Remanufactured Brother EMFC-8220 Laser Multifunction Center

by Brother

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 21.5 x 22 x 18 inches ; 25.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 37 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: B0009VY69Q
• Item model number: MFC8220
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank:
  • #96 in Electronics > Office Electronics > Copiers
• Date first available at Amazon.com: February 15, 2004

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The Remanufactured Brother MFC-8220 Laser Multi-function Center is a laser printer, scanner, copier, fax machine, and PC-fax multi-function center that truly outperforms all the other models in its class. In addition to producing sharp, laser-print quality of up to 2400-by-600 dots-per-inch, the MFC-8220 prints and copies at an impressive speed of up to 21 pages-per-minute. The MFC-8220 comes equipped with a 250-sheet adjustable paper tray for letter or legal size paper and an optional second 250-sheet paper tray is also available. Both USB and parallel ports are standard and the MFC-8220 is compatible with Windows, Mac, and DOS operating systems. Its small footprint, sheet-fed design, telephone handset, and easy-to-use control panel make the MFC-8220 the ideal solution for your home office, small-to-medium size business, or large corporation. The three-color LCD and three function-key-mode buttons allow for easy operation and clear visibility. The MFC-8220 features:

• 32-megabytes of memory
• Optional Ethernet and wireless interfaces
• 33.6 kilobits-per-second Super G3 fax modem
• 332-locations auto-dialing
• Up to 600-page fax memory
• 30-page automatic document feeder capacity
• 600 dots-per-inch scan resolution

What's in the Box
MFC-8220 laser multi-function center, quick set-up guide, user's guide, software CD-ROM for Windows: MFL- Pro Software Suite and documentation, software CD-ROM for Mac: MFL-Pro Software Suite and documentation, toner cartridge (TN-540: up to 3,500 pages based on letter A4 size media at approximately five-percent coverage), and drum unit (DR-510).

Product Description

DETAILS: The MFC-8220 is a 5-in-1 Laser Multi-Function Center machine that truly outperforms any other laser sheetfed all-in-one product in its class! The MFC-8220 is not only a laser printer and a feature-rich standalone fax, but also a full function copier and B/W scanner. Also included is PC Fax capability, allowing you to send and receive faxes via your desktop PC.In addition to producing sharp, laser print quality of up to 2400 x 600 dpi (HQ1200), the MFC-8220 prints and copies at an impressive speed of up to 21 ppm/cpm. The MFC-8220 comes equipped with a 250-sheet adjustable paper tray for letter or legal size paper and an optional second 250-sheet paper tray is also available. Both USB and parallel ports are standard and the MFC-8220 is compatible with Windows, Mac and DOS Operating Systems. Product Description: Brother MFC 8220 - multifunction ( B/W ) Device Type: Fax / copier / printer / scanner Fax Type: Super G3 - plain paper Dimensions (WxDxH): 17 in x 17.8 in x 18.2 in Weight: 25.6 lbs Printing Technology: Laser ( monochrome ) Max Copying Speed: Up to 21 ppm Max Copying Resolution: Up to 300 x 600 dpi Max Printing Speed: Up to 21 ppm Max Printing Resolution: Up to 2400 x 600 dpi Max Fax Transmission Speed: 33.6 Kbps Data Compression System: MH, MR, MMR, JBIG Scanning: 300 x 600 dpi Original Size: Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max) Original Type: Sheets Document Feeder Capacity: 30 sheets Media Size: Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max) Media Type: Plain paper Standard Media Capacity: 250 sheets Max Media Capacity: 500 sheets PC Connection Availability: Yes PC Connection: Parallel, Hi-Speed USB UPC: 0012502612889

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good product!, February 14, 2006

By 

Bobby Heath (Greenville, NC USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Remanufactured Brother EMFC-8220 Laser Multifunction Center (Office Product)

I have used Brother machines for several years in our office. They have performed as well as or better than HP. This machine is no exception. I do recommend when installing the software, disable your virus program and firewall first to prevent any glitches.

I have read reviews of other Brother printers, etc. about the high cost of replacement parts such as fusers, etc. My feeling is that most office machines under $500 are disposables. The primary cost with any such machine is the toner, drum, etc. Brother consistently has the best value per page for these items. If a machine lasts for 3 years, I feel justified in tossing it if it fails. With labor costs for repairing at $80+ per hour, it just doesn't make sense to attempt repair.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Value for the Price & Features, November 26, 2005

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Electronics Systems Engineer (North Central Indiana, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Remanufactured Brother EMFC-8220 Laser Multifunction Center (Office Product)

Overall: This is a good multifunction FAX machine.

Background: About June 2005, our previous FAX machine, a Brother MFC-6550, died after 8.5 years of faithful service. We wanted to purchase a similar laser multifunction FAX machine, but at a price much less than the MFC-6550.

Result: We did a web search of reviews for various laser-based multifunction FAX machines and liked the features of the Brother MFC-8220. After searching many possible sellers, we bought a remanufactured MFC-8220 from Amazon.com because of the attractive base price ($180 before shipping) and the one-year warranty.

Comments: We are impressed with the laser printing speed (~ 20 PPM) and quality (sharp images). Please note that printing quality is a little better than copying quality because the scanner resolution is less than 600 x 600 dpi. Also, compared to our previous machine, this Brother MFC has much more standard memory (32 MB vs. 2 MB) and can print Asian fonts (e.g., traditional Chinese characters). Other cool features include the handset that allows us to use as a telephone, G3 FAX speed (i.e., 33K bps), and copying reduction/enlargement from 25 to 400% in one-percent increments. The one big negative that prevented us from giving a 5-star rating is the noise of the MFC-8220 when it prints/copies. The print engine revs like it wants to drag race! There are some smaller downsides, such as the occasional paper jam and a less-than-clear diagram of which way to face the paper for manual duplexing.

Conclusion: For the first three months, the factory refurbished Brother MFC-8220 has performed well.

YMMV,

M&I

26Nov05, after "stuffing" ourselves full of turkey, gravy, etc.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Be careful of remanufactured equipment., March 14, 2006

By 

David S. Stromberg "stromberg law firm" (walnut creek, ca) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Remanufactured Brother EMFC-8220 Laser Multifunction Center (Office Product)

The multifunction center worked correctly for exactly one week. Then it developed a loud grinding sound. So much for buying remanufactured equipment. Spend a little more and buy something new.