I need a multi-function laser printer

Hey,

To all that have the MFC-9700 or any other of the brother MF printers, please post if you have anything negative to say.

I will be getting one soon unless I hear something bad.

The fact that it draws too much power is a warning sign. I would look into getting a Home Appliance & Electronics Surge Protector. NOTE WELL, THIS IS NOT A STANDARD POWER STRIP SURGE PROTECTOR. This is a surge protector that plugs straight into a wall and protects only one device.

I got mine from Home Depot. It is made by DoitBest. It is like $7 and it is the correct way to protect a printer from a power surge.

nitro

 

Hewlett Packard makes a laser printer, fax, flat bed scanner that i swear by. Maybe check out it out

 

Honestly, MFCs are quite solid too... I own one and they are durable... the ink lasts longer than any of the Canon printers I've had and they are cheaper...

I used to have an HP printer but the feed rubber wears off fast...

I'm sticking with my MFC...

 

Especially when you purchase the TN 460 hi yield cartridge....

Michael B.

 

Nitro:
I had previously posted about having problems getting driver updates from "Brother" for my MFC 9600 for use with WIN2000. I have since downloaded a "Brother" WIN2000 printer driver for the machine which now prints great.

One reason I picked the Brother MFC was the low operating cost per copy. The last high yield (about 6000 copies) Tn460 toner cartridge was $56.00 delivered cost from databazaar.com. The drum is not part of the toner cartridge which is good as you can replace only what needs replacing. I have not replaced my drum and it still seems to be in perfect shape. The drum cost is also low when compared with other brands of machines. I compared the cost of these items before I bought my Brother MFC 9600.

Let us know what you windup buying.

 

Catoosa,

Thanks for the informative post. I will be getting a printer within the next month. I am really leaning towards the MFC.

I will let you guys know which one I get. I usually spend way too much time researching this stuff.

nitro

 

No you do not spend too much time.....How would I buy my equipment if you did not do the time?....

Michael B.

 

LOL

nitro

 

Thanks for the tip......But I need more wall receptacles...one for each device.....Isn't there a way to combine ? Could I plug a strip into the "true surge protector"?

Michael B.

 

Well,

You only need this kind of surge supressor for very sensitive equipment. Computers and monitors don't need it, they can do ok on a UPS.

AFAIK, the technology of these require it to be single. Never plug a surge protector into another one or into anything else for that matter without first consulting the manual. I usually call the company.

nitro