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Brother MFC-9050 Printer Review
Expert review of the Brother MFC-9050 printer
Our Verdict:
The Brother MFC-9050 is monochrome fax with a printer and copier designed for small offices. Unlike its predecessors, the Brother MFC-9050 multifunction printer has G3 compatibility for more efficient and convenient message transmissions, while the slightly higher paper input capacity allows for more output to be produced. However, Brother failed to improve the engine and expandability features of the MFC9050 mono laser printer.
Design
The Brother MFC 9050 printer is characterised by its rugged appeal and boxy frame, which weighs 8.21Kg and measures 15.2 inches wide, 13.1 inches tall, and 9.8 inches deep. The base unit does not include a telephone handset but it has a 20-sheet default input tray and an automatic document feeder. The operator panel includes a two-line and 16-character display screen and a cluster of keys consisting of one-touch buttons, speed dials, and a numeric keypad. There is a 14.4Kbps fax machine and a digital copier included, while connectivity is via a parallel port.
Advantages
The Brother MFC9050 uses laser printing technology so fax messages are printed sharply in 600x600dpi. It is G3-compatible and supports various data compression systems. There is a 200-sheet ADF that helps users save time. Up to 99 copies can be printed by the Brother MFC 9050 mono multifunction printer. Black Brother MFC-9050 toner cartridges are fairly low in cost.
Disadvantages
The maximum print speed is six pages per minute. The MFC9050 printer is only compatible with older versions of Windows including NT 4.0, 95, 98, and 3.1x. Paper capacity and memory expansions are limited. The fax machine of the Brother MFC-9050 MFP could use additional features beyond error correction mode. Users need to buy an additional handset if they want to use the device as a telephone. It is impossible to copy 3D objects because of the sheetfed scanner.
