The Brother MFC-J5335DW is an inkjet printer that incorporates a scanner, copier and fax function. It is bigger than many printers and may be bulky in homes where space is limited, but the added size has the bonus of allowing it to print up to A3.
It is a good-quality, robust machine that suits a small business or a home office, and it can be purchased and run economically.
Design
The size of the Brother MFC-J5335DW is 530 x 398 x 304mm, and it comes in a black colour that fits most decorative schemes. Connectivity is achieved via Ethernet, USB or Wi-Fi, and exclusive Brother apps allow for printing from the cloud and mobile devices. The 6.8cm LCD touchscreen makes it easy to navigate the printer, check its status and connect to cloud platforms.
The paper tray holds up to 250 sheets, and there is also a rear manual feed slot. Print resolution is up to 4,800 x 1,200dpi, and in fast mode, print speeds are up to 35ppm in mono and 27ppm in colour. The printer has a monthly duty cycle of 30,000 pages.
Advantages
The Brother MFC-J5335DW is an inexpensive machine with relatively low running costs and it is straightforward to set up and maintain. Large-capacity ink cartridges are an option, which can further reduce costs.
With the option of printing on A3 as well as A4, it is a versatile machine. The quality of both text and graphics and the speed of A4 printing is good for a printer of this price, and it saves paper with automatic double-sided printing.
Disadvantages
The bulky size of the Brother MFC-J5335DW makes it an awkward fit for environments with limited space. As there is just one paper tray, paper must be swapped manually when switching between A4 and A3 printing.
