2024 the best multifunction printer review
Price: $249.99
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The Brother MFC-L2820DW Wireless Compact Monochrome (Black & White) All-in-One Laser Printer is the affordable choice for high-volume printing, copying, scanning, and faxing. Designed for exceptional efficiency, this quick, reliable 4-in-1 office printer consistently produces crisp, easy-to-read black & white prints at speeds up to 34 pages per minute(2) (ppm). Versatile paper handling features help improve your workflow and decrease the number of manual tasks in your day: the 250-sheet paper tray(4) reduces paper refill frequency, and the 50-page auto document feeder(4) expedites multi-page copy, scan, and fax jobs. With its small footprint, this compact printer can be placed almost anywhere on your desktop. Meanwhile, the integrated 2.7” touchscreen makes navigation easy and allows you to print-from and scan-to popular cloud-based apps.(5) Dual-band wireless, Ethernet, and USB 2.0 provide flexible options for connecting to your devices. Advanced security features help safeguard your information and maintain secure connections while printing. Developed with sustainability in mind, this printer features Toner Save Mode to improve toner cartridge life and automatic duplex printing to help reduce paper waste. Plus, this eco-friendly b/w laser printer is ENERGY STAR® compliant and EPEAT® Silver rated. Backed by Brother with a 1-year limited warranty and free online, call, or live chat support for the life of your printer. An efficient, time-saving addition to any workspace, this multi-function wireless office printer combines four critical business functions in one compact footprint. Use with Brother Genuine Supplies, expertly engineered by Brother to produce reliably sharp and smudge-free black & white prints in Brother laser printer: Replacement Toner TN830 (Standard), TN830XL (High Yield), and TN830XL 2PK (Twin-Pack); and Replacement Drum Unit DR830. Disclaimers 1. Requires enrollment in a monthly billed Brother Refresh EZ Print Subscription service plan based on monthly printed page allotments. Unused pages roll over, limitations apply. Additional page set charges and taxes apply during trial. Plan, options offer, and pricing subject to change. Open to new subscribers located in the contiguous United States only. After the free trial period your credit card will be charged on a monthly basis for the Plan Fee, Overages, and Taxes in accordance with the Terms of Service. Overage fees will apply during free trial. Your service will continue on a month-to-month basis until you cancel it. May be canceled at any time. Upon cancellation, cartridge will be deactivated and must be replaced at users’ expense in order to continue printing. 2. Based on one-sided printing. Change from default setting required. 3. Monochrome scan speed in accordance with ISO/IEC 17991 with all advanced features turned off, letter at 300dpi. 4. Maximum capacity based on using 20-lb. paper. 5. Requires an Internet connection and an account with desired service. 6. Free app download and wireless connection required. Compatibility may vary by device and operating system. 7. Based on monthly subscription cost in U.S. for Mono Laser Power Plan vs. average cost per page of eligible like standard capacity cartridges. Savings will vary based on Refresh EZ Print Subscription plan selected. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered trademarks owned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Images are for illustrative purposes only. Specifications subject to change.
BEST FOR SMALL OFFICES – Combining space-saving efficiency and premium monochrome (black & white) print quality with affordability, the Brother MFC-L2820DW delivers dynamic laser print, copy, scan, and fax multi-functionality in a compact footprint
EFFICIENT PRINTING & SCANNING – Produces black & white documents quickly with print speeds up to 36 ppm(2) and scan speeds up to 23.6/7.9 ipm(3) (bk/cl). A 50-page auto document feeder(4) allows for convenient, time saving multi-page copy, scan, and fax
FLEXIBLE CONNECTION OPTIONS – Securely connect to multiple devices with built-in dual-band wireless (2.4GHz / 5GHz), Ethernet, or connect locally to a single computer via USB interface
2.7" TOUCHSCREEN – The intuitive 2.7” touchscreen enables effortless navigation with the added ability to print-from and scan-to popular Cloud-based apps such as Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote, OneNote, and more(5)
BROTHER MOBILE CONNECT APP – Print, scan, and manage your wireless printer anytime, from almost anywhere from your mobile device. Order Brother Genuine Supplies, track toner usage, and complete more work on-the-go(6)
CHOOSE BROTHER GENUINE TONER – When it’s time to replace your toner, be sure to choose Brother Genuine TN830 or TN830XL replacement toner. And with Refresh EZ Print Subscription Service, you’ll never worry about running out of toner again and you’ll enjoy savings of up to 50%(7) on Brother Genuine Toner. Get started with Refresh today with a Free Trial(1)
Reviewer: Randall Ward
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Great printer!
Review: This printer operates exactly as it should! Easy to use as well. I had an Hp I bought through hP. Had been a customer of theirs since 2017. Their support is in El Salvador. Needless to say the language barrier makes for a horrible experience! The printer I bought from HP never worked correctly! I was skeptical when I bought this one because of that. But not one problem with this one. Whether Iâm printing 1 page or 100 it works flawlessly!! I would highly recommend this Brother printer and to stay away from Hp!
