Latest reviews about Brother MFC-420CN USB Printer

nmrimbey says "This is a very nice inexpensive all-in-one printer" about Brother MFC-420CN USB Printer

nmrimbey — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 23:56:00 GMT

I really like my brother all-in-one printer. I had to replace my old one and this one was inexpensive and so easy to use. I never could figure out how to use the scanner on my old printer and this one was right there when I turned it on. You can get inexpensive cartridges on line and they last quite a while. I never thought of doing photos because I have a photo printer but I think I will try it tonight and see how it works. It also is smaller and more attractive than my old all-in-one printer.

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oliver says "adequate - you won't be thrilled or disappointed" about Brother MFC-420CN USB Printer

oliver — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 20:50:20 GMT

I don't really print much, I don't scan much and I don't fax much. So it really makes no sense for me to have a separate device for each function. I bought the Brother 420 as it seemed the best thing on sale at the store at the time. My only real concern was that there was linux support. After hooking the printer up to the network, I installed the drivers and started printing. It took a little tweaking, but I got there in the end. Same deal with the scanning. I'm probably lacking some of the features you get if you use the giant windows app that ships with it, but I'm happy enough. Like I said, I just needed basic functionality.

Cartridges are a little steep in price and it seems to want you to change all of them when any colour gets low. Seems a little odd and probably a scam to sell more ink. I found a couple of guides online on how to get around this.

When I get a new printer, I won't avoid Brother but I won't go out of my way to buy another one.

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billjustus10 says "The Brother MFC-420CN USP Printer Has sound bite for all errorsy" about Brother MFC-420CN USB Printer

billjustus10 — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:02:19 GMT

Get Her Done: This Item is the one for you.....!!!!

I am excited to introduce this item to you. If you are a casual, once in a while,user or a small office manager or clerical worker.. I serves as a copier, fax machine, which prints your confirmation report for your records, Prints all your online and offline documents right from your computer.

It is also a stand alone, printer for printing photos, scanning documents, with a peautiful picture window to show what is being printed or faxed.

It has a top load document feeder, and prints well with almost any type paper. Other features, include an adjustable photo feed for any size photo you would want to print, copy or scan. It also has a front paper load tray. Just pull out the easy to use paper and photo tray and adjust the easy to use tabs, located in the tray, to the size paper you are using. Push the tray back into the machine, after you have finished loading. You are ready to continue or finish your job.

And for those, all...

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dynamitetaxlady says "Good for faxing only" about Brother MFC-420CN USB Printer

dynamitetaxlady — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 02:03:23 GMT

The Brothers MFC Printer is alright for faxing and copying only. One of the biggest factors that sold me on buying this printer was the price, I got it for only $79. Another big reason I purchased it was that it is 4 in 1; a printer, copier, fax, and scanner. I especially like that it can do all those in color (except fax of course). I also like the fact that it can be placed practically anywhere; on a desk, counter, under a table, on a shelf. And it's Brothers so you're able to see on the computer the ink cartridge levels. But there are a couple of things I don't like, such as you have to open it from the side and then pull up like you're looking under a hud of a car but it is not stable, it has a little plastic lever to hold it up. The USB cord goes "Under the Hud", and then wraps around it and the cord is short so it has to sit directly by the pc. I also hate that you need 4 different ink cartridges and if one is out you can't use it until you replace the empty cartridge. It...

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texaspete1960 says "Great Printer" about Brother MFC-420CN USB Printer

texaspete1960 — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 02:01:45 GMT

Ijust purchase this Brother Mfc-420CN printer and i am very satisfied with it, It was real simple to set up ans very very reasonable price. I paid $50.00 and considerit a great deal, also check out ink prices for this printer on 123inkjets.com $42.00 for 10 ink cartiges. I replace my old brother printer with this pne and i had used the printer over 3yrs. print scan copy and fax with ease....

smishik says "Except you have to buy Brother Ink ONLY, no compatibles. " about Brother MFC-420CN USB Printer

smishik — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 19:49:15 GMT

The machine itself is excellent. The printing is great and the scanning and copier are very good too. The only thing I don't like about it is that you have to buy Brother ink. You can't buy the compatible. I used it and when I called "Help" they had me go buy all Brother ink and replace the ones i had in the machine with it. Then I was to call them back. It turned out I had the machine for two years and the print heads went bad. I never got to use the Fax so I don't know how that works.

All in all if you can afford to buy the original ink it is worth buying the machine.

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robmon says "Great for a small home office.." about Brother MFC-420CN USB Printer

robmon — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 06:09:22 GMT

After doing a little research on All-in-one printers, I decided that the Brother MFC-420CN USB Printer was best for my small home Office needs. Its fairly compact, and its capable of producing some amazing photos up to 8x10 (when high quality glossy paper is used with correct printer settings) Also when it comes to ink, it does use multiple cartridges, however unlike its lexmark counterpart they can be bought online from discount ink retailers at a fraction of store prices. My experience with Brother customer support has been exceptional compared to other manuafacturers.
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LibbyMcMillan says "Biz cards won't print...." about Brother MFC-420CN USB Printer

LibbyMcMillan — Wed, 09 May 2007 19:38:14 GMT

Is price really all that matters?
For me the answer is a resounding NO. Little did I know this inexpensive 3-in-1 couldn't handle business card perforated paper by Avery, which I use a lot. So I am bummed. Plus, I discovered that this printer uses an abnormally large number of separate ink cartridges. Steer clear, I'd say, of this one. Brother surely has a better product out there...

The Bottom Line: Libby's Leary.

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