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Brother MFC-685cw comparison

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Price $185.73 to $197.56 $248.26 to $488.00 $129.99 to $209.00 $95.99 to $162.40 $163.95 to $299.99
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Release date March 30, 2009
The Bottom Line The Brother MFC-685CW inkjet multifunction printer offers tons of great features at the expense of print speed and quality. If speed and quality are your priorities, look elsewhere. The HP Officejet Pro 8500 wireless makes a convincing inkjet argument for offices with a high volume of prints. With a function touch screen, multiple networking options, and an astoundingly fast print speed, it makes perfect sense to give this workhorse an Editors' Choice award. The Canon Pixma MX860's auto-document feeder, large LCD screen, and quick print speeds are sure to increase your productivity, but it also includes plenty of software to nourish your creative interests. At $199, this multifunctional printer earns our recommendation. The Epson Stylus NX515 is a capable machine that will improve the efficiency of any office or work-at-home setup. Not only is it a lightning-fast all-in-one, but it also has a broader range of features than most other $150 AIOs. As long as you don't need a full creative software suite, the Epson Stylus NX515 will make a dependable sidekick to your computer. The HP Photosmart Premium Fax All-in-One printer makes it easy to increase productivity thanks to its streamlined user interface. The fax, copy, print, and scanning features boast helpful extras like double-sided printing, wireless connectivity, separate photo trays, and quick-access control panel buttons, all while maintaining lab-quality photos and a low cost to print. We highly recommend this printer to anyone who can benefit from its multifunctionality.
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Features
Printing TechnologyInk-jet ( Color )
Ink-jet ( Color )
Ink-jet ( Color )
Ink-jet ( Color )
Ink-jet ( Color )
Fax TypeG3 - Plain paper
Plain paper
Super G3 - Plain paper
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Product DescriptionBrother MFC 685CW ( Color )
HP Officejet Pro 8500 Wireless All-in-One ( Color )
Canon PIXMA MX860 ( Color )
Epson Stylus NX515 ( Color )
HP Photosmart Premium C309a All-in-One ( Color )
Weight18.5 lbs
28 lbs
26.5 lbs
15.2 lbs
22.9 lbs
PC ConnectionUSB
USB host
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX
Hi-Speed USB
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Ethernet 10 Base-T
Hi-Speed USB
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX
USB host
Hi-Speed USB
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
IEEE 802.11n (draft)
Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX
Hi-Speed USB
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Ethernet 10 Base-T
PC Connection AvailabilityYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Output Trays Capacity50 sheets
150 sheets
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Bypass Feeder Capacity20 sheets
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Max Media CapacityInfo unavailable500 sheets
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Standard Media Capacity100 sheets
250 sheets
300 sheets
100 sheets
125 sheets
Media TypeInfo unavailableCards
Banner
Labels
Envelopes
Photo paper
Plain paper
Greeting cards
Transparencies
Cards
Labels
Envelopes
Photo paper
Plain paper
Envelopes
Photo paper
Plain paper
Cards
Labels
Envelopes
Photo paper
Plain paper
Greeting cards
Transparencies
Printable CD/DVD disk
Monthly Duty Cycle (max)2500 impressions
15000 impressions
Info unavailableInfo unavailable2500 impressions
Office Machine FeaturesPrint from memory card
Info unavailableInfo unavailableScan to e-mail
Print from memory card
Document Feeder Capacity10 sheets
50 sheets
35 sheets
Info unavailable50 sheets
Dimensions (WxDxH)15.7 in x 14.6 in x 7.1 in
19.4 in x 18.9 in x 13 in
19.4 in x 17.1 in x 8.9 in
17.7 in x 13.5 in x 7.2 in
18.4 in x 18.6 in x 11.1 in
Original TypeSheets
Info unavailableSheets
Sheets
Sheets
Scanning600 x 2400 dpi
2400 x 4800 dpi
2400 x 4800 dpi
2400 x 2400 dpi
4800 x 4800 dpi
BinderInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailable
StackerInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailable
Fax ResolutionsInfo unavailable203 x 98 dpi
203 x 196 dpi
300 x 300 dpi
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailableYes
Yes
Inkjet Technology4-ink
HP Thermal Inkjet
Canon FINE (Full-lithography inkjet Nozzle Engineering) - 5-ink
Epson Micro Piezo - 4-ink
HP Thermal Inkjet
Copier TypeDigital
Info unavailableDigital
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
CNET Labs Color Scanning Speed Test (pages per minute)3.65
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CNET Labs Gray Scale Scanning Speed Test (pages per minute)4.29
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Answering MachineDigital (up to 29 min )
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
StaplerInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailable
Media SizeLegal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)
8.5 in x 11.7 in (max)
Original Size5.8 in x 5.8 in (min) - Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)
Info unavailableLetter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in) (max)
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)
CollatorInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailable
PowerInfo unavailableAC 110/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Info unavailableAC 120 V ( 50/60 Hz )
AC 110/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Max Printing Resolutionup to 6000 x 1200 dpi (mono) / up to 6000 x 1200 dpi (color)
up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (color)
up to 600 x 600 dpi (mono) / up to 9600 x 2400 dpi (color)
up to 5760 x 1440 dpi (mono) / up to 5760 x 1440 dpi (color)
up to 600 x 600 dpi (mono) / up to 9600 x 2400 dpi (color)
Max Copying Resolutionup to 1200 x 1200 dpi (mono) / up to 1200 x 600 dpi (color)
up to 1200 x 600 dpi (mono) / up to 1200 x 600 dpi (color)
Info unavailableInfo unavailableup to 1200 x 600 dpi
Data Compression SystemMH
MR
MMR
JPEG
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Max Printing Speedup to 30 pages/min (mono) / up to 25 pages/min (color)
up to 35 pages/min (mono) / up to 34 pages/min (color)
up to 8.4 pages/min (mono) / up to 5.6 pages/min (color)
up to 36 pages/min (mono) / up to 36 pages/min (color)
up to 33 pages/min (mono) / up to 32 pages/min (color)
Max Fax Transmission Speed14.4 Kbps
33.6 Kbps
33.6 Kbps
Info unavailable33.6 Kbps
Microsoft CertificationCompatible with Windows 7
Certified for Windows Vista
Info unavailableCompatible with Windows 7
Info unavailable
Max Copying Speedup to 22 pages/min (mono) / up to 20 pages/min (color)
up to 35 pages/min (mono) / up to 34 pages/min (color)
Info unavailableup to 36 pages/min (mono) / up to 36 pages/min (color)
up to 33 pages/min (mono) / up to 32 pages/min (color)
LocalizationInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableEnglish / United States
CNET Labs Photo Speed Test (pages per minute)1.3
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
CNET Labs Printer Graphics Speed Test (pages per minute)1.99
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Display3.3"
3.4"
2.5"
2.5"
2.4"
CNET Labs Presentation Speed Test (pages per minute)2.62
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
CNET Labs Text Speed Test (pages per minute)2.76
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