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Brother MFC-495CW

Brother MFC-495CW
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alaScore 76

159 reviews

Feb, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 159 reviews of Brother MFC-495CW. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviews about the noise and size are overall positive. The performance and price also get good comments. There are some negative opinions about the paper handling. Comments are divided on the durability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Brother MFC-495CW is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 76/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Brother MFC-495CW

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 107 user reviews of Brother MFC-495CW from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the noise and reliability. The performance and price are also appreciated. Reviews about the multifunction and durability are mixed.

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72% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Expert review by : Sarah Meyer (printercomparison.com)

Brother MFC-495cw review

 

The 15-sheet Automatic Document Feeder is located on top of the scanner for unattended scanning, copying or faxing. Adjustable paper clamps allow for use of various types of paper

Great design, rotating LCD ; Excellent print/photo quality ; Good features ; Decent price

Slower than advertised print speeds ; Output tray ; Only manual duplexing

That doesn't mean the print speeds were horrible, but I expected more from this printer since it was advertised the MFC-495cw could print up to 35 ppm in fast mode. The fastest the MFC-495cw ever printed during my tests was at a rate of 15 ppm; on par...

Nov, 2009
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Still running strong

 

Still running

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Jan, 2016
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

OK

 

This is a decent printer with decent quality (nothing too bad or too great). Once the ink runs out, if you buy just a black cartridge, don't expect to print in only black because the printer won't let you for some stupid reason. This printer also...

Wireless, easy to load tray, decent software, pretty easy setup.

Small ink cartridges, frequent self cleaning, and won't print only black if other colors are out.

Jul, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

"John" is comparing apples to oranges

 

I bought this exact printer at a popular brick and mortar store a while ago and it hasn't failed me yet. I've used all the functions on it and it performs quite well. The ink cartridges are a tad small but they are really easy to replace and I don't...

Wired or wireless connection Compact design Easy setup Decent picture quality Colour display panel Multi sheet scan and fax

Ink cartridges are on the small side Doesn't duplex, but not expected to at this price.

Feb, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

John" is comparing apples to oranges

 

I bought this exact printer at a popular brick and mortar store a while ago and it hasn't failed me yet. I've used all the functions on it and it performs quite well. The ink cartridges are a tad small but they are really easy to replace and I don't...

Wired or wireless connection ; Compact design ; Easy setup ; Decent picture quality ; Colour display panel ; Multi sheet scan and fax

Ink cartridges are on the small side ; Doesn't duplex, but not expected to at this price

Feb, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

So far so good...

 

Network installation worked without a glitch on XP, Vista and Windows 7

Installation is a little harder on Ubuntu (Linux)... but this is of no concern for Windows users

Dec, 2010
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

So far so good...

 

Network installation worked without a glitch on XP, Vista and Windows 7.

Installation is a little harder on Ubuntu (Linux)... but this is of no concern for Windows users !

Dec, 2010
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Worry Free

 

Easy setup. Separate ink cartridges for different colors (money saver). Performs as advertised.

Black ink seems to run out quickly. I guess the cartridge is a bit small. The paper tray does not slide in and out smoothly and comfortably. This might cause undue friction and damage. There may be some type of tray lubricant that would improve insertion.

Dec, 2010
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Worry Free

 

Order got messed up because of the visa verification but no bad on Newegg's part. Its wonderful that they brought back movies to the Egg, they were sorely missed :)

Easy setup. Separate ink cartridges for different colors (money saver). Performs as advertised

Black ink seems to run out quickly. I guess the cartridge is a bit small. The paper tray does not slide in and out smoothly and comfortably. This might cause undue friction and damage. There may be some type of tray lubricant that would improve insertion

Dec, 2010
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Good for the price- WAY BETTER THAN HP

 

Setup for Windows 7 was an addon Still Way better than any HP. Be Smart don't buy HP!

Wireless/Wired Eithernet connectivity ; Fax/Copy/Scan/Print all in one ; Excellent Ink Cartridge Design - 4 seperate colors - Ease of Ink Cartridge Install ; Low unit Design for small spaces ; Good Paper Feed and tray Design ; Much better Ink Design...

Noisy to operate, not good for a professional office ; Ethernet and USB wired connecters are in a very unusual place inside lift up case ; Complex Paper tray design/ But works good ; Cheap Black Plastic Trim leaves white finger prints

Oct, 2010
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