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Brother MFC-L2820DW Wireless Mono Laser Multi-Function Printer $214.99 (with VISA Payment) Delivered @ Amazon AU

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does it Fax?
I think it faxes in 1982.
recently bought a laser printer (only print) thinking I could easily scan using the Drive app on my Android mobile, but I’m lost… The scan quality is shockingly bad; I can’t get a decent scan at all. The scans are always crooked, the text gets cut off, and it’s just frustrating. Any tips?
Works better if you put the document on a dark solid coloured surface to improve the auto corner detection but it's never going to be as good as a dedicated scanner.
You need to manipulate the image once scanned to fix perspective and rotation. Use good lighting and a phone with a good camera.
missed the good old day with $5-$10 printers… :)
Maybe try another app to compare? I’ve had good results with Adobe Scan app. On iPhone though.
End of the day, lighting and your phone camera quality are critical to a good result
Does these have the chipset to prevent use generic toner?
I really like the wifi feature
Thinking of upgrading to this
If it does, just take off the chip from the original and insert into third party. Takes all but seconds to do with a screwdriver.
Is there a video for this?
Thanks oh so chip on the toner?
I assumef it was somewherre inside the printer
These have zero resale value so if you're considering a colour lser in the near future just get that now
Grrr, just found out it IS NOT DUPLEX SCANNING !
I was hoping for a cheap, easy and fast was to declutter all my papers to the nas.
Didn’t really need the printing side of it.
Need to go the MFC-L2880DW for duplex scanning. I bought one two weeks ago, found a good price online (make sure it has free shipping) and got office works to price match it. Delivered next day for free. Great machine.
Only caveat is that I recommend NASP2 software for scanning. WAAAYYY smaller install than the brother software (brother software was over a gig, figure that one out) and I found it a lot easier to use too.NASP2 +1
Good to see this free and open-source software being mentioned here.
there's open source software for … printers?
@AeymothSky: I couldn't really image what function you need to print beside just printing. But why don't you search it up from github?
Yeh..
Duplex scanning can be very handy for archiving clutter.
If you have a lot of stuff to scan.. def recommend ADF and single-pass duplex scanning (like the 2880 that was recommended has).
Brother does not last long, I thought easy setup and wifi connection is good but I got 3rd one died.
Looking for other brand dealsThat's odd.. I/my friends/family have had dozens for decades.. never had one die.
The old brother mono lasers are tanks..
I had one last 2 decades (only got rid of it to upgrade to duplex).Mines been going strong for 5+ years. It's been great.
Mines been running fine 5+ years. Never had any issues.
18 years and working well
Our Brother gets lots of use and has never missed a beat in many years
lol. My brother mono printer is older than your account.
My Brother mono laser is heading for 10yo - it hasn't missed a beat despite constant isr. Cheap as chips to operate with knock off eBay toners.
I need a mono/color laser printer:
- wifi
- dual side scanning
- dual side printing
- copy
- $300 budget
- DOES TAKE generic toners and the toners are cheap to acquire from ebay/site
what are my options?
you need to add:
- bw or colour?
- mdf required?
and.. I suggest you seek ensure it has single-pass duplex scanning
i asked chatgpt
this was the top recommendation, i think ill stick ot mono coz color seems like 3x the price
Brother MFC-L2750DW which is discountinued however the new replacement model is this Brother-MFC-L2880DW and its 299 right now on amazon. tempting
I just need to know if it supports generic toner
edit: 35 dollar toner on ebay for 3000 pages, jackpotI just need to know if it supports generic toner
They do, until they don't,
ie. do not update the firmware
and you'll be fine.
I had Brother MFC-L2750DWd for 5 years, tonner is cheap aftermarket , put it in the corner of the house , printing used wifi , still good until now but on mono only, still have 2 more new aftermarket tonner in the garage.
don't forget to save receipt and claim for tax :)
Why are you printing at home for tax reason's?
very tempting, but i really would love duplex scanning. i have an epson colour ink multifunction that i am waiting to die so i have an excuse to replace it. i mainly due black and white anyways, so a mono laser would be perfect.
Just get a cheap colour laser for printing, and keep the Epson for all scanning duties. If you need to Photocopy, then may not work optimally.
that's a good idea, but i do need to photocopy a lot for kids school work too. also i only have space for 1 printer.
Any colour MFPs?