Brother MFC-8460N Toner Cartridges
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The Brother MFC-8460N promises high-speed copying, faxing, scanning, and printing even over an Ethernet-based network. The automatic document feeder is one of its key time-saving features. This multifunction printer is also praised for its intuitive LCD display and high-yield toner cartridge, but unfortunately, its B/W laser technology may be too outdated for the needs of some users.

Design

This multifunction printer is made for offices that require a no-fuss monochrome printer that comes with a fax machine, scanner, copier, and PC fax capabilities. It has a Super G3 33.6 Kbps fax modem that transmits messages at about 2 seconds per page, and the built-in automatic document feeder lets users multitask. Unlike the fax, copier, and printer, the scanner of the Brother MFC-8460N can scan in colour. The entire machine weighs in at a bulky 15.24 kg and with measurements of 18.7 inches tall, 17.7 inches deep, and 20.9 inches wide, you must set aside a fair amount of space to accommodate the MFC-8460N.

Advantages

The Brother MFC-8460N has built-in document memory backup, a 50-sheet ADF for the scanner, fax machine, and copier, and a scan-to-email or scan-to-PDF feature. The toner cartridge is high-yield, so users get lower costs per page. Network-ready, the Brother MFC-8460N can easily be integrated into a small group of computers via Ethernet, or connect to a single unit via the built-in parallel or USB interface. The paper capacity can be expanded up to 550 sheets for bulk printing.

Disadvantages

The B/W laser technology of the Brother MFC-8460N can be a drawback for users that require colour printing, faxing, and copying using their multifunction device. Some users complained about the poor scanner quality even when it is already configured to a high 19200x19200 dpi resolution. Apart from those issues, the Brother MFC-8460N is noisy (55 dB of sound) and lacks direct-printing features.