Inkjet All-in-One Wireless Printer with INKvestment Tank connects using a dual-band wireless connection, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet or USB cord. Print, scan and manage your printer on-the-go with Brother Mobile Connect app. Printer delivers sharp images, text and graphics at prints speeds up to 30 ppm in black and color. Easily navigate features using 3-1/2" color touch screen. Print, scan, fax and copy up to 11" x 17" ledger-size paper. Printer includes automatic document feeder that prints up to 50 pages and paper trays with a total 500-sheet capacity. Duplex scanning has a maximum scan speed of 36 ipm in black and color with a resolution of 19200 x 19200 dpi. Duplex copying speed is 25 ppm (black) and 16 ppm (color) with a maximum resolution of 600 x 600 dpi. Duplex faxing has a maximum memory of 150 pages. Use Brother Genuine Ink for reliably smooth printing in vivid colors. Printer includes up to one year of ink to get you started.
Inkjet All-in-One Wireless Printer with INKvestment Tank connects using a dual-band wireless connection, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet or USB cord. Print, scan and manage your printer on-the-go with Brother Mobile Connect app. Printer delivers sharp images, text and graphics at prints speeds up to 30 ppm in black and color. Easily navigate features using 3-1/2" color touch screen. Print, scan, fax and copy up to 11" x 17" ledger-size paper. Printer includes automatic document feeder that prints up to 50 pages and paper trays with a total 500-sheet capacity. Duplex scanning has a maximum scan speed of 36 ipm in black and color with a resolution of 19200 x 19200 dpi. Duplex copying speed is 25 ppm (black) and 16 ppm (color) with a maximum resolution of 600 x 600 dpi. Duplex faxing has a maximum memory of 150 pages. Use Brother Genuine Ink for reliably smooth printing in vivid colors. Printer includes up to one year of ink to get you started.
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The lowest price we last saw for Brother MFC-J6955DW Inkjet Multifunction Printer, Color, Wireless, 2 Year Warranty was $836.00 at eBay.com.au, compared across 3 retailers (last seen 11 May 2026). Prices may have changed since.
The all-time low we recorded was $246.37 on 17 Mar 2026.
Prices last updated 11 May 2026.
Brother MFC-J6955DW Inkjet Multifunction Printer, Color, Wireless, 2 Year Warranty
Inkjet All-in-One Wireless Printer with INKvestment Tank connects using a dual-band wireless connection, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet or USB cord. Print, scan and manage your printer on-the-go with Brother Mobile Connect app. Printer delivers sharp images, text and graphics at prints speeds up to 30 ppm in black and color. Easily navigate features using 3-1/2" color touch screen. Print, scan, fax and copy up to 11" x 17" ledger-size paper. Printer includes automatic document feeder that prints up to 50 pages and paper trays with a total 500-sheet capacity. Duplex scanning has a maximum scan speed of 36 ipm in black and color with a resolution of 19200 x 19200 dpi. Duplex copying speed is 25 ppm (black) and 16 ppm (color) with a maximum resolution of 600 x 600 dpi. Duplex faxing has a maximum memory of 150 pages. Use Brother Genuine Ink for reliably smooth printing in vivid colors. Printer includes up to one year of ink to get you started.
Inkjet All-in-One Wireless Printer with INKvestment Tank connects using a dual-band wireless connection, Wi-Fi Direct, Ethernet or USB cord. Print, scan and manage your printer on-the-go with Brother Mobile Connect app. Printer delivers sharp images, text and graphics at prints speeds up to 30 ppm in black and color. Easily navigate features using 3-1/2" color touch screen. Print, scan, fax and copy up to 11" x 17" ledger-size paper. Printer includes automatic document feeder that prints up to 50 pages and paper trays with a total 500-sheet capacity. Duplex scanning has a maximum scan speed of 36 ipm in black and color with a resolution of 19200 x 19200 dpi. Duplex copying speed is 25 ppm (black) and 16 ppm (color) with a maximum resolution of 600 x 600 dpi. Duplex faxing has a maximum memory of 150 pages. Use Brother Genuine Ink for reliably smooth printing in vivid colors. Printer includes up to one year of ink to get you started.
