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
Monday, February 28, 2011
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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:
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 |
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