... included disk ( no download available) but it works great even with some odd printers ( zebra lp 2844)
340809
Each client computer must install the sw manager from the included disk ( no download available) but it works great even with some odd printers ( zebra lp 2844).  Be aware that the device driver should be loaded before loading the print server sw.
2561825
I don't know if its really fair for me to review this product since I never actually got it to work with my computer. I was trying to use it with an IDE memorex lightscribe DVD +R  re-writable and all that jazz.  BUT the the seller was super helpful with trouble shooting even though I had tried the steps from reading on forums and stuff and they promptly gave a refund upon the conclusion that it just doesn't seem to work with this particular device. If you think you need this, I absolutely still recommend it.
905392
Installed in the dell printer and working fine.  Little bit issues with installation -- simple documentation would be helpfull
2660122
We have a lot of thermal printers around the workplace and I was expecting something like that.  Perhaps it was my own fault for not investigating enough before making the purchase, but I was astounded when we received the printer and it would not take the label rolls that our other printers use.  Eventually I found the re-fillable rolls, which helps on the cost.  The printer itself works perfectly and set up easily.  Just make sure you know what you're getting before you buy.
1075644
It wasn't recognized by my system (Windows 7 Ultimate x64), but after inserting the included mini-CD and installing the drivers, it works fine. I do wish the installation CD had a routine to check if it was the latest driver and if not to download and install the latest. I gave it 5 stars because they followed up the sale with an email to tell me about the warranty, etc. Not many other vendors follow-up their sales with thanks and encourage their customers to respond if there are any problems.
1362086
Let me say first off that I am giving this 4 stars and not 5 only because I have only had the printer for one day; after I have used it for a while my opinion may change, so keep this caveat in mind.

When I bought this printer I had already checked to make sure Brother had a GNU/Linux driver (Brother seems to be pretty good about "unofficially" supporting Linux), so I was pretty sure it would work with my GNU/Linux system. I also liked the fact that it supports both wired and wireless networking, since I planeed to connect it to my wired network (but I also have wireless).

When I received the unit I unboxed and set-up per the Setup Guide. I connected it to my wired network (Note: you have to provide your own ethernet cable - which is what I expected). I went to Printers in Ubuntu and the system immediately found the printer on the network. I selected the printer and the system found a driver (on the Internet), downloaded it, and tried to install it, but the install failed. Disappointing. No matter - I downloaded and installed the the LPR and Cupswrapper drivers (in that order) from the Brother website, re-booted, and the printer was installed and working. The printer not only shows up under Printers, but also shows Ink/Toner levels and various options.

Printing is reasonably fast (pretty much as advertised), and the print quality is good. I'll be interested to see how long the toner lasts; I plan to refill the toner cartridges to reduce cost; without that option I would have thought twice about getting this as new cartridges cost as much or more than the printer.
2757358
Very happy with this printer. But there were a few things I did that might confuse or be too much for the reader. (I set mine up via network connection.)

On the local Windows XP computer I installed the driver. Initially the user had VPN up, so that was problematic, then the Firewall (Comodo) was acting freaky so I just removed the printer from the list.

I then reinstalled it manually like I would any other network printer I have drivers for: Add New Printer, Local, Port (IP), Enter IP address (Easiest way you can find this by the control panel on the printer and/or printing the config page.), tell firewall to let it through. Working!

On the Ubuntu 10.04 Linux beast, I got the drivers online and removed the previous Unified drivers and installed these new ones. Entered the IP, and works! Also the new drivers worked with my local Samsung printer without issue as hoped for. Sweet!

One thing Linux does is tell me there's a jam before correcting itself and printing. I could honestly care less at this point as I'm 30mins into using the printer, and even if I'm stuck with that message, the printer works great.

As an aside, both computers printed short (flip) & long duplex perfectly. But I can't comment on direct wireless printing since I rout it all through the router. (Mine's a D-Link DGL-4300.)