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Brother MFC-J6955DW Inkvestment A3 Colour Inkjet All-in-One MFC Printer/w LC436 Ink
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If I could give this printer zero stars, I would. Do yourself a favor and buy a different printer, anything else but this piece of junk! We use this printer in our small office, and it started out okay. Had a few issues with setting it up and getting it to work, but since then it has gone downhill. Every day, sometimes multiple times a day, we have to do a "maintenance cleaning" to unclog the printhead nozzles. Until we do so, our print quality is awful- text missing, colors not printing correctly. To do the cleaning, you have to print test pages multiple times, which is a huge waste of ink. Between printing the test pages and all the pages I've thrown away that the quality was so bad, I've probably thrown out a few cartridges worth of ink. Ink that - mind you - is ...Ā MoreIf I could give this printer zero stars, I would. Do yourself a favor and buy a different printer, anything else but this piece of junk! We use this printer in our small office, and it started out okay. Had a few issues with setting it up and getting it to work, but since then it has gone downhill. Every day, sometimes multiple times a day, we have to do a "maintenance cleaning" to unclog the printhead nozzles. Until we do so, our print quality is awful- text missing, colors not printing correctly. To do the cleaning, you have to print test pages multiple times, which is a huge waste of ink. Between printing the test pages and all the pages I've thrown away that the quality was so bad, I've probably thrown out a few cartridges worth of ink. Ink that - mind you - is EXTREMELY hard to find, out of stock everywhere! Brother only gives you 30 days for a full refund, seems like they don't have much faith in their product either.
originally posted on brother-usa.com
I originally wanted to purchase the MFC-J5945 model starting in December 2021. I was looking for a printer that had duplex scan capability. They were always out of stock. I looked at the competition and was just never satisfied with their features or ink purchase requirements. So I limped along until about one month ago when the MFC-J6955 was released as its replacement. The price was increased but it had all the features I was looking for. Personally, the 11x17 capability is something that I didnāt really need but came along.I installed the unit with relative ease. The only trick was the need to reboot my router and the unit in order to get them to find each other. I downloaded the drivers from the Brotherās website. Since then, it has worked flawlessly. Every ...Ā MoreI originally wanted to purchase the MFC-J5945 model starting in December 2021. I was looking for a printer that had duplex scan capability. They were always out of stock. I looked at the competition and was just never satisfied with their features or ink purchase requirements. So I limped along until about one month ago when the MFC-J6955 was released as its replacement. The price was increased but it had all the features I was looking for. Personally, the 11x17 capability is something that I didnāt really need but came along.I installed the unit with relative ease. The only trick was the need to reboot my router and the unit in order to get them to find each other. I downloaded the drivers from the Brotherās website. Since then, it has worked flawlessly. Every time I try a new feature it worked. Itās fast. The print is great. The printer plays well with my Apple Pro. Every Apple software update has been installed with flawless performance of the printer. Not so with my previous Cannon printer. About the only feature I have not tried is photo quality prints.The one major negative is the Brother website itself. It is extremely slow to respond and very frustrating to navigate. They should really address this issue. They just redid their webpage and this was not improved.Overall, the printer has been excellent and well worth my approximately 7 month wait for Brother to have printers available. Only time will tell how the printer continues to perform.
