Brother MFC7460DN Ethernet Monochrome Printer with Scanner, Copier & Fax

by Brother

• Print and copy up to 27ppm
• Automatic duplex for producing two-sided output
• Built-in Ethernet network interface
• 35-page capacity auto document feeder
• Adjustable, 250-sheet capacity paper tray, plus manual feed slot

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 15.7 x 15.9 x 12.4 inches ; 25.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 35.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B004QM99JQ
• Item model number: MFC7460DN
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (128 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #47 in Electronics > Computers & Add-Ons > Printers
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 1, 2011

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

35-page capacity auto document feeder for multi-page copying/scanning/faxing (View Larger.)

Easy to install, high-yield toner cartridge
is available for low cost output

Produce professional two-sided documents with automatic duplex printing

Compact Laser All-in-One with Networking and Duplex Printing

The MFC-7460DN is a great addition to any small office or home office. Delivering fast print and copy speeds while producing professional-quality output, this compact, yet powerful, machine is ideal for producing the everyday documents that make up the output of today's busy office. Reliable and hard-working, this all-in-one includes built-in networking to allow sharing with multiple users. In addition, the MFC-7460DN offers a built-in duplex printing capability for producing two-sided output with ease.

Key Features

• Prints and copies up to 27ppm
• Automatic duplex (two-sided) printing
• Up to 2400 x 600 dpi print resolution
• Ethernet and Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interfaces
• Adjustable, 250-sheet capacity paper tray for letter or legal size paper
• Manual feed slot
• 35-page capacity auto document feeder
• High-quality color scanning up to 19200 dpi (int.)
• Supports a variety of "scan to" features including: e-mail, file, image, OCR, and FTP
• 14.4K bps fax modem
• 32 MB memory, stores up to 400 pages⁴
• Toner Save mode for less critical business documents
• PC Fax software for sending faxes from your computer

Exceptional Performance and Image Quality

Enjoy the convenience of producing high-quality output right from your desktop or small office. With print and copy speeds of up to 27ppm, you can stop wasting time and move on to other important tasks. Print high-quality output at up to 2400 x 600 dpi for professional reports, spreadsheets, correspondence or other important business documents.

Use the automatic duplex printing feature to create professional two-sided documents, brochures and booklets. This feature helps you save paper and reduce costs by cutting paper usage in half. Plus, when copying and faxing, you can produce two-sided output from one-sided originals.

Flexible Connectivity

Share with others on your network for printing, scanning and PC faxing⁵ or connect locally to a single user via its Hi-Speed USB 2.0 interface. Print from your mobile device via Cortado Workplace*, a FREE printing app that enables you to store and wirelessly print all common file formats from your Apple, Android, or Blackberry mobile device. Since this app uses a Brother original printer driver, the output is identical to the print output from your PC.

Advanced Scanning Capabilities

The MFC-7460DN offers document scanning with up to 19200 x 19200 dpi (interpolated) scanning resolution, and features management solutions to easily share, archive or edit your paper-based documents electronically. Scan multi-page documents using the 35-page capacity auto document feeder or use the document glass for bound materials or up to letter-size documents.

With the MFC-7460DN, you can create high-quality color scans in a variety of file formats including: PDF, JPG, TIFF, and more. It also offers a wide range of scanning options including: e-mail, file, image, and OCR. You can also scan documents directly to a FTP server or e-mail scanned documents directly to your e-mail server⁸. The MFC-7460DN includes both TWAIN and WIA (Windows Imaging Acquisition) scanner drivers and Nuance PaperPort SE with OCR for Windows and Presto! PageManager with OCR for Mac for greater flexibility.

Low Cost of Ownership

In addition to being affordable to purchase, the MFC-7460DN uses both standard and high-yield replacement toner cartridges. Using the high-yield 2,600-page² toner cartridge (TN-450) can help lower your operating costs. You also can help save money by using Toner Save Mode for your less critical business documents, and PC Fax to send and receive faxes directly from your computer without having to print them⁶.

