Brother MFC-J6520DW Ink Cartridges

Brother MFC-J6520DW Printer Review

The Brother MFC-J6520DW all-in-one inkjet printer can handle larger media, up to 11x17 inches, but is still almost as compact as other models in its class. Combine this with fast ISO speeds of up to 22 pages per minute for black and 20 pages per minute for color, and you have an impressive machine at a great price.

The machine is often referred to as MFC-J6520, with the "D" and "W" relating to automatic duplexing and wireless features. It supports not only duplex printing, but also duplex scanning and copying, and its easy wireless setup process is just the beginning of its capabilities. It includes mobile printing from iOS and Android devices, and users can scan documents directly to a smartphone or tablet with the Brother iPrint&Scan app.

Many of its features can be controlled right from the 2.7-inch touchscreen display, and users have the ability to customize up to 18 of their own shortcuts for the functions they use the most. As mentioned, both the 35-sheet automatic document feeder and the 250-sheet paper tray can accommodate 11x17-inch paper. Despite all of these features, the unit still manages to measure just 9.7x21.8x17 inches, and it weighs a little over 30 pounds, which includes the Brother MFC-J6520DW printer ink supplies.

The starter Brother MFC-J6520DW ink cartridges included with the machine have fairly small capacities, so they will need to be replaced early. Thankfully, the replacement Brother MFC-J6520DW printer ink cartridges have yields of up to 600 pages each, keeping the cost per page low.

The MFC-J6520DW inkjet printer has so many great features and functions it is difficult to believe it can be so compact. Nevertheless, its bright touchscreen display, affordable Brother MFC-J6520DW ink supplies, and support for legal-sized paper make it an excellent choice for a home or a small office.