Reviews of the MFC-8440 Laser Flatbed Multi-Function Center
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CNET Review
The Good: Fast; inexpensive; good print quality; extensive fax features.
The Bad: Mediocre scan quality, especially color.
The Bottom Line: Brother's MFC-8440 covers the bases and is easy to use, but it's a weak choice for scanning.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 88/100 and users 76/100. Comparing these reviews to 210835 other Printers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 100/100 = Excellent.
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itp.net
Review Summary: The simple to use Brother MFC 8440 offers speedy performance, a bag full of features and is covered by an impressively long three-year warranty.
Manufacturer: Brother International
Part number: MFC8440
General
- Fax Type Plain paper
- Printing Technology Laser - Monochrome
- Monthly Duty Cycle (max) 20000 impressions
- Display 5 lines x 22 characters
- Width 20.9 in
- Depth 17.5 in
- Height 18.5 in
- Weight 36.6 lbs
Memory
- Standard Memory 32 MB
- Max Supported Memory 160 MB
Copying
- Max Copying Speed up to 21 pages/min
- Max Copying Resolution up to 1200 x 600 dpi
- Max Document Enlargement 400 %
- Max Document Reduction 25 %
- Maximum Copies 99
Printing
- Max Printing Resolution up to 2400 x 600 dpi
- Max Printing Speed up to 21 pages/min
- Printer Drivers / Emulations PCL 6, PostScript 3
Scanning
- Optical Resolution 600 x 2400 dpi
- Interpolated Resolution 9600 x 9600 dpi
- Color Depth 48 bit
Fax Machine
- Compatibility Super G3
- Max Transmission Speed 33.6 Kbps
- Data Compression System MH, MR, MMR, JBIG
- Fax Resolutions 203 x 98 dpi, 203 x 196 dpi, 203 x 392 dpi
- Reception Memory Capacity 600 pages
- PC Faxing Yes
Fax Machine Features
- Error Correction Mode (ECM) Yes
- Caller ID Yes
- Telephone / Fax Switch Yes
- Broadcast Transmission 390 stations
- Features Fax forwarding, Automatic redialing
Document & Media Handling
- Min Original Size 5 in x 5.8 in
- Max Original Size Legal (8.5 in x 14 in)
- Original Type Sheets
- Document Feeder Capacity 50 sheets
- Max Copy Size Legal (8.5 in x 14 in)
- Supported Media Type Labels, Plain paper, Transparencies
- Standard Media Capacity 250 sheets
- Max Media Capacity 500 sheets
- Document & Media Handling Details Input tray - 250 sheets, ADF - 50 sheets
PC Connectivity
- PC Connection Availability Yes
- PC Connection Parallel, Hi-Speed USB
- Operating System Support MS Windows 98, MS Windows ME, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 2000, MS Windows 98 SE, MS Windows NT 4.0, Apple Mac OS X 10.1, Apple Mac OS 8.6 - 9.2, Apple Mac OS X 10.2.1 or later
- Software Included Drivers & utilities, ScanSoft PaperPort SE, Presto! PageManager for Mac
Power
- Power ( 50/60 Hz )
- Power Consumption Operational 1090 Watt
- Power Consumption Standby 85 Watt
- Power Consumption Sleep 14 Watt
Miscellaneous
- Consumables Included Cartridge ( Black ) - up to 3500 pages, Drum - up to 20000 pages
- Microsoft Certifications Certified for Windows Vista
- Compliant Standards UL, FCC
Environmental Standards
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 1 year
Environmental Parameters
- Sound Emission 30 dBA (idle) / 53 dBA (operating)
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