originally posted on brother-usa.com
My warning appeared as black marks on printouts from the rollers. I had been using the same brand of inkjet printers for decades. My benchmark had two-sided printing, copying and scanning; did not shake the table as the printheads were fixed; it was quieter than previous models; and I could drop a ream of paper in and forget it. The ink lasted a long time and printing costs were minimal. It lasted six years. Previously, the manufacturer declared they were discontinuing this model and they were demanding high ink consumption from buyers. So, I started evaluating other manufacturersā offerings. I finally decided on Brother. And the closest fit was a color laser with an optional 500-sheet tray. However, all of my gear is connected to battery backups to facilitate ...Ā MoreMy warning appeared as black marks on printouts from the rollers. I had been using the same brand of inkjet printers for decades. My benchmark had two-sided printing, copying and scanning; did not shake the table as the printheads were fixed; it was quieter than previous models; and I could drop a ream of paper in and forget it. The ink lasted a long time and printing costs were minimal. It lasted six years. Previously, the manufacturer declared they were discontinuing this model and they were demanding high ink consumption from buyers. So, I started evaluating other manufacturersā offerings. I finally decided on Brother. And the closest fit was a color laser with an optional 500-sheet tray. However, all of my gear is connected to battery backups to facilitate orderly shutdowns. Laser printers and my battery backup were incompatible.Then, I focused on the Brother MFC-J6955DW without the single 500-sheet tray. I wanted to see one in-person, but they were not on display anywhere. Close cousins could be found at outlets. So that is what I sought for my print tests. It was quiet and fast. Navigating the screen was a breeze. The screen design is superior to the one I had as you donāt need stylus-shaped fingers. The hands-on experience was a positive one. I was excited about the possibility of ordering my own.This is a complex electrical/mechanical device with numerous functions and options. It is made in the Philippines, and sellers have a challenge keeping it in stock. The limited number of reviews compared to perceived online sales are an indication to me that buyers are satisfied with their purchases. LC406 cartridges are available at online sites and local stores. Whatās not to love about cartridges? No mess, no fuss, just pop out the old one for recycling, and pop in the new one. Resume printing. Add paper, and you are set to go. The two 250-sheet trays work in tandem like one 500-sheet tray. Besides the quick start card in the carton, there are online documents available to bookmark/print all/selected pages, along with videos on various topics. Lots of available info. And it comes with $100 of ink cartridges, and a two-year warranty. Not a bad deal.As for its large footprint, I decided to use the end (instead of the side) of a 72x30 inch table.Once I felt I had expended enough ink from my old printer, I ordered my J6955 from Brother. It arrived sooner than other vendors promised.As for unpacking the new arrival, I had studied the website-provided quick-start guide, and the online videos about the process. An office chair was used to move the printer from the front door to my office, making it easy to move it to the table top. I opened the top of the carton to remove the loose items, then tilted the box on the printerās back to slide it out of the box, put it back on its base, and remove the styrofoam.I have a wireless network and Macs. Installation went well. I am able to perform all the necessary tasks as before as the software panels appear to be the same and have gained some additional options. Printing is faster and quieter which means less noise, and photos are better quality too. Overall, the change appears to be a plus.In summary, I have had this for a month and, it appears I made a good choice and my ink should last a year. Happy customer.
| General | |
| Device Type | Multifunction printer |
| Fax Type | Plain paper |
| Printing Technology | Ink-jet - colour |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 3500 pages |
Brother MFC-J6955DW Inkvestment A3 Colour Inkjet All-in-One MFC Printer/w LC436 Ink
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Brother Inkvestment Mfc-j6957dw A3 Wireless Multifunction Inkjet
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Best Value Brother MFCJ6555DW Printer ā High Performance Printing
Delivery between Fri ā Sat $9.35
If I could give this printer zero stars, I would. Do yourself a favor and buy a different printer, anything else but this piece of junk! We use this printer in our small office, and it started out okay. Had a few issues with setting it up and getting it to work, but since then it has gone downhill. Every day, sometimes multiple times a day, we have to do a "maintenance cleaning" to unclog the printhead nozzles. Until we do so, our print quality is awful- text missing, colors not printing correctly. To do the cleaning, you have to print test pages multiple times, which is a huge waste of ink. Between printing the test pages and all the pages I've thrown away that the quality was so bad, I've probably thrown out a few cartridges worth of ink. Ink that - mind you - is ...Ā MoreIf I could give this printer zero stars, I would. Do yourself a favor and buy a different printer, anything else but this piece of junk! We use this printer in our small office, and it started out okay. Had a few issues with setting it up and getting it to work, but since then it has gone downhill. Every day, sometimes multiple times a day, we have to do a "maintenance cleaning" to unclog the printhead nozzles. Until we do so, our print quality is awful- text missing, colors not printing correctly. To do the cleaning, you have to print test pages multiple times, which is a huge waste of ink. Between printing the test pages and all the pages I've thrown away that the quality was so bad, I've probably thrown out a few cartridges worth of ink. Ink that - mind you - is EXTREMELY hard to find, out of stock everywhere! Brother only gives you 30 days for a full refund, seems like they don't have much faith in their product either.
