Our review:Item Description:The MFC-8840D is a 5-in-1 flatbed laser multi-function center machine combining performance, connectivity, and reliability. The MFC-8840D is a full-feature fax, and an up to 21 ppm laser printer, which prints at up to 2400 x 600 dpi (HQ1200). Standard duplex printing for two-sided document printing, fax receiving and copy output. An up to 21 cpm, legal-size convenience copier and a 9600 dpi (interpolated) resolution color flatbed scanner are standard.Also included is PC Fax capability, allowing you to send and receive faxes directly from your PC. A standard 50-sheet multipurpose tray, optional second paper tray and network capability, makes this a robust solution for your business. Both USB and parallel ports are standard, so the MFC-8840D can work with all Windows and Mac environments.
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Buyer Testimonials
Average Buyer's Review:
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Stood the test of time...until now
I suppose there is little to complain about because this little workhorse has performed flawlessly for years. Recently it shows a "paper jam" error about every two or three pages - and there isn't a paper jam - so beginning to shop for a replacement. Otherwise, this has performed flawlessly. It's relatively quick, easy to install, fax and copy both perform well. Adjustable to legal or standard size. Nice tactile controls. Decent amount of paper and no annoying "fake" toner outages. Even the feed works great. Has been an exceptional machine after many unsatisfactory ones. Hope to find another of this same quality and maybe will go with color this time since price has gone down. Perfect for small office, busy home office or academic setting.
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This printer is awesome
This is the BEST printer I have ever had. I am in the tech industry and have used a huge amount of HP lasterjets, Dell laser printers, inkjets, color lasers. This little Brother printer is my workhorse. I have had it for over 3 years and it never breaks down, never jams, never lets me down. It is the Toyota Camry of printers - it just runs and runs. I have purchased at least 6 other brother printers since and recommend this brand to everyone. All the 88xx models use this body style and paper path. Very good printer and at this price exceptional value.
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So Annoying!
I read so many good reviews that I wonder if I am the only one that is having trouble with this machine!!? I use it primarily as a copy machine, and inevitably the pages get stuck time after time.......it has taken up to an hour to copy 10 pages due to having to open the back and pull out the paper that continually gets jammed! (not to mention all the paper waste!)
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Still going strong two years later.
You can read my original review of this product from June, 2005. Two years later I have replaced one $25 hinge and toner, other than that the unit has functioned very well. It reports it has printed about 12,000 pages and I'm sure I've scanned about the same amount. No regrets about buying this product and it's still going strong.
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Great machine that is reliable and trouble free!
After reading the other reviews I was inspired to write one of my own. This machine has worked flawlessly for me from the beginning. Never a paperjam, no problem with the fax software, full duplex printing and document feeder. Who could ask for more? I purchased the extra paper drawer so I have 1 for legal and 1 for letter (each holding 250 sheets) which means less shuffling of paper. My use is probably 70% printing, 20% copying, 8% faxing, 2% scanning.
My network has computers running Windows XP and Windows 2000. The software I use is primarily Office software and printing from the internet. The printer is shared on the network and, again, works flawlessly. No garbled fonts and I have never, ever needed to reboot the printer.
I'm searching now for a color model and am using the features and reliability of this machine as my benchmark.