Brother MFC-9450CDN Color Laser Multifunction Center with Duplex Printing and Ethernet Interface

by Brother

Product Details

User Manual [20.09mb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 17 x 19.2 x 19 inches ; 72.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 88 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B001PO5U8W
• Item model number: MFC-9450CDN
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #47 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Printers > All-In-One Printers > Laser All-In-One Printers
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 1, 2009

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Take your business productivity to the next level with the Brother MFC-9450CDN Color Laser Multi-Function Center® with Duplex Printing and Ethernet Interface. This Multi-Function Center® has a host of user-friendly and versatile features, including built-in networking, duplex printing, USB connectivity, a built-in automatic document feeder (ADF), and letter size flatbed. It also gives your business the flexibility to print, copy, scan, and fax paper sizes up to 8.5 x 14 inches (WxL) at a high-quality resolution for added impact and readability.

Automatic duplex (two-sided) printing helps save paper. View larger.

The automatic document feeder makes it easy to copy, scan, or fax up to 35 legal-size sheets of paper. View larger.

The MFC-9450CDN Color Laser Multi-Function Center® offers: Print speed of up to 21 pages-per-minute (color or mono). Automatic duplex printing. Up to 2400 x 600 dpi rich color output. Built-in Ethernet network interface.

Flexible flatbed cover makes it easy to copy, scan or fax bound documents up to 8.5 x 11 inches. View larger.

Print directly from a flash drive or PictBridge-enabled camera. View larger.

All-in-One Functionality: Print, Copy, Scan, and Fax
The Brother MFC-9450CDN color laser all-in-one does it all, so you have to do less. It prints at laser-fast speeds of up to 21 pages per minute (ppm) in black or color. Printing is not only fast, but it looks great too. You get professional print quality at resolutions as high as 2400 x 600 dpi for stellar, image-rich documents, presentations, signs, and business reports.

When you need copies, the MFC-9450CDN will deliver them at a brisk rate of up to 17 copies per minute (cpm) in black or color. Thanks to the 35-sheet automatic document feeder (ADF), you can take on multi-page fax, copying or scanning jobs without having to feed paper manually. And the high-capacity dual paper trays hold up to 300 sheets, so you spend less time restocking paper. For even more paper capacity, the MFC-9450CDN can be equipped with an optional 500-sheet paper tray (sold separately) to bring the total paper capacity up to 800 sheets. Both the paper trays and auto document feeder can handle paper sizes up to 8.5 x 14 inches. The flatbed document glass can be used to scan, copy or fax irregularly shaped or bound documents up to 8.5 x 11 inches.

The MFC-9450CDN scans documents with incredible accuracy at optical resolutions as high as 1200 x 2400 dpi and interpolated resolutions up to 19,200 dpi. You can scan your documents to a variety of formats, including JPEG, TIFF, and PDF. For even greater efficiency, the MFC-9450CDN also allows you to scan directly to email, OCR and more.

If all that weren't enough, Brother has equipped this all-in-one machine with a high speed 33.6K bps Super G3 fax modem for ultra-quick faxing. You no longer need to have four separate machines taking up valuable space in the office: the Brother MFC-9450CDN takes care of it all--printing, copying, scanning, and faxing.

Automatic Duplex Printing for Easy Two-Sided Documents
Produce two-sided documents quickly and easily, thanks to the MFC-9450CDN's duplex feature that automatically prints on both sides of the paper for professional-looking business documents. Automatic duplexing also helps to lower overall printing costs by reducing paper usage, mailing costs and filing space.

Simple, Intuitive User Interface and Built-In Memory
The integrated and easy-to-read back-lit LCD display guides you through the operation of the MFC-9450CDN. Whether you need to fax, print, scan or copy, helpful display prompts make it easy to get started right out of the box. The 16 one-touch keys make it easy to access frequently used functions, and each key is relatively large and easy to read, so it's a breeze to use any of the MFC-9450CDN's many features.

The MFC-9450CDN features 64 MB of powerful built-in memory for better performance, including the ability to store up to 500 pages of faxes in the event of a power outage or running out of paper or toner. Up to 576 MB of additional memory can also be added (sold separately) for even greater memory capacity.

Flexible Connectivity Options: Wired Ethernet, USB 2.0 and PictBridge
The MFC-9450CDN’s built-in 10/100 Base-TX Ethernet interface allows you to connect multiple users for easy networking. No longer will you need multiple machines at each workstation. With the MFC-9450CDN you get one machine that will do it all for the entire group.

Other standard connectivity options include a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface to connect directly to your computer, plus a USB Direct Interface to print from or scan to your USB flash memory drive. It even supports quick and easy direct printing of images from any PictBridge – enabled camera without having to download to a computer first.

Durable Design for Busy Offices
The MFC-9450CDN is the ideal choice for busy offices that need a multi-function machine built for consistent, reliable performance. It boasts a maximum monthly duty cycle of 35,000 printed pages, so it can handle even the busiest office workloads with ease.

