Brother MFC-255CW Ink Cartridges

Brother MFC-255CW Printer Review

The Brother MFC-255CW bundles printing, scanning, copying and fax functionality into a small, compact design of only 15x14x5 inches. The inkjet printer has satisfactory monochrome print speeds of up to 30 pages per minute and a maximum rate of 25 pages per minute for color projects. It can also copy at a speed of 20 pages per minute for monochrome and 18 pages per minute for color documents. Best of all, its affordable price makes it a great choice for home users on a tight budget.

One noteworthy element is its PhotoCapture Center, which provides a number of features to facilitate photo printing like built-in media card slots and editing options. The unit's photo output is comparable to lab prints, with a sharp resolution of 6000x1200 dpi using color Brother MFC-255CW printer ink. The machine's 100-sheet total media capacity can support specialty image paper like glossy photo and matte paper, though the small capacity might be too limited for some users.

The unit is praised in reviews for its available mobile printing and scanning application that can be downloaded for wireless use on Apple or Android devices. From the user-friendly control panel the scanner is capable of sending documents directly to email, media cards or PC files. The panel also provides fax features like caller ID, up to 90 transmission stations and automatic redialing. One common element this device excludes is an automatic document feeder for multiple-page scans and outgoing faxes.

Since the unit packages its cyan, magenta, yellow and black Brother MFC-255CW printer ink cartridges separately, users can utilize the full capacity for each and replace them individually. Each color supply can yield up to 325 pages and the black Brother MFC-255CW ink cartridge has a capacity of 450 pages.

The MFC-255CW is a nice addition to the class of home multifunction printers, providing consistent speeds and an easy-to-use control panel. With the ability for mobile and wireless use, as well as its excellent photo printing, this inkjet printer is worth a look.