Brother MFC-9460CDN Color Laser Printer with Duplex and Network Features

Let me first build the good qualities of Brother MFC-9460CDN before we go into much detail about its drawbacks. So it has a claimed speed good enough for small businesses plus features mostly intended for office use. It’s not that over compelling in terms of connectivity since it only offers wired network support compared to 9560CDW that comes with wireless feature. But basically this unit can scan, fax and copy, aside from its basic printing capability.

Well based on its manufacturer’s rated print speed for this model, both mono and color printing can reach 25 pages per minute. Of course it’s not that real fast when you actually tried using it, that’s typically a promotional strategy with most manufacturers. Hence, you shouldn't always rely on what’s printed on the packaging.

Likewise with the MFC-9460CDN’s consumable supplies such as toner cartridges and drum units. The page capacity or yield that is indicated on the box only indicates an approximate value. Hence there’s this called “5% coverage” which is typically included next to the page-yield. Indicating that at such percentage, the toners you purchased can last at the specified rating. Well that only applies with toner cartridges, because these are the tanks that hold the powder. While the Brother DR310CL drum units can perform exactly as what they’re expected to deliver. Say, for example the drum has an estimated capacity of 20,000 pages. It’s either you get exactly or even more if the item is at such good condition.

Just by merely looking at its tall height, the MFC-9460CDN can hold a standard plus an additional tray. However it only comes with a 250-sheet input tray which serves as main, and is supplemented by a 50-sheet multipurpose tray. The secondary tray which cost around $249 or less is like a game changer. It can lift the printer from its low-volume category up to large-volume printing, with its 500-sheet capacity.

Controls and interfaces are mid-range for a multifunction color printer designed for small offices and businesses. If only they included a touchscreen LCD into its control panel this one could look more sophisticated than it currently sports. The display which lies at the middle is paired with buttons, keys, numeric keypad, directional arrows and LED indicators on either side.

Additional Features

By the way it is capable of duplex printing via an automatic duplexer. Capable of either PC faxing or work as a standalone fax machine. Its automatic document feeder works for all four functions. Allows printing directly from a USB drive without connecting the printer to a host PC.

What it lacks?

If you will use it mainly for business, its photo quality is a bit arduous, plus it doesn't support memory card slots. As mentioned earlier wireless printing is not available, hence it is limited to wired option yet it can still be connected to a network.