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MFC-420CN Color Inkjet Multifunction Center
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Epson Stylus NX515 (printer/copier/scanner)
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Price Check Prices $258.26 to $488.00 $94.99 to $149.99 $266.99 to $399.99 $139.95 to $209.00
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Release date August 03, 2004 March 30, 2009 March 03, 2008
The Bottom Line The Brother MFC-420cn is a good multifunction for easy digital photo printing, but it's too limited for heavy workloads. 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 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 Canon Pixma MX7600 multifunction is a huge improvement over the previous model. With additional features such as an autoduplexer, increased faxing options, and an upgraded control cockpit, we have no problem recommending the MX7600. 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.
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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
Info unavailableSuper G3 - Plain paper
Super G3 - Plain paper
Product DescriptionBrother MFC 420CN ( Color )
HP Officejet Pro 8500 Wireless All-in-One ( Color )
Epson Stylus NX515 ( Color )
Canon PIXMA MX7600 ( Color )
Canon PIXMA MX860 ( Color )
Weight13.2 lbs
28 lbs
15.2 lbs
36.6 lbs
26.5 lbs
PC ConnectionUSB
Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX
Hi-Speed USB
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Ethernet 10 Base-T
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
Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX
Hi-Speed USB
IEEE 802.11b
IEEE 802.11g
Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX
PC Connection AvailabilityYes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Output Trays Capacity25 sheets
150 sheets
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Max Media CapacityInfo unavailable500 sheets
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Standard Media Capacity100 sheets
250 sheets
100 sheets
Info unavailable300 sheets
Media TypePhoto paper
Plain paper
Cards
Banner
Labels
Envelopes
Photo paper
Plain paper
Greeting cards
Transparencies
Envelopes
Photo paper
Plain paper
Cards
Labels
Envelopes
Plain paper
Cards
Labels
Envelopes
Photo paper
Plain paper
Monthly Duty Cycle (max)Info unavailable15000 impressions
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Office Machine FeaturesInfo unavailableInfo unavailableScan to e-mail
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Document Feeder Capacity10 sheets
50 sheets
Info unavailable35 sheets
35 sheets
Dimensions (WxDxH)15.3 in x 17.9 in x 6.5 in
19.4 in x 18.9 in x 13 in
17.7 in x 13.5 in x 7.2 in
19.7 in x 21 in x 10.1 in
19.4 in x 17.1 in x 8.9 in
Original TypeSheets
Info unavailableSheets
Sheets
Sheets
Scanning600 x 2400 dpi
2400 x 4800 dpi
2400 x 2400 dpi
9600 x 4800 dpi
2400 x 4800 dpi
BinderInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
StackerInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Fax ResolutionsInfo unavailable203 x 98 dpi
203 x 196 dpi
300 x 300 dpi
Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable
Environmental StandardsInfo unavailableYes
Yes
Yes
Info unavailable
Copier TypeInfo unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailableDigital
Digital
Inkjet TechnologyInfo unavailableHP Thermal Inkjet
Epson Micro Piezo - 4-ink
Canon FINE (Full-lithography inkjet Nozzle Engineering) - 6-ink
Canon FINE (Full-lithography inkjet Nozzle Engineering) - 5-ink
CNET Labs Gray Scale Scanning Speed Test (pages per minute)Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable5.11
Info unavailable
Manufacturer Warranty1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
1 year warranty
StaplerInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
Media Size3.5 in x 5.8 in (min) - 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)
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)
Original Size8.5 in x 11.7 in (max)
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)
Letter A Size (8.5 in x 11 in) (max)
Legal (8.5 in x 14 in) (max)
Info unavailable
CollatorInfo unavailableInfo unavailableNone
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
PowerInfo unavailableAC 110/230 V ( 50/60 Hz )
AC 120 V ( 50/60 Hz )
Info unavailableInfo unavailable
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 5760 x 1440 dpi (mono) / up to 5760 x 1440 dpi (color)
up to 600 x 600 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (color)
up to 600 x 600 dpi (mono) / up to 9600 x 2400 dpi (color)
Max Copying Resolutionup to 1200 x 600 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 unavailableInfo unavailable
Data Compression SystemMH
MR
MMR
JPEG
Info unavailableInfo unavailableMH
MR
MMR
JPEG
Info unavailable
Max Printing Speedup to 20 pages/min (mono) / up to 15 pages/min (color)
up to 35 pages/min (mono) / up to 34 pages/min (color)
up to 36 pages/min (mono) / up to 36 pages/min (color)
up to 28 pages/min (mono) / up to 23 pages/min (color)
up to 8.4 pages/min (mono) / up to 5.6 pages/min (color)
Max Fax Transmission Speed14.4 Kbps
33.6 Kbps
Info unavailable33.6 Kbps
33.6 Kbps
Vista CertificationInfo unavailableCertified for Windows Vista
Compatible with Windows 7
Certified for Windows Vista
Info unavailable
Max Copying Speedup to 17 pages/min (mono) / up to 11 pages/min (color)
up to 35 pages/min (mono) / up to 34 pages/min (color)
up to 36 pages/min (mono) / up to 36 pages/min (color)
up to 28 pages/min (mono) / up to 23 pages/min (color)
Info unavailable
CNET Labs Photo Speed Test (pages per minute)Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable1.24
Info unavailable
CNET Labs Printer Graphics Speed Test (pages per minute)Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable4.29
Info unavailable
DisplayInfo unavailableInfo unavailable2.5"
1.8"
2.5"
CNET Labs Presentation Speed Test (pages per minute)Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable5.02
Info unavailable
CNET Labs Text Speed Test (pages per minute)Info unavailableInfo unavailableInfo unavailable7.1
Info unavailable
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