The MFC-9450CDN is compatible with both Windows® and Macintosh®, and is backed by Brother's One-Year On-Site Limited Warranty.

What's in the Box
MFC-9450CDN Color Laser Multi-Function Center®, one TN-110BK Black Toner Cartridge (approx. 2,500 pages), TN-110Y Yellow, TN-110M Magenta and TN-110C Cyan Toner Cartridges (approx. 1,500 pages each), Drum Unit and CD-Rom (includes User Manual, drivers and software)

300-sheet standard paper capacity expandable to 800 sheets. View larger.

Optional high-yield toner cartridges are available to lower operating costs.

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HL-4040CDN Color Laser Printer 21 pages per minute print speed (color or mono). Large 300-sheet paper capacity. Automatic duplex printing. Built-in Ethernet port for easy networking.	HL-4070CDW Wireless Color Laser Printer Step up to the HL-4070CDW, which includes all the features of the HL-4040CDN plus: Wireless 802.11b/g and Parallel interfaces. BR-Script3 emulation. 800-sheet total input capacity via optional paper tray. One-year on-site limited warranty.
MFC-9440CN Color Laser All-in-One 21 pages per minute print speed (color or mono). 800-sheet total input capacity via optional tray. High-speed 33.6K bps fax modem. Up to 35-page auto document feed. Ethernet and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interfaces standard.	MFC-9840CDW Wireless Color Laser All-in-One Step up to the MFC-9840CDW, which includes all the features of the MFC-9450CDN plus: Wireless 802.11b/g interface Auto duplex copy, scan and fax Legal-size document glass Up to 50-page auto document feed 128MB memory standard

Product Description

The MFC-9450CDN is an affordable, network-ready color laser flatbed Multi-Function Center with duplex printing that is ideal for any business. It combines vibrant color laser printing, faxing, copying and scanning in one device with an impressive print speed of up to 21 pages per minute color/black. Additional features include a 33.6K bps high speed fax modem, a 35-page automatic document feeder and a flexible 300-sheet paper input capacity that consists of a 250-sheet adjustable letter/legal size paper tray and 50-sheet multi-purpose tray ideal for letterhead or other media. High capacity replacement toner cartridges are available to help keep your cost per page low, too.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice size and value for color auto-duplex laser printing, September 4, 2009

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J. Davenport - See all my reviews
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I would give this printer 4.5 stars if I had the option. After one day of ownership my only complaints are that the front door for manual feed is flimsy and the compressed software expanded to a random location in the OS: Windows/System32/mflpro/Setup9450CDN/Eng/setup.exe I also wish that the paper output closer to the front; I feel like I am pulling the paper out before it's printed because it's so deep into the machine. The printer is only loud when printing and it's mostly a fan noise, the machine movement is quiet. The high-speed fan noise quickly lowers dB after the paper has finished printing.

I bought this printer because it has a small footprint and most importantly automatic duplex output from a color laser. The next model up offers duplex scanning, copying and faxing but I did not like how much larger the printer was. Ethernet setup was almost automatic after finding the setup file location shown above.

I was considering the HP Color LaserJet CM3530fs MFP, but for $3,000 MSRP the extra stapler and 50-sheet feeder was not much of a value. I also do not like how many multifunction laser printer are so high, I really like this compact design.

My previous printer experience was with Canon inkjet multi-function MP830 & MX850, both of which broke one month after their warranty. Dell 1815dn b&w multi-function laser which is garbage on so many levels. Xerox 6110MFP which had a transfer belt error and needs servicing, but most importantly only has manual duplex printing which is not ideal. This printer has made me the happiest of all so far. If anything goes crazy with this machine I'll report back.

1-year update:
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I am still happy with this machine mostly because I discovered how to keep using the toner after the printer decides that it is finished.
- My current page count is 2,743 Color & 3,519 B&W. I just replaced my B&W today because the black toner was leaking into the machine resulting in hazy gray prints, but clear text without any streaking or misprinting. I would guess that my printer told me that the Black was finished about 3,000 pages ago! This machine refuses to print when there is plenty of toner remaining, which is completely unacceptable. You have to cover the clear plastic windows of the toner cartridge to fool the sensor. Another trick is to open the main door and press clear and then you can reset the life of the toner; but this fix is only good for a few pages and has inconsistent results. I've also read stories of people turning back toner cartridge wheels but I did not need to attempt because I blocked the clear windows.

The network scan loses its connection to my PC sometimes, but the ControlCenter3 scanning application still works even when the printer cannot find my pc on the network.

The ADF on top is slightly rotating my documents, I'm not sure how to fix. The documents appear to be feeding correctly.

I can't find a setting that makes accurate color copies. I've had to bump up the contrast which results in saturation, especially if you're copying and copy.

The noises are still similar to when new. I replaced the B&W toner today because I hear some squeaking that stopped when using the new cartridge.