I originally wanted to purchase the MFC-J5945 model starting in December 2021. I was looking for a printer that had duplex scan capability. They were always out of stock. I looked at the competition and was just never satisfied with their features or ink purchase requirements. So I limped along until about one month ago when the MFC-J6955 was released as its replacement. The price was increased but it had all the features I was looking for. Personally, the 11x17 capability is something that I didnāt really need but came along.I installed the unit with relative ease. The only trick was the need to reboot my router and the unit in order to get them to find each other. I downloaded the drivers from the Brotherās website. Since then, it has worked flawlessly. Every ...Ā MoreI originally wanted to purchase the MFC-J5945 model starting in December 2021. I was looking for a printer that had duplex scan capability. They were always out of stock. I looked at the competition and was just never satisfied with their features or ink purchase requirements. So I limped along until about one month ago when the MFC-J6955 was released as its replacement. The price was increased but it had all the features I was looking for. Personally, the 11x17 capability is something that I didnāt really need but came along.I installed the unit with relative ease. The only trick was the need to reboot my router and the unit in order to get them to find each other. I downloaded the drivers from the Brotherās website. Since then, it has worked flawlessly. Every time I try a new feature it worked. Itās fast. The print is great. The printer plays well with my Apple Pro. Every Apple software update has been installed with flawless performance of the printer. Not so with my previous Cannon printer. About the only feature I have not tried is photo quality prints.The one major negative is the Brother website itself. It is extremely slow to respond and very frustrating to navigate. They should really address this issue. They just redid their webpage and this was not improved.Overall, the printer has been excellent and well worth my approximately 7 month wait for Brother to have printers available. Only time will tell how the printer continues to perform.
My warning appeared as black marks on printouts from the rollers. I had been using the same brand of inkjet printers for decades. My benchmark had two-sided printing, copying and scanning; did not shake the table as the printheads were fixed; it was quieter than previous models; and I could drop a ream of paper in and forget it. The ink lasted a long time and printing costs were minimal. It lasted six years. Previously, the manufacturer declared they were discontinuing this model and they were demanding high ink consumption from buyers. So, I started evaluating other manufacturersā offerings. I finally decided on Brother. And the closest fit was a color laser with an optional 500-sheet tray. However, all of my gear is connected to battery backups to facilitate ...Ā MoreMy warning appeared as black marks on printouts from the rollers. I had been using the same brand of inkjet printers for decades. My benchmark had two-sided printing, copying and scanning; did not shake the table as the printheads were fixed; it was quieter than previous models; and I could drop a ream of paper in and forget it. The ink lasted a long time and printing costs were minimal. It lasted six years. Previously, the manufacturer declared they were discontinuing this model and they were demanding high ink consumption from buyers. So, I started evaluating other manufacturersā offerings. I finally decided on Brother. And the closest fit was a color laser with an optional 500-sheet tray. However, all of my gear is connected to battery backups to facilitate orderly shutdowns. Laser printers and my battery backup were incompatible.Then, I focused on the Brother MFC-J6955DW without the single 500-sheet tray. I wanted to see one in-person, but they were not on display anywhere. Close cousins could be found at outlets. So that is what I sought for my print tests. It was quiet and fast. Navigating the screen was a breeze. The screen design is superior to the one I had as you donāt need stylus-shaped fingers. The hands-on experience was a positive one. I was excited about the possibility of ordering my own.This is a complex electrical/mechanical device with numerous functions and options. It is made in the Philippines, and sellers have a challenge keeping it in stock. The limited number of reviews compared to perceived online sales are an indication to me that buyers are satisfied with their purchases. LC406 cartridges are available at online sites and local stores. Whatās not to love about cartridges? No mess, no fuss, just pop out the old one for recycling, and pop in the new one. Resume printing. Add paper, and you are set to go. The two 250-sheet trays work in tandem like one 500-sheet tray. Besides the quick start card in the carton, there are online documents available to bookmark/print all/selected pages, along with videos on various topics. Lots of available info. And it comes with $100 of ink cartridges, and a two-year warranty. Not a bad deal.As for its large footprint, I decided to use the end (instead of the side) of a 72x30 inch table.Once I felt I had expended enough ink from my old printer, I ordered my J6955 from Brother. It arrived sooner than other vendors promised.As for unpacking the new arrival, I had studied the website-provided quick-start guide, and the online videos about the process. An office chair was used to move the printer from the front door to my office, making it easy to move it to the table top. I opened the top of the carton to remove the loose items, then tilted the box on the printerās back to slide it out of the box, put it back on its base, and remove the styrofoam.I have a wireless network and Macs. Installation went well. I am able to perform all the necessary tasks as before as the software panels appear to be the same and have gained some additional options. Printing is faster and quieter which means less noise, and photos are better quality too. Overall, the change appears to be a plus.In summary, I have had this for a month and, it appears I made a good choice and my ink should last a year. Happy customer.
