Brother MFC-5840CN Network Color Inkjet Multifunction Printer with Photo Capture Center

by Brother

Product Details

• Item Weight: 29.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 28 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002ABLDS
• Item model number: MFC-5840CN
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 1, 2004

Product Description

Multifunction inkjet printer scanner fax pc fax photo capture and copier / 100 and 250 Sheet Paper Trays / 35 Page ADF / 33.6 KBPS Fax Modem

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exclent Value with Quality features, February 7, 2005

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Robamus "Robamus" (Palm Desert, Ca) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brother MFC-5840CN Network Color Inkjet Multifunction Printer with Photo Capture Center (Office Product)

I went shoping for a new printer a few months ago, originally shopping for a color injet (NOT All-In-One) for my start-up business. I wanted to be able to be able to give my cliets color prints of simple things like invoices, diagrams, or product photos.

When I got to the store, I came accross the MFC-5840CN by Brother and was amazed by the number of features for under $200. I had a Lexmark X85 I was replacing and that thing was a pile of junk, and made me cautious of All-In-Ones. After a few days of online research I decided to buy the Brother (my first Brother product) printer and let me say this think is awesome!

For a printer it does a good job, with good B&W as well as color prints. Now I have not tried photo paper, but it prints better then I expected and seems good (I'm not a photographer- I just want some color in my documents!). I REALLY like the fact that it has built-in 10/100Tx networking as well because I do have a few computers as well as a wireless laptop I use it from (BOTH PC and Mac).

As a Fax machine the MFC once again does a good job. I was suprised that the machine supports the "Distinctive Ring" feature and has not failed once to pick up my distinctive ring number I use as a fax line. It also has not once picked up my regular voice ringer. I can tell the fax machine as well as copier which paper tray to use as well, which is cool. I very much like the auto-feeder it makes everything that is more then one page that much easier to copy and fax.

I have used the fax-from-pc and that works great too. From wired and wireless computers around my house I can send faxes, print, and access the memory card slots!

In conclusion I must say that this is a excelent printer, especially considering the price. I have also bought two for some clients who like it very much with no problems so far. I hope this helps you!

36 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect all-in-one for a Mac, January 20, 2005

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Jason Stanley "sixgill" (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brother MFC-5840CN Network Color Inkjet Multifunction Printer with Photo Capture Center (Office Product)

I've had terrible luck with most all-in-one's that say they're Mac compatible. The software never really gives you everything you get on a PC. Brother's solution really is a truly mac-native system and it works like a charm. Printing is fast - even over a wireless network, which was a breeze to set up with the built-in networking feature. Scanning was crisp and clear. Faxing is a breeze. And the included memory card reader is spot on. I highly recommend this unit for anyone looking for an all-in-one solution.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brother MFC 5840, January 30, 2005

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J. Clecknercraig (Cleveland, Ohio) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brother MFC-5840CN Network Color Inkjet Multifunction Printer with Photo Capture Center (Office Product)

I have had this machine for other a month now & I really love it. It was easy to install over my LAN. It has so many features and for a terrific price (what it is priced now, is even less than what I paid).

I did a lot of research before I bought this device. I have owned Brother devices before and many others. I love the low cost of printer cartidges for this device, especially since I print a lot of digital photos. The print quality is excellent! Having two paper trays is very nice, I enjoy keeping my photo paper in one and regular paper in the other. You can also check the print volumes on the MFC directly, which is very convenient.

I also use the scanning feature a lot. There are many options to choose from when scanning. Having an ADF which can scan both letter and legal is very helpful. The PaperPort program that it comes with is great too for organizing and viewing your scanned documents.

I have also found that you can scan thru the ADF and print at the same time. I found it really amazing how much having memory in the printer helps my pc performance. Even when I have it printing and scanning I can still run programs at the same time on my pc with little performance loss. When I used to print with my Epson, I couldn't do anything else until it had near completed the print job.

I have yet to use the card reader, because I have another and I also haven't hooked up the fax yet. Those parts are nice to have in case I need them.