Brother MFC 685cw Color Inkjet Multi Function Center with Wireless Network Interface
Brother MFC 685cw Color Inkjet Multi Function Center with Wireless Network Interface
The MFC-685CW Photo Color Inkjet Multi-function Printer with Wireless Networking offers a unique, low profile design, with a 10-page ADF. It combines a convenient frontloading paper tray with a wide flip-up 3.3″ color LCD, Ethernet and wireless 802.11b/g network as well as USB Direct Interface. The MFC-685CW also includes the Message Center feature, a telephone handset and a full-duplex speakerphone. Preview and print received faxes and your photos directly from your digital camera’s media card without a computer. Resolutions up to 6000 x 1200 dpi and a minimum droplet size of 1.5 picoliters shows the fine details of your photographs. A 4×6 photo bypass paper tray holds up to 20 sheets without removing standard paper. The built-in digital answering machine holds up to 29 minutes of messages. It also includes a telephone handset and full duplex speakerphone. The automatic document feeder holds up to 10 pages for unattended fax, copy and scanning of multi-page documents. Standard Memory - 32MB Memory Faxing Capability - B/W & Color Faxing Fax Modem Speed - 14.4K bps Fax Modem Best Transmission Speed - 6 seconds per page Broadcasting - 210 locations (B&W only) Quick Scan - 4.72 seconds per page Fax Gray Scale - Mono 64, Color 256 Fax Coding Method - Mono MH/MR/MMR, Color JPEG Fax Page Memory - Up to 480 page fax memory Black Copy Speed - 22-cpm Color Copy Speed - 20-cpm Reduction/Enlargement - 25% - 400% Automatic Document Feeder Capacity - 10-Page ADF B/W & Color Scanning Interpolated Scan Resolution - 19,200 dpi Optical Scan Resolution - 600×2400 dpi Input Color Scan Bit Depth - 36-bit Accepted Media Types - Compact Flash, Memory Stick/Pro, xD-Picture Card Type M/H, SD, MMC, SDHC, and USB Flash Drive Paper Handling Tray - Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5 and Photo (4×6, 3.5×5, 5×7, 5×8) Wireless Network Security - SSID/ESSID, 128(104)/64(40) bit WEP, WPA/ WPA2
User Ratings and Reviews
3 Stars Brother Wireless printer (HELP)
I did not know exactly what a wireless printer meant. I thought that we would not have to hook it up to one computer. My kids have seperate laptops. Is there any way of using this without wireless internet?
I have not yet been able to contact anyone, so it has just been sitting there. I am unaware of how to make a return.
Please, I need some advise.
Thanks
Cindy Stewart
cell 586-419-9982
3 Stars At The Price It Is Compelling…But
This printer does so much for such a low price it’s compelling, however it’s far from perfect. First, it’s print quality isn’t up to the standards of most any HP printer at the same price. It seems to not saturate the ink enough in many, if not most, situations. It will band many times and I do not have any clue as to why. This probably makes it a no go for those who have to have consistently very high quality printing. For casual use and for pure versatility it’s fine though and it offers very good scanning and faxing while being wireless at a price I’ve yet to see from any other manufacturer.
The wireless setup on my Sony Vaio required the software, but when a sales representatives wanted to print an order copy direct off his new Apple laptop he did so with absolutely no additional drivers! I was impressed to say the least.
This device is pretty good, but Brother really needs to step up their print quality because they could really have the best all around multi-function machine if they would just get that key element up to the competition.
1 Star The Worst PC Peripheral Device I Have Ever Owned
I purchased this machine about six months ago based on all the good reviews. Heretofore I have only owned HP printers and scanners. Let me say that I have owned personal computers and printers since 1991 and, while not an expert, I feel that I have a high level of competency in this area. This machine is–without exception–the single worst piece of computer equipment I have ever owned. The lost hours I have spent trying to get this thing to work properly (and consistantly) far exceed the purchase price of a new all-in-one machine. I will be replacing this unit with something from HP as soon as possible. This was the first item I have purchased that was made by Brother–and it is certainly the last.
3 Stars tempermental with the wireless, I’ve tried all aspects of this all-in-one
To start, know this: I deducted a star for the problems I had with wireless and fax. I’m pretty tech savvy and hooking up to wireless isn’t beyond me. I set up my home wireless network and usually my boyfriend just hopes and prays I can make it work, cause if I don’t do it, no one will. I guess what I’m saying is: I know my way around computers, I’m a girl who lovvvess her gadgets. So for a person who isn’t as good with technology, they’d probably toss this out the window.
I updated from an HP all-in-one because that one had stopped printing in color after only a couple years. I didn’t use the color often but didnt expect it to stop working just from not using it. So, I saw this in the Staples ad for $120, it links with the wireless network and I got a free label maker(which I had been wanting, oddly enough). So I was sold. Out of the box, easy enough to start up, but the wireless network is where it gets tricky. I had wanted this printer because I have both a desktop and laptop, and get frustrated having to change computer or wire up to print. I’ll say this, I HAVEN’T got it to print from my wireless laptop yet, works wirelessly with my desktop fine, don’t know if it’s my finiky laptop or the printer. Tried a lot of things, followed the manual, became frustrated and gave up. It’s been on my to-do-list to call the brother people for about a month and 1/2.
The other thing that was difficult was getting the fax to work. I use Vonage(Voip) and when I called tech support the brother guy almost had me thinking that because I used vonage, I wouldnt be using the fax. I just nearly freaked out. But we did get it working, with button hitting on my end, and calling the vonage people to have them do a couple thing for me too. So in the end, it took a couple of phone calls that make it work.
I print a good deal in black and white, and occassionally in color. The color could be more vibrant, it seems more dull then on the screen. The black and white is just fine. I’ve scanned photos, made copies, sent faxes and received faxes. Everything is mostly as expected. I think, if I had a little set up help, I’d buy this again.
5 Stars So far So good. It worth every penny invested on it
I bought this printer for over six months. I can print via wireless from anywhere in my house. It also print via the ethernet cable that you use to connect your computer to the wireless router to access internet. Its so amazing and unbelievable. No problems with this item so far and now its over six month. I waited this long to write a review because i want to see if it won’t last or a piece of junk.
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