Brother MFC-L8900CDW Printer Review

The Brother MFC-L8900CDW printer is an all-in-one laser printer, copier, scanner and fax machine designed to meet the needs of busy offices. For this review, we tested it with basic A4 paper from Ryman and blank labels from Label Planet.

The printer has a range of features including fast print speeds, extensive paper capacity, automated document feeder, dual-sided printing, web connectivity and more. In this review we take a look at how the Brother MFC-L8900CDW stacks up against its competitors in terms of cost, performance and features.

The Cost

First, let’s talk about the cost. The Brother MFC-L8900CDW is not one of the cheapest models out there, but it’s certainly not the most expensive either. It has a reasonable price tag and should fit into most offices’ budgets quite easily.

Features

In terms of features, the Brother MFC-L8900CDW is well-equipped. It comes with a fast print speed of 33ppm, a generous duty cycle of up to 80,000 pages a month, and an automatic document feeder that can handle up to 50 sheets at a time. It’s also worth noting that the Brother MFC-L8900CDW supports duplex printing, allowing for double-sided prints and copies.

One of the standout features of the Brother MFC-L8900CDW is its web connectivity. This allows you to connect directly to popular cloud services such as Google Cloud Print and Apple AirPrint straight from your device or computer, meaning you can print documents without having to install special drivers or software. You can also connect directly to your home or office network via a wired or wireless connection.

Other Specifications:

• Display – 5″
• Resolution – Up to 1200 x 600 dpi (mono) / up to 1200 x 600 dpi (colour)
• Weight – 28.7 kg
• Dimensions (WxDxH) – 49.5 cm x 52.6 cm x 54.9 cm
• Technology – Laser (colour)
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Performance

Next, let’s talk about performance. The Brother MFC-L8900CDW has impressive print speeds, making it ideal for busy workplaces. The first page out time is just 6.5 seconds, and it can produce up to 33 prints per minute – one of the fastest speeds on the market. Additionally, it has a large paper capacity of up to 250 sheets, helping you save on paper costs. From our testing, we were especially impressed by the excellent text quality. In fact, font sizes as small as 6-points were highly legible. Our address label test run printed really clearly even when printing very close to the edge of the paper – we would happily use this printer for this purpose and other general business applications.

Graphics wise, the output wasn’t bad but it certainly wasn’t the best we’ve seen. Colour gradients in particular weren’t completely smooth but for typical everyday office use the printer is still a decent contender. If you’re looking to print coloured inserts, leaflets, any marketing collateral we’d probably suggest shopping around.

Overall Thoughts

Overall, the Brother MFC-L8900CDW is a great multifunction device for any busy office or small medium business. Although the graphic output could be better, it’s well-priced, has a range of useful features and boasts impressive print speeds. The web connectivity options are particularly convenient, allowing you to print from anywhere. When you take all of these features into account, the Brother MFC-L8900CDW is definitely worth considering if you’re looking to upgrade your current printing set-up.