Brother MFC-J825DW Ink Cartridges

Brother MFC-J825DW Printer Review

The Brother MFC-J825DW has a versatile design that will work well for both home and small offices, providing users with all-in-one functionality and a variety of convenient features. The inkjet printer can handle both personal and business projects alike, printing at a maximum rate of 35 pages per minute for monochrome text and 27 pages per minute for color graphics. Its Super G3 fax machine operates with a quick maximum transmission speed of 33.6 Kbps and the unit copies at speeds of up to 23 pages per minute.

For a low asking price, the device manages to incorporate a range of elements including options for direct photo printing from memory cards and the ability to connect to websites like Picasa Web Albums and Flickr to upload images. To easily manage such features, the device comes with a large LCD display where users can view photos. Additional built-in features include automatic duplexing, the ability to fax and scan over a network, and wireless connectivity.

While it has the ability to support office work, a small total paper capacity of only 100 sheets may gear it for lower volumes. However, it does come with a standard 20-sheet automatic document feeder for quick scanning. Another point of concern with the machine is reviews noting its slightly subpar text output, although its maximum resolution of 600x1200 dpi when using black Brother MFC-J825DW printer ink will suit most users for basic projects.

The unit uses black, cyan, magenta and yellow Brother MFC-J825DW printer ink cartridges that are packaged separately. Standard replacements can yield up to 300 pages for each supply, while optional high-capacity Brother MFC-J825DW ink cartridges can last as many as 600 pages.

Other than a text output that isn't quite as good as other inkjet models in its class, there are a number of reasons to select the printer for low volume offices. With its quick all-in-one design, networking and wireless connectivity, and the ability to work in tandem with the web, the MFC-J825DW has a lot of unique features to make daily tasks easier.