Brother MFC-7840W Laser Multifunction Center

For the money this is a great machine. Sells for $250-$350

Product Details
Description:
Laser Multifunction Center MFC-7840W with wireless networking copies, faxes, scans and prints. Features a built-in 802.11b/g wireless networking interface, PCL6 and BR-Script print emulations, built-in Ethernet network and USB wireless interfaces, 33.6 Kbps Super G3 fax modem, four-day memory backup and LCD backlit screen. Prints and copies 23 pages per minute with 2400 x 600 dpi. 35-sheet auto document feeder offers a quick way to copy, fax or scan multipage documents. Copy feature includes copy scaling from 25 percent to 400 percent. Fax function offers a transmission speed of 2 seconds per page, Caller ID/Call Waiting, 208 auto dial locations, 258 broadcasting location, fax forwarding and automatic redial. Flatbed color scanning has a 19200 x 19200 dpi interpolated resolution and 600 x 2400 dpi. Features 32MB memory (600 pages for faxing) and 250-sheet paper tray adjustable for letter-size or legal-size paper. Compatible with Windows and Mac. Weighs 24.5 lb. Energy Star qualified.

Quick Glance
Functions: Fax, Copier, Scanner, PrinterPrinter
Type: Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer
Interface Type: 1 x USB, 1 x RJ-45 - Network
System Type: PC, Mac
Max Print Speed: 23 ppm
Green Compliance: Energy Star

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Good Print Quality

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