How is the color print quality on this machine? I'm thinking of buying this machine but the most important thing to me is the quality of the color prints... are they as good as on a Xerox color laser?
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Color can be improved somewhat by using the color calibration Advanced preferences feature on a 9840 connected to Windows XP via USB (see the manual and also the Brother FAQ 002477_001 entitled "How do I improve the color density?"). I don't know under what other conditions this works, e.g. Mac, Vista, etc. I have noticed that this feature does not seem to work on my network connection to the printer, but I'm still figuring it all out. The FAQ implies that it works on both Macs and PC's. I have to admit, however, that for the highest quality color output, I use a dye sublimation printer which makes photo quality prints, but which is too expensive to use for everyday use -- so I'm not all that concerned about how super the color print quality is from this printer.
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It's a difficult question to answer (and sorry it took so long to do so) because it really depends on usage. We use it in an office where it is used a lot and I think we get similar useage compared to our last low-priced laser printer. Haven't noticed much difference - though perhaps some. But I have to say that considering it's price and it's cartrige price, even if it has to be replace a little more often, it's worth it. It prints very nicely and takes up so little space. So we're happy with it.
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I'm sorry, I had answered your question earlier and had responded on the wrong printer. I did not have a good experience with the Lexmark at all. I deleted my answer it was regarding the other, similarly priced laser color printer I bought just as I was having to return the Lexmark. I feel terrible and hope I didn't steer you wrong.
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I just got my printer a week ago. It sucks ink like a pig! I just printed a print ink report and only after 177 prints, mostly black and white copies, I am on my third set of all color cartridges. I weighed one of them, there was only one tenth of an ounce of ink in the yellow cart! That is $120 an ounce for each cartridge! HELP! I am looking for ways to save color ink. Can I turn off color for general internet web site printing? Does it take more ink to print borderless prints? Anyone else have this problem? I hate to take it back and get my old Epson back. bob
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I don't have an answer, Scott, but seeing as how the 3-color cartridge is such a limitation, both in ink usage and in printing pure blacks, I wonder what the possibility is that Dymo will bring out a DiscPainter II shortly, with at least 2 cartridges. There's certainly room for them back there, and it makes a lot of sense. With my luck, they'll do it right after I buy the 3-color version. ;-) Thanks for your review. Re the dithering, is it really that bad when printing in high-resolution? Seems like at 1200 dpi the dithering ought to be minimal, but then I haven't seen one of these.
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The cards print beautifully on laser printers. I use laser because it bakes the ink, and it won't smudge like some ink jet printers
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I have not used this printer for photos, I have a photo centric printer for that duty. For printing presentations and general output, the color output looks great, accurate and bright, never blotchy or streaky.
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I do a printing business and I absolutely love this machine. Not only does the printer make non grainy prints it is the absolute lowest price high volume printer I could find anywhere. We do placemat advertising, and I print legal size placemats right off of this machine full color copies and I can't believe how wonderful the prints look. The fact that you can use thinner and heavier papers in it is a great feature and a huge benefit to me. I hope I answered your question if you need more questions answered I can be reached or called at uniqadvertisingsolutions@gmail.com or 920-246-5710 I bought this machine for the purposes of printing my wifes election medias and it saved us a huge amount of money and gave us great quality..
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Since we bought the printer for our engineering office last October, we have printed 1495 pages, 1116 of which had at least some color content, though only about 150 of those had large color pictures, the rest were mostly black and white drawings with a few color graphics and lines. We are still using the original color toner cartridges that came with the printer, and they are are all 2/3 full. We used up the black starter toner cartridge that came with the printer, plus we have used up about 45% of a TN-221BK black toner cartridge. Brother claims that the TN-221BK cartridge will print 2500 pages, and the TN-225C, M and Y cartridges will print 2200 pages. I paid $283 for a four pack of toner cartridges, one black and three color high-yield Brother brand cartridges. But it looks like I will mostly be buying black toner cartridges at $60 each. While not cheap, it is a heck of a lot cheaper per page than using ink jet printers, plus the printer is faster and quieter than ink jet printers, and the print quality is great. Plus there are no print heads to clog, which eventually killed most of the ink jet printers I've owned. Also, if the toner is not completely used up when the printer says it is you can reset the cartridge and keep printing until the cartridge is empty.
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Thinking of buying. The add states "buy only the color you need" but that isn't what I am gathering from the comments. Is Mizlabel's experience of having a low color ink cartridge and not letting it print with Black and white others experience?
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This color laser printer prints very high-quality full color prints on heavy matte paper. Glossy laser printer also has an excellent array of colors and finish, although it is more suited for full color professional works such as resumes, presentations, or handouts as opposed to dedicated photo printing.
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Hi Charles! Yes, this is a "Color Laser Multifunction Printer" as referred to via the product specs. Let me know how else I might be able to assist you with anything.
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My wife has printed several birthday cards (about 12) on 65 pound card stock with no problems. I recently bought 110 pound card stock, but I haven't tried it out yet. The printer works better then my old B&W HP 4 Laser that I had for 15 years until I couldn't get working toner cartridges, even from HP. I've also printed out a couple sheets of labels, no problem. Be careful, some labels are not to be used with COLOR laserjets. As a 24 years, self employed software engineer, with a LOT of printer experience, I can tell you this is a really nice printer. Ready to print in a reasonable amount of time, prints fast, good color (NOT photo quality, decent for all but the expert graphics users). Wireless setup is fast and easy. Wired setup via a router is also easy. I would buy again, if I needed one. Answers are based on about 3 months ownership experience.
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I don't have an answer, Scott, but seeing as how the 3-color cartridge is such a limitation, both in ink usage and in printing pure blacks, I wonder what the possibility is that Dymo will bring out a DiscPainter II shortly, with at least 2 cartridges. There's certainly room for them back there, and it makes a lot of sense. With my luck, they'll do it right after I buy the 3-color version. ;-)Thanks for your review. Re the dithering, is it really that bad when printing in high-resolution? Seems like at 1200 dpi the dithering ought to be minimal, but then I haven't seen one of these.
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Like any printer it depends on your usage. I've found that 'regular' printing has been very reasonable.High res photo printing on 'best' setting used more than my last printer but the result was worth it.All in all I recommend getting the printer.
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Hi Judith, the color printing is pretty good for home & personal use. But if you want really true colors, then it's not that great.
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Have you bought the printer? I, too, am thinking of buying this printer and I also LOVE using Picassa. I always edit my pictures on Picassa before printing them. Just curious to see how this is working for you.