Fairly quiet, produces clear, smudge free copies. Problematic using paper other than letter size. Weird error messages take time to figure out, even with online help.
Replaced an HP with this Brother. Very pleased. Good quality printing and economical. Excellent features for the price and easy to install on my wireless network. Two year warranty with lifetime telephone support, don't get that with HP.
However, Unfortunately I had to return it because even with all the support from technicians, online suppor t and support from Office Depot, I could not get it to automatic print on both sides, the purpose for which I purchased it.
I am happy with this machine. I searched for weeks online for the best combination of low cost of operation and reliability. I believe I found it. I do most of my printing in draft mode, black only (with only infrequent use of color). This runs CHEAP! Even draft mode is pretty sharp (and "best" mode looks like the best HP laser). The only downsides I've noticed so far: 1) the paper pickup sometimes sends through blank sheets (partly due to going so fast in draft mode); 2) The order of pages can get screwed up in the holding bin (solved by readjusting the holding tray); 3) I've had odd results with spot use of color (yet to be solved; I'm sure I can fix this with a little more tweaking). 4) Scanning: does a fine job (just must deactivate my Norton Internet Security firewall to allow the machine to feed through the to the PC; a mere annoyance). For a low-priced inkjet MFC, this is a heavy duty unit & an amazing machine.
This printer was so easy to set up and integrate to existing office network. I am a bit old school or just older and wasn't entirely ready to go wireless and this gave simple option for both. Not to mention, price was great.
This is the perfect printer for our Senior Club's office. It was easy to set up and is also easy to use. Most of us Seniors are amateurs when it comes to technology, but there was no problem with our new Brother. We are using it as a stand-alone printer now, but plan to hook it up to our computer so that we can print from the there as well.