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This multifunction device was selected as best in its class, garnering
PC Magazine's Editors' Choice award. The true multifunction capabilities in the Brother MFC-7150C include color printing, color copying, color scanning, and even a form of color PC faxing, along with plain-paper faxing and video image capturing.
Setting up the multifunction unit was time-consuming. We connected the printer cable (included), AC power, and phone line before moving on to the four ink cartridges. (Two of the ink cartridges dripped slightly as we removed their protective tape.) When we turned on our PC, Windows 98 detected the Brother 7150C and ran the New Hardware wizard, but the wizard could not proceed because the 7150C's CD-ROM did not contain printer information in its root directory. Instead, we cancelled the New Hardware wizard and ran the lengthy Setup program on the CD-ROM.
In our tests, we used the MFC-7150C for a variety of printing, copying, and faxing tasks, checking text and graphics in both color and black and white. Colors were remarkably vibrant. Some banding was present on all graphics samples, but this is typical for ink-jet printers. Text was sharp and all edges were straight; however, close inspection of letters revealed tiny imperfections (dots) common to nearly all ink-jet printouts. Finally, using superfine mode, we printed a previously scanned color photograph on coated paper. Although the photo printing process was very slow, the output was warm and rich, with only minor pixelation. Color copying and scanning were similarly slow, and, even in superfine mode, the copies were soft compared to the original.
Still, the 7150C combines more functions than most multifunction units, and its performance is certainly commensurate with its price. For most home and small-office applications, the 7150C is a great low-cost alternative to a separate printer, scanner, and fax machine.
Pros:
- Great software bundle
- Loaded with features
- Includes printer cable and coated paper
Cons:
- Ink tanks difficult to load
- Superfine printing and copying is slow
Product Description
Brother 6 in 1 Full Color Multi-Function Fax, 1440 x 720 DPI Color Inkjet Printer, 6 PPM mono 4 PPM color, sheet feed color scanning, plain paper fax, color copying with no PC required, Color PC Fax, video capture allows the capture and printing of images from VCR, TV, Camcorder, or Digital Camara.
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