Brother DCP-7045 Toner Cartridges

Brother DCP-7045 Printer Review

The Brother DCP-7045 is a monochrome device that has the ability to print, scan, and copy documents. Though it may lack some of the extra features that are found on some more expensive machines, this laser all-in-one unit is efficient and economical, both of which are ideal characteristics for small offices. The DCP-7045 is network-ready, with a port for an ethernet connection as well as a standard USB 2.0, and both Windows and Mac operating systems are supported.

Up to 23 pages per minute can be printed when the print mode is set to Economy. In this mode, the minimization of the Brother DCP-7045 toner per inch of paper allows the maximum speed to be reached. It is not the fastest machine on the market, but it does create sharp, clear documents consistently. Duplicates will be made at a maximum resolution of 600x600 dpi, while documents being printed can reach up to 2400x600 dpi.

The drum unit and Brother DCP-7045 toner cartridge snap together and are installed as one part. The drum will last for significantly more prints than the toners, so users will need to separate the two products to replace the printer toner. The standard-capacity Brother DCP-7045 toner cartridge can yield up to 1,500, while the high-capacity version can yield as many as 2,600 pages. The drum unit can render upwards of 12,000 pages before wear and tear will begin negatively affecting quality.

A 250-sheet input tray, 100-sheet output tray, and 35-page automatic document feeder are all loaded into this 22-pound machine. With a footprint of only about 17x16x12 inches, the DCP-7045 should not take up much room in small offices. This unit is light gray with dark gray accents. It's control panel sits on the front, slanted ledge located right below the flatbed scanner. The control panel consists of a series of buttons, including resizing options for copies, and a 2-line LCD that displays the details of tasks and shows error messages, such as low Brother DCP-7045 toner.

There is nothing overly exciting about the DCP-7045 that makes it stand out above similar models, but it is certainly effective and efficient. This all-in-one device delivers professional quality and reliability, as well as being compact and affordable. Overall, it is a solid choice for the office.