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Brother MFC-845CW multifunction printer
Brother MFC-845CW
 
 
 
 
 
Last updated on 05/25/13 03:56:09
 
 
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• Fax / copier / printer / scanner • Ink-jet • Color Printing - Yes • Up to 27 ppm B&W Print Speed • up to 22 ppm Color Print Speed • USB, Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g
 
 
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EXPERT REVIEWS (13)
 
Published
Jan 3, 2008
Editor Rating
2.5/5
Brother MFC-845CW All-In-One Printer Printer Review | PCWorld
Includes faxing capability Built-in answering machine...Prints and faxes slowly...Despite occupying relatively little space, the MFC-845CW packs a slew of features that will appeal to small businesses...The MFC-845CW's output rate of 3.8 pages per minute for text is less than one-third the speed of other inkjet MFPs......
Published
Mar 26, 2007
Editor Rating
8.0/10
Brother MFC-845CW | ZDNet
Slimline profile Integrated wired and wireless (802.11b/g) Ethernet DECT handset included...Average print and scan quality...Brother’s MFC-845CW sets a new standard for multifunction devices...In response to the growing trend for working at home (either permanently or intermittently), Brother recently launched a new range of stylish multifunction...
Published
Feb 26, 2007
Editor Rating
3.5/5
Brother MFC-845cw Review - ComputerShopper.com
Excellent text, photo-print quality Additional paper tray for 4x6 photo paper Easy-to-use menu interface ...Slow printing Tray holds only 100 sheets of regular paper ...The Brother MFC-845cw is a rarity among multifunction printers (MFPs...If you can forgive its somewhat sluggish performance,...
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USER REVIEWS (15)
 
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76 user reviews
 
(3.65 out of 5)
Average rating
from 36
reviews
3.6/5
Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: Brother MFC-845cw Color Photo Inkjet Flatbed All-in-One...
"It's hard to imagine why Brother thought that was a good feature..."

"I guess it is hard to be a great customer service representative for a really bad product..."

"Overall, this MFC works flawlessly! Kudo's to Brother for this..."

Average rating
from 12
reviews
4.9/5
Newegg.com - Brother MFC series MFC-845cw up to 27ppm 6000 x 1200 dpi InkJet MFC...
"I had to understand my router a bit more to get it to have the unit on a static IP address but that was a good thing..."

"Highly recommend for the home user..."

"Overall, great printer and would recommend to others..."

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Average rating
from 6
reviews
2.6/5
Brother MFC-845CW w/ Wireless Networking and Cordless Phone prices and availability...
"machine, PC-fax, scanner work fine printer burns through ink, basically unusable The printer part of the Brother inkjet printers cleans itself at regular intervals, using up ink from all 4 cartridges each time..."

"Good build and separate inks Difficult setup for the layman! The user guide has 188 pages and for the home user can be difficult to follow in places..."

"If I had realized how bad it was..."

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Published
Aug 13, 2007
Editor Rating
3.0/6
Brother MFC-845CW | Peripherals | Reviews | PC Pro
None of the office-orientated models this month takes the all-in-one tag to quite the extreme Brother does, as the MFC-845CW isn't just a printer, scanner, copier and fax machine...However, good ideas and design in some areas can't mask weaknesses in others...On paper, the MFC-845CW is a solid overall office package, but unfortunately the reality doesn't...
Published
Jul 18, 2007
Editor Rating
4.0/5
Brother MFC-845CW Review: Powered by ConsumerGuide and HowStuffWorks
Wireless networking, good all-around capabilities, good photo-printing features, easy to use...No high-end features, printer runs slowly in Best mode...Consider Brother's MFC-845CW inkjet multifunction device a "jack of all trades" that offers many interesting features typically not found in a sub-$250 unit...The MFC-845CW isn't perfect--especially...
Published
Mar 5, 2007
 
 
Brother MFC-845CW review | Expert Reviews
We needn't have worried as setting up the MFC-845CW, including getting it to see and connect to our wireless network, was a cinch...The MFC-845CW has all the features you'd expect of a device in this price range...The handset connects to the MFC-845CW wirelessly and can be used as a standard telephone handset when the Brother all-in-one is plugged...
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Published
May 8, 2007
 
 
Review: Brother MFC-845CW multi-function device - Best Practice
We found the photo print quality to be good, although not up to the standard of the very best photo printers out there...The included Dect phone uses the MFC-845CW as a base station, which also provides answering machine facilities and the option of adding up to three more Dect handsets...Software support is good, providing easy network setup and management...
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Published
Dec 25, 2008
 
 
Brother MFC-845CW Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printer for $50 after rebate + $11 s&h
Fry's Electronics offers the Brother MFC-845CW Wireless All-in-One Inkjet Printer, which also scans, copies, and faxes, for $99.99...The MFC-845CW prints wirelessly over 802.11g networks...
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Published
May 1, 2007
 
