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Brother Work Smart MFC-J285DW MFC

Brother Work Smart MFC-J285DW MFC
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alaScore 79

34 reviews

Feb, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 34 reviews of Brother Work Smart MFC-J285DW MFC. The average rating for this product is 3.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the print quality and noise. The performance and price are also appreciated, whereas there are some negative reviews about the size and 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 Work Smart MFC-J285DW MFC is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 79/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Brother Work Smart MFC-J285DW MFC

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 23 user reviews of Brother Work Smart MFC-J285DW MFC from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Comments about the noise and design are overall positive. The price and usability also get good views, whereas there are some critical comments about the size and performance.

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74% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Feb, 2025

Expert review by : M. David Stone (pcmag.com)

Brother MFC-J285DW

 

The Brother MFC-J285DW multifunction printer is a good choice for a micro or small office. It offers a lot to like, including the ability to print from and scan to websites, but it lacks an automatic document feeder.

Prints, scans, copies, and faxes. Wi-Fi. Duplexer (for two-sided printing). Fast speed.

No wired network support. No automatic document feeder. Low paper capacity.

The Brother MFC-J285DW has a lot going for it, but the lack of an ADF is a potentially serious drawback. If you need an ADF you'll be better off with the Canon MX472, the Epson WF-2530, or, most notably, the Editors' Choice Brother MFC-J470DW. The...

Jun, 2014
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Consumer review (abt.com)

good product for the price

 

A great bargain for the price

Compact Design ; Easy To Set Up ; Easy To Use ; Great Print Quality

Slow Operation

Dec, 2015
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Consumer review (abt.com)

I made a mistake

 

I am totally dissatisfied with my purchase. I am the one at fault. I need a top feed for scanning and copying. I also find the printing of envelopes to be difficult and unsatisfactory.

Nov, 2015
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Hing trouble printing

 

We set up the Wi fi on this. But I can not get it to print? What am I doing wrong?

Nov, 2015
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Consumer review (abt.com)

GLAD I PURCHASED

 

I work for a small municipality and recently had to replace my Brother Laser Printer, so I decided to go with this one. So far so good. Quality is excellent. I am using the ink saver mode and printing in greyscale and am still getting excellent copies....

Nov, 2015
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Consumer review (abt.com)

A great Printer.

 

this printer is efficient easy to use and a breeze to set up. Wireless function is great the print quality is good. I would highly recommend this printer for anyone looking for a reliable printer.

Nov, 2015
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Good product

 

So far my husband and I have enjoyed this printer/fax/scanner very much. It is easy to use and does a good job. On color prints I wish the color was a little sharper but the prints are still good.

Nov, 2015
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Consumer review (abt.com)

A Great Printer

 

This is a great compact Printer for everyday use, I am surprised how well it manages ink the wireless set up is great and easy, compared to HP this is a wonderful printer , I would highly recommend it.

Compact Design ; Easy To Set Up ; Easy To Use ; Fast Operation ; Great Print Quality ; Quiet ; Reliable

Nov, 2015
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Best Brand

 

Does what it said it should.

Easy To Set Up ; Easy To Use ; Fast Operation ; Great Print Quality ; Quiet

Nov, 2015
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Consumer review (abt.com)

SUPERG PURCHASE THIS 2015-YEAR!!!

 

THE BROTHER 3-N-ONE PRINTER DEVICE IS TRULY, AMAZING, CAPTURIVATING AND IT; DELIVERS- 24/7!!! I GIVE THIS PRODUCT A 100% RATING!!!

Oct, 2015
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