Brother manufactures printers that closely align with the needs of small business owners, whether they work from home or at a local office. They have a robust lineup of laser printers that maximize page yields and maintain fast print speeds, which are great for getting spreadsheets out the door quickly. They also have a smaller lineup of color inkjet multifunction printers that use INKvestment Tank technology, which combines traditional cartridges with internal supertanks, to boost page yields even further.
They are very durable, well-made machines that can handle high volumes of printing and scanning, so they are good for busy offices. They can also be connected to a network so they can be shared between multiple users, and they can be used with the free Brother iPrint&Scan app for mobile printing from compatible devices. Brother also offers a few options for those who want to add extra features, such as the ability to send documents to the cloud or scan directly to an OCR-compatible software application.
The Brother MFC-8710DW is the middle child of this model line, with faster print speeds and a larger document feeder than the lower models but without the duplex scanning capability or memory upgradeability of the higher ones. This makes it a great choice for buyers who want the benefits of a higher-end model but don't need the added bells and whistles of more expensive units.
The MFC-8710DW comes with a standard TN330 toner cartridge that lasts for about 3,000 pages, but you can also purchase a high-yield option that provides over 8,000 pages for a lower cost per print. This helps keep your operating costs down and can help you budget for the future.