All types of paper have been successful with this machine!
- My favorite is HP 113100
HP 11310-0 HP Premium Choice Laserjet Paper, White, 32-lb., 8-1/2" x 11", 500 Sheets/ream

I also added RAM to the machine because I received some memory errors that may have been related to faxes. The RAM upgrade was very easy; there is a door on the left-side of the machine that provides access to add the new module. The max capacity is 512MB.
Kingston KVR133X64SC3L/512 ValueRAM 512MB PC133 SODIMM Low Profile Module

Summary: The size and price are amazing for the features that you are receiving. Plan to modify your toner cartridges and you'll experience a nice machine.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Exceptional Machine For An Excellent Price, October 2, 2009

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jewopaho (Houston, TX) - See all my reviews

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I'm a Realtor, and purchased this item primarily to print color flyers of my listed properties. The results are outstanding ... didn't even have to deviate from the default settings. Colors are sharp, crisp and vibrant. The better quality paper is not an issue at all (I use 24 lb. matte finish, and the machine handles it beautifully). I particularly like the duplex feature ... printing two sides simultaneously is a huge time-saver.

The most difficult aspect of the setup was getting it out of the box and onto the work table (it weighs almost 80 lbs.). After that, I had my first copy in less than 20 minutes. I went with USB connectivity, as I don't have a need for any other type configuration. Every command can be entered from my PC, and the control panel is easy to use. I have a Brother 2170W for my everyday b&w printing... and there's plenty of it. It's very compact, and a real workhorse ... and for less than $[...], I didn't see any reason to retire it. Between the two Brothers, I've got everything covered.

If there's one issue, it's the fact that MS Outlook must be open in order to scan/e-mail, something I do several times daily. It took three calls to Brother support to discover this, and the level 2 tech advised me that it's a software issue, for which a patch will likely be forthcoming shortly. In the meantime, I've gotten used to it.
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Overall, this machine does everything it's supposed to do, and performs flawlessly. Even at $[...] more than I paid, it's a great value. Brother products have done well for me over the years, and this machine is no exception. If you're looking for a color laser all-in-one, this one's a winner!

34 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Just OK, July 24, 2009

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R. Morgan (Plano, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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I purchased this to replace a Samsung CLP-510 that finally gave up the ghost. It has been up and running for a couple weeks now. I have more cons that pros...

1. The unit seems to be packaged well, and it's certainly heavy, but there was a crease in the plastic front of the paper tray. It's more a blemish to the overall appearance than to functionality, but it's disappointing. I'm sure I could return this for a replacement, but repacking this beast would be way more trouble that it's worth for such a minor issue.

2. I set the printer up using the Ethernet interface. Installation was relatively painless, but when strictly following the instructions the printer showed as 'Offline'. Brother's support website has a fix for this that did not work. I could see the printer on the network, but I couldn't print to it. Eventually, in the network view, I right-clicked on the printer and clicked 'Install'. This installed a second instance of the printer (called Copy 2), and the computers on the network were able to see and print to it. I deleted the initial instance and renamed the new instance to take off the 'Copy 2' label, and all is well.

3. The specifications for this printer tell you not to use thick paper (nothing heavier than 28 lbs.), not to use glossy paper, and various other restrictions). They mean it. We tried to print some brochures on HP 44-lb. tri-fold brochure paper, and it doesn't work worth a darn. I was prepared for the automatic duplexing to give me trouble, but I was not prepared for the printer to not accept the 44-lb. paper for single-sided printing through the main tray. Many papers jams later, we were able to make it work by feeding just a few sheets at a time through the manual feed. I can't really say this is a flaw, as the specifications are clear, but don't buy this expecting it to print to a wide variety of stock. It won't.

4. The colors using default setting are pretty washed out. This can be addressed using the 'Vivid' setting in the printer properties and with other adjustments.

5. The printer comes with standard-capacity toner cartridges (3K pages black, 2K pages color, I think). I know these specifications assume a 5% coverage, and that that's how everybody seems to do it. I will say that we burned through all the color cartridges in about 500 pages when printing a color brochure. We used to do substantially better on the Samsung CLP-510, even though their cartridges were similarly rated. I have just installed high-capacity cartridges bought via amazon (the knockoffs, not OEM), and I'm very curious to see how long they last. At current usage rates, printing costs for toner alone approach $1.00 per sheet (two pages/sides per sheet).

6. The printer draws quite a bit of current whe warming up. If you have it on a heavily-loaded circuit you're going to notice a voltage drop on the other appliances sharing that circuit.

7. Print quality is good. Text and graphics are clear and sharp.

8. It's not nearly as noisy as I thought it would be.

9. Print speeds seem fine. I haven't timed anything, but it goes fast enough for my needs. It doesn't take multiple minutes for the first page to print out or anything like that.

So, all in all, it's just OK. I do not think it is an especially good value for the money, but it's certainly not a piece of junk. I would probably return it for a different model (maybe try a Samsung again) if it wouldn't be such a nightmare to repackage and ship.