Quick - both on first page out and regular prints. Scanning is easy and fast. Desktop and mobile software works well and does not feel bloated.I was impressed with the printer calibration mechanism - scanning a printed calibration sheet instead of having the user evaluate if lines are straight makes more sense to me.Have printed a fair stack of pages already and ink levels still look good so the claim that a year's worth of ink is included in the box may be more than just marketing.This is a big machine and occupies desk space previously filled by a laser printer and a small (i.e. A4 only) all-in-one inkjet. That is fine as it does all that those two did, and faster. Tray 2 (lower tray) sticks out a fair bit when used for A3, but that is to be expected.
This is a dynamic printer for small business or home users who tend to print a lot at home and does not want to be worried about the ongoing cost of the ink. This printer prints sharp images, text, and graphics at 30 prints per minute print speed. This is an all-in-one printer which can print, scan, fax and copy 11āx17ā page sizes and comes with a second tray which has 500 pages capacity and single pass duplex copy and scan capabilities. The single pass duplex can copy and scan 50 pages at a time automatically through the document feeder. It also has an NFC badge ready for easy authentication. The printer comes with 1 year ink in the box assuming we are printing at 300 pages per month. It has built in dual band wireless connectivity and can work on 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz. ...Ā MoreThis is a dynamic printer for small business or home users who tend to print a lot at home and does not want to be worried about the ongoing cost of the ink. This printer prints sharp images, text, and graphics at 30 prints per minute print speed. This is an all-in-one printer which can print, scan, fax and copy 11āx17ā page sizes and comes with a second tray which has 500 pages capacity and single pass duplex copy and scan capabilities. The single pass duplex can copy and scan 50 pages at a time automatically through the document feeder. It also has an NFC badge ready for easy authentication. The printer comes with 1 year ink in the box assuming we are printing at 300 pages per month. It has built in dual band wireless connectivity and can work on 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz. It is also possible to connect through ethernet and works with Alexa voice commands. The printing and other features can also be used through the Brother Mobile Connect App. It also supports auto printing from cloud apps such as Drobox, Google Drive, Evernote, OneNote. It has a 3.5-inch color touchscreen which saves time by setting up custom shortcuts on the screen for frequently used functions. It also supports Eco Mode and Ink Save Mode. This printer has been a great addition to our home since we have to print hundreds of pages for kidsā school and assignment work and now, we donāt have to purchase ink refill frequently.
