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Brother - MFC-L5700DW Wireless Black-and-White All-In-One Laser Printer - Multi
Average customer rating
4.5
(89 Reviews)
Rating breakdown 89 reviews
5 Stars
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4 Stars
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92%of customers recommend this product.
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34 out of
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Customer Reviews for Brother - MFC-L5700DW Wireless Black-and-White All-In-One Laser Printer - Multi
Customer Rating
5
The MFC-L5700DW is AWESOME
on July 15, 2020
Posted by: Brentwood
from Brentwood, TN
I bought this MFC-L5700DW to supplement an older MFC-8220 that has been a workhorse for me since I bought it in 2006. I have a law practice, and am a heavy paper user. The new MFC-L5700DW was initially purchased so that I could handle network printing of Apple IOS products, but it has proven to be so much better than I could have imagined.
I connected my MFC-L5700DW to my network via ethernet cable so that it can do wireless printing (I don't want to rely on the machine's WIFI - I'd rather use my own wireless routers so that I can have better coverage in my office space), but I also have it directly connected to my laptop. The machine can handle much, much larger stacks of paper for scanning / faxing than the older MFC-8220, and it prints extremely fast. I constantly use the print, fax, scan, fax to PC functions, and I like that it can save faxes on the machine when my computer is turned off. I also like the fact that i can print saved faxes directly from the machine (instead of downloading saved faxes to my computer from the fax machine - which takes a VERY long time). The machine scans in color, and black and white, and the black and white scanning function is very quick (color scanning - which is much more memory/CPU intensive - takes much longer. However, the scan quality is excellent).
The ONLY thing that concerns me about my machine is the fact that the paper trays are made of VERY thin plastic. I was worried that they might easily break. However, the paper trays slide out very easily. Nevertheless, I always pull the paper trays out gently. The machine isn't too loud, as some people have reported. It does require a decent power draw when it starts printing, but I have my computers on a battery backup, so I don't have any problems with computers blinking out. Some people have reported that scans come out crooked. However, you have to push the paper all the way down in the Automatic Document Feeder until it bottoms out. The paper will stop initially when you push it in the ADF, and then you slightly push one more time until it bottoms out. This will make straight scans every time. Now my MFC-8220 sits on a shelf as a backup multi-function machine.
Overall, I can't tell you how pleased I am with this purchase. It is excellent in every possible way. I would buy another again - without hesitation. Last comment - if you do the math on the consumables (toner and drum) this is one ECONOMICAL machine. Get one - you won't regret it. FYI - I bought a refurbished model, and it is PERFECT.
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
5
Very easy to use and set up
on August 9, 2020
Posted by: DavidSC
from Toronto, Ontario
We had this replacement printer/scanner hooked up and working within 10 minutes. Very intuitive to use and makes great copies too!
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
1
Big Bear Tools Inc
on January 9, 2023
Posted by: Big Bear Tools INc
from Surrey BC
This printer completely failed and I spent an hour speaking to someone offshore who said they would replace it...it has been a month and no replacement machine of any kind. pretty cumbersome service and then no service at all....
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
5
Fast, dependable, is everything I needed.
on November 14, 2016
Posted by: Anonymous
My business requires me to download and print large files...100-200 pages. My previous Brother printers work well but I needed something faster, yet economical. Found this one to meet the task. It prints 40 pages per minute, scans beautifully and fulfills all of my needs. I was an old die hard HP fan until I tried a Brother printer. Now I have 3 of these work horses and am very satisfied with all of them!
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
5
Great fetures.
on December 21, 2016
Posted by: Anonymous
from Nevada, United States
Easy to set up and work with it. Love this machine.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
5
VERY SATISFIED
on February 3, 2017
Posted by: Anonymous
from PA, United States
Reliable and fast printer that was easy to set up. Filled all our needs in a small engineering office - actually bought a second for the front office as well.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
5
Love my new Brother
on February 24, 2017
Posted by: Atlantagirl123
from Central, IL
I had a brother before that has lasted at least 8 years so time for an new one. This one is super fast, a little loader then the last one but not a big deal. The starter cartridge has lasted me at least 1000 copies and still doing fine.
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com
Customer Rating
4
Does everything and more!
on December 18, 2017
Posted by: ddbella
from Liberty Hill, Texas
I had some very specific requirements for buying a printer, and this one meets all those expectations. It's fast, scans, copies, prints letter and legal automatically, and I'm still learning all it can do. Only drawback was that it did not come with a second tray and the second tray cost half what I paid for the printer. Costly accessory that I think could have been included or at least offered for less $$.
I would recommend this to a friend!
Written by a customer while visiting brother-usa.com