I can't be happier about finally being able to take a sledge hammer to the festering pile of... err... that is, the HP PSC 1410 All-in-One Printer (Q7290A#ABA) I've been chained to for the past two years. This new Brother MFC-465CN is *everything* that the HP PSC 1410 is not -- it's quiet, it's fast, it's insanely easy to use, and (the single most important feature of all, in my opinion) it doesn't install hundreds of megabytes of useless bloat-ware and a dozen memory- and cycle-pig services on your computer when you install the printer driver.I've got the MFC-465CN plugged into my LinkSys WRT54G wireless router, with wireless NIC's on five Windows boxes. It took me less than a minute per machine to install the driver, and (*gasp!*) it didn't add any services! Or tool tray garbage! Or auto-run garbage in the registry! My prayers had been answered! I wept for joy!Regarding the other reviewer comment about slow printing, I have the feeling that your mileage may vary depending on how things are connected together. I just dumped this here page (lots of color, graphics, images, and whatnot) to the MFC-465CN and it took just a hair over 30 seconds from start to finish. Much, *much* faster than my old FrankenPrinter. And the print quality is *superb*, for both text and images. No idea how photos will look, but my bet is that it'll do an excellent job of it.Also no clue about how long I'll be able to go before I have to replace the ink cartridges, but ANYTHING has to be better than the FrankenPrinter, which ate a black cartridge every three or four weeks... even though I rarely print more than a page every other day (!!!).Just the mere thought of being able to nuke all of that HP bloat-ware on my computers and disembowel that PSC 1410 gives me great pleasure. And I think I'll jump up and down on its carcass a couple of times, and sprinkle some salt on it, just to make sure it doesn't rise from the dead.UPDATED, 16JAN08: I've been working this printer like a plow-horse for the past month, churning out all sorts of stuff (maps, photos, mailing labels, etc.) and I *still* love the bejabbers outta it. I've dumped at least a dozen full-color Google maps, a dozen or so photos, around a hundred B&W pages and lots (and lots!) of mailing labels, and as far as I can tell it's NOT EVEN CLOSE to running out of ink -- black or otherwise.Very happy camper. Loving this printer, and thinking about buying another one and putting it up in the attic, just in case they stop making 'em.
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18.05.2009
8/10
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Overall, this is a great printer at a fantastic price. Setup was easy, I initially did USB and then set it up on the wired LAN. Also set it up on a Mac that is wirelessly connected to the network. No problems. The footprint is reasonably small for a printer in its class, which is appreciated. It doesn't take up much more space than the print-only HP Laserjet it replaced.I knocked one star off this review for two reasons: (1) 15 page auto document feeder is small compared to most of the competition, although it does work well; and (2) the paper tray is also somewhat small and a bit cumbersome to load (you have to pull it out and take the cover off).But so far, after about 2 weeks, I am very pleased with this purchase.
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23.04.2009
8/10
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I bought this all-in-one system on sale for $50 and it is working really well since then. The starter ink cartridge has lasted more than 50 pages and I am still waiting for it to finish up. This is great for regular document printing. scanning and faxing. I wouldn't expect a machine with this price to produce life-like photos in the first place but it does a decent job.Pros:1. Great quality & value for money invested2. Long lasting ink cartridge and multiple cartridges for diff colors.3. CHEAP INK !! $7 "compatible" black ink cartridge produces 450 pages.4. Easy to use scanning, copying, faxing with good document feeder for scanning a bunch of sheets at the same time.5. Large capacity document tray.Cons:1. If not used for a week, the printer takes 3-4 minutes to clean the cartriges before printing starts.
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31.12.2008
2/10
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I had this machine for 2 whole weeks when it just powered off and NEVER turned on again. Problem with Brother is you either get a great product or a lemon!!So I called them and emailed them, "tried plugging it in different outlets," and at their request took it to the service center (30 miles away). The service center ordered new parts, then ordered more parts when those didn't solve it. Then I waited several weeks while the part (a power pack!) was on backorder. When it came in, and the machine STILL did not power on, is when the real fun with BROTHER began!Every time I or the service center rep called BROTHER, we would get all kinds of different answers, lies, stall tactics...My absolute favorite, however, happened after BROTHER insisted that I speak with them again (as if the service center did not know what they were talking about) and explaining to them that the machine is completely dead with a black screen, they wanted me to "print trouble shooting reports from the machine and fax it to them from the machine" that DOES NOT TURN ON!!!BRILLIANT!!So, since I originally contacted them on November 24th, and here it is December 31st.....I STILL DON'T HAVE MY PRODUCT OR MY MONEY!!!!