I do a decent amount of printing in my home. Between work documents, school projects for the kids, and miscellaneous print jobs, I also use a good amount of both black and colored ink. This was my first time trying the Brother brand and overall, Iām very impressed.The first noticeable attribute of the printer is the weight. This is a pretty heavy duty unit to pick up and move around. I highly recommend having an extra set of hands when setting it up. While heavy and a bit bulky, you know that itās well built and durable.The setup process was straightforward. Even if your arenāt that tech savvy, the directions are fairly clear and direct. It took me about 20 minutes from out of the box to fully up and running. I do recommend connecting it to your WiFi to enable ...Ā MoreI do a decent amount of printing in my home. Between work documents, school projects for the kids, and miscellaneous print jobs, I also use a good amount of both black and colored ink. This was my first time trying the Brother brand and overall, Iām very impressed.The first noticeable attribute of the printer is the weight. This is a pretty heavy duty unit to pick up and move around. I highly recommend having an extra set of hands when setting it up. While heavy and a bit bulky, you know that itās well built and durable.The setup process was straightforward. Even if your arenāt that tech savvy, the directions are fairly clear and direct. It took me about 20 minutes from out of the box to fully up and running. I do recommend connecting it to your WiFi to enable you to print from anywhere and from any device.Quality wise, this printer is impressive. Itās a noticeable set up from a standard home printer and will give you noticeably clearer and shaper professional looking documents. Also having the ability to print 11x17 with ease is a nice feature. Iāve printed over 75 pages in one job and the printer handled it with ease, efficiency, and quality output.There are many bells and whistles too. From faxing, to scanning, to secure printing, to printing with Alexa, there are many functions for you to get any job done. While you may not have a need for every single function, knowing that they are there gives you peace of mind in case you have that one unique job that demands it.In my option, this is a perfect all in one printer for a small home office or business. Itāll print high quality and professional looking documents and can also print large volumes very efficiently. I think this printer is a bit too advanced to have at home if you only print a few documents here and there and donāt care about larger scale printing. The āINKVestmentā feature is neat and will save you money in the long run, but only if you actually use it enough. Just make sure to figure out exactly what you need from a printer before going with this one. If you do go with it, it wonāt let you down.
I initially received a printer with a broken cover which rendered it unworkable. As I work alone in my office only two days a week, I expected the exchange process to be challenging, since even repackaging the printer was difficult for me to do alone. However, Brother made the exchange process smooth and fast, and I greatly appreciate their efforts.After receiving the replacement printer, I have been very happy with its performance. The printer is fast and I no longer have to worry about running out of ink. Although I have noticed some stripes when printing photos, they do not bother me when printing documents. Eventually, I will need to seek support for this issue.I especially like that the printer can handle 11x17 papers. However, the ink cover (which was ...Ā MoreI initially received a printer with a broken cover which rendered it unworkable. As I work alone in my office only two days a week, I expected the exchange process to be challenging, since even repackaging the printer was difficult for me to do alone. However, Brother made the exchange process smooth and fast, and I greatly appreciate their efforts.After receiving the replacement printer, I have been very happy with its performance. The printer is fast and I no longer have to worry about running out of ink. Although I have noticed some stripes when printing photos, they do not bother me when printing documents. Eventually, I will need to seek support for this issue.I especially like that the printer can handle 11x17 papers. However, the ink cover (which was broken during the first shipment) seems fragile, and this is something that Brother could improve upon.Overall, I am pleased with my experience with Brother and would recommend their printers to others.
I bought the Brother MFC-J6955DW printer over other well known brands/models with similar features because of the A3 scanner. It is the first Brother printer I have ever owned, and I was initially very happy with it running under Windows 10, despite getting the occasional "Connection Error" message when scanning, and most times when using the printer for the first time in a day.Although irritating, it wasn't high on my list of things to do, I had a power off/on work around, and a lot of scanning to do. But over time it has become more annoying and seemingly more frequent since I upgraded to Windows 11.Today I have finally reached my tipping point as I cannot get the scanner to connect at all. I do almost all scanning via Brother iPrint&Scan on the PC, and Iāve ...Ā MoreI bought the Brother MFC-J6955DW printer over other well known brands/models with similar features because of the A3 scanner. It is the first Brother printer I have ever owned, and I was initially very happy with it running under Windows 10, despite getting the occasional "Connection Error" message when scanning, and most times when using the printer for the first time in a day.Although irritating, it wasn't high on my list of things to do, I had a power off/on work around, and a lot of scanning to do. But over time it has become more annoying and seemingly more frequent since I upgraded to Windows 11.Today I have finally reached my tipping point as I cannot get the scanner to connect at all. I do almost all scanning via Brother iPrint&Scan on the PC, and Iāve followed the guidance offered both online, and on Brothers website, to remove and reinstall software, check connections, networks, etc., etc. Iāve tried wired network, wireless network, IPv6 on and off, Firewall on/off, rebooted my switch, the list goes on, all with no positive effect. The only success I had was when I returned from an hours lunch, I tried a basic scan which worked. At this point I wondered if takes a very long time to connect, I really had got beyond caring, so I loaded my documents again, hit go, āConnection Errorā ā¦ aaaaaaaghhhh.Iām about to see if I can factory reset the printer itself, remove every trace of Brother from Windows 11, and set it all up again from scratch, but it just should not be this hard to get something working. Iāve worked in IT for 35 years, and whilst itās definitely possible that Iāve done something wrong during setup, how on earth a normal people are supposed to work with these issues is beyond me.My only recommendation for this printer (and I suspect the whole range) is to buy something else and hope it works without these issues.Hopefully Brother will come back to me and let me know whatās wrong and how to fix it, and I can post a glowing update about their after sales service.Meanwhile Iāll be preparing the RMA paperwork and looking for something else more reliable.
