Brother DCP 585CW

219 reviews

May, 2013

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Value for money (23)
Usability (19)
Multifunction (13)
Performance (12)
Connectivity (10)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 219 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the connectivity and performance. The multifunction and usability are also mentioned favorably, but there are some mixed views about the build quality.

value for money, usability, multifunction, performance, connectivity

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Printers the Brother DCP 585CW is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 80/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review by: Brothersucks (alaTest.com)

Black doesnt work

waste of time and money! no more brother!

Jul, 2011

Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the Brother DCP 585CW

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of the Brother DCP 585CW from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.5/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

multifunction, usability, size, print quality

25% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: disappointed (newegg.com)

SICK of exchanging!!!

great printer quality, and love having a scanner/copier/printer combo

i have returned this specific model about TWO times now, going on the third -- ALL of them have had the same problem with black ink not printing. this most recent one didn't give out until i've had it for a few months, but the others have not worked...

Jun, 2010

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Consumer review by: Mr Bad Luck (newegg.com)

Black doesn't print

I hate this stuff..now I don't know what to do! Anybody know of a decent printer that works

nice size..other than I can't say anything about it..it doesn't work

Like others my black didn't work right out of the box, called Brother tech support, ran some "super cleaning cycle" - not a hint of black. (although it's coming out of the cartridge). I was told to call back, send in a receipt, and they will exchange....

Jun, 2010

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Consumer review by: Cleffy (newegg.com)

Clogged

Ink's expensive. To replace the ink in this you can buy a whole new one.

It has a nice LCD display

The black ink nozzle clogged like many other people who own this printer. I have gotten a new one that hasn't clogged yet. I am also getting streaking on the print

May, 2010

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Consumer review by: Dexter (circuitcity.com)

Brother makes the best printers

I've had lots over the years, and this, my second Brother, is the best so far! Does everything well. It's also very low profile - which fits my drawer perfectly. Quickness and quality are abundant with this printer. Thanks Brother!

Feb, 2010

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Consumer review by: AMD (circuitcity.com)

Off to a BAD Start

Although there is really no way to install an ink cartridge incorrectly on this printer, some times it takes two or three tries to get the printer to recognize it. Odd, since they simply snap into place. Out of the box the printer would not print...

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review by: B (circuitcity.com)

Great deal with many features...

I bought this printer for my mother and it was a great purchase. Very easy to setup and use, has a wide array of features, and was fairly inexpensive. The only thing that could have made it better was if they had included the USB cable.

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review by: nguida (amazon.com)

Great Wireless Printer/Scanner

This wireless printer/scanner has been great for me. It looks good, it was easy to set up, and its smaller size is perfect for the cubby I wanted to fit it into. I'm a little tight for space around my computer area, so I'm thrilled with the wireless...

Jan, 2010

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Consumer review by: Zack (newegg.com)

Above average

Once I used the ethernet to install as opposed to the USB it installed like a dream. High quality printing (haven't tried photos yet) and the ink isn't too expensive

USB Installation with Windows 7 RC (7100) was impossible with any driver configuration, and wasted about an hour of my time. Might be different with a full retail windows installation

Dec, 2009

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Consumer review by: J. Park (amazon.com)

Oh Brother

This printer worked well for the 3.5 months it lasted, having been bought new from Amazon on 11 Aug 2009. On December 1, 2009, the black ink would no longer print. I replaced the ink cartridge (which are nicely priced if generic) and ran the...

Dec, 2009

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Product Specifications

The DCP-585CW - 4-in-1 flatbed digital multi-function center is a color inkjet printer, flatbed digital copier, flatbed color scanner, PhotoCapture center, up to 33ppm mono at 450 x 150dpi, up to 27ppm color at 600 x 150dpi print speed, up to 100 sheets plus up to 20 sheets photo tray paper capacity, compact flash, memory stick, memory stick pro, Secure Digital(SD), xD Picture card (TypeM/TypeH), USB flash memory and PhotoCapture center.Share the DCP-585CW among multiple users with the built-in wireless network. It is as easy as 1-2-3 to set up and safe to use due to the Secure Easy Setup (SES) software and untidy cables are no longer a problem. However, you do have the option of setting up a wired network.Create professional quality color documents and photos whenever you need them: With an impressive print resolution of 6,000dpi, and minuscule droplets of only 1.5pl, the DCP-585CW's print quality is outstanding. Save time not having to use your computer - access the user-friendly menu to copy, scan, or even edit your photos, via the wide 3.3-inch LCD display. Additionally you can print directly from, or scan directly to, a USB flash memory drive.