Brother MFC-9320CW Toner Cartridges

Brother MFC-9320CW Printer Review

The Brother MFC-9320CW color laser printer is a multifunction machine designed for the home or small office environment. It can handle nearly any task an office can throw at it, and it includes wireless networking.

The Brother MFC-9320CW color laser printer is also referred to as the MFC-9320. The C refers to its color printing capability, while the W refers to its built-in wireless networking capability. It supports both 802.11b and 802.11g protocols, and can either incorporate itself into an existing wireless network, or act as a network host, allowing wireless devices to connect to it directly. Wireless setup is generally easy, but the instructions are different depending on which scenario applies to your office.

The unit can print, scan, copy, and fax. The 35-page automatic document feeder can be used when scanning, copying, or faxing, and is very convenient for quickly scanning multiple pages at once. Faxing supports Super G3 transmission speeds for fast transfers. Both color and monochrome scanning is supported, at resolutions up to 2400 dpi for clear, defined scans. Scans can be sent to a variety of locations, including email, FTP, or networked computers, even when using wireless.

Brother MFC-9320CW toner cartridges are fairly small in capacity, so higher-volume users may need to replace them often. The black printer toner cartridge has a capacity of 2,200 pages, while each color laser toner cartridge has a capacity of 1,400 pages. Toner costs are somewhat higher than competing models.

Print speed is fast, at up to 17 pages per minute in both color and monochrome. It is rare that color printing speeds are the same as monochrome printing speeds, especially at this price. Print quality is excellent, with very sharp and detailed text characters. Color quality is generally good, though some fuzziness appears in some prints.

Overall, the Brother MFC-9320CW will be a great choice for users who need its wireless connectivity, but its higher toner costs will raise the cost of ownership over the life of the printer.