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11.09.2009
10/10
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Not much more you could ask in a multi-function printer. The print quality is excellent including photos and the wireless was easy to configure. I would recommend this product to anyone who needs a new printer with scanner without spending a boatload of money. The printing is quiet enough to not wake the kids.
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10.09.2009
4/10
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I have tried everything to set up this printer to work wireless with my lap tops using Visa OS and nothing has worked to date. I purchased this printer with the reason that it was affordable and that it will be wireless but I was wrong it just would not connect with the wireless next to each other.Poor choice by me.
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03.11.2009
10/10
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I run a small business and this machine is GREAT. EASY SET UP ,quiet, wireless is great. very user friendly. all around fantastic
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18.03.2009
4/10
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I have now had this machine for a week and I'm generally satisfied with its performance. I can only give it a two star because its message center is very poorly designed. There is a 5 second delay before the outgoing message comes on. Complete silence..............Waiting for 5 seconds with no sound (not even beeps) is extremely annoying because you don't know if the answering machine is working or not. Some of my callers ended up hanging up before the message came on.I have confirmed this quirk with customer service and was told that this delay is by design and is required for situations where there is an incoming fax so the two machines can negotiate a connection. There is no fix for it. In fact, I also found this issue being reported as far back as 2007 in other Brother multi-function machines.Can't they even add a beep counter or something to at least indicate that the message is coming??
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05.07.2009
2/10
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We never really had this printer working well. It was always tricky to get things to print correctly, the printer wells are difficult to access. The printer won't print if any cartridge is empty. Cartridges are not recyclable or refillable. We never had good color reproduction and didn't bother printing photos. The tiny LCD screen is impossible to read. Now, the black won't even print. Scanning is pretty difficult (although it copies relatively easily). We are getting rid of it today and getting a new printer.
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30.10.2009
2/10
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The printer would not print black .. and it was brand new out of the box. Apparently, it's an issue with this model.
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26.10.2009
8/10
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This printer works fine and is great for the price we paid. The colors are a little pale, but overall we are happy with it.
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22.02.2008
10/10
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I still don't understand those so called "product managers". With Apple and Microsoft moving towards a "digitally connected home" I was shocked to discover that networked home focused AIO are still rare. Most of the available options are still to expensive and targeting small offices.My choice was kind of a challenge, my AIO had to offer:- Networked scanner without need of any software installation on workstations;- Linux compatible;- Fair print quality;- Low price;Some of my daily use computers are owned by my employer, something that prevents me from having tones of software installed on the computer. Not that I cannot explain that to the company, but, wouldn't it be better if I don't need to explain?After searching for a while I found this MFC for a good price on a local store (sorry amazon, but you don't ship that overseas! 8D ).I'm kind of a techie type but install was extremely easy: Just follow the instructions and the system will work (XP wise). Print quality is decent, some sites will say that the quality is poor but I found no base to support this claim. I've printed a self made test page and even Pt 6 times new roman characters are clear.Scan is fair and if you are not expecting the best scanner in the planet and a perfectly aligned ADF. Have in mind this equipment is CHEAP and you won't be that disappointed.I do most of my scanning using only the firmware. Just insert a compact flash card (i had some old ones at my photo bag) and you have a FTP enabled network scanner, perfect for your geek network setup.Speed is good, suitable for normal home operations, and even for a small office. I've seen people complaining about paper feed/jam. I'm currently using plain 80gsm paper. No issues so far. Did some feed tests with DL envelopes (110x220mm). No problems as well.Overall a good choice.Pros:- Simple network setup;- 100% network enabled system.- Scan to PDF direct on memory card or FTP over the network;- CheapCons:- It isn't that slow but it could be faster;- Plain paper can get pretty soaked with ink;- Standalone scanner feature could have a higher range of resolutions. 200x200 dpi black and white produces fast but poor scans and the color 300dpi larger files for what could be only B&W PDF.
