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Brother MFC 7840W - multifunction ( fax / copier / printer / scanner ) ( B/W ) comparison

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Brother MFC 7840W - multifunction ( fax / copier / printer / scanner ) ( B/W )

Brother MFC 7840W - multifunction ( fax / copier / printer / scanner ) ( B/W )
HP Officejet Pro 8500 Wireless
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HP Officejet Pro 8500 Wireless

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Brother MFC 7440N

Brother MFC 7440N
HP Photosmart Premium Fax All-in-One
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HP Photosmart Premium Fax All-in-One
Brother MFC 7340 - multifunction ( fax / copier / printer / scanner ) ( B/W )

Brother MFC 7340 - multifunction ( fax / copier / printer / scanner ) ( B/W )
Price $283.45 to $330.00 $236.39 to $488.00 $169.39 to $283.99 $174.99 to $299.99 $198.66 to $225.99
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Release date March 30, 2009
The Bottom Line 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 Brother MFC-7440N prints quickly and is fairly inexpensive to sustain, but we simply can't get behind a printer with poor quality graphics, significant hardware defects, and a boring design. 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
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)
8.5 in x 11.7 in (max)
3 in x 4.57 in (min) - 8.66 in x 16 in (max)
Original 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)
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)
PowerAC 120 V ( 50/60 Hz )
AC 110/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
AC 120 V ( 50/60 Hz )
AC 110/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
AC 230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Document Feeder Capacity35 sheets
50 sheets
35 sheets
50 sheets
35 sheets
Max Printing Resolutionup to 2400 x 600 dpi
up to 1200 x 1200 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (color)
up to 2400 x 600 dpi
up to 600 x 600 dpi (mono) / up to 9600 x 2400 dpi (color)
up to 2400 x 600 dpi
Original TypeBooks
Sheets
Info unavailableBooks
Sheets
Sheets
Books
Sheets
Max Copying Resolutionup to 600 x 600 dpi
up to 1200 x 600 dpi (mono) / up to 1200 x 600 dpi (color)
up to 600 x 600 dpi
up to 1200 x 600 dpi
up to 600 x 600 dpi
Scanning600 x 2400 dpi
2400 x 4800 dpi
600 x 2400 dpi
4800 x 4800 dpi
600 x 2400 dpi
Max Printing Speedup to 23 pages/min
up to 35 pages/min (mono) / up to 34 pages/min (color)
up to 22 pages/min
up to 33 pages/min (mono) / up to 32 pages/min (color)
up to 20 pages/min
Max Copying Speedup to 23 pages/min
up to 35 pages/min (mono) / up to 34 pages/min (color)
up to 11 pages/min
up to 33 pages/min (mono) / up to 32 pages/min (color)
up to 20 pages/min
Fax ResolutionsInfo unavailable203 x 98 dpi
203 x 196 dpi
300 x 300 dpi
Info unavailableInfo unavailable203 x 98 dpi
203 x 196 dpi
203 x 391 dpi
Vista CertificationCompatible with Windows 7
Certified for Windows Vista
Compatible with Windows 7
Info unavailableCompatible with Windows 7
DisplayInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable2.4"
Info unavailable
LocalizationUnited States
Info unavailableInfo unavailableEnglish / United States
Info unavailable
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableYes
Info unavailableYes
Yes
Office Machine FeaturesInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailablePrint from memory card
Info unavailable
PC ConnectionUSB
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
USB
Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX
Hi-Speed USB
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Ethernet 10 Base-T
USB
Output Trays Capacity100 sheets
150 sheets
100 sheets
Info unavailable100 sheets
Bypass Feeder CapacityInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1 sheets
PC Connection AvailabilityYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Max Media CapacityInfo unavailable500 sheets
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Copier TypeDigital
Info unavailableDigital
Info unavailableDigital
Dimensions (WxDxH)16.9 in x 15.6 in x 12 in
19.4 in x 18.9 in x 13 in
16.9 in x 15.6 in x 12 in
18.4 in x 18.6 in x 11.1 in
16.9 in x 15.6 in x 12 in
Standard Media Capacity250 sheets
250 sheets
250 sheets
125 sheets
250 sheets
Media TypeLabels
Envelopes
Bond paper
Plain paper
Recycled paper
Transparencies
Cards
Banner
Labels
Envelopes
Photo paper
Plain paper
Greeting cards
Transparencies
Labels
Envelopes
Bond paper
Plain paper
Recycled paper
Transparencies
Cards
Labels
Envelopes
Photo paper
Plain paper
Greeting cards
Transparencies
Printable CD/DVD disk
Labels
Envelopes
Bond paper
Plain paper
Recycled paper
Transparencies
Weight24.5 lbs
28 lbs
24.5 lbs
22.9 lbs
24.5 lbs
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
Printing TechnologyLaser ( Monochrome )
Ink-jet ( Color )
Laser ( Monochrome )
Ink-jet ( Color )
Laser ( Monochrome )
Fax TypeSuper G3 - Plain paper
Plain paper
Plain paper
Info unavailableG3 - Plain paper
Product DescriptionBrother MFC 7840W ( Monochrome )
HP Officejet Pro 8500 Wireless All-in-One ( Color )
Brother MFC 7440N ( Monochrome )
HP Photosmart Premium C309a All-in-One ( Color )
Brother MFC 7340 ( Monochrome )
Data Compression SystemMH
MR
MMR
Info unavailableMH
MR
MMR
Info unavailableMH
MR
MMR
Max Fax Transmission Speed33.6 Kbps
33.6 Kbps
14.4 Kbps
33.6 Kbps
14.4 Kbps
Inkjet TechnologyInfo unavailableHP Thermal Inkjet
Info unavailableHP Thermal Inkjet
Info unavailable
Monthly Duty Cycle (max)Info unavailable15000 impressions
Info unavailable2500 impressions
Info unavailable
Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications Full specifications
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$299.99
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$289.99
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$283.45
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Prices from 15 CNET Certified stores

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$299.99
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$299.99
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$269.99
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Prices from 16 CNET Certified stores

Dell Small Business
$249.99
In stock: Yes

Newegg.com
$199.99
In stock: Yes

Amazon.com
$239.99
In stock: See Site

Prices from 13 CNET Certified stores

Newegg.com
$299.99
In stock: Yes

Buydig.com
$188.44
In stock: Yes

HP Home & Home Office Store Accessories
$224.99
In stock: Yes

Prices from 20 CNET Certified stores

Dell Small Business
$199.99
In stock: Yes

Amazon.com
$199.98
In stock: Yes

Staples
$199.98
In stock: Yes

Prices from 10 CNET Certified stores
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