi Protected Setup)
Network Management Windows:BRAdmin Light, BRAdmin Professional
Mac: BRAdmin Light
PhotoCapture Centre
PhotoCapture Centre
(Media Spec) Memory Stick: 16MB-128MB (Duo with Adapter)
Memory Stick Pro: 256MB-16GB (MagicGate: Yes if not use MG function)
Secure Digital: 16MB-2GB (MiniSD with adaptor)
Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC): 4-16GB
Dimension / Weight
Size 390(W) x 368(D) x 150(H)mm
Weight 6.8kg
Consumables
Consumables LC-39BK (Black) up to 300 pages, LC-39 C/M/Y up to 260 pages each @ ISO 24711
Starter Consumables LC-39BK (Black) up to 280 pages, LC-39 C/M/Y up to 210 pages each @ ISO 24711
Others
Software Included Windows: Status Monitor, FaceFilter Studio, Control Centre3, BRAdmin Light, Driver Deployment Wizard
Mac: Status Monitor, Control Centre2, BRAdmin Light
Energy Star Compliant Yes
Power Consumption Operating:17W
Ready:3.5W
Standby:0.45W
Noise Level 50dBA (Maximum)
Warranty 12 Months Return To Base
Carton Contents
Carton Contents DCP-J315W, Quick Setup Guide, User's Guide, CD-ROM, Power Cord, Starter Ink Cartridges -Black (LC39BK), Magenta (LC39M), Yellow (LC39Y), Cyan (LC39C), USB Interface Cable

Canon PIXMA MX870 Wireless Office All-in-One Printer (4206B002) Review

The pros and cons of the Canon PIXMA MX870 Wireless Office All-in-One Printer (4206B002) as collated from other users.  Also includes printer specifications.

Pros:
Easy to use
Easy set up
Fast monochrome print time
Sturdy

Cons:
Large footprint
Slow photo quality print time
Heavy ink use
Intermittent print lag

Summary:
Recommended for frequent black and white printing with the occasional photo print.  An affordable printer for home or business use.

Specifications:

Printer
Printing Method	Inkjet
Print Speed (up to)	4" x 6" borderless photo: approx. 39 seconds3Black:ESAT;9.4 ipm2Color:ESAT;6.1 ipm2
Number of Nozzles	Color Color Black: 320 Color: 2,048 Total: 2,368
Picoliter Size (color)	1, 2 and 5
Print Resolution (Up to)	Color:Up to 9600 x 2400 dpi2Black:Up to 600 x 600 dpi2
Paper Sizes	4" x 6", 5"x 7", 8" x 10", Letter, Legal, U.S. #10 Envelopes
Paper Compatibility	Plain: Plain Paper, High Resolution Paper; Super High Gloss: Photo Paper Pro Platinum, Photo PaperPro II; Glossy: Photo Paper Plus Glossy II, Photo Paper Glossy; Semi-Gloss: Photo Paper Plus Semi-Gloss; Matte: Matte Photo Paper; Envelope: U.S.# 10Envelope
Printer Features	Auto Document Feeder, Auto Document Fix, Auto Duplex Print, Auto Photo Fix II, Auto Sheet Feeder, Borderless Printing12, Document Printing, Photo Printing, Template Print
Paper Handling	Auto Sheet Feeder: 150 Pages Paper Cassette: 150 Pages ADF: 35 Pages
Copier
Copy Speed (up to)	ESAT: Color 4.3 ipm
Reduction / Enlargement	25% - 400%
Copy Features	4-in-1 / 2-in-1 Copy, AE (Auto Exposure / Intensity) copy, Auto Duplex Copy, Borderless, Fit-to-Page, Gutter Shadow Correction Copy, Image Repeat, Intensity, Multiple Copy: 1-99 pages, Preset Copy, Ratios, Sort (ADF), Zoom
Scanner
Scanning Element	Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
Max. Resolutions	Optical:2400 x 4800 dpi ADF: 600 x 600 dpi Interpolated:19,200 x 19,200 dpi
Color Depth	48-bit internal/24-bit external
Max. Document Size	Flatbed:8.5" x 11.7" ADF: 8.5" x 14"
Fax
Modem Speed	Up to 33.6 Kbps (Super G3 color FAX)6
Transmission Speed (approx.)	Black: Approx. 3 sec per page14 Color: Approx. 1 min per page14
Memory Capacity	Approx. 250 Pages 15
Speed Dialing	100 Locations
Fax Features	Answering Machine Connectivity, Group Dialing, One-Touch Speed Dialing, Redial, Remote Reception
General
Other Features	Wireless Printing1, 2.5" LCD, Dual Color Gamut Processing Technology, Ethernet, Fully-Integrated Auto Duplex Auto Document Feeder, PictBridge, Quick Start
OS Compatibility	Windows® 7, Windows® Vista, Windows XP/2000 andMac OS® X v10.4.11 - 10.6.x17
Standard Interface	Wireless LAN (IEEE 802.11b/g)1, (Compatible with IEEE 802.11n)16Ethernet USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Card Slots (See Memory Card Support) PictBridge (Cable not included) Bluetooth® v2.0 (Optional)4
Software Included	Setup Software & User's Guide CD-ROM MX870 Printer Driver Easy-PhotoPrint EX Easy-WebPrint EX (Windows Only)18MP Navigator EX Solution Menu
Dimension (W x D x H)	19.4" x 17.1" x 8.9"
Weight	26.1 lbs.
Warranty	1-year limited warranty with InstantExchange Program. 1-year toll-free technical phone support.19