Brother MFC-8460n 30ppm Network Multifunction Laser Printer
There is no need to compromise with the MFC-8460N since it offers high performance print and copy speeds, color flatbed scanning, a high-speed fax modem and built-in (Ethernet) network interface. Walk-up copying and faxing are convenient and easy for every person in the office. It offers tremendous value with its abundant features and great performance - all of which any small/medium business or workgroup can't do without!
The MFC-8460N has a convenient flatbed design that accommodates either single sheets or bound documents for copying, faxing, or scanning. With the ability to function as a digital copier, the unit supports reduction and enlargement of documents from 25 to 400 percent in one percent increments, makes up to 99 copies, and includes sorting functionality. Copies up to legal size can be made from both the glass and the automatic document feeder. Print and copy speeds up to 21 pages per minute keep up with busy offices, while outstanding resolution of up to 1,200 x 1,200 dpi gives each document exceptional legibility. 
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As a full-function stand-alone fax machine, the MFC-8460N supports up to 340 total speed dial locations, and also incorporates dual access and broadcast faxing features. It stores up to 600 pages for Quick Scan faxing or out-of-paper fax reception. Stand-alone fax and copy operation is standard, so no computer is required. When operating as a scanner, the unit is capable of color scanning up to 9,600 dpi interpolated resolution (up to 600 x 2,400 dpi optical). For Windows and OS X 10.2.4 or greater based users, there is an easy-to-use "scan to" button for scanning directly to an FTP site, image application, OCR, E-mail application or file. Save time and reduce errors with instant direct access through your network connected MFC-8460N to a virtually infinite number of e-mail and fax addresses stored in your LDAP network address books. Simply use the large, clear 5-line LCD display on the MFC-8460N's control panel to view the contacts stored in your network address books and scroll to select the address you need. Then you can quickly send faxes and Internet faxes to your selection, and perform scan-to-e-mail-address functions. The MFC-8460N provides the ability for an administrator to set various levels of password protected access to certain features, for each of up to 25 different users per machine. Through this feature, you can restrict specific employees such as part-time workers or interns from access to scan-to-e-mail functions or other avenues for sending data outside your walls. The color scanner function comes bundled with document management and OCR software. ScanSoft PaperPort SE with OCR software is available for Windows and Presto! Page Manager is available for Mac users. The MFC-8860DN is also supplied with built-in wired Ethernet networking. The unit is compatible with both PC and Mac operating systems (Windows 98/NT4.0/2000/Me/2000/XP and Mac OS 9.1-9.2, OS X 10.2.4 or greater). Standard emulations of PCL6 and BR-Script3 (PostScript3) are included as well. Brother provides a one-year warranty, covering parts and service.
What's in the Box
Multifunction unit, paper tray, multipurpose tray, TN540 Standard Yield Toner Cartridge (3,500 Pages), DR510 Drum Unit (20,000 Pages) CD-ROM with drivers and utilities, printed user's guide, warranty information
Brother MFC-8460n 30ppm Network Multifunction Laser Printer Accessories
 Brother TN580 High Yield Black Toner Cartridge
Brother DR520 (25,000 YLD) Replacement Drum Cartridge
Brother LT5300 (250 Pg) Lower tray for HL-5200 Series Printers
Brother TN460 High Yield Toner Cartridge
Belkin F3U133-10 Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Cable (10 Feet)
Brother TN550 (3,500 YLD) Standard Yield Toner Cartridge
Brother TN350 Black Toner Cartridge
Brother Toner Cartridge (TN570)
Belkin F3U133-16 USB 2.0 A/B Cable (16 Feet)
Brother MFC-8460n 30ppm Network Multifunction Laser Printer Reviews
-GMS www.GroundZeroMuseum.com New York City It is a good machine for the money and we have no problems with it. I have read some unfair reviews on this machine. I say unfair because I love it. I own a 9/11 Museum in Manhattan and just purchased this. So, I don't know what all the fuss is, unless you have a large business that demands major copy machine output. It make copies very fast, has a paper feed table that is unbreakable because of the crutch that was ingeniously created below it (our last one broke) and we have faxed up to 30 page docs for billing at a time without the machine getting jammed.
