Brother DCP-J774DW

Accurate glossy photo printing ; Easy setup ; Respectable print speed of 12 ppm ; Compact and convenient design

No Ethernet port (Wi-Fi only) ; Limited functionality when printing from USB port ; Small paper in-tray ; Tiny touchscreen keyboard makes typing tricky

This little Brother could be a big help around the office thanks to its accurate inkjet printing and fairly fast duplex page rate. It’s also very easy-to-use, either via its touchscreen interface, or through the helpful app.

Duplex printing supported ; Dedicated photo paper tray

High running costs ; Slow printing speeds ; No fax modem or USB port

Dedicated photo paper tray

Disappointing photo quality; No SD card slot; Expensive to run; Light on features

It’s hard to avoid the impression that the DCP-J774DW is a bit too generalised. Lacking any stand-out features, and with mixed results and fairly high running costs, it’s not great value.