Networked Printers Xerox Phaser 6115 MFPN vs Brother

Networked Printers Xerox Phaser 6115 MFP/N vs. Brother MFC-9940 CN

What is a networked printer? • Serves all users on a single network • Good for offices, schools, even home • Can have different capabilities

Benefits of networked printer • Keeps cost down • Multifunctional • Can be used in the library by the students or in a library office by the staff

A networked printer should: • Be easy to use • Be fast • Have quality printing • Be cost effective • Be easy to maintain

Two models Xerox Phaser 6115 MFP/N printer Cost: Around $800 Brother MFC-9940 CN printer Cost: Around $600

Pros of Xerox Phaser 6115 MFP/N printer • Black prints are done quickly and well • Low cost per page for black print • Scans fairly well • Two-sided output • Easy to install

Cons of Xerox Phaser 6115 MFP/N printer • Color prints are slow, costly, and poor quality • Hard to replace toner • Very large • Scanner can be hard to use • Costs more than most inkjets that do the same jobs • Color photos scan too dark • Thick paper curls in printer

Pros of Brother MFC-9940 CN printer • Fast and mostly quality printing, scanning, copying, and faxing • Low print cost for black and color • Includes security features • Competitive price • Easy setup • High-yield print cartridges available

Cons of Brother MFC-9940 CN printer • Color printing not perfect • Very large • Grayscale scan not the best quality • Hard to use scanner at times and change the print cartridges

Quotes from CNET Reviews “The Xerox Phaser 6115 MFP/N has the potential to be a great printer, but it falls short in the end…. Stock up on patience before using this multifunction laser printer. ” “Our quibbles with the Brother MFC-9940 CN pale in comparison to the many things we like about it, chiefly its sublime combination of fast speeds with high-quality output. ”

Winner? • Fewer cons • Costs less to purchase and maintain • Easier to use • Prints and copies faster • Better quality of copies Brother MFC-9940 CN Printer

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