Brother MFC-6890CDW

usability, performance, paper handling, noise, price

size, durability, reliability, multifunction

90% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

print quality

usability

0% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Prints and scans tabloid-size media High-yield inks are economical

Very slow on all tests Very expensive to buy

If you want wide-format printing capabilities, you need a machine like the Brother MFC-6890CDW. But this model is so expensive and slow that my enthusiasm for it is lukewarm at best

Prints and scans tabloid-size media ; High-yield inks are economical

Very slow on all tests ; Very expensive to buy

If you need tabloid printing, this machine offers it; but there are speed and cost tradeoffs.

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Good print quality ; 11 x 17 inch prints, scans, copies ; Built-in networking with remote setup ; Large paper capacity ; Comes with high-capacity cartridges

Slow to average print speeds ; No built-in scan software

Half the connection ports are located on the left side of the printer. The MFC-6890cdw comes with an attached power cord (never worry about losing it!) as well as two phone jacks. For access to the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 or Ethernet ports, users will need to...

Since the MFC-6890CDW can print and scan documents as large as 11-by-17 inches, it’s big and bulky. There are two input trays; the top tray holds up to 100 sheets and the bottom tray can handle up to 250. Multiple trays make it easy to keep the printer...

Good print quality, comprehensive feature set, A3 media capability, function lock, reasonable running costs

Poor quality LCD panel, slow print speeds, no Web-based interface

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 results.

A3 printing in a compact size ; Feature-packed ; Great touchscreen controls

Workmanlike print quality

The feature range is welcome but let down by dull, lifeless printouts

If you want wide-format printing capabilities, you need a machine like the Brother MFC-6890CDW. But this model is so expensive and slow that my enthusiasm for it is lukewarm at best.