Brother DCP-165C

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Pros:

Good print quality in normal mode, Fast print speeds in fast mode, Decent scanner, Decent looks, Good price, Good bundled software.

Cons:

Grainy prints in the fast mode, Reddish hue in photo prints, No FAX.

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Last revision on June 16, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Good print quality in normal mode, Fast print speeds in fast mode, Decent scanner, Decent looks, Good price, Good bundled software

Reviewers Didn't Like

Grainy prints in the fast mode, Reddish hue in photo prints, No FAX

Expert reviews and ratings

A reasonable price and a mixed performance, but it's not the best budget device we've seen...

By PC Pro on August 14, 2009

Weve tested plenty of printers at CNET, but very few have frustrated us as much as the Brother DCP-165C multifunction has. The counter-intuitive set-up, bland design, deplorable print quality and crawling output speeds earn this printer a...

By ZDNet Australia on July 23, 2009

Brother has a reputation of delivering really rugged devices with features that are just right for offices. The Brother DCP-165C seems no different in terms of its ruggedness, but this non-FAX MFD goes a step ahead of office needs by boasting of...

By TechTree on November 05, 2008

Sum and Substance:Thumbs Up:Low printing costs, two year warranty.Thumbs Down:Doesn’t come bundled with USB cable, ugly looks, creative software needs internet connection, slow print speed.The Whiz Kid Speaks:Brother DCP 165C is a color inkjet...

By eTech Reviews on January 21, 2010