Design

Weighing 6kg, the compact Brother DCP-340CN all-in-one boasts a sleek appearance with an automatic document feeder integrated into the scanner and copier, setting it apart from other multifunction devices by Brother. The DCP 340CN is network-ready and easier to use with intuitive controls and a backlit LCD display, and is suitable for the basic printing needs of a small office with its 100-sheet capacity input tray. There are memory card slots on-board the Brother DCP340CN all-in-one inkjet printer for PC-free printing of documents and graphics.

Advantages

With built-in networking features, the Brother DCP-340CN colour inkjet printer can easily be shared by a small workgroup or a family. The Brother DCP-340CN prints in high resolution (up to 1200x6000dpi), so black text looks bold and colour documents appear vibrant. Users also appreciate the colour copier and the intelligent TWAIN-compliant scanner that allows them to scan to card, email, image, or OCR. The Brother DCP-340CN multifunction printer is integrated with the company's signature photo capture centre, which lets users print directly from compatible memory cards.

Disadvantages

The actual print speeds may vary and not live up to the Brother's claims of 20ppm in monochrome and 15ppm in colour. Another problem with the Brother DCP340CN printer is compatibility with Windows 7. Some users may find it difficult to set-up a Wi-Fi configuration in this printer. The capacity of the output tray of the Brother DCP-340CN is only 25 sheets, which is disproportional to the 100-sheet capacity of the input tray. The photo capture centre lacks a PictBridge port and some memory cards (i.e. Mini SD and memory stick duo) require an adapter, which is sold separately.