The Brother MFC-5860CN is an all-in-one unit that is designed for the budget and space conscious small office/home office environment, and is equipped with Ethernet networking for easier sharing with colleagues. It provides superior inkjet print quality suitable for photo printing with an ink droplet size as small as 1.5 picoliters and high resolution color printing up to 6000x1200 dpi. The MFC-5860CN is also very fast with print speeds as fast as 30 ppm in black and 25 ppm in color. Furthermore, It includes stand-alone fax, and copy capability with an automatic document feeder that holds up to 35 pages, and a 350-sheet paper capacity thanks to the addition of a dual paper tray system.
| Printer | |
|---|---|
| Printing Technology | Color Inkjet |
| Maximum Resolution | 6000 x 1200dpi |
| Minimum Ink Droplet Size | 1.5 picoliters |
| Ink Type | Innobella Dye-Based Ink |
| Ink Palette | CMYK |
| Ink Cartridge Configuration | 4 individual ink cartridges |
| Print Speed |
Black Text: 30ppm Color Text: 25ppm |
| Input Buffer | 32MB |
| Printer Duty Cycle | 4000 pages/month |
| Print Archival Life | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Scanner | |
|---|---|
| Image Sensor | Linear CCD |
| Optical Resolution | 1200 x 2400dpi |
| Interpolated Resolution | 19,200 x 19,200dpi |
| Color Depth | 48-Bit RGB |
| Dynamic Range | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Light Source | RGB LEDs |
| Reflective Scan Area | 8.5 x 11" (8.5 x 14" using ADF) |
| Transparency Scan Area | No |
| Fax | |
|---|---|
| Modem Speed | 33.6Kbps |
| Transmission Speed | 3 seconds per page |
| Transmission/Reception Memory | 480 pages |
| Fax Resolution | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Dialing Options | Auto Dial (100 locations), Broadcasting (150 locations), Quick Scan (memory transmission), PC-Fax |
| Receiver Options | Out-of-Paper Reception, Caller ID, Distinctive Ring Detection, Auto Fax Reduction, Auto Redial |
| Copier | |
|---|---|
| Copy Speed |
Black: 22cpm Color: 20cpm |
| Copy Resolution | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Reduction/Enlargement | 25 - 400% |
| Copy Features | 35-page ADF, Sorting Function, 2-in-1/4-in-1 (B&W 0nly), Poster Function |
| Paper Handling | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Paper Width | 8.5" |
| Maximum Printable Area | 8.5 x 14" (with border) |
| Paper Sizes | Letter, Legal, Executive, A4, A5, Photo (4 x 6", 3.5 x 5", 5 x 7", 5 x 8"), Custom (3.5 x 5" - 8.5 x 14") |
| Borderless Photo Sizes | 4 x 6", 3.5 x 5", 5 x 7", 5 x 8" |
| Paper Types | Inkjet Paper, Photo Paper, Plain Paper |
| Maximum Paper Thickness | 58 lbs |
| Paper Capacity |
350 sheets (plain paper) Tray 1: 100 sheets (3.5 x 5" - legal size) Tray 2: 250 sheets (letter or legal size) |
| Special Media Support | No |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Computer Interface | USB |
| Compatible Memory Cards |
CompactFlash xD-Picture Card (Type M & H) Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro MultiMediaCard Secure Digital Card |
| Direct Print Capable | Yes (PictBridge) |
| Network Capable | Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| PostScript Support | No |
| System & Software Requirements |
Windows System
Macintosh System
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| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Status Display | Indicator LEDs and Alphanumeric LCD |
| Image Preview Display | No |
| Front Panel Controls | Power, Redial/Pause, Hook, Numeric Pad, Fax, Scan, Copy, PhotoCapture, Menu, Copy Options, Fax Resolution, Ink, 4-way controller, Clear/Back, OK, Stop/Exit, Start (Color), Start (Black) |
| Power Requirements | 100-120V AC, 50-60Hz |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 17.3 x 11.8 x 15.4" (440 x 300 x 392mm) |
| Weight | 28.2 lbs (12.8kg) |
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Comments about Brother MFC-5860CN Color Inkjet All-in-One:
I bought this for home use.
It works very well, was easy to setup.
The only improvement would be to print a little faster.
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