The fax machine was used to send in all the reports.and I received fax confirmations using the laser printer when everything was done. An additional 250sheet tray can be added. Specs say 21copies per min. No more flipping through old bank statements or invoices. (My last Lexmark E232 cart was $179). New toner carts are can be had for under $100 too. Specs say up to 21ppm. Having a laser printer that connects to a network is a joy.
Printing itself is fast and clean. Having them in an electronic format is convenient for many reasons but primarily because now, they can be searched/indexed quickly. I've achieved around 18ppm when printing straight text. Paper tray reloads from the front of the unit. The fax machine is your typical fax machine with the usual features lots of speed dials on this unit. If you can use a web-browser, you can use this printer.
I've scanned old bills, tax records, and other documents that have been sitting around in file cabinets for months.even years. A brilliant printer. The printer can be configured and managed using a built-in web-interface too. No more USB cables connecting to the printer. The copier made copies of all my receipts.
Copying documents is pretty fast too. Not your office copier speed but still. Physical setup is a breeze. This is my first Brother unit.but it won't be my last. Highly recommend. The scanner read in my expense report and saved a copy on my computer. I can roam around my home with my wireless laptop and send stuff to the printer all day long. Printer just scans in the original and prints out copies so process is pretty fast.
Power button is on the right side. . No more parallel cables. This printer supports a "scan to FTP" feature too that lets me scan my old documents and get them sent to my computer. Scanning is just neat. Go price comparable carts for HP and Lexmark. Phone, power, printer, and network cables all plug into the back of the unit.
Out of the box, this printer is big. I put this unit to work when I had to submit a bunch of expense reports. Be prepared to give it some space. Printer comes with a 250sheet tray.
I purchased this printer on June 22, 2007. However, in this model, the manufacturer appears to have cut corners and created a product that, in my opinion, is junk. (I see that other people writing reviews have had the exact same experience). At that same time, the printer started jamming and stopped printing. Given the quick failure, I may end up suing the manufacturer to get my money back. I'll be replacing the computer today with something more reliable. One year later just after the warranty expired, the printer started making loud snapping sounds, like plastic being broken. While the printer worked for the first year, it constantly crumpled the corners of envelopes, creating a very unprofessional appearance.
This, too, appears to be a common problem with this printer. I had an earlier version of this printer that lasted well for a number of years. . Don't buy this printer.
Crisp text. Only flaw - it crinkles envelopes a little when printing them. Came with a starter cartridge that I've been using for 2 months now. I love this machine. Works great networked with both my PC's and my Mac. Printed 50 copies of a document in the same amount of time that my inkjet would have taken to print 3.
When I ran my first envelope, I was disappointed at the creases in it, so I visited the Brother web site and followed the extensive how-to. Still printing/faxing/scanning/copying just great. I just printed 200 heavyweight envelopes with NO creases. The machine goes 'idle' instead of 'sleeping'.
So I turned it off. There are a couple of levers in the back of the machine you must flip and then using the network setup (control center 2) you set the MP tray to thick. The network problem was that sleep mode was turned on. I bought this machine specifically to print on envelopes and checks. Find sleep timer in the menu and then with the cursor on sleep time press the 'Secure' and 'Job Cancel' buttons at the same time. It doesn't use any more power in 'idle' over 'sleep' according to tech support. The page goes on to state that if you are getting creased envelopes, you may need to be sent a new machine. *** So here's the update.
One problem I did encounter was a loss of communication (I'm using my MFC over an Ethernet connection), but cycling power brought it back on-line. And guess what. I was concerned that the snake paper path would not print well on envelopes, but there does not seem to be a unit with a nice straight-through paper path like my old HP 5Mp. It is the only laser all-in-one that has a multi-purpose tray at a good price.
Then turn sleep off. Then let the machine crank through your stack of envelopes. Will tell you more as time goes on.
So it pays to read the tech support.
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