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Brother MFC-8950DW Printer Review

The Brother MFC-8950DW is one in a series of monochrome laser printers that includes the MFC-8950 base model and the MFC-8950DWT that adds an extra paper tray. The MFC-8950DW adds duplexing and wireless capabilities to the design of the base model. This all-in-one unit can print up to 42 pages per minute for monochrome documents and is one of the quickest in its class. The MFC-8950DW is a good deal for its asking price, providing users with a multipurpose design that is quick, flexible and user-friendly.

This unit is equipped to handle heavy-duty small or medium offices, with a standard media handling capacity of 550 pages that can be expanded to a maximum of 1,050 pages for a small cost. To support large scan jobs the machine also incorporates a 50-sheet automatic document feeder that has a duplex feature for double-sided scanning.

The device provides a host of connection options, including a standard USB port and Wi-Fi that can utilize AirPrint for mobile printing from Apple products as well as Google Cloud Print. With its expansive front panel and 5-inch color LCD screen, users have simple control options for quick copying, a full keypad for fax dialing, and alerts that will keep them updated on the progress of documents and the remaining level of paper and toners.

Tests for output quality were adequate enough to garner satisfactory reviews from experts, with text that is on par, though graphics might not be sharp enough for professional handouts. The device can print projects with a maximum resolution of 1200x1200 dpi using black Brother MFC-8950DW printer toner.

The printer comes with a starter Brother MFC-8950DW toner cartridge that can last approximately 3,000 pages. Replacement high-capacity supplies are available that can yield up to 8,000 pages each. To further expand printing volumes, users can purchase extra high-capacity Brother MFC-8950DW toner cartridges that can print up to 12,000 pages.

For offices that need a monochrome all-in-one printer with a sufficient robust design to handle heavy-duty volumes, the MFC-8950DW is among the better solutions in its class. Text output is sharp, and extras like AirPrint make it very convenient for mobile devices.