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01.02.2009
10/10
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Fairly large in size, solidly built, and well designed printer. The set-up with a CD was a breeze and the written instructions were easy to follow. The four "starter" ink cartridges were no problem to install and the paper loading and discharge system is neat and efficient. An enclosed manual explains most details well. The buttons are not bad to figure out, although the LCD window providing instructions is too small and has NO backlighting -- you are better off going up by one model for much larger and better display.The quality of the bw text is fine, and the bw and color photos look good. For me, a very desirable feature is that it is a QUIET printer, without all the clang-bang of every other inkjet printer I have listened to at Office Depot. I do not need FAX, but the scanner and photo capture devices work well and the speed is fast enough. Use a good quality USB cable to avoid any hassle.Hey, brother, for about $100 or less, the avergae home-office user could hardly go wrong buying this printer. I recommend it.
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27.05.2009
10/10
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Before I get the 490cw I had several 3 in 1 printers and last one was HP. I haven't had a better printer than this one. It is All in 1, look nice in your desk, good printing quality and on top of that Very Good Price. However the most powerful feature in this printer is the wireless. I could print in anywhere within my network ... so nice...I recommend it for anyone who need printer for home use (not for office or you print a lot, and a lot meant 1000 page a month) Do not hesitate and add it to your cart and you will never find a printer do everything for this relatively low price. I hope my review is helpfulwish you the best
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31.08.2009
6/10
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The printer is not too bad. The only thing I have issues with is that it prints alot slower than my past printers and it doesn't print very dark and colorful. You can adjust the color on your computer, but it still is not very bright in color. I guess you get what you pay for!.CathyKaty, TX
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14.03.2009
2/10
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The MFC465cn has nice features for the price, but the low price is actually its best feature. My biggest complaints are (1) the paper tray, and (20 the infernal "low ink" or "empty ink" warnings.The paper tray is strictly internal (no convenient quick-load or priority slot for a single sheet) and a mechanical challenge. Supposedly, you can load 4x6 photo paper, but I could never make it work. Another inconvenience: the paper tray is totally enclosed, so you can't see how much paper is left in the tray. You find that out when you try to print something and get a No Paper announcement.But the biggest headache with this box is its incessant low/empty ink warnings and status settings, which can actually freeze the machine until you buy and load new ink cartridges. That's even true if you're only trying to scan or fax, which have NOTHING to do with ink! Frustrating!
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23.03.2009
6/10
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I purchased this machine because I needed a fax with a phone right away and the separate ink cartridge system helped sell me. I appreciated the flatbed scanner for small stuff, and the small footprint. Setting it up was easy as a stand-alone unit. About half a day later however, when making copies, I got an error message that would not go away. Investigation revealed that the plastic strip that the print head apparently slid on had dislodged from one end. I was unable to reattach it (and being a do-it-yourself-er I really tried) and so returned the machine. I might be tempted into repurchasing if I could be convinced that was a fluke and not a serious design flaw. The machine lasted less than a day under light to moderate use. I notice the seller I bought from is no longer carrying them, at least online.
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13.06.2009
2/10
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This is the first and last brother printer I will own.First, you must have ink in order to print any faxes. You can not see the fax before printing so you are spending a lot of money on ink. The option is not available. If you happen to run out of ink during a fax, the machine will not print the entire fax and you have to run and buy the ink.The OCR (optical character recognition) is so bad, it won't work unless the document is put in the right way and it will not let you select any options. It will always scan the entire page.
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04.04.2009
10/10
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I purchased the Brother MFC-790CW approximately 2 weeks ago as a replacement for a Dell Printer.The setup was easy and it was possible to add it to my wireless network in less than 15 minutes. The printer is quiet and it prints relatively fast with nice colors. I have also sent and received several faxes with no problem.My only complaint about the machine would be the touch screen interface. The interface isn't as intuitive as other menu systems, so be prepared to be confused the first few times you use it. However, once you use it a few times it becomes second nature. Overall, I would consider the Brother Printer to be a recommended buy for its price range. You won't find any other all-in-one printers with so many features and quality printing for such a low price.
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04.08.2009
2/10
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this printer crashed under warranty twice, it was a huge hassle to get brother to do anything about it. warranty is over, printer crashed again. i may have print 100/200 sheets of paper on this machine in its career with me. it seems like a deal for the price but it's actually cheaper to print at kinkos if you divide the purchase price buy the sheet.
