Brother MFCL2820DW All-in-One Laser Printer, Wireless, Color, Gray

Another great printer from Brother. If you want the blackest blacks and sharpest text with the highest DPI then laser jet is the only way to go these days. This printer is very fast even when compared to last year's model, Brother keeps taking strides in product improvements. The copying and scanning function are great to have and produce more than adequate results. I use Windows Scanner instead of the bulky manufacturer software though. Unfortunately, the GUI interface from the setup to web configuration interface is still very 1990's but then again so are most printers. Not sure why. I guess the opinion is "if it works, don't change it - ever". There is an app for your phone and the app works well but, in my opinion, that GUI could use a refresh as well. That's ... MoreAnother great printer from Brother. If you want the blackest blacks and sharpest text with the highest DPI then laser jet is the only way to go these days. This printer is very fast even when compared to last year's model, Brother keeps taking strides in product improvements. The copying and scanning function are great to have and produce more than adequate results. I use Windows Scanner instead of the bulky manufacturer software though. Unfortunately, the GUI interface from the setup to web configuration interface is still very 1990's but then again so are most printers. Not sure why. I guess the opinion is "if it works, don't change it - ever". There is an app for your phone and the app works well but, in my opinion, that GUI could use a refresh as well. That's really all there is to complain about and the GUI in no way henders the performance of this awesome printer. I really like how relatively small yet powerful these printers are getting. The setup was pretty straightforward and I was up and printing in about 15-20 minutes from unboxing. The build quality is as good as any printer in this class. Wobbly plastics are just par for the course. If you are relatively careful when moving the printer, you should never actually be able to break off anything. The trays are collapsible and that will protect them well enough in the event of relocating. Overall, a great little office laser jet printer.

I have used a lot of Brother printers over the years, both for work and at home, so I had a pretty good idea of what I was expecting when I ordered this printer.Unboxing - The procedure for unboxing the printer is very good, the top foam piece is two part, allowing it to be removed completely before taking the printer out. They put the printer in a large enough bag to grasp the top and pull it out instead of requiring the box be turned over.Installation - It is fairly straightforward to set up the printer, using the latest drivers from the website is always a good idea and a disk is no longer packaged with the printer. Unfortunately, the cartridge that comes with the printer is only 700 page capacity, so a new one is needed fairly quickly.Brother Renew toner ... MoreI have used a lot of Brother printers over the years, both for work and at home, so I had a pretty good idea of what I was expecting when I ordered this printer.Unboxing - The procedure for unboxing the printer is very good, the top foam piece is two part, allowing it to be removed completely before taking the printer out. They put the printer in a large enough bag to grasp the top and pull it out instead of requiring the box be turned over.Installation - It is fairly straightforward to set up the printer, using the latest drivers from the website is always a good idea and a disk is no longer packaged with the printer. Unfortunately, the cartridge that comes with the printer is only 700 page capacity, so a new one is needed fairly quickly.Brother Renew toner program - I was happy that there is a 4 month trial included with the printer, although I despise subscription programs for these kind of products! They also include 1000 free pages for each of the first two months so you can find out your average monthly use within the trial period. When I signed up, they were also offering a $20 credit, so even after the first two months, I don't have to worry about going over too much. I expect to switch to me buying toner cartridges after the trial period, but I will see. One thing that I noticed is that the status web page updates very slowly, leaving you wondering how many pages you have actually printed recently.Print Quality - The print quality is excellent, providing very crisp text and images look very good (once I turned down the darkness of my images. I tried prints at several of the available resolutions and can hardly see a difference between them, making even the default very useful for prints.First-page time - this is a bit slower than some of the Brother laser printers I have had but not by much, it is definitely faster than some machines I have used. The auto two-sided printing is necessary these days and works very well.Paper handling - I wish Brother would develop a paper level indicator! It has been one of my pet peeves about their printers for many years. There isn't even a window of any kind in the front, so you just print until it stops, hopefully not in the middle of a document you need immediately! Even if a level indicator is too much, having a small window would be a big help for the user.Scanning and copying - The scanner is single sided, making it hard to scan double-sided pages using the ADF which is a shame. The ADF works very well and it would really have done well being able to scan both sides without having to use the scan bed as the front panel and software instructs.Toner and Drum - Brother continues its familiar layout and design, allowing the toner cartridge to be replaced separate from the drum. This should lead to much more economical toner in the future - although this new cartridge costs a premium right now! Hope to see it go down in the future since that has always been a big reason I recommend these printers to my school families and friends.Overall, Brother has produced a competent printer that does almost everything I expect at this price point. I doubt anyone will be too frustrated by the small things I pointed out.

Brother has always been a reliable brand for printers and this new Brother MFC-L2820DW is a All-in-One Monochrome Laser Printer that will not disappoint you. When I think of a Laser printer, I think speed and this printer does just that, as it literally prints a page full of text and graphics in seconds. I threw a number of different type of documents and the printer "spits" them out like a professional thousand dollar heavy duty printer.This printer is built like a tank with good quality plastics and parts, it is a bit on a heavy side however it is not of course meant to be moved around, you set it next to your desk and forget it.The set up was very easy and went without any hiccups whatsoever: choose your Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection, follow step by step ... MoreBrother has always been a reliable brand for printers and this new Brother MFC-L2820DW is a All-in-One Monochrome Laser Printer that will not disappoint you. When I think of a Laser printer, I think speed and this printer does just that, as it literally prints a page full of text and graphics in seconds. I threw a number of different type of documents and the printer "spits" them out like a professional thousand dollar heavy duty printer.This printer is built like a tank with good quality plastics and parts, it is a bit on a heavy side however it is not of course meant to be moved around, you set it next to your desk and forget it.The set up was very easy and went without any hiccups whatsoever: choose your Wi-Fi or Ethernet connection, follow step by step instructions and you are done. The app is also handy as it allows me to print documents right from my Galaxy phone. The 2.7" Color Touchscreen is handy and has all the necessary information for the end user like me. It is easy to read and it will notify you of any changes like if you are low on ink or out of paper.Having printing, scanning, copying, and faxing functions is a must for me, as I do a lot of scanning. The printer provides a 50-sheet Auto Document Feeder and does the job quickly and efficiently.I sent a 34 pages document and it indeed printed the job in about 57 seconds. I was pretty impressed!One advice I would give to a prospective buyer: use good quality paper. Your documents will stand out, be vivid and crisp. I would not blame the printer if you use a poor quality paper.This printer is a must have for any home, any small business, does it job as a professional printer and will last you for a long time. Highly recommend.