Technical Specifications

Print

• Print Technology: Electrophotographic Laser
• Time to First Page: < 8.5 seconds
• Automatic Duplex Printing: Yes
• Printer Emulations: GDI
• Standard Interfaces: Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB 2.0
• Windows Compatibility: Windows 7 / Windows Vista / XP / XP Professional x64 / 2000 / Server 2003 / 2008
• Mac Compatibility: Mac OS X 10.4.11, 10.5.x, 10.6.x

Fax

• Best Transmit Speed: Approx. 7 seconds (per page)
• Stand-Alone Faxing: Yes
• Broadcasting (# of locations): Up to 258
• Quick Scan: Approx. 2.5 seconds (per page)⁴
• Fax Forwarding / Paging: Yes / Yes
• One Touch / Speed Dials: 8 / 200
• Dual Access: Yes

Copy

• Stand-Alone Copying: Yes
• Copy Speed (maximum): 27 cpm black
• Copy Resolution (maximum): 600 x 600 dpi
• Multi-Copying: Yes (up to 99)
• Sort: Yes
• Reduction / Enlargement: 25% - 400% in 1% increments
• ID Copy: Yes
• Document Glass Size: Letter

Scan

• Color and B/W Scanning: Yes
• Scanning Profile Sets: Yes

Networking

• Network Compatibility: TCP/IP (IPv4/IPv6), Apple Simple Network Configuration
• Network Functionality: Print, Scan, and PC Fax⁶

Other

• PC Fax Software: Yes⁶
• Display (LCD): Two lines, 16 characters
• Unit Dimensions: 15.9 inches x 15.7 inches x 12.4 inches
• Carton Dimensions: 20.7 inches x 20.1 inches x 19.4 inches
• Unit Weight / Carton Weight: 25.6 lbs. / 32.6 lbs.

	MFC-7360N	MFC-7460DN	MFC-7860DW	MFC-8510DN	MFC-8710DW	MFC-8910DW
Maximum Print Speed	24ppm	27ppm	27ppm	38ppm	40ppm	42ppm
Print Resolution (maximum dpi)	2400 x 600	2400 x 600	2400 x 600	1200 x 1200	1200 x 1200	1200 x 1200
Memory (standard / maximum)	16 MB / 16 MB	32 MB / 32 MB	32 MB / 32 MB	64 MB / 320 MB±	64 MB / 320 MB±	128 MB / 384 MB±
Input Paper Capacity (standard / maximum)	250 sheets / 250 sheets	250 sheets / 250 sheets	250 sheets / 250 sheets	250 sheets / 250 sheets	250 sheets / 750 sheets±	250 sheets / 750 sheets±
Bypass / Multi-purpose tray (maximum pages)	Single-sheet	Single-sheet	Single-sheet	50 sheets	50 sheets	50 sheets
ADF Capacity (maximum pages)	35	35	35	35	50	50
Automatic Duplex Printing	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Automatic Duplex Scanning	No	No	No	No	No	Yes
Standard Interfaces	Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB 2.0	Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB 2.0	Wireless 802.11b/g, Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB 2.0	Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB 2.0	Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB 2.0	Wireless 802.11b/g/n, Ethernet, Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Document Glass Size	Letter	Letter	Letter	Letter	Legal	Legal
Modem Speed (maximum)	14.4K bps	14.4K bps	33.6K bps	33.6K bps	33.6K bps	33.6K bps
Mobile Device Compatibility3	Cortado Workplace	Cortado Workplace	Brother iPrint & Scan, Cortado Workplace	AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Brother iPrint & Scan, Cortado Workplace	AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Brother iPrint & Scan, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct	AirPrint, Google Cloud Print, Brother iPrint & Scan, Cortado Workplace, Wi-Fi Direct
LCD Display	Two-line	Two-line	Backlit, two-line	Backlit, five-line	Backlit, five-line	Backlit, five-line
USB Direct Interface	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes
Replacement Toner Yields± (approx.)	1,200 or 2,6002	1,200 or 2,6002	1,200 or 2,6002	3,000 or 8,0002	3,000 or 8,0002	3,000 or 8,0002

*Requires wireless network connection.
± Additional purchase required
1. Maximum capacity based on using 20 lb (bond) paper
2. Approx. yield in accordance with ISO/IEC 19752 (Letter/A4). Requires additional purchase.
3. Requires connection to a wireless network. See www.brother.com for details, availability, and mobile device compatibility.
4. Based on ITU-T test chart at standard resolution with MMR coding
5. See system requirements chart on www.brother.com
6. Windows OS only for PC Fax Receive
7. Black and white only, PC Fax receive not available for Mac OS
8. Download from http://solutions.brother.com. Requires SMTP/POP3 mail server support.

