After Brother's MFC-7320R was praised by critics and consumers, the rest of the brand’s technology was in great demand. In the article, we consider two popular models that represent an expensive segment. The Brother MFPs described are priced above $ 350.
Why is it best not to buy a Brother inkjet MFP? The laser model is designed for permanent work in the office or at home. In devices from the Japanese manufacturer, which we will discuss below, a printer, scanner and copier are combined. Some options include a fax machine. They are distinguished from inkjet MFPs by their ability to work at high speed. Both monochrome and color devices are presented.
In the model range of the manufacturer - there are many devices that work only with black and white printing. Some consider this to be the last century, but before buying, you should think about what the device is for. If the MFP will be used in an office where the main task is to print official documents, then there is no need for a color device. Accordingly, you can save a lot. Monochrome MFPs are cheaper, have high printing speed and excellent functionality.
During the tests, the devices were tested for their ability to work with a large volume of documents, as well as provide excellent quality of issued sheets. All the tested models described below have a high level of work, which is significantly different from what the budget options provide.
Most of the company's models have standard printing technology. Quality is measured by a technique that is known throughout the world. It's about using regular patterns.
Device speed is considered an important indicator. It is determined not by how quickly the first printed sheet comes out of the tray, but by how it works with multi-page documents.
Brother MFC-7030R
The device, which will be discussed later, is considered basic in the line of the Japanese manufacturer. It is suitable for work in the office and at home. Equipped with print, copy and scan functions. Does not have a fax.
Appearance
On the top plane of the Brother Laser MFP, you can see the unit for scanning. Near it is a control panel with a display for ease of operation with the device. No more than 100 printed sheets fit into the tray. It is a small niche directly below the scanner. Built-in paper stop. It is made of plastic, looks like a standard bar. Near the door, which allows you to get to the cartridges, there is a mechanism that provides paper feed out of turn. It has its own cover and stopper. 250 sheets fit in the tray. It is made in the form of a box, which is completely hidden in the design of the MFP. This is one of the advantages: dust and other contaminants do not get into the tray.
Work
The device does not emit loud noise during operation - it does not exceed 53 dB. Print quality is 1200 dpi, while scanning is 19200 ppi. The scanner has an optical resolution of 350 ppi. While working with the device, he showed the best result. The print quality is excellent, especially when it comes to halftones. The speed of issuing the finished document is high - the third place among all devices of the Japanese manufacturer. As for the convenience at work, it slightly does not meet the expectations of consumers, but in general it does not cause discomfort. Due to the cost and its corresponding characteristics, the model is in great demand.
Brother MFC-7320R
This device is somewhat similar to the previous one described above. Their difference lies in the fact that this model received an automatic document submission unit. It is located in the scanner lid. You can see many more features on the control panel. One of these is the built-in fax. 4 keys are allocated for it, up to 8 numbers can be stored in memory, and there is also a special block for dialing. On the left of the case you can see the power toggle switch. The back panel is completely similar. There you can also find a cable for connecting to a network, a USB type connector and sockets for connecting the telephone and fax to each other. The manufacturer claims a resolution of 2400 × 600. When printing, this figure corresponds to 1200. The scanner has an optical resolution of 280 ppi.
Work
Like the previous model, this device has excellent performance during operation. The speed of the printer, copier and scanner is quite high. Sometimes there may be problems with the transmission of halftones and smoothness, but they are insignificant. It differs from the previous "younger" model by the speed of work, it is slightly lower. When printing multi-page documents with graphics, the device slows down. But all other indicators exceed the previously described device, so this minus is fully covered.
Summary
The article describes only two well-known Brother MFPs, the reviews of which are presented above. However, they are not the only ones that deserve attention from consumers. When choosing, you need to be guided by your own preferences and take into account why the device is purchased. With the right selection and appropriate purchase, the owner will be able to enjoy the work of the MFP every day. All fixtures made in Japan rarely break. To fix them, just take the device to a service center or call the wizard. Trying to fix the situation yourself is not worth it, as you can get confused and completely "kill" the device.
The reviews are generally positive, so you should not be afraid to buy products from a Japanese company, which we examined in this article.