The Brother DCP-1512R MFP is ideal for organizing a printing and scanning system in a small office or small workgroup. At the same time, increased demands are put on the quality of the print itself. Also, the multifunction device in question can also implement the tasks of the copier. It is in the future that it will be described.
Niche MFP
As noted earlier, the Brother DCP-1512R MFP is primarily aimed at the entry-level printing and copying equipment market segment. That is, these are offices with a small number of computers and small work groups. Both in the first and in the second case, the number of jobs should not exceed 10-15 pieces. The solution in question may also be suitable for home use. It is quite possible that such a multifunctional device will allow partially realizing the workflow in an average or even a large working group.
Similarly, this MFP can be used at the copy center. As a result, we note that this versatile product can be quite successfully applied almost everywhere where there is a need for a multifunctional device for printing, copying and, of course, scanning.
Equipment
Excellent equipment against the background of direct competitors can boast of a laser MFP Brother DCP-1512R. The eminent developer company included the following in it:
- The multifunctional device itself.
- A complete and detailed guide to connecting, configuring, and using this MFP.
- Warranty card.
- A complete set of cords for connecting in the amount of 2 pieces. One of them is intended for connection to an alternating current network, and with its help the power supply of the multifunctional device is realized. And the second cord is designed to exchange data with a personal computer.
- Another important component on the delivery list is the drive. It contains all possible driver modifications for this universal device.
- A cartridge that is 70 percent full of toner.
Such a complete set is sufficient and allows you to start using such a multifunctional device for its intended purpose.
Supported formats. Density
An impressive list of supported formats boasts this multifunction device. The largest paper sizes in this case are 210 mm wide and 297 mm long. That is, it is familiar to everyone and the most common paper page format today is A4. Also in the list of supported paper sizes, in this case, there are A5, A6, B5, and even letter. The density of the paper for printing in this case is limited to 60 and 107 g / m 2 . The latter indicates that this multifunctional device is only capable of outputting on plain paper. But cardboard, Whatman paper or newsprint on it is not recommended to use.
Technical specifications Performance
The laser principle of printing is the basis of the device in question. Moreover, the quality of the output documentation is much higher than that of most similar solutions due to the higher resolution, which in this case is 600 X 1200 dpi. But such quality is achieved only in printer mode. In the copier mode, this value is reduced to 600 X 600 dpi. When used in scanner mode, the resolution is set to 1200 X 1200 dpi. At the driver level, the latter value can be converted using interpolation to 19,200 X 19,200 dpi.
700 pages is the starting resource for the complete cartridge in the Brother DCP-1512R MFP. Refueling in the future allows you to increase this indicator to 1000 single-sided sheets. This multifunction device will take 10 seconds to exit the first page. Then, the print speed in the printer and scanner modes becomes fixed at 20 sheets per minute.
Interfaces
Typical and rather modest is the communication kit that the Brother DCP-1512R MFP boasts. It includes only one connection method - USB. The developers did not provide for anything more in this situation. As a result, this universal device cannot function autonomously, and for its full-fledged operation, the nearest PC that acts as a scan and print server must be turned on.
Cartridge. The fueling algorithm
The TN-1075 is the only cartridge model for the Brother DCP-1512R MFP. Cartridge, refueling and other important nuances and features in this case indicate that advanced users should deal with the toner supply system. The procedure for refilling a cartridge is as follows:
- We remove the cartridge from the printer.
- Unscrew the screws on the side covers and dismantle them.
- Remove the locking sleeve from the drum.
- Dismantle all gears.
- Carefully remove the side covers from the cartridge case.
- We take out the drum.
- Remove the fixing bolts and carefully remove the metering blade.
- We remove the remaining toner from the container. We clean the remaining components of the cartridge from its remnants.
- We fall asleep toner.
- According to the previously described scheme, we collect the cartridge.
- Install the cartridge in the MFP.
- We reset the counters in the settings of the multifunction device.
The cost of a multifunction device. Owner reviews about him
At 8,000 rubles, the MFP Brother DCP-1512R is now estimated. Reviews emphasize the full compliance of such a cost and technical specifications. The disadvantage of this universal solution is only one - the communication set is represented by only one USB. Given the positioning of this MFP, this can be considered a drawback. But the cost, speed, impressive print volume and improved quality of the output documentation easily compensate for the only minus of this multifunctional device. Also, owners of such a universal solution focus on an extended list of supported system software. That is, any modern operating system will seamlessly interact with the hero of this review.
Summary
The MFP Brother DCP-1512R turned out to be quite interesting and very balanced. In it - everything you need to organize the printing subsystem. Moreover, the price in this case is quite affordable and affordable.