Make sure you have all necessary cables. A USB cable is not included.
The MFC-8480DN from Brother offers great value for small to medium-sized businesses. It features high speed printing and copying at up to 32 pages per minute with a print resolution of 1200 x 1200dpi. It has a legal-size document glass for scanning and copying large documents and is capable of flatbed color scanning at a resolution of up to 19,200 x 19,200dpi. This all-in-one has automatic duplexing for two-sided printing of documents, allowing the user to create brochures and other printed pieces.
The MFC-8480DN also has a USB direct interface to print PDF or JPEG files from, or scan PDF or JPEG files to, a USB flash memory drive. Additionally, this multi-function device can be installed on a wired or wireless network enabling multiple users to share its printing, scanning and faxing.
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Printing Technology | Monochrome Laser |
| Print Color | No |
| Maximum Resolution | Up to 1200 x 1200dpi |
| Print Speed | 32ppm Black |
| Hardware Platforms |
64MB Optional: up to 576MB |
| Printer Duty Cycle | 30,000 printed pages monthly |
| Copier | |
|---|---|
| Copy Speed | 32cpm Black |
| Copy Resolution | 1200 x 600dpi |
| Copy Features |
Automatic Document Feeder Capacity: 50 Pages Document Glass Size: Legal-size |
| Fax | |
|---|---|
| Transmission Speed | Approx. 2 seconds per page |
| Hardware Platforms | 600-Page Fax Memory |
| Modem | 33.6Kbps Super G3 Fax Modem |
| Transmission/Reception Memory | Up to 600 page fax memory |
| Fax Resolution | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Dialing Options |
Total Auto Dial Locations 340 locations Broadcasting (# of locations): Yes (390 locations) Auto Fax Reduction (for fax receiving): Yes Fax Forwarding: Yes Automatic Redial: Yes Dual Access: Yes Fax/Telephone Switch: Yes Fax Gray Scale: 256 Fax Coding Method: MH/MR/MMR/JBIG PC Fax Capability (send/receive): Yes |
| Scanner | |
|---|---|
| Scan Speed | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Scanning Resolution |
Interpolated: 19,200 x 19,200dpi Optical: 600 x 2400 dpi |
| Color Depth | 48-bit |
| Drivers | Windows/Mac OS |
| File Formats | TIFF/BMP/MAX/JPG/PDF |
| Paper Handling | |
| Paper Capacity |
Standard: 250-Sheet Input Optional: 250-Sheets with LT-5300 Feeder Multi-Purpose Tray: up to 50-Sheets Output: 150 sheets |
| Paper Types | Plain Paper, Bond Paper, Recycled Paper, Transparencies |
| Paper Sizes |
Paper Tray: Letter Legal Executive A4, A5, A6 B5 Multi Purpose Tray: Letter Legal Executive A4, A5, A6 B5, B6 Envelopes Custom Sizes: 2.75 - 8.5" (W) x 4.57 - 14" (L) 69.85 - 215mm (W) x 116.07 - 355.6mm (L) Letter Legal Executive A4, A5 B5 |
| Maximum Printable Area | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Borderless Photo Sizes | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Maximum Paper Thickness |
Paper Tray:17-24 lb Multi-Purpose Tray: 16-43 lb |
| Special Media Support | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Interface | Parallel, Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and Ethernet |
| Compatible Memory Cards | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Direct Print Capable | Yes |
| Network Capable | Yes |
| PostScript Support | PCL 6, BR-Script3 |
| General Attributes | |
|---|---|
| LCD Display | 5-Line, 22-character Monochrome |
| System Requirements | Windows, Mac |
| Protocols |
IPv4:ARP, RARP, BOOTP, DHCP, APIPA(Auto IP), WINS/NetBIOS name resolution, DNS Resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, IPP/IPPS, FTP Client and Server,TELNET Server, HTTP/HTTPS server, SSL/TLS, TFTP client and server, SMTP Client, APOP,POP before SMTP, SMTP-AUTH, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, ICMP, LLTD responder, WebServicesPrint, CIFS Client, SNTP IPv6:NDP, RA, DNS resolver, mDNS, LLMNR responder, LPR/LPD, Custom Raw Port/Port9100, IPP/IPPS, FTP Client and Server,TELNET Server, HTTP/HTTPS server, SSL/TLS, TFTP client and server,SMTP Client, APOP,POP before SMTP, SMTP-AUTH, SNMPv1/v2c/v3, ICMPv6, LLTD responder, WebServicesPrint, CIFS Client, SNTP |
| Power Requirements | 120VAC 50/60Hz |
| Power Consumption |
Sleep:18W Ready: 85W Copying: 680W |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 24.7 x 22.3 x 22.6" (62.73 x 57.4 x 54.4cm) |
| Weight | 40.3 lb (18.27kg) |
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This multifunction device is neither especially easy or difficult to use. I takes up a lot of space, but given that it can handle legal sized documents, the only way they could make it...Read complete review
This multifunction device is neither especially easy or difficult to use. I takes up a lot of space, but given that it can handle legal sized documents, the only way they could make it more compact would be to make it shorter.
