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Brother MFC 9120CN

Brother MFC 9120CN
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alaScore 82

283 reviews

Feb, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 283 reviews of Brother MFC 9120CN. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the design and durability. The price and performance also get good feedback, whereas the paper handling and size get critical views. There are some mixed comments about the reliability.

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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 9120CN is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Brother MFC 9120CN

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Brother MFC 9120CN from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Comments about the usability and reliability are overall positive.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

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Amazon.com review summary for Brother MFC 9120CN

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of Brother MFC 9120CN from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the noise and performance. The price and print quality also get good reviews, but many are less positive about the reliability.

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

Feb, 2025

Expert review by : Tony Hoffman (pcmag.com)

Brother MFC-9120CN

 

The Brother MFC-9120CN provides good print speed and solid text quality to micro offices looking for a color laser MFP.

Good speed. Solid text printing. Prints, scans, and faxes over network. Sub-par graphics and photos. No thumb-drive or media-card slots. Manual duplexing only.

Sub-par graphics and photos. No thumb-drive or media-card slots. Manual duplexing only.

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May, 2011
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Expert review by : Anthony Caruana (macworld.com.au)

Lab Test: Brother MFC-9120CN

 

Installation over Ethernet and USB was straightforward using the printer setup utility. The printer was recognised instantly and an up-to-date driver was installed in quick time. There are four toner cartridges to install as the MFC-9120CN is a CYMK...

Very fast

No wireless; noisy

Given the size of the MFC-9120CN, it’s not really suited to being placed on the desk next to a workstation. Also, we found that even when inactive, the MFC-9120CN emitted a low hum, adding to the ambient office noise. We’d suggest that users keep this...

May, 2010
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

No more ink!

 

I have grown to really hate ink jet printers. Great if you use them often but sitting idle the print heads dry out and clog. Ink is not cheap either. I have had zero problems with laser printers but longed for a color one for a decent price. This thing...

I have been on the fence to buy a network color laser printer for home use for a while. I have a B&W Brother laser networked,an HP color ink jet that is always empty or clogged and an old fax machine. My goal was to get a one machine solution to do...

Nothing comes to mind unless you have to replace all the toner cartridges at once. At around $50 a pop it would leave a mark on your wallet. The box it comes in is frigging HUGE. I think they could air drop it to your house and it would land OK. The...

Feb, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Excellent Printer

 

As someone else mentioned, you should keep one set of each cartridge available so that when one color runs out, you can immediately replace it, then you have time to purchase a replacement for just that one cartridge (you don't have to keep buying a...

I have generally standardized on HP printers both at home (inkjets for the lower up front cost) and at work (for the reliability). When I needed a new printer at home, I didn't want to continue down the path of ink cartridges, so I researched a lot of...

No major cons. I would like to have been able to get a printer with true duplex printing, but I don't have enough need to pay more for that feature. This printer has a "Duplex" option when printing that prints one side, then prompts you to flip the...

Jan, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

brother MFC Series MFC-9120CN MFC / All-In-One Up to 17 ppm 600 x 2400 dpi Color LED Digital Printer

 

Home office. Great all around machine. Does it all! Also own a Brother HL-5250DN for couple years now. Love Brother products

Haven't really found any

Jan, 2011
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great low end printer

 

My wife keeps opening the access to the toner instead of lifting the scanner adf. It's kinda hard to get upset with Brother for that though.

Very user friendly. Does NOT have a lot of bloatware in the drivers. Even my luddite wife can figure out the controls. I have had no jams or operational problems. Toner costs are low/moderate for a color laser. Excellent value

Does not have duplex

Dec, 2010
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Brother MFC LED

 

If anyone knows how to fake out the toner sensor on this unit I would love to clued in.

This unit does all that it claims. Print is clear, crisp and relatively fast. Getting away from ink cartridges is nice, but not as advantageous as anticipated. I am on the fence about this purchase - see toner below

My biggest complaint is being held hostage by color toner cartridges. If any cartridge runs out, you cannot print - period. Irrespective of setting printer defaults to B/W or gray scale. For small office environment this will shut you down, AND since...

Nov, 2010
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

It's pretty good, but not all that I wanted

 

It is a heavy piece of machinery! Newegg has been a great vendor.

Easy to set up. Good quality print & color. 2-sided printing takes some work, but it isn't too complicated - good prompts

Fax" seems to be the default mode and that has created some annoyances. Also cannot print or copy "to the edge" which was really something I wanted

Oct, 2010
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Paper jams

 

Not very reliable. Causes frustrations. Not good for home-office. Scanning over network on Windows Server not available.

The first few times it was great. The document feeder handled 21 pages without any problems. Network fax, print, and scan from XP and 7

Document feeder jams or pulls too many sheets at once. Single sheet feeder jams. No scan or fax from Windows Server

Jul, 2010
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great MFP for home use

 

I have really grown to like Brother products over the last few years, I have yet to be disappointed by one.

Great print quality, scanner produces decent scans and the software package is quite good for home use

Had something jammed near the paper feeder that was not allowing it to feed, but once we popped it loose everything started working great. Probably just got knocked around in shipping

May, 2010
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