Brother Intellifax 2900 Toner Cartridges

Brother 2900 Printer Review

The Brother Intellifax 2900 is a basic fax machine that comes with additional features such as a phone and copier. This device can copy projects at a maximum rate of 10 pages per minute, while its 14.4 Kbps fax modem can send documents at a rate of approximately 6 seconds per page. Although multipurpose machines with additional scan and print capabilities have begun to dominate the marketplace, this laser fax machine will benefit small workgroups with its affordable Intellifax 2900 printer toner and host of simple office-centric features.

The unit's versatile front panel includes access to a nice bundle of features such as caller ID, fax forwarding, automatic redialing and a full number pad. The 2900 also includes a monochrome LCD for activity updates, and a button that will allow users to quickly reduce or enlarge the size of copies. Users will also be able to create up to 99 copies from an original document. For occasions when users aren't ready to send or receive projects, the device can also store up to 300 pages to fax memory.

The 2900 has a compact size of 15x14x9 inches that is ideal for desktop use. The build includes a single input tray that can support a maximum of 200 pages at once. For uninterrupted faxing, the unit provides a convenient 30-sheet automatic document feeder that can continuously feed sheets for large jobs.

One element that showcases its entry-level design is its connectivity, as it lacks a standard ethernet interface for networking and instead includes only a USB port and a parallel interface for single-PC connections. The output quality of copies is also slightly below par compared to other models in its class, duplicating text and graphics with a resolution of 600x600 dpi using Brother 2900 toner.

One of the perks to this unit is its use of only a single cost-efficient Brother 2900 toner cartridge that helps make running costs inexpensive. To further reduce spending, users can opt to replace supplies with remanufactured toners instead of costly OEM Intellifax 2900 toner. Each replacement Brother 2900 toner cartridge can yield up to 2,200 pages and easily support low volumes.

Workgroups with light-duty fax and copying needs will benefit from the 2900, which is affordable and easy to use. However, spending a little more for a 4-in-1 multifunction device may be the better option for those with more versatile demands.