Brother MFC-640CW Ink Cartridges

Brother MFC-640CW Printer Review

For a moderately low price tag, the Brother MFC-640CW offers small offices the option to print monochrome or color jobs, send faxes and scans, or duplicate a document up to 99 times. Output speeds of up to 20 pages per minute for monochrome documents and 15 pages per minute for color aren't quick, but they should be fast enough for small or home offices. Provided within the MFC-640CW's compact build of 14x13x6 inches is a decent package of features that make it a bargain solution for all-in-one needs.

This color inkjet printer offers a variety of connection options for ease of use, including a wireless ethernet interface for remote networking from multiple computers, a standard rear USB port and front slots that are compatible with camera memory cards in formats like CompactFlash. The latter connection enables users to print photos without the need of a computer, while its front panel features allow for standalone copying and faxing. Such features include a number pad for dialing, up to 80 speed dials for faxing, a 2-line monochrome LCD for status updates, and buttons for monochrome and color copying.

The device includes office-centric tools such as a 10-sheet automatic document feeder that enables unattended scanning and faxing, as well as double-sided printing. However, due to its small media capacity of 100 pages, the MFC-640CW is best suited for small or home offices that have light-duty needs.

The device can print a range of documents from personal photos to graphics for a presentation with sharp detail and a maximum resolution of 1200x6000 dpi using black and color Brother MFC-640CW printer ink. The unit can copy jobs with a quality close to the original document and a resolution of 1200x1200 dpi using black and color printer ink.

The unit's 4-color Brother MFC-640CW ink cartridge system includes black, cyan, magenta and yellow supplies that are inexpensive to replace if users opt for remanufactured versions. Each color replacement can last up to 400 pages and the black Brother MFC-640CW ink cartridge has a maximum yield of up to 500 pages.

This feature-rich inkjet printer is a great option for small or home offices with an array of different projects. Those with low volumes will enjoy its 4-in-1 build, array of wireless and direct printing connections, quality output and compact size.