Design

Energy Star-qualified and network-ready, the Brother MFC-7225N is designed to increase productivity. It uses B/W laser technology and runs on 32MB of memory, which is just right for its size. It is integrated with a Super G3 33.6 Kbps fax modem and a corded phone handset for B/W faxing. The copier and scanner are sheet-fed, but there is an automatic document feeder to help users save time. The printer weighs 7.3 kg and has a 250-sheet-capacity paper feed.

Advantages

The Brother MFC-7225N is fairly compact. The speed is average at 20 ppm when copying and printing, but fax transmission is fast at 33.6 Kbps. The Brother MFC-7225N boasts high paper capacity and a 30-page automatic document feeder for the scanner, fax machine, and copier. This printer can easily be integrated into an Ethernet-based network. Users can view the printer's status with the backlit LCD, or enjoy wireless printing from their smartphones.

Disadvantages

One of the drawbacks of this multifunction device is the design that has a bulky height at 10.3 inches. The B/W laser technology of the Brother MFC7225N is quite outdated. The maximum print speed is only 20 ppm, which is sub-par when compared to colour inkjet printers with speeds of up to 30 ppm. The built-in memory of the Brother MFC-7225N cannot be upgraded. For a laser printer, it is also noisy. The paper feed causes printouts to curl. The scanner and copier are sheet-fed only, so thicker objects cannot be accommodated.