The old MFC-J6710DW was so much better in terms of functionality - too bad it finally croaked. The new MFC-J6955DW does NOT allow you to stick a single sheet anywhere to print later on the second side. The old MFC-J6710DW would allow you to place it in the back feed and print on the other side regardless of the sheet size AND be automatically recognized. The new MFC-J6955DW ink is suppose to last one year but it is already depleted by about 20 percent and we've only had it for about a month for private home use (not home office). The old MFC-J6710DW would scan documents in portrait mode whereas the new MFC-J6955DW scans in landscape mode forcing documents, such as PDF, to be rotated and not for free!!! The old MFC-J6710DW would allow the fax ringer to be turned off ...Ā MoreThe old MFC-J6710DW was so much better in terms of functionality - too bad it finally croaked. The new MFC-J6955DW does NOT allow you to stick a single sheet anywhere to print later on the second side. The old MFC-J6710DW would allow you to place it in the back feed and print on the other side regardless of the sheet size AND be automatically recognized. The new MFC-J6955DW ink is suppose to last one year but it is already depleted by about 20 percent and we've only had it for about a month for private home use (not home office). The old MFC-J6710DW would scan documents in portrait mode whereas the new MFC-J6955DW scans in landscape mode forcing documents, such as PDF, to be rotated and not for free!!! The old MFC-J6710DW would allow the fax ringer to be turned off whereas the new MFC-J6955DW only allows the ringer in 'low' mode but is in fact very loud! And annoying! The old MFC-J6710DW had actual buttons which were very convenient taken over on the new MFC-J6955DW with a small screen requiring time consuming accurate inputs or else. And so on and on, etc. The new MFC-J6955DW does print faster than the old MFC-J6710DW but that gain in speed would be given up in a heart beat for better functionality. Oh, was it mentioned that the new MFC-J6955DW 'Online User Guide' should actually give real help?
When I was looking to purchase a printer I was specific about the requirements I needed, specifically involving photo printing. In the 6 months that I've owned this machine it has met none of my expectations. I've tried multiple photo paper brands and none work smoothly, 5x7 photo paper does not fit properly in the machine and rarely catches, nor does any oversized photo paper. The machine is constantly giving errors that the roller needs to be cleaned or that paper is installed incorrectly even when it printed the same thing seconds ago. I would have returned this had I the option but apparently that isn't an option with Brother printers though staples which would have been nice to know before purchasing.The time spent on troubleshooting the issues and fighting ...Ā MoreWhen I was looking to purchase a printer I was specific about the requirements I needed, specifically involving photo printing. In the 6 months that I've owned this machine it has met none of my expectations. I've tried multiple photo paper brands and none work smoothly, 5x7 photo paper does not fit properly in the machine and rarely catches, nor does any oversized photo paper. The machine is constantly giving errors that the roller needs to be cleaned or that paper is installed incorrectly even when it printed the same thing seconds ago. I would have returned this had I the option but apparently that isn't an option with Brother printers though staples which would have been nice to know before purchasing.The time spent on troubleshooting the issues and fighting to get things to print properly is not worth the cost of this printer. Biggest waste of money ever!
| General | |
| Device Type | Multifunction printer |
| Fax Type | Plain paper |
| Printing Technology | Ink-jet - colour |
| Recommended Monthly Volume | 3500 pages |