 
Brother MFC-845CW Expert Reviews | All-In-Ones Expert ratings - Kelkoo
The Brother MFC-845CW All-in-ones is designed with a load of features, which help in efficient and effective functioning...You can also find expert reviews and more product information about the Brother MFC-845CW All-in-ones to help in your search...
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Brother MFC845CWU1 MFC845CW Multifunction Printer
If you want a total business communication solution giving you colour printing, faxing, scanning and copying in one compact unit, you need the MFC-845CW...Crisp, clear prints are delivered consistently, whether you’re printing simple text documents or complex colour presentations...The MFC-845CW offers borderless photo printing by using the PhotoCapture...
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Brother MFC-845cw Preview | PCMag.com - Technology Product ...
Preview of the Brother MFC-845cw. ... Editor's Note: Product not yet tested. The following description is from the manufacturer...
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Brother MFC-845CW w/ Wireless Networking and Cordless Phone ...
Pros. phone, answ. machine, PC-fax, scanner work fine. Cons. printer burns through ink, basically unusable. Summary The printer part of the Brother inkjet printers ...
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Review : Brother Multi-function MFC-845CW
When you need help with various office tasks, calling on your Brother could provide the solution...
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Average rating
from 6
reviews
4.0/5
Brother MFC-845CW Multifunction Printer - Brother Printers Reviews and Prices at...
"Ink carts always less than full (run out sooner) Ink sometimes wet when paper ejected No Caller Id on phone Print quality good, but not the best..."

"Print quality is good (but I've seen better) It was easy to set up and easy to load software..."

"I would recommend this printer to anyone who needs a fax machine..."

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Average rating
from 5
reviews
3.8/5
Brother MFC-845CW All-In-One Printer Printer Review | PCWorld
"After one week of using it, I found this printer's quality is not as good as I expect..."

"Good price and good quality none Brother MFC845CW is a good buy since the performance / price ratio is high..."

"Print, Scan, Copy, Fax, Phone 5 in one! Good buy! Great softwareFeature richPriceFastScanning very easy, OCR, photos, documents.Copying a breeze.Loading Ink very simple.Paper goes in and out in..."

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Average rating
from 7
reviews
2.3/5
Brother MFC-845CW All-In-One InkJet Printer Product Reviews and Price Comparison...
"Wireless capability; easy setup; cordless handset; compact Paper feeder noisy, at first had some problems grabbing sheets..."

"Usually printers and other peripherals have drivers written for Windows and ported to the Mac, Price compared to some, good print quality..."

"Some of the problems like wireless installation software that just stops functioning before the install is complete, they simply won't..."

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Average rating
from 1
reviews
5.0/5
Brother MFC-845CW Wireless MultiFuncton Color Inkjet Printer Up To 6000 x 1200 dpi...
"Other machines cannot beat the value of this Brother MFC at this inexpensive price..."

"I was hesitant given I had a separate fax machine, scanner and printer all reliable..."

"I can see my desk now and it's been much easier using one machine..."

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Average rating
from 1
reviews
8.0/10
Brother MFC-845CW Printer Reviews - Compare Prices and Deals - Reevoo
"The average score of 8.0 is based on 1 review..."

"For example you may put a photo from your camera or mobile phone onto a memory card and then plug it into your printer to print directly..."

"Some printers come with built in scanners as a combination..."

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Average rating
from 1
reviews
4.0/5
Brother MFC-845CW Color Inkjet All-in-One MFC-845CW B&H Photo
"Durable Construction Easy Setup Easy To Use Fast Operation Reliable THIS HAS BEEN VERY DEPENDABLE I WOULD BUY ANOTHER JIM MARK..."

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Average rating
from 1
reviews
5.0/5
Brother MFC 845CW Multifunction Printer - Reviews & Prices @ Yahoo! Shopping
"Free wireless phone for the office..."

"The 5.8Ghz wireless phone works great, but the buttons should be back-lit..."

"lug into printer stright from camera..."

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PRICES (13)
 
Amazon.com: brother mfc-845cw
Brother MFC-845cw Color Photo Inkjet Flatbed All-in-One with 5.8GHz Cordless Handset by Brother. 1 new from $499.99 . See newer model of this item...
 
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MANUFACTURERS (2)
 
Brother: MFC-845CW: Downloads: United States
Driver compatibility information; Click here to view firmware version history. The Windows® XP "Add Printer Wizard Driver" is compatible with Windows Server® 2003...
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Brother MFC-845CW Photo All-In-One Printer
Brother MFC-845CW Photo All-In-One Printer – Brother-USA.com. The Brother MFC-845CW Photo All-In-One Printer features a cordless handset and both Ethernet interfaces...
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