Brother MFC-210C Color Inkjet Multifunction Printer

Brother MFC-210C Color Inkjet Multifunction Printer Review

Brother MFC-210C Color Inkjet Multifunction Printer Feature

• Up to 6,000 x 1,200 dpi print resolution
• Print speeds up to 20 ppm black, 15 ppm color
• Borderless printing for all standard photo sizes
• Built-in stand-alone fax; digital media card slots
• 100-sheet front-loading tray; USB 2.0 interface

If you work at home or in a small office environment, the cost in both money and space of buying single-use machines can be prohibitively expensive. The MFC-210C from Brother delivers printing, copying, scanning, and faxing capabilities, allowing you to free up office space and combine all your important office tasks into one effective machine. With its small 3-picoliter droplet size, the MFC-210C delivers print resolutions of up to 6,000 x 1,200 dpi and print speeds of up to 20 ppm for black and up to 15 ppm for color. The easy-to-use, 100-page, front-loading paper tray accommodates sizes up to 8.5 by 14.0 inches, while a 25-sheet output paper tray accommodates most print jobs easily.

The fax machine is capable of both black and color faxing, and has transmission speeds of up to 6 seconds per page. Twenty auto-dial locations are provided to help you keep track of your most important numbers, and a 70-location broadcasting feature allows you to send one fax to multiple locations. A redial function will automatically attempt to reach the dialed number until you receive an answer, while a 25-page internal memory means that you won't miss important faxes, even when you run out of paper.

The built-in copier is capable of both black and color copying, with copy speeds of up to 17 cpm for black and up to 11 cpm for color. You can reduce or enlarge your copies anywhere from 25% to 400%, while a multi-copy function lets you make up to 99 copies from a single original. The scanner has a 36-bit color depth and 256 levels of grayscale, resulting in crisp colors and subtle grays; and the 600 x 2,400 optical scan resolution provides accurate, true-to-life scans. Additionally, one-touch scan-to-e-mail, scan-to-image, scan-to-OCR, and scan-to-file buttons automate these frequently used scanner functions.

If you are a digital photo enthusiast, you'll be glad to hear that the MFC-210C has a photo capture center that allows you to create photo-quality prints directly from a wide variety of media cards, with or without your PC. Several helpful software tools, including ScanSoft PaperPort, ScanSoft OmniPage OCR Software, and Presto! PageManager Software for Mac, help you get the most out of your prints and scans. The unit connects to your computer via its USB port, while an optional wireless print server can be purchased to use the MFC-210C as a wireless print device. Energy Star compliant, the unit consumes only 20 watts during normal operation and about 3 watts during sleep mode. Compatible with PC and Mac operating systems, the MFC-210C also comes backed with a one-year limited warranty.

What's in the Box
MFC210c multifunction, paper tray, ink cartridges (black, cyan, magenta, yellow), CD-ROM with PC fax/drivers and bundled software (ScanSoft PaperPort, ScanSoft OmniPage OCR Software, and Presto! PageManager for Mac), telephone line cord, instructions; USB cable not included MFC-210c All-in-One Inkjet Flatbed Color Fax Printer/Copier/Scanner/PC Fax with PhotoCaptureFax Modem Speed14.4 KbpsFax Maximum Resolution203 x 392 dpiGrayscale Halftones256Memory8 MBSheet SizeLetter/Legal/A4Sheet Tray Capacity100Copier Maximum Reduction25%Copier Maximum Enlargement400%Maximum Copies99LCD Display1 Line x 16 CharactersBroadcast TransmissionYes/70Speed Dial Entries20Auto RedialDistinctive Ring DetectionDirectory DialingOn-Hook DialingAuto Fax/Telephone SwitchAnswering Machine InterfaceSpeakerphoneMonitor onlyScanner Maximum Resolution600 x 2400 dpi (optical color dots per inch)Caller ID/Call WaitingPrinter Maximum Speed20 ppm Black, 15 ppm ColorPrinter Maximum Resolution6000 x 1200 dpiInterface ConnectivityUSBSize14-7/10w x 17-4/5d x 5-3/10hShpg. Wt.15 lbs.Manufacturers WarrantyOne-YearReplacement Ink CartridgesBRTLC41BK (Black), BRTLC41C (Cyan), BRTLC41M (Magenta) and BRTLC41Y (Yellow), sold separately