Reviewer: John E.
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Easy setup and use
Review: I've used inkjet printers for years. The initial cost is low but you end up using a lot of ink. I switched to the Brother laser printer and the print quality is so much better than an inkjet. The setup was really easy too, even for a retired non IT person. I can't comment on the longevity of the toner cartridge just yet, but I expect it to last longer than the ink I was using. So far, really happy with this purchase.
Reviewer: fletchmar
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Set Up is simple...if you are a Tech expert!!
Review: I read many of the reviews for this printer and was convinced I could set this up (make the printer communicate with my desktop). Not so simple. I followed the directions included and got online to download the "connection guide" from the Brother website. The size of the print from the Brother website download is ridiculously small AND you can't read everything in the frame on the screen AND the scroll didn't work AND I couldn't enlarge the frame! Aaaarrgghh!! (I can't imagine trying to do the set-up from my phone). Then the downloaded "wizard" asks if I wanted WiFi hook up or USB or land line (is one better than the other?). Then the "wizard" instructed me to enter the network name and network passcode. Huh?! What's an SSI anyway? I was stuck.I ended up calling a computer/tech expert. He laughed and said it is easy to set-up if you know how to avoid the directions provided. Over the phone, he walked me through setting it up from the printer's touchscreen rather than my desktop. Within three minutes and a $55.00 service fee, I was up and running!My previous Brother printer finally died after 18 years so I did not hesitate to buy another Brother. It easily and comfortably fits on my desk (next to my tower and screen) which makes it super convenient to access. It came with two toner cartridges and the drum. It's not too loud when printing. Because I set it up for wireless, I didn't need any additional cables but I suspect if it was hooked up non-wirelessly, I may have needed another cord that was NOT provided. I am very pleased with the printer so far. I strongly suggest you have access to a tech guru (or maybe a teenager?) to help walk you through the set-up rather than relying on Brother's website download.
Reviewer: Barry
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: almost perfect ...
Review: 1st off .. solar should have wrapped it at the very least lightly for privacy/security from prying eyes vs simply relying on the manufacturer's box~broadcasting for all to see what you've bought (I would have gladly paid an extra $10 for some wrapping paper .. seriously ð) ..product review ..pros:very good performance/quality if you're not looking for color, heavy duty quantity .. trust it name brand with decades of history unlike the newer companies from China ..relatively easy to set up .. Good thing it was packaged properly by the manufacturer as I was concerned with the long distance travel and it abuse it must have suffered unlike purchasing one in a store which most likely arrived with multiple units on a pallet~less manhandling abuse ..cons:tiny little display screen for status and information ..a lot of superfluous/garbage (IE; solicitations/Spanish manuals IMHO)*deducted 1 point for attention to detail; lack of wrapping on the exterior (no offense).. still would recommend this type and model of machine to others ð
Reviewer: Maya
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Quick and efficient
Review: This is my second brother multi-function printer. The first one lasted at least 6/7 years with no issue. This newer model seems faster to receive tasks to print which is great. Not too big in size also, for a machine that does many tasks. It is easy to set up with clear instructions. Fax feature works quickly and well.
Reviewer: Alex
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Good value laser printer. No more smeared ink.My girlfriend loves being able to print from her mobile phone. It doesn't feel flimsy or cheap.
Reviewer: Vitali
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Got this printer to replace a very old HP that I had to go to and physically connect to all the time (plus it was so old that the drivers were having issues half the time).As we only use laptops and the printer isn't anywhere near where we usually work, I really wanted to get something WiFi enabled so I can just print without having to hook it up and hoping it works without restarting the computer.Didn't realise how much I'd like the connectivity - printing Amazon returns from the phone feels awesome!Also, the scan to email is great as well!Oh and lastly, screw HP with all the subscription and lock down BS. Not going near that company until they stop all that stuff.
Reviewer: Gordon Moorey
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: The setup went without a hitch.
Reviewer: Jacques Tredoux
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Works great. Very reliable. Wireless.
Reviewer: Darren W. MacDonald
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: I have an MFC-L8850CDW and MFC-L2750DW. Both have served me well! Needed a 3rd offsite printer/scanner for a Luddite father-in-law; this seemed to fit the need.Simple scan to email? â
Simple remote print? â
Well, crap.No more duplex scanning??? âGuess he gets the 2750. Oh, wait. No remote print built-in. Sigh.Silly me.
Customers say
Customers like the ease of setup, print quality, and longevity of the printer. They mention it's easy to download the drivers, makes nice copies, and lasts a long time. Some are also happy with the value for money and size. However, some customers disagree on the functionality.
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