Product Description

The Brother Printer MFC7460DN Monochrome Printer is a all-in-one ideal for small offices or home offices. It produces fast, high-quality monochrome laser printing and copying at up to 27ppm, as well as color scanning and faxing into one space saving design. It also offers automatic duplex for producing for two sided output and a builtin Ethernet interface for sharing with others on your network.The MFC7460DN provides flexible paper handling via an adjustable, 250-sheet capacity tray and a manual by pass slot for printing thicker media. A 35-page capacity automatic document feeder allows you to copy, scan or fax multi-page documents quickly and easily. Additionally, it offers a high yield 2,600 page replacement toner cartridge to help lower operating costs.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

91 of 93 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good printer, poor scanner software June 16, 2011

By Dru

Amazon Verified Purchase

The printer is excellent, no doubts. Cost of drum and toner are much cheaper than other brand printers, my main reason for buying it. Also I had on older brother MFC before and always liked it. The only problem is, the brother scanner software is poor compared to my 5 year old Canon scanner software, i'm a little surprised about it. For example, when you do a scan preview, it automatically selects the scan area in the Canon, not here though, thats quite basic and a pain not having that feature. Also, there are much much fewer scan image adjustment options that Canon had.

Other than the scanner software pains, I like the printer however, scan quality is good, print quality is good. I have it hooked up to my network via an ethernet cable which has a wireless gateway. So this printer is available on the network wirelessly also. I don't know what the big deal is about a 'wireless ready' printer, all a printer needs to be is (ethernet) network capable, most of us have a wireless router and it will automatically become available to all PCs on the same network - wired or wireless.

61 of 62 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding Function, Very Low Cost per Page March 24, 2012

By C. MacPhail TOP 50 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Amazon Verified Purchase

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Loved my MFC-7820N. This is even better.

PROs:

* Cost per page is very low (see Note 1)
* Printer cost is very low at times (see Pricing below)
* Duplex and Booklet functions save paper
* Browser interface - tons of settings, options, & reports
* Reliability is good
* Energy efficient when not in use (see Note 2)

OKs:

- Ease of use is pretty good. Print, Copy, Scan, Fax functions all work well.
- Toner-low shut-down hassle of previous models is now solved with a menu setting
- Warranty: 1 year

CONs:

- Noise: Fan noise for several minutes; chunk-a-clunk noise while printing. I've learned to ignore it.
- Does not support AirPrint (Apple's protocol for printing from iPhone, iPad)

- - - Alternatives - - -

- Wireless networking version (MFC-7860DW) if you're not hard wired. (average $20 more)

- Non-duplex version (MFC-7360N) (low tide around $100)

- - - Pricing - - -

Price is very bouncy. Low tide is around $138. Amazing deal. There's an "Online Price Alert" that will email you whenever this or any amazon product dips below your target price. Google it. It's nicely done. Or try camelcamelcamel.

- - - Tips - - -

- Toner refill powder such as TN-450 Toner Refill with Reset Flag Gear & Lever by AAAtoner or com/Services-Compatible-Brother-HL-2270-HL2270DW/dp/B004KWJC2Q">Laser Tek Toner Refill Kit 4 Pack for Brother TN-450 reduces cost even further.

- - - Notes - - -

Note 1: Cost per page (Toner + Drum) can be...

