Brother Brother MFC-640CW Multifunction Center With Built-in Wireless Networking

Brother MFC-640CW

Brother MFC-640CW Multifunction Center With Built-in Wireless Networking Review, by Danny Allen May 8, 2006

Show More Show Less

0 Comments | 0 Topics | Print Only This Review

• Reviewed by: srp56789101112

  Strengths: sometimes it works

  Weaknesses: ink supply

  Overall: this machine won't work unless it detects all four ink cartridges are in place and with plenty of ink. the ink cartridges can be half-full and the machine won't work, saying you need to put in a new cartridge. after a year, sometimes it won't work even when I put in a new ink cartridge, saying no ink cartridge is found. i HATE my year-old machine and plan to replace as soon as i am able. i believe it will be much cheaper in the long run than feeding the MFC-640CW ink monster. (i tried using "compatible" ink cartridges, which were significantly cheaper, and they would not work in my machine). my advice - run away from this machine and don't look back.

• Reviewed by: jayamberly

  Strengths: Compact loaded with features

  Weaknesses: pain to set up

  Overall: The mfc-640 is a awsome little machine packed with features, You can print directly from your media cards fax scan copy and print. It has both wireless networking and wired built pretty cool for the price i purchased at staples on sale for 89.00 with free shipping. Setting up the wireless takes a little work and the included software is not compatible with windows vista. Brother needs to fix that I would recommend this machine for anyone who wants a complete all in one.

• Reviewed by: BuddyBoyInc

  Strengths: Easy setup, cheap ink, wireless and USB.

  Weaknesses: Some flimsy components, cheap handset.

  Overall: This was one of the easiest setups ever.Was up and running in less than 30 minutes.Wish the paper try was not so flimsy. Found my wireless network immediately.

• Reviewed by: keveyem

  Strengths: All in one, Automatic Feeder, Network Capability, cheap ink

  Weaknesses: none for the price point

  Overall: I bought this from Staples and this replaced my Brother 640 cn. The capabilities are same for both, except this has Wireless networking.Installation was a breeze and was done in less than 20 mins. The software installation was also fluent.The printing capabilities are decent enough for this price point. Brother inks are cheap and the photo printing worked as advertised.Fax is working as advertised, did not have a problem to set it thro my VOIP.Scanning is basic, works well with the associated brother software.Over all, for the price I paid, I got a small footprint multi function that can print pictures from Memory cards and has a free phone to go along with.I highly recommend it for any home office.

• Reviewed by: manuoberoi

  Strengths: Quality of prints, wifi feature, simple to use

  Weaknesses: prints a little slow when connected wirelessly through wifi

  Overall: I had the MFC-210C before this printer. I had a wonderful experience with it until the scanner stopped working after a year. But I still went for another Brother printer because that one year while it was working perfectly I was very happy with it. I have owned this MFC-640cw for about a week and I am very happy with it. WIFI setup was easy and it works well but its a little slow. Other than that, its all i could ask for!