Brother MFC-6890CDW

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 15 expert reviews

Excellent:

0
Good:

5
Average:

6
Bad:

4

Pros:

Large format prints and scans; multiple connection options; automatic duplexing; inexpensive ink-cost per page when using high capacity cartridges.
Prints and scans tabloidsize media, Highyield inks are economical.
Excellent print quality, Easy to set up wired / wireless networking, Ink doesnt leave plain paper soggy

Cons:

Paper jams and misfeeds were common; paper trays were difficult to adjust; prints on Brother’s glossy photo paper were unattractive.
Very slow on all tests, Very expensive to buy

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Last revision on November 24, 2011

Reviewers Liked

Large format prints and scans; multiple connection options; automatic duplexing; inexpensive ink-cost per page when using high capacity cartridges
Prints and scans tabloidsize media, Highyield inks are economical
Excellent print quality, Easy to set up wired / wireless networking, Ink doesnt leave plain paper soggy

Reviewers Didn't Like

Paper jams and misfeeds were common; paper trays were difficult to adjust; prints on Brother’s glossy photo paper were unattractive
Very slow on all tests, Very expensive to buy
Some slow print speeds, especially across the network, Jumbo size may challenge small offices, Expensive

Expert reviews and ratings

I'm torn with the Brother MFC-6890cdw. It offers an abundance of great office centric features including: 11 x 17 inch print outs, scans, and copies, a 350-sheet paper capacity, built-in networking with security protected remote setup, low energy...

By PrinterComparison on March 10, 2010

I get the chance to look at a lot of A4 multi function machines but very few A3 ones often because of the size; those I do see are normally laser units here just for a change is an A3 ink jet offering from...

By GadgetSpeak on August 26, 2009

For those looking for a tabloid-sized multifunction printer, the MFC-6890CDW is a decent option. It has a ton of features and prints good quality office documents. Photos are not its strong suit, however, and its paper handling leaves something to be...

By Macworld on August 07, 2009

The MFC-6890CDW is a fine MFD for a small office, and a fantastic one for a home user. It is extremely well featured, from the wireless connection to the duplex printing, and of course its wonderful A3 scan/print support. Our only significant...

By RegHardware on July 30, 2009

A slow, but otherwise impressive low-cost A3 printer...

By V3.co.uk on July 27, 2009

The Brother MFC-6890CDW has intuitive onboard controls, and the oversized A3 scanner is equally easy to use. The optical quality is more than good enough for photocopying, although its no match for a dedicated photo scanner for serious photographic...

By TechRadar on July 23, 2009

The MFC-6890CDW is cheap to run and relatively inexpensive to buy, with generally good print quality. It has a decent range of features, including both duplex printing and scanning, but we were disappointed by its lack of a web interface and irritated...

By IT PRO on July 06, 2009

As far as we know, Brother has a complete monopoly of inkjet all-in-ones capable of printing A3 pages. Clearly the company sees this as a useful niche market, as it has a range of machines that can handle the larger size. The MFC-6890CDW is the...

By Trusted Reviews on June 23, 2009

Despite slow print speeds, Brother’s MFC-6890CDW multifunction printer provides quality A3 prints backed by a comprehensive feature set. It won’t replace a dedicated photo printer, but can produce in-house marketing materials with good...

By Good Gear Guide on June 18, 2009

Verdict: Its cheap to run and relatively cheap to buy, but poor print quality and speeds mean we cant recommend it. Brothers MFC-6890CDW inkjet printer is designed to provide a busy home office with production-quality printing and scanning. In...

By Expert Reviews on June 01, 2009

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