Brother MFC-845CW Ink Cartridges

Brother MFC-845CW Printer Review

Small office users are generally looking for the most bang for their buck. They want a machine that can handle many tasks in a small size, at an affordable price. The Brother MFC-845CW is just such a machine. It has a full compliment of multifunction features, and even features an integrated cordless phone and answering machine. Affordable Brother MFC-845CW ink costs will save money, and print speeds are very fast, at 27 pages per minute for black and 22 pages per minute for color.

Replacing Brother MFC-845CW inkjet cartridges is simple, with an easy to reach panel on the front right of the machine. The Brother MFC-845CW ink cartridges are split into four cartridges by color, so users can replace only the color that is low, instead of a single color cartridge. Maximum printing resolution is 1200 dpi, and maximum optical scanning resolution is 2400 dpi, at a color depth of 36-bit.

The Brother MFC-845CW can print, scan, copy, and fax. It also supports PC Faxing. As mentioned, there is a cordless phone handset and answering machine function, so virtually all of your phone needs are taken care of. Having the phone integrated into the machine allows seamless sharing of a phone line between voice and fax, and users can even add additional cordless handsets to the system for expansion. It also has wireless connectivity built in, or users can connect it via ethernet or USB.

Computer Shopper rated the Brother MFC-845CW inkjet printer an 8.2 out of 10 rating. They liked its wireless and wired network support, its excellent photo print quality, and its additional paper tray. They found its printing speeds a bit slow and the scanner to be a bit limited, but thought it was one of the best multifunction printers they had seen.

Overall, the Brother MFC-845CW has a wide range of features and connectivity options that make it a great fit for almost any need. Users who don't need all of its features might be paying for things they don't need, however.