Brother MFC-5840CN Ink Cartridges

Calling the Brother MFC-5840CN multifunction inkjet printer a "6-in-1" device might be a bit of overkill, as media slots and PC faxing count as separate functions in that equation. Still, it's hard to argue that it's not an extremely versatile machine, especially given its compact size and low price. With solid speeds of up to 20 pages per minute in black and 15 pages per minute in color, as well as cost-effective Brother MFC-5840CN printer ink supplies, it is a great choice for the buyer on a budget who needs a little bit of everything.

Although the design of the MFC-5840CN isn't bulky, by any means, it doesn't have the slim frame of smaller Brother home models, mostly due to its large feature set. It measures 13.4x18.1x17 inches, with a weight of 22 pounds, and includes a 35-sheet automatic document feeder for fast scanning and copying. The roomy input paper tray accommodates up to 350 sheets. An ethernet port is included for networking, and wireless is available as an upgrade option.

The PC faxing feature uses a web connection for sending documents instead of the phone line, which can save on long-distance charges, but the "Scan to" feature might be a better choice for many situations. Users can send their scans to the OCR software and convert to digital text, or email a high-quality document directly to a recipient, for example.

Calculating the cost of printer ink is always important to the total cost of ownership, and Brother MFC-5840CN ink cartridges fair well in this regard. With large capacities of 400-500 pages each, the Brother MFC-5840CN ink cartridges provide a low cost per page. Users might also want to consider compatible Brother MFC-5840CN ink as an alternative to the higher-priced OEM supplies.

With just about every function a small office user would want, the Brother MFC-5840CN is a great option when it comes to versatility. It doesn't have some extras like wireless sharing or mobile printing that buyers might be looking for, but it is a great value for the price, providing fast speeds and inexpensive running costs.

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