I'll add the Win7x64 & Snow Leopard Mac later and add my findings at that point.
1987871
I can't seem to get it to be accepted as a working piece of equipment on my pc. I need to examine more floppy disks to see if the problem resides in the diskettes or whether my driver isn't accepting the device. It shows up in my device availability list but it won't open the inserted floppy.
2328134
After some hassles with another seller, I ordered this model (not the red & black) and it works fine except it won't read the IDE drives. But the speeds I get from the esata are great,  love this.
3184619
I had to get a dongle for an old lap of mine with Windows 7 to work with a HP mobile printer. It worked.
2473095
I recently purchased this printer and had a pretty difficult time installing it for a wifi networked connection, but once that was done it's been excellent.  Quick printing, no paper jam problems, and good quality prints.  It IS a black and white laser printer, so as long as you don't try to print pictures with it and stick to documents you'll love it.
4720506
Bought this for a Zebra Stripe S600 label printer, and it works great!  Gives me USB connection to an expensive legacy printer.  highly recommended
1752056
I bought this printer to replace a color Minolta Magicolor 1600W. The print quality seems to be very good. I plugged the printer into my wireless router rather than using the built-in WiFi option, and it seems to work great. I'm able to print to it from both Mac and PC clients.  I have used both Windows and Linux (Ubuntu) methods of creating an AirPrint shared printer, so I can also print from our iPhones.  Recently, I needed to send a fax, so I just plugged it into our Ooma phone box, and it worked great to send a few pages.  Overall, it seems to work great for our home. We don't print much, so I just replaced (after a year?) the black toner cartridge with one from this pack:&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/4-Inktoneram-Replacement-toner-cartridges-for-Dell-1250c-BK-C-M-Y-Toner-Cartridges-replacement-for-Dell-1250c-Combo-Pack-C1760nw-C1765nf-C1765nfw-1250c-1350cnw-1355cn-1355cnw/dp/B00BCNEN5C/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">4 Inktoneram Replacement toner cartridges for Dell 1250c BK/C/M/Y Toner Cartridges replacement for Dell 1250c Combo Pack C1760nw C1765nf C1765nfw 1250c 1350cnw 1355cn 1355cnw</a>&nbsp;and it seems to be working fine.

I would recommend this to small offices. I took a star off because the printer doesn't "wake up" when connected via WiFi - you have to push a button on it, wait for it to boot up, then you can print via WiFi. It will, however, wake up when connected via Ethernet.
2510299
I have been using it for about a week and everything seems to be working as promised. I am using it with Square register and it prints really fast after each transaction. No drivers to download, it is a plug & play printer
3998032
It works fine :) the printer made a funny noise when I installed the ink, so be careful to properly place the stickers of the cartridges
4389467
If you use an HP computer/laptop, don't buy this printer.  There are a few incompatibility issues in the software that are annoying if not obtrusive, so make sure to do an internet search to read others' complaints about how this printer does(n't) work with their HP.  For me, the problem is a persistent pop-up screen telling me about a system-file error.  For others it has rendered them unable to print.

It works great with my non-HP computers (I have 1 HP laptop for which this printer is just annoying).  Color is excellent.  Print speed is excellent.  Value was pretty darn good.
1514219
Using Windows XP Pro SP3
- Installation runs smooth
- Creates an LPTx port (What I wanted)
- Printing a text file using notepad, will result in:
* Missing lines. One yes, the other no
* Seems some CR/LF cannot be printed, so next line continues on the same line and/or empty lines are not printed.
* Last line missing (printed on the next file you print)
* Driver update from Cablesdirect, is the same that comes with in the CD with the adapter, so don't bother.

Using it on a Point of Sale printer (Epson TM-U950P) it gets even worse.

So, this is a waste of time.
Seems there is no USB adapter that truly replicates a Parallel port on Windows. It is bad as most new PC's does not come with an integrated Parallel port.

I will try to see if I can tweak something else as I already tried the Status Poll and the Clock frequency to no avail.
Keep you posted.

Last update: Indeed if you are into Point of Sale (POS) hardware this is not for you. Parallel port cannot be emulated by USB. If you are into POS get a system with an integrated Parallel port or add PCI Parallel card.