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15.10.2007
6/10
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Плохо
I think I had too high expectations of this printer. I needed an all-in-one and on a student budget, I came down $100 in price from my first choice (also a Brother) to this one as it had the best reviews for a 'budget' machine.Pros:1) Everything included in a unit that is not too heavy or bulky.2) Price is right for students and those who are NOT PICKY and DO NOT have demanding photo print needs.3) Set up seems straightforward and took only a few minutes to get it out of the box and running. HOWEVER I can't comment fully on set up or even regular print quality because I'm not done setting up for the CON listed below.Cons:1) NOT WIRELESS -- I'm techie enough to get by but I don't study up on things for fun. I just read 'wireless networking capability' and 'easy networking set up' on the description for this printer and assumed it had a new fangled built in wireless card that I could connect to right away. I hate, absolutely HATE wires and have way too many that I'm looking at even now as I type.Unfortunately, technology and price point have not converged with this printer and you still have to hook up to your router or directly to your computer. I don't understan what the big deal about that is and it's not wireless in my opinion if you have to hook it up to something, anything, with a wire. This is a big disappointment for me.2) POOR PICTURE QUALITY -- I used the printer and was frankly taken aback by the low picture quality. I'm only a casual digi cam user, I got a point and click Kodak Easy Share because I just want to do exactly that -- quickly and easily take, print, save, and share photos. This printer does have PictBridge so I can quickly and easily connect my camera directly to the printer and print. I can preview everything I need on my camera viewfinder.But, it's not worth the ease of printing if I don't even want to keep the prints. The print quality is that bad. You might as well pay a few cents per print at your local express printing kiosk at the drugstore.If you are anywhere serious about taking pics or plan on sharing them with loved ones don't get this printer. Invest some money on a sole photo printer or go up $100 and buy another all in one with better resolution and color clarity.Overall:Crams a lot into one pritner and IF under $100 it's a good value. A decent investment whose biggest plus is ease of use. It's meant to be a workhorse for the budget-minded as well as students. One personal peeve is that they brought the price down a week AFTER I bought this. If you spend $140 for this printer it's a disappointment. Under $90? You can't complain.
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05.08.2008
10/10
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I use AutoCAD at work and occasionally at home. My hubby and I jumped when we saw this printer: just had to get it! The print is as good as on the 11x17 HP inkjet at work, and this 11x17 scanner is a better size than any of the workplace ones (although I haven't used that function yet).Hubby managed to hook up the 6490 to our home wifi without help, and no, he didn't set our wifi up originally, and no, he doesn't really understand how wifi works. In fact, hubby is visually handicapped! I'd rate ease of installation to wifi as 5 stars. The only glitch we had was that we didn't know we had a firewall, but the install disc talked us though that step too.So now I'm sitting in bed typing on my Dell 1520 XP and sending to the printer in the other room. I don't know how it goes through ink, but will post back if I have an issue about that or anything else in the future.Edit added 9-6-08: We just changed the first ink cartridge. I've been printing mainly with black, but also did about 300 very small (2"x3") photos with lots of sky. We managed 700 copies on the first black cartridge as far as I can tell. Cyan is at 50% and magenta and yellow don't really show as being low yet. The machine has been beeping for the last week warning us black was low, but only today did it quit printing due to lack of ink. The last page it did was as good as the first, so I have to wonder exactly how low that ink was when it quit on us. At any rate: we had no wasted prints from low ink and it was nice enough to tell us it had stopped. Can't say that with the HP at work!
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26.04.2009
6/10
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Плохо
This is my 4th all-in-one printer...And you get what you pay for.. It's not a bad printer. It looks good, easy to setup and fairly easy to use..However, I purchased the unit for photo prints. Personal use 8X10s to decorate my new place. After ONE WHOLE pack of paper and every media I can think of..The quality, is fair at best..I tried over saturating the files and everything. The prints are grainy with visable bars..The smaller prints are OK. If you need a basic printer that produces quality 4X6 prints? Buy it, it's a nice printer.. If you're looking for 8X10 quality...Spend more..Get more.. Now I have a new printer..That does nothing for me...Wasted $$$...
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10.08.2009
2/10
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I FEEL CHEATED THAT I SPENT 75.00 FOR THIS PIECE OF JUNK WHILE OTHERS ONLY SPEND 39.99! ANYWAY, I TRIED TO FAX SOMETHING THE FIRST DAY I GOT IT AND IT WOULDN'T WORK. WHILE INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE, IT STATED IT WASN'T COMPATIBLE WITH MY SOFTWARE. WHAT A MESS! NOW I HAVE TO LUG IT BACK, UGHHHHHHH!
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