I am very pleased with image quality when scanning and copying. It seems fast and durable enough to serve business users with modest needs. I have experimented with different settings, but the defaults work well. I haven't used its fax features. If you use it with a Mac, don't bother using the included software and drivers; download the updated versions from the Brother website.
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Kept wiping out my other printers software. Very hard to set up the scanner. Not near as user friendly as our old multifunction printer.
Kept wiping out my other printers software. Very hard to set up the scanner. Not near as user friendly as our old multifunction printer.
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Comments about Brother MFC-8480DN Multi-Function Monochrome Laser Printer w/Networking & Duplex:
We use two of these in a busy office of a manufacturing factory. Quick and reliable. On the few occasions we need it to also scan it's - how would you say - oh yea intuitive.
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Great product! Great customer service!!!! Easy to use, and very reliable, a work-hoarse....
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Great little machine.
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Kept wiping out my other printers software. Very hard to set up the scanner. Not near as user friendly as our old multifunction printer.
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Comments about Brother MFC-8480DN Multi-Function Monochrome Laser Printer w/Networking & Duplex:
Perfect for my small business, printing invoices, faxing and scanning for email are all fast and easy for this all in one.
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For our monthly usage, moderate, this unit performs very well.
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We have a moderate volume of copy, print, fax and scan, and this unit has proved dependable.
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Comments about Brother MFC-8480DN Multi-Function Monochrome Laser Printer w/Networking & Duplex:
We bought this brother to replace our unreliable HP1522nf. Glad we did. Seems there are a lot of faithful HP owners out there that won't give HP up. If you haven't switched from HP, now's the time!
This brother is much more reliable for PPM and ADF. Our HP1522nf ADF would jam almost every time. Not to mention we would only get about 10 PPM on average. I've heard complaints about software instillation but I guess people can't read and interpret things well. Overall excellent small business add-on.
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Comments about Brother MFC-8480DN Multi-Function Monochrome Laser Printer w/Networking & Duplex:
Great machine, inexpensive toner, does everything I need it to.
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This Brother model is nice and fast, prints directly from a thumb drive port right on the front of the machine if you wish, and does 2-sided copies.When you get the low toner message, just put some black tape on the "window" and you'll get a few hundred more copies before they start to fade. If you don't know that trick, google it.
This copier works great on our network so lots of people can use it and it does an excellent job of scanning and faxing.
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This Brother printer is everything I had expected it to be. I do some heavy printing of mortgage documents and it is super fast, super clear, and I don't have to fuss with the paper tray. I am very happy with all aspects of this unit - faxing, scanning, printing. I also got a great price and the fasted delivery ever from B&H Photo. 1st time customer and I'll be back for future needs.
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very fast
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I have over 300 in the field, only had 1 go bad (the rollers). Toner and drum prices are the key to making them a value. We use compatiables. No problems. Very cost effective.
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Never had a problem with it
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This MFP is replacing a color laserjet MFP that was excessively costly to replace toner cartridges and we always had faxing problems, especially receiving. So far, no problems with this MFP in all modes. It was easy to setup and configure.
Impressed with the print/copy speed and the scanning software.
Only criticism is I have to print checks using the rear output tray because of curling which I did not have to on the previous printer but not a big issue.
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Comments about Brother MFC-8480DN Multi-Function Monochrome Laser Printer w/Networking & Duplex:
use in a shared office space, seems to work great. double sided printing is useful
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My wife is a public notary and needed a new laser printer. Her mom had a older version of this printer and really liked it so we thought we would give this one a try and so far, we love it! This unit is a serious work horse! She will have to print several 200+ page documents each day and this unit hasn't skipped a beat yet. Its a little big but thats kinda expected for a printer/scanner/fax machine that can do all this. The only problem that we have run into was with the software that allows you to put from the main tray and the optional lower tray not working fully with our Mac. Simple fix though by installing Boot Camp or any kind of Virtual PC software.
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Comments about Brother MFC-8480DN Multi-Function Monochrome Laser Printer w/Networking & Duplex:
Moderate use in a professional office. Performs well. No real negatives so far.
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works great and its what i expected
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This printer is great for all our small office needs. It prints, faxes,scans, and does our copies quiet quickly.
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