Brother - Network-Ready Wireless All-In-One Printer - Gray

So far this printer works fine and prints pretty good. Still getting familiar with it and have not yet tried different papers or envelopes. Double sided printing is fast and works great. As for the losing wifi connection, I think I've figured out the problem, it was me not the printer. Seems that the noise issue mentioned by some reviewers is not a big issue with me as I have had other brand printers that were noisier and it is no louder than my last printer. As for paper jams, so far I've not had any. Once you get familiar with the scanning features, scanning is a snap. Overall this is a great printer but I've only had it for about 2 weeks so time will tell and if anything comes up, I'll write another review.

To setup the printer initially, I tried to install the software that came on the provided CD-ROM. I have a MacBook Pro running OS-X 10.8.4 Mountain Lion and the software on the CD-ROM was outdated and wouldn't install out of the box. The setup instructions that came with the printer said to install the software before connecting the printer. I had to go to the Brother website to manually download the software and that too was confusing as it didn't exactly spell out what software was needed and what wasn't. After installing the software manually, I kept having print issues sporadically and the printer would disconnect whenever it felt like it. To fix the issue, I had to uninstall all of the software and start from scratch. I connected the printer to my computer before installing anything and let Apple decide what software I needed and after it automatically downloaded all the software, I haven't had an issue since. The CD-ROM should've had the latest software on it, or at the very least should've been capable of automatically finding the newest software online and updating itself for you instead of making the customer figure it out by yourself. After all the software issues have been fixed, I love this printer! It does any and everything that you would need it to, and is very easy to use! I would definitely recommend this product to everyone. The only caveat is: connect the printer without installing anything and let your computer automatically figure out what software you need so maybe you won't go through the same headaches I have.

Took quite a while to set up with wireless. Had to use Brother Solution Center and still had to try several different download options. The copies are crisp and fast but haven't printed photos as yet. Am hopeful they will be good also. I will try to review again when I have used this option. This all in one printer would be enough for a small home office use.

Better than HP 8660. We use it alot for scanning, and the HP automatic document feeder was light duty with one smaller driver wheel. The Brother is heavy duty with three good sized driver wheels.

This a great value for a small footprint wifi double sided ADF scanner and auto duplex printing. The ability to print on ledger size paper is a bonus. You need to have a portable CD/DVD drive to install software on ultrabooks. It would be nice to download full software package from website.

I like the idea of seperate color cartridges. Replace only what is empty. The whole unit is well built and very functional. I have no regrets on buying this unit!

When my old printer died I needed a fast printer, with color print, copier, scanner and paper capacity. It also needed to be small enough to put beside my computer and cost below $200.oo. I found it with The Brother 4-in-1.

Should have known to stay away when this was on sale. This is without a doubt the worst printer I have ever owned and I have owned at least 6 for business and home use. First, if it is color quality you are looking for, run away! The colors, even when you choose "vivid" are flat and dull. Second if it is speed of 1st copy delivery you want, run away again! This thing has to "contort" for a few seconds until it decides whether or not it will oblige you by printing your document. Finally, don't EVEN try to use the "straight-through" function by using the back door for card-stock. This printer, when the card-stock is inserted just takes off and runs the blank stock through before you can even push print. And, if it is good color pictures you want, really run away for sure. You will be VERY disappointed when you see the results. As an additional note, you can use either wired or wireless, but not both as you can with a zillion other printers out there.......Wish I could have a "do-over", but it's not in the cards... The only thing left to do is to try to help you understand that you should avoid this printer unless you are into exercise and enjoy running-away.... Can only laugh and make fun of myself for this very bad decision. Dennis S