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Brother Mfc-5850dw

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Brand Brother 2011
Model mfc-5850dw
Released Year 2011
Type Printers
Series Mfc
Status Discontinued
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Overview

The Brother MFC-5850DW is a monochrome multifunction laser printer designed for small to medium office environments. It integrates printing, copying, scanning, and faxing functions into a single compact device, improving workspace efficiency. The printer operates at speeds up to 27 pages per minute with a resolution of up to 1200 x 1200 dpi, producing professional-quality documents. It supports automatic duplex printing which conserves paper and reduces operating costs. Connectivity options include USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, Ethernet, and built-in wireless LAN compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g/n standards, enabling flexible network printing. The device features a 50-sheet automatic document feeder, 250-sheet capacity input tray, and a 100-sheet multipurpose tray for handling various media types and sizes.

Specifications

Printer Type Monochrome Laser Multifunction Printer
Print Speed Up to 27 ppm
Print Resolution Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Scan Resolution Optical 600 x 2400 dpi
Connectivity Wireless, Serial (RS-232C), USB 1.0/1.1, Ethernet (RJ-11), Ethernet (RJ-45), USB 2.0
Paper Capacity 250-sheet input tray, 50-sheet ADF, 100-sheet multipurpose tray
Duplex Printing Automatic duplex printing supported
Memory 512 MB
Fax Flatbed, 33.6 Kbps modem, 500-page memory
Display 16-character LCD
Supported Operating Systems Windows, Mac OS X, Linux
Dimensions (W x D x H) 410 x 398 x 254 mm
Weight Approx. 11.2 kg
Model mfc-5850dw
Product Line Brother MFC
UPC 0012502642213
Supported Scanning Sizes A6 (105 x 148 mm)
Input Type Monochrome
Color Depth 24 Bit
Output Type Black & White
MPN MFCL5850DW
Supported Paper Size A4 (210 x 297 mm)
Type All-In-One Printer
Technology Laser
Maximum Resolution 1200 x 1200 DPI
Item Height L
Features Scanner, Copier, Networkable, Fax, Duplex
Black Print Speed 42 ppm
GTIN 0012502642213

Key Advantages

The MFC-5850DW offers fast printing and copying speeds up to 27 ppm enhancing office productivity. It supports automatic duplex printing and copying, reducing paper usage and costs. Its versatile connectivity options including wireless, Ethernet, and USB enable convenient sharing in networked environments. The 50-sheet ADF streamlines multi-page scanning and faxing without manual intervention. High print resolution of 1200 x 1200 dpi ensures crisp, professional documents. Additionally, it supports multiple media types and sizes on the multipurpose tray for flexible office needs.

Limitations

The Brother MFC-5850DW is limited to monochrome printing, making it unsuitable for color document needs. It does not feature a touchscreen interface, relying on buttons and basic LCD for navigation which may be less intuitive. Its scan resolution is capped at 600 x 2400 dpi, falling short of higher-end scanners for detailed image capture. The device's fax memory and speed are moderate compared to modern standards, potentially impacting heavy fax users. Duplex scanning is not supported, requiring manual document handling for double-sided scanning. Its operating system compatibility, while broad, may require updated drivers for newer platforms.

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