Brother MFC-795CW Ink Cartridges

Brother MFC-795CW Printer Review

The Brother MFC-795CW takes the excellent features and compact size of the MFC-790CW and adds a larger touch screen, built-in answering machine and telephone handset to the mix. The result is an even more powerful machine that will appeal to busy small office users. Brother MFC-795CW ink costs are a little higher than average, but compatible cartridges can help lower costs.

The unit has an input paper capacity of 100 sheets, which might be a bit limiting for some high-volume users but should be enough for the average small office user. The maximum monthly duty cycle is 2,500 pages. Print ink costs are a bit high compared to the competition, as the Brother MFC-795CW inkjet cartridges have smaller capacities than most. The fact that the Brother MFC-795CW ink cartridges are separated into individual color tanks does help somewhat, and using third-party compatible cartridges will significantly lower costs.

The integrated answering machine and telephone handset, combined with the faxing function, which supports Super G3 transmission speeds, make the Brother MFC-795CW a communications hub for a small office. Having the fax machine, telephone, and answering machine contained in a single unit also helps alleviate some of the switching problems that come from sharing a line with a fax. Multiple connection options are available. The machine can connect via USB, wired ethernet or even wireless. The Wi-Fi feature supports 802.11b and 802.11g standards for fast transfers.

User reviews of the Brother MFC-795CW inkjet unit are mixed. Some users praise its wired and wireless connectivity and the easy of setup, as well as its answering machine features. Some users criticize its difficult setup process and high printer ink costs.

Overall, the Brother MFC-795CW may be a good fit for the home or small office user who needs its wireless networking and answering machine functions, but other buyers may be paying for functions they don't need.