- 2.3 cents -- Brother toner and drum replacements at average amazon price
- 1.9 cents -- Brother toner and drum replacements at lowest price and extended usage; (3,000 copies per cartridge, 15,000 per drum -- reduced quality at tail end)
- 0.8 cents -- Use toner refill powder at lowest price and extended usage.

Brother Toner TN-450 is $42.50-47.00, 2600 pages. Brother DR-420 drum is $ 69-74, 12,000 pages. When replacing the gougy-priced drum, it's sometimes cheaper to buy an entire HL-2230 or HL-2240 printer on sale for $70 or less (includes DR-420 drum and a 700 page starter cartridge).

Toner refill powder: $8-12 (assume 3000 copies -- average 0.30 cents per copy). Starter cartridge requires Flag Gear Kit, about $3-6 (one time).

Printer comes with drum and 700 page starter toner. Subtracting the value of these, the hardware itself costs about $57 ($138-69-12)

Save more ink (and paper) by shrink-printing (2 to1) when appropriate.
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Note 2: Standby energy: My old Brother MFC-7820N pulled 7.3 watts on standby. That's $35 to $105 over 5-years (24x365x5 @ 11 to 33 cents per kilowatt hour). This MFC-7460DN draws 1.2 watts on standby ($6 to $18 over 5 years). This printer also has a hard-off switch, which some other printers don't have. Read more ›

46 of 46 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Loud, small, but performs well for low production jobs November 10, 2011

By sporting guy

Amazon Verified Purchase

I use all functions, and they are more than I expected for the price. The functions on this machine are comparable to the much more expensive HP 3390 All-in that it replaced because the HP fax and scan drivers worked poorly or not all when I upgraded to Windows 7 (I loved that all in one with my XP). I have not tried to use the Brother as a wireless through my network router, but based on other functions I suspect it will work well once I get through the instructions.

BEST/WORST FEATURE: So far this machine has the best multipage document feeder I have used. I copy multiple invoices that are crumpled and variable paper types at one time and this feeder seems able to adjust! However, the small space for copy/print output - After about 5 pages, there is no room and the output starts to fall to the floor, sort of diminishes my ranking of the overall copy function.

Pros: Price.
The Brother MFC7460DN works well with windows 7.
Scanner is clear, scans great color to PC (print is laser monochrome), uses that awesome doc feeder as well as the flatbed and has lots of options. Scanned PDF files seem to have large file size, so you might see if the machine has an option for resolution before you buy,(I have not had time to figure that out, but I think it might). It scans to PC as image, file (tif, jpg, & pdf), e-mail, or OCR, from machine menu or PC menu.

The FAX works with my single phone line that is shared with voice and answering machine, as well as PC and it was easy to set up and use. The PC fax function is efficient, and can be used for basics with ease. I am having a little trouble setting up my phone book and I will need to read instructions to find out how.

Copier is good quality and feeder is the best I have used.... The flat bed and ability to use legal size paper is a feature that many machines no longer provide.

Cons: Cumbersome and unintuitive menus. Took me a while to figure out how to scan to a file instead of an image. The machine is surprisingly loud when running, but silent when in sleep mode. I had some early problems with losing power, but I think the power cord just needs to be very securly set in the back of the machine, so far that fixed my power problem. The biggest disappointment is the space available for output copies or printed pages.

If you frequently print or copy more than 20 pages at a time, you might want to look at a less compact machine. So far I am dealing with the issue, because the document feeder has wowed me. Overall, it seems like a great personal multi-function machine and the price (I paid about $200)for the numerous features makes this printer quite a deal. Read more ›

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Printer June 6, 2011

By Jere

Amazon Verified Purchase

I have used a Brother laser printer for the past several years in my home office with very good results. It has been very realiable and trouble-free; consequenlty, when I needed to replace the printer, I naturally choose the Brother brand again. The MFC 7460DN provided two new features that I find most useful: network connectivity and duplex printing. In addition, it was considerably less expensive than my original Brother printer which was purchased more than five years ago. To date, I have found only one relatively minor inconvenience: the status LCD on the panel is not back-lit, and in low light it is difficult to read. Overall, I hightly recommend this printer, and you should be able to purchase it for less than $250.