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MFC (Multi-Function Center)

What Is a Multi-Function Center?

Multi-Function Centers (MFCs) combine printing, scanning, copying, and faxing, and often other functions, into one integrated unit. MFCs are much less expensive than the cost of purchasing separate devices to perform these common tasks, and take up much less work space as well. Many users also find an MFC easier to manage and maintain than multiple machines – there’s only one set of supplies to deal with, one connection to the computer, and only one power cord.
 

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Brother has a range of MFCs. Some offer various combinations of functions and features to address the needs of different users, and are based on either laser or color inkjet printing technology. Common functions are printing, copying, scanning, and faxing, but some offer additional features such as digital message centers, digital media card slots, network connectivity, and others. 

Why You May Want an MFC

For many people, having an MFC simply makes their lives easier.
In one unit, you’ll have the capacity to perform your most common tasks, easily and efficiently. And, you’ll probably get other capabilities you haven’t had before. Some of these you may only need occasionally, but they’ll be nice to have when those times happen.
 
For example, you may have had a printer and a separate fax machine in the past. With an MFC, both functions can be done with the same machine, plus you now have the ability to make multiple high-quality copies of documents without a trip to a “copy center” somewhere else. And, if you have a printed color copy of something you need to e-mail to someone else, your color MFC will let you easily scan to e-mail, a task you may not have been able to do before. You’ll also have the ability to send e-mail from within a computer application – and if you purchase a color inkjet MFC, you can even print color photos at your desk, too.
 
So, even if the majority of your work is printing and faxing – as it is in most home and small offices – you may still find an MFC is a perfect fit for you, especially for the added “convenience” features it offers. Your MFC will already include them, and they won’t take up any more space on your desk.

MFC-8460N

MFC-8870DW

MFC-8220

MFC-7420

MFC-7820N

MFC-9440CN

MFC-9840CDW

MFC-8460N

• Up to 30 ppm print speed
• Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi print resolution
• High-speed USB 2.0, parallel and Ethernet interfaces
• Up to 50-sheet auto document feeder
• Flatbed design for easy copying, faxing, and scanning of bound documents
• Legal-size document glass

MFC-8860DN
 
Includes the features of the MFC-8460N plus:

• Built-in automatic duplex printing, copying, scanning, and faxing

MFC-8870DW
 
Includes all of the above mentioned features plus:

• Built-in 802.11b / g wireless interface
• SecureEasySetup (with your capable router)

MFC-8220

• Up to 21 ppm print speed
• Up to 2400 x 600 dpi (HQ1200) print resolution
• 33.6K bps fax modem
• 32 MB (up to 600 pages) fax memory
• 332 one-touch and 300 speed dial locations for faxing
• 250-sheet paper tray (optional second 250-sheet tray available)
• Up to 9600 x 9600 dpi (interpolated) color scanner with OCR support
• Up to 30-sheet auto document feeder
• Windows and Mac compatible
• Parallel and full speed USB 2.0 interfaces
• Optional internal Ethernet LAN board
• Emulations PCL6, BR-Script 3 (equivalent of PostScript Level 3)

MFC-7420

• Up to 20 ppm print speed
• Up to 2400 x 600 dpi (HQ1200) print resolution
• Flatbed design for easy copying, faxing, and scanning of bound documents
• 16 MB (up to 500 pages) fax memory
• Up to 35-sheet auto document feeder
• 250-sheet paper tray capacity adjustable for letters and legal paper
• 14.4K bps fax
• Up to 9600 x 9600 dpi (interpolated) color scanner with OCR support
• Mac and Windows compatible
• Full-speed USB 2.0 and parallel interfaces

MFC-7820N
 
Includes all the features of the MFC-7420 plus:

• Built-in network (Ethernet) interface
• Faster fax modem speed (33.6K bps)
• Greater memory capacity (32 MB)
• PCL6 and BR-S3 (PostScript Level 3) emulations

MFC-9440CN

Network-ready color laser Multi-Function Center

• Print / copy / scan / fax / PC fax
• Up to 21 ppm print speed
• Up to 17 cpm copy speed
• 64 MB standard memory
• 33.6K bps fax modem
• Built-in Ethernet network interface
• One-year on-site limited warranty

MFC-9840CDW
 
Includes all MFC-9440CN features, plus:

• Wireless 802.11 b / g interface
• Automatic duplex print / copy / fax / scan
• Up to 50-page auto document feeder
• Legal-size document glass
• 5-line LCD display
• 128 MB standard memory