Brother MFC-J775DW All in One Printer Review - Low Cost Multifunction / MFC

[@kellythomson1832]

Nice, concise, to the point, efficient, professional yet friendly evaluation. I would want to see this dude in other reviews.

[@richardberube]

I have an older model (MFC-J650DW) and found that the best way to go is really to look for a printer that support custom cartrige ! I need to fill out my cartrige each time I ran out of ink, but some include ink tank that sit (or even attach) directly beside your printer, so you never ran out and cost WAY less than paying original brand cartrige :)

[@saturnotaku]

I wish this review was published a couple weeks ago because I was looking for a new AIO to replace an Epson Stylus that had finally given up the ghost after nearly 10 years of faithful service. I originally went with an HP Envy because Instant Ink was looking like it would be a good deal. While the printer was detected on my network and assigned an IP address, HP's drivers were unable to detect the printer. After two hours of troubleshooting, I took it back (thank goodness for Costco's excellent return policy) and exchanged it for another Epson, this time a WorkForce Pro. I had it out of the box, connected to the network, set up with AirPrint and Google Cloud, as well as got the drivers installed on all the other PCs in the house in less than 30 minutes. The print heads needed alignment, but after getting that configured, it's been working great. It has a crazy high paper capacity (500 pages IIRC), output quality on prints and scans is surprisingly good, especially for a printer that only cost $100. The only downside is going to be replacement ink costs. Both the standard and high-capacity packs are more than $100 a piece, so more than the cost of the hardware, and Epson only provides a starter pack in the box. Still, we don't print a whole lot, so while the ink is pricey, it should last us a good long while.

[@Mark-Milw42]

This was an excellent report. My 10 year old Brother MFC 240 C just died. Mechanically, it never had any breakdowns or faults.{Software on this early unit was marginal and didn't like working with a Mac, but I was able to get around that.) I suppose if I can get close to the same lifespan out of the J775DW my home /office will be happy. Yes, Brother is ahead of the pack on ink useage allowing you to replace just one color as it runs out not all 3 like the HP's.

[@MichaelGGarry]

After suffering with a terrible Canon MFC I finally snapped and swapped to a Brother - not this model, one of their cheapest all in one Lasers and I have to say its great, nothing flashy but everything just works from both Windows and Mac. I won't be going back to Canon for a longggggg time!

[@RemyLebeau-hm5nn]

was amazed to find this printer at the goodwill store for 5 dollars! with ink and paper lol noice! adding wifi and phone apps were pretty simple to add.

[@samusmaster64]

Brother really does make great multi-printers that "just work". I've had Lexmark, Canon, HP, Dell, and Epson. They all eventually mess up or inexplicably quit functioning. I've had a Brother printer for like 2 years now, a similar model to this one, and it genuinely kicks ass. Printing from any device on my home network has always been painless. If you need one, get a Brother. r/hailcorporate rant over.

[@thegrandbastardo5596]

But how many frames per second does it get in Minecraft with the OptiFine performance enhancing plug-in?

[@LonSeidman]

At 320p we got it up to about 20fps but it runs out of ink real quick in that mode.

[@thegrandbastardo5596]

Must be that bloated driver package.

[@srfeger]

Great review as usual. Very pleased you covered the Chromebook capability with Google Cloud Print. It’s also worth mentioning when printers are GCP 2.0 instead of GCP 1.0 since 2.0 eliminates the need to print using the “cloud” and allows you to print through the local network instead. Unfortunately, there’s no easy way to identify if this uses GCP 2.0 since it’s not listed on Google’s list of GCP ready printers (though it clearly is at least 1.0). Keep up the great work Lon!

[@jk-mm5to]

I love my MFC-L2740DW. For under $200, it does full duplex printing, copying ,scanning, faxing and everything else. Aftermarket cartridges are cheap.

[@ChrisPrieto]

I bought this printer and am happy does scan 20 one-sided as said which is good.

[@mariemccohnell7247]

I had another printer by HP that just zoomed through ink and gave me very little yield for the high cost of the ink. A salesman told me that this printer by Brother would help make the ink last much longer. Unfortunately, the ink does not last half as long as they say, at least that is what I am personally finding. You should also know if you run out of any of the colors; you have to replace it as the printer will not even print black if the yellow cartridge is empty. Of course, I might be experiencing this as I might have the only printer that has a glitch when it comes to ink. I also had a hard time sending it to my printer via wifi from my computer...I did get one computer to connect but have yet to get my second computer to work.

[@myviews469]

Which printer is the newer one on this model??

[@Jason-fz1zd]

I actually have the printer, great review Lon I got it from staples as well it works great. The ink well costs alot but well with it.

[@ChrisPrieto]

... bought ink using carrot ink... so i need to ask have you tried online ink services.

[@charliebrownau]

Gday what Ive found over the last 5-10 years is ALL cheap "budget" printers end up costing more in the long term due to massive OVERPRICNG of ink . If your in soho/business your better off spending over AUD$300 on a printer and just going direct to a laser instead

[@charliebrownau]

Is this another win only printer or actually has proper Linux/BSD drivers ?

[@m47h7dmhd4]

Happy holidays

[@charliebrownau]

Why havent they made fax to transmit to internet instead of dialup ?

[@ChrisPrieto]

it's now 2019... need to I need to buy a cheap printer that will allow me to buy one that has duplax and will print black ink docs., when i am out of yellow. others don't what about brothers?

[@ChrisPrieto]

also, i have no wifi so USB cord...

[@ChrisPrieto]

so I contacted brother who say, select grayscale before running out and I will be good if yellow runs out ie., I will need to replace the yellow before black printing.

[@ryanrange2562]

What is the difference in quality of the flatbed scanner and adf scanner? And what is the use of each?

[@Futilizer]

ryan range generally the flatbed has a better more detailed scan by comparison.

[@ryanrange2562]

Futilizer the purpose of the scanner is only scanning, what's the purpose of the adf? Incoming fax?

[@LonSeidman]

If you have a stack of documents to scan it's more efficient to run them through the ADF vs. lifting the lid and placing each one on the glass for a scan.

[@Mr_Fionn]

wouldn't it just be better to just use the scanner possibility off your mobile? does are really great and fast. google have that in photos and ms have that. seems way better solution.

[@natevirtual]

"...or use the disc that came in the box if you do have an oPtIcAl DrIvE iN yOuR cOmPuTeR" Sure, lemme dust off my 2001 Gateway PC 🤣

[@charliebrownau]

1:27 - this is why you should NEVER EVER use built in OS windows drivers for ANY hardware, always download vendor drivers, and install them by hand

[@Mister...H]

laserjet is always a better way to go, to be honest.

[@ramblinman7153]

Depends. If you are printing photos, an ink jet will be your best bet

[@CPSLondon]

FAX ? The 1980’s called and want their technology back !!

[@aesircorporation1924]

Don't hate the player, hate the game.

[@aesircorporation1924]

A printer review? The views are gonna roll in. And I mean that non-sarcastically.

[@LonSeidman]

I can never go wrong with a printer review !

[@aesircorporation1924]

Small business owners and IT professionals of the world rejoice!

[@jimster7]

you got steam app on your computer lol, what games you play??

[@2212471]

